The “OhMyGod” in this title translates to “OhMyGod” there is so much to do this Saturday. Like, really. If you were feeling like you might have a shortage of fun things to do this weekend, consider your life (read: weekend) changed. Number ONE: The famoussss Annual KZSC Ultimate Music Sale is going on from 10-3pm…
There’s local electronic bands in SC? Mm quaa??
By Music Director | Published November 16th, 2009That’s right sisters, and they’re here to knock the monochromes offa your outfit and offa your face. Harlequin Baby is the name of the fantastico: 2 girls, 1 guy, no baby, and notso gruesome. They make an edible brand of electronic music that is all crystals all candy all icecream all sexycute. ANDDD big news:…
Show review: Vault Dweller, Fell Voices
By Music Director | Published November 13th, 2009Picture bodies packed into a cozy garage, possibly not fully sound-proofed walls, narrow, people hanging from the rafters like the apes we are, moshing into the band, and oh so much beautiful noise. Church last night. Third St in Santa Cruz near the Boardwalk was crammed with bodies Saturday night, wall to wall, two-stages; one garage…
KZSC Co-Presents: The Dutchess and the Duke, Greg Ashley!
By Music Director | Published November 8th, 2009On Tuesday, please come out to The Crepe Place for the beloved husband-wife [update: not married. looking for love.] folk duo extraordinaries The Dutchess and the Duke. Their new album, Sunrise/Sunset has been getting a lot of our attention at the station for it’s rich, thumping, heart swooning twangy songs. Greg Ashely of Gris Gris will be…
CMJ Day 3: UUVVWWZ, Little Teeth, and college music awards!
By Music Director | Published October 23rd, 2009On the plate yesterday: more bagels, EXTREME pizza on Bedford in Brooklyn, The Knitting Factory and college music awards! Yesterday CMJ gave away a slewww of prizes and awards at their annual College Music Awards. While KZSC is only winning at home (and with you) right now, our neighbors KSSU Sacramento took home a mountain…
Update deux from CMJ: High Life, Duck Tales, War Paint!
By Music Director | Published October 22nd, 2009Last night on the outskirts of CMJ land I met an excccelllent all ages venue called Monster Island. What started as a quick stop just to see Best Coast turned into an all-night adventure involving whisky runs, water-front park benches, and, jesus– was it SEVEN bands at this one venue? There was also a pumpkin…
Oh what? An all-local show?
By Music Director | Published September 22nd, 2009This Friday Metamusic will be hosting a reallyyyy fabulously fun show filled with all Santa Cruz bands! If you’re new to the area and want to get re-oriented to the local music scene, this is your chance! spaces! Green Flash Hermit Convention New Bengal Spice And Acid Tapestries should just change their name to “No…
Mason Jennings on KZSC!
By Music Director | Published September 19th, 2009Greetings KZSC Listeners! This is Benny Goodman Einstein of Sad Bastard Music speaking to you over the internet! I just wanted to let you all know that I will be interviewing Mason Jennings live in studio on Tuesday, September 22nd at 3:15 PM. He’s going to play a show at The Catalyst that night, and…
Tonight: an interview with Dane Terry and Jordan O’ Jordan
By Music Director | Published September 3rd, 2009This past Sunday was an exciting day for a few of us music-loving adventurers. There was an outdoor afternoon show at the Crystal Palace (our friends listed in the title) followed by a ridiculously fun show at the RC4NV (Ty Segall, Green Flash and Hermit Convention). Tromping through town with a musical suntan is just…
And annooother local show!
By Music Director | Published July 22nd, 2009Aside from Matador playing at Subrosa tonight, we have another great show going on. Apparently Wednesday is the new Caturday. Two of KZSC’s own will be playing at this show: Scott of Dose of Thunder and Stories Often Told is (part of) Palm Yard. And Lee, DJ of Louder Than Bombs and Wandering Stars is in Acid Tapestries….