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First Hip Hop Charts of 2013

Here's just a quick snapshot of some of the new Hip Hop that is getting played on KZSC in the new year: 1 ROC MARCIANO - Reloaded 2 DJ VADIM - Don't Be Scared 3 E-DUBBLE - Reset 4 PAT…

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Universal Grapevine 01/15/13

Bruce has on the show Marcus Cato & Brian Spencer to talk about the current play series at Center Stage Theater. Also, Ian Coulson on bee keeping and selecting honey.

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Jazz Charts 1/15

Hello everyone, Here is this week's edition of the KZSC Jazz Charts. Topping them this week comes an independent/self release from vocalist Lauren Desberg with her EP "Sideways." This album features many up and coming young jazz stars on the…

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Loud Rock Charts: 1/15

After 4 long years, Voivod is finally back with their newest full length, Target Earth. It's the first record to feature their new guitarist, Daniel Mongrain, and the first since 1991 to feature their original bassist. Also, Incite, who is releasing an…

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Django Fail !

Though not for the reasons being bandied about, I did not like this movie. But, since this is a blog for KZSC, let's keep to issues musically related......      I am a huge fan of QT, and have found his…

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Wake the Dead Fri, Jan 11th

The Wake the Dead band who are mostly from the SF Bay Area, blends traditional Celtic music played on acoustic instruments with the songs of the Grateful Dead. They'll be performing at Don Quixote's International Music Hall in Felton, CA on Friday, January…

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Interview with The Babies

The Babies have just come out with their second full length album, House on a Hill to amazing reviews. After their show at the Crepe Place in Santa Cruz on December 7th, Kevin Morby and Cassie Ramone sat down with…

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2012 KZ$C Hip Hop Awards

1. Iggy Azalea, Glory (EP) Iggy Azalea was signed by T.I. earlier this year and blew up with her single "Murda Bizness" off of her EP. This Australian babe raps like nobody's business, combining unstoppable sex appeal and rough lyrics.…

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Universal

Universal Grapevine 01/08/13

Bruce's guest in the first half hour is Brian Staufenbiel the head of UCSC's Opera Program. Opera is an important and unique part of the UCSC campus and Brian brings us up to date on Opera news. In the second…

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Loud Rock Charts: 1/8

Alas, it is time once again to bring ourselves back into reality. However, that also means more awesome music for the masses. This week brings some really neat stuff out of Corsair, a band that actually self released their first…

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Talkabout 12/26/12

John has Santa Cruz lawyer Ben Rice to talk about changes in the law for 2013. Also, Laurence Bedford and Richard Stockton to talkabout upcoming Planet Cruz Comedy Show in the Cruz. 

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Live Shows for The Holidays

The end of December is full of music events in the Santa Cruz area that you won't want to miss. "Winter Solstice" which includes Barbara Higbie, Liz Story, Lisa Lynne, George Tortorelli and Aryeh Frankfurter is a holiday music event…

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Submit to Anonymous Callers 2nd Edition

Back by popular demand and just in time for the cold, harsh, lonely winter months, KZSC's 2nd edition of Anonymous Caller is now accepting submissions. The theme for this issue is graffiti-you've-spotted-around-that-looks-cool. That means photos of bathroom graffiti, wall graffiti,…

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Talkabout 12/19/12

Sleepy John has guest Steve Wissner on the show to talk about reducing the cost of your phone. Also: guest Alicia Cube to talk about Take Back Santa Cruz! 

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Universal

Universal Grapevine 12/18/12

This week on Universal Grapevine entertains Futzie Nutzle and his art at the Blitzer Gallery as well as Bonnie Stone and Virginia Wright of MAPS - Multidisciplinary Assoc of Psychedelic Studies!

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Better Late Than Never !

Quite recently, I had the real pleasure of catching an interview on the BBC with John Lydon.  Of course, he is better known as, Johnny Rotten, of the notorious Sex Pistols.  What a guy.  His sense of humanity, his intelligence…

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