If you’re thinking about getting someone a holiday sweater like this, we beg on their behalf that you reconsider. Look at it this way – it’s so pretty but it’s only available as a fashion statement one season out of four. Alternate idea? A hoodie from The Great 88. They come in a variety of sizes and cool colors plus you’ll feel at ease inside a zip-up hooded sweatshirt any month of they year.
Find the perfect KZSC brand gift here. Glad we could help…before it’s too late.
If you’re a web stream listener to The Great 88, you’ll notice that the Main Stream [the one that broadcasts what happening live at 88.1 FM] is not working this weekend. It’s not because Santa found out you were naughty and left you a chunk; the Elves at The Great 88 are making some changes. However the Main Stream’s Semi-Twin the Side Stream which features an interesting mix of sound – anything from Christmas music to Beatles, reggae, indie rock, James Brown, bluegrass or even North American bird calls – is working just fine.
Check out our Second Stream by clicking the triangle just below NOW PLAYING on the KZSC homepage then put the Main Stream on “pause” and click “play” on the Side Stream. More info about selecting the best audio for your system and access to the Great 88 Podcast vault can be found here. We’ll have the Main Stream up and running again on Monday; thanks for your patience.
So many concerts…so little time. How do you decide? ‘Tis the season when not only holiday festivals are everywhere but local venues feature the best musicians from around the world. Let’s face it: if you’re from somewhere that snows, wouldn’t you rather play on the sunny Central Coast of California? You can get an overview of every happening on KZSC’s Concert Calendar. Heard every weekday at noon, The Great 88 covers the music scene in Northern California in about 2 minutes. More details and choices can also be found on our Events Calendar page.
Why settle for leftovers when you can get the news hot and fresh? No matter what email service you use, you can get instant updates about your favorite radio station by signing up for the KZSC Newsletter. Tens and tens of people are already finding out in advance what’s planned for The Great 88 this winter including program changes & special events coming in 2012 plus juicy behind-the-microphone gossip. There’s zero spam and many chances to win cool prizes in our email-only contests. Be part of the In Crowd and join our mailing list. Just fill in your info at the bottom right of this page.
Spending quality time with family and friends during Thanksgiving? Let KZSC be your soundtrack for the festivities. There’s a cornucopia of special music programs planned, many hosted by special guests.
Keep your radio and web gadget set all Thanksgiving Weekend to 88.1 FM/kzsc.org for the fun and THANK YOU to all our listeners for joining us!
Brooklyn’s funky Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings bring their fiery live show to Santa Cruz this weekend. Before her bus pulls out of town, Sharon had a chance to stop by KZSC’s little log cabin in the woods to join DJs LC and Soul Patch for a session on Not So Distant Relatives. If you couldn’t make it to her sold-out show, hopefully you’ll enjoy a podcast of her interview on The Great 88. Check our podcast archives soon for the soulful scoop.
The Crown/Merrill Cultural Center was a blur of activity on Saturday as The Great 88 hosted our annual Ultimate Music Sale. Thanks to the dozens of vendors and hundreds of music fans who showed up to claim bargains and rare recordings. Since some of the shoppers were KZSC DJs, no doubt you’ll be hearing many of the treasures uncovered in the weeks to come.
Mark your calendars now for the next KZSC Music Sale, coming on a Saturday in November 2012.
What could be better than being surrounded by music and the passionate fanatics drawn to it? Other than winning the Lottery, not much. If you’re a record collector or just like people watching, the annual KZSC Ultimate Music Sale should be your destination Saturday November 12th. Dozens of music vendors will be selling everything from rare collectibles to bargain-priced vinyl and CDs. And yes, back by popular demand, The Great 88 will have a separate ginormous table with no item over 25 cents. Fun for the whole family and a Santa Cruz tradition in November, the Ultimate Music Sale is…well, the ultimate. FREE admission; FREE parking. Get there early for best selection. The double doors open at 10 AM this Saturday. Follow the signs and balloons to the Crown/Merrill Cultural Center on the UCSC campus. More info and pictures on our Facebook Page.
KZSC is experimenting once again with a new feature on our website. It will allow you, dear website visitor, to communicate with other like-minded web users and our on-air host. A “Chat Room” will be open inside the playlist of the music show you’re listening to; once it’s open, you’ll be able to comment on songs, musicians and other (perhaps) items of related interest . You’ll be amazed how many people like what you do…and have something to say about it.
Our new awesome Playlist Chat feature will premiere on a variety of music shows. Find it by clicking “View Full Playlist” on our homepage. Join the fun and let’s see where science takes us next.
What could be better than being surrounded by music and the passionate fanatics drawn to it? Other than winning the Lottery, not much. If you’re a record collector or just like people watching, the annual KZSC Ultimate Music Sale should be your destination Saturday November 12th. Dozens of music vendors will be selling everything from rare collectibles to bargain-priced vinyl and CDs. And yes, back by popular demand, The Great 88 will have a separate ginormous table with no item over 25 cents. Fun for the whole family and a Santa Cruz tradition in November, the Ultimate Music Sale is…well, the ultimate. FREE admission; FREE parking. Get there early for best selection. The double doors open at 10 AM this Saturday. Follow the signs and balloons to the Crown/Merrill Cultural Center on the UCSC campus. More info and pictures on our Facebook Page.
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