The KZSC Pledge Drive Shop is open 24/7 with more choices than you can shake a log at. Trade a donation to The Great 88 for a CD, DVD or KZSC brand merch. If you just want to give, give, give, go to the tip jar at the bottom of the page. See for yourself…
Heartbreak hill and the final approach
By Music Director | Published October 23rd, 2010Well, this is it. I’ve got twenty-four hours left in this city and 23499300 shows I feel I must see. Having spent yesterday bouncing around seven different clubs in Manhattan and Williamsburg, I’ve resolved to park my tush for at least two hours in each venue today. In few minutes I’ll jet over to Brooklyn…
The Morning Benders on KZSC Tonight!
By Michael Bryant | Published October 21st, 2010Since this week is KZSC’s fall pledge drive, everyone in the Rising Tide radio collective has been busy preparing a show befitting such an important event. For starters, they have an interview with one of the most promising Bay Area bands of the year, The Morning Benders, whose newest release Big Echo has earned the…
I won’t stop til I get enough (of CMJ)
By Music Director | Published October 21st, 2010Good day! My legs and arms and head and stomach by now fully comprehend the physical strain of this particular marathon. Thankfully this city and people offer the weary visitor a number of was to replenish and sustain: strong coffee, greasy pizza, delis, drink specials and sooooo much music. So these aches in my body…
Pledge Drive Gift Shack Now Open!
By Michael Bryant | Published October 19th, 2010During our Fall On-Air Fundraiser we always open the KZSC Thank You Gift Shack. Not only do you get a chance to help The Great 88 stay on the airwaves but you can choose from tons of treasures available as thank you gifts. Don’t wait until Halloween – get in on the goodies now! Call…
KZSC in NYC? yes! It’s CMJ2010
By Music Director | Published October 19th, 2010While the rest of KZSC labors for your love this this week, I’ve been dispatched to New York City, New York for the College Music Journal (CMJ) Music Marathon: a week of panels, parties, open bars, and shows shows shows. Come back to the blog often this week, as I’ll reporting back on the music,…
Telekinesis on Pop Molecule!
By Station Manager | Published October 18th, 2010Tune in to KZSC’s “Pop Molecule”, today, Monday October 18th at 2pm for a special acoustic performance by the band Telekinesis. Telekinesis is Michael Benjamin Lerner, an indie pop musician from Seattle, WA. Michael will be performing songs from his first album, Telekinesis!, as well as from his upcoming EP, Parellel Seismic Conspiracies. You can…
Surf’s Up!
By Michael Bryant | Published October 14th, 2010Just in time for Santa Cruz’s major surfing event the Coldwater Classic and the KZSC pledge drive, we’ve got a shirt to celebrate. Our new KZSC “reggae surf” shirt comes in beige with our red, gold and green station logo wedged into a big wave. These are a very LIMITED EDITION design; get yours while…
Featured PSA of the Month: Harvest Party
By PSA Director | Published October 12th, 2010You’re invited to Free Wheelin’ Farm’s annual Harvest Party on Sunday, October 24th from noon ’til sundown. The party features live music from Audiafauna and the Bluetail Flies, organic brews, wine tasting, dancing, wood-fired pizza, farm-fresh tamales, local art, farm tours, kids’ activities, and tons of farm fun! Here’s how to get to the Freewheelin’…
Sister Crayon & El Ten Eleven on Pop Molecule!
By Station Manager | Published October 11th, 2010What’s that? More cool bands on KZSC? You heard right! Sister Crayon and El Ten Eleven will be on KZSC’s Pop Molecule , today, Monday, October 11th, from 2pm-4pm.