Loud Rock Charts: 3/12
Unfortunately, last week there as a mix up with KZSC's CMJ subscription, hence the lack of charts and adds. With this week, however, KZSC is back in business, and boy what a week. This time around sees hard rock band…
Charts and Adds 3/8/2013
Here are KZSCs latest jazz charts and adds for the week. We had an error in our CMJ subscription the past week, but it is now fixed and here are the results for the past two weeks. Charts: 1 JOSE…
Between the Buried and Me Bassist Dan Brigss Talks New Tour, New Band & Album
I recently was given the opportunity to chat with the bassist from progressive metal giant Between the Buried and Me. Below you can read highlights of our conversation in which we cover Russian Circles, Dan's new band Trioscapes and even…
Blue Line Radio
I have often been on the air late night here @ KZSC. After 10 pm, radio station have been given what the FCC refers to as "Safe-Harbor Hours", where DJs are allowed to play content of a more adult nature.…
Talkabout 03/06/13
This week on Talkabout Henry Cleveland joins the show to discuss mobile home park rent control. Following them is Mardi Buck on the Santa Cruz Police memorial.
Universal Grapevine 03/05/13
Bruce has on the show Sandy Lyon for the pledge drive talking about local history.
New Growlers Album: Hung At Heart
Self-branded as "Beach Goth", the Orange County crew The Growlers are road warriors. Playing a seemingly endless string of dates, the quintet wander the country like modern day pranksters delivering a tight set of their jaunty organ-infused surf rock. Costa Mesa's psych-surf…
Martin Hayes and Masters of Tradition Tues Mar 5th
An all-star lineup of extraordinary Irish musicians are touring as the "Masters of Tradition" and will be in concert at the Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 7:30pm. This is a unique opportunity to…
Talkabout 02/27/13
John has Neil DelFino on the show talking about the oil industry & America's energy supply/use.
Universal Grapevine 02/26/13
This week on universal grapevine is Julie James from the Jewel Theater Company's production of "Geography of a Horse Dreamer." Also on the show: Kathy Bisbee and Lynn Miller on community television in Santa Cruz county.
Loud Rock Charts: 2/26
Thursday night, I witnessed one of the greatest acts on metal this world has seen. No, it wasn't any big name bands like Opeth or Gojira. It was just a small three piece band, who use nothing more than 2…
Seabright Stringfest March 2nd
The 2nd annual Seabright Stringfest takes place this Saturday, March 2nd outdoors on the Seabright Brewery/Java Junction patio in Santa Cruz on. This day-long FREE event is a cavalcade of bands performing from 11 AM until midnight. The day begins with a kids' show…
Staples Center goes Vegetarian for Morrissey
Morrissey has infamously pushed vegetarianism on concert venues he has promised to play. The latest one did not have to pushed. The Staples Center has agreed to go completely vegetarian for the Morrissey concert on March 1st on the condition…
Old Man Takes A Look At His Life
We here at the Great 88 love a good rockstar memoir. They offer us windows into the creative minds of our musical heroes. Plus they're just fun reading. The latest and greatest grey haired musings come to us from everyones…
Universal Grapevine 02/19/13
Bruce has on the show Kimberly Jannarone and Nancy Carlin to talk about the UCSC production of Peer Gynt. Also on the show is Sandra Nichols on the Santa Cruz County Board of Education!
KZSC Jazz Charts 2/19
After what felt like a week of summer weather it's finally a chilly 50 degrees with rain in California. For a second I thought winter was over. Your Charts and Adds for the week as follows: KZSC Jazz Charts 1…
Double Shot Of Hawaiian Guitar March 1st
Friday, March 1st is the Day of The Hawaiian Guitars. Both Makana and Maunalua honor the traditional Hawaiian style and make it their own, performing at two locations. Bobby Moderow, Kahi Kaonohi and Richard Gideon are in the band Maunalua. Their…
Loud Rock Charts: 12/19
I sincerely hope everyone has had a great three day weekend! In celebration of our forefathers, why not take a listen to some awesome new metal? In particular, Suffocation's Pinnacle of Bedlam has been making waves in the metal community, for great…
World Music Show Feb. 19
This and next month are full of African and African-influenced music events in Santa Cruz. Tuesday the 19th, world fusion band Toubab Krewe will perform at Moe's Alley. Toubab Krewe specializes in upbeat instrumentals that draw from African blues, rock,…
Universal Grapevine 02/12/13
This week on the grapevine is Laura Marcus here to talk about the Dientes Community Dental Clinic. Following is Lisa Jensen and Christina Waters on film criticism.