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Monthly Archive for December, 2006
Stanley Naftaly, host of Jazz Straight Ahead , will be interviewing The Blind Boys of Alabama’s drummer/vocalist of 17 years, Ricky McKinnie, on this week’s show (11am-1pm, Weds., Dec. 20th), one day ahead of that acclaimed gospel band’s Christmas concert at the Marjorie Luke Theater (see below), an event sponsored by KCSB in conjunction with Jacalyn Kane Productions.
Go Tell It on the Mountain: The Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show
The Blind Boys of Alabama return to the Marjorie Luke Theatre, December 21st for a holiday concert to remember! The beautifully renovated theatre is a classic match for this legendary group.
The four time Grammy-winning soul gospel legends are one of the biggest genre-crossing success stories in recent years. The Blind Boys of Alabama have spread the spirit and energy of pure soul gospel music for over 60 years, ever since forming their group at the Alabama Institute for the Negro Blind in 1939. Founding members Clarence Fountain and Jimmy Carter are joined by more recent arrivals to carry on this traditional soul-gospel sound.
In the past five years, they’ve recorded moving renditions of songs by everyone from Tom Waits to Prince and have performed with an equally diverse array of artists – from Peter Gabriel to Ben Harper. Consistently they have created collaborations seasoned with a time-tested understanding of the sounds that move man’s soul.
Join us for an unforgettable evening with these extraordinary artists. A rousing, spiritual good time is in store for everyone as they mix things up with their unique take on holiday songs as well as traditional favorites. (www.BlindBoys.com)
WHEN: Thursday, December 21st, 8pm
WHERE: The Marjorie Luke Theatre, 701 Cota Street, Santa Barbara
TICKETS & INFO: Call (805) 963.0761 or on-line at www.Lobero.com
The Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show is a Jacalyn Kane Production.
Thank you to all of those who supported KCSB during our on-air Fund Drive from November 6th through the 15th. During that time, KCSB was able to raise $26,000 to maintain the station, from listeners like you.
Available now as a “thank you” gift if you pledge during our ongoing Fund Drive.
KCSB 91.9FM will be having its holiday music sale on Tuesday November 5th, and Wednesday November 6th, from 10am-3pm in front of the University Center on the UCSB campus. There will be CDs, Vinyl, DVDs, and books available, with proceeds benefiting KCSB.
The soccer semi-final game has been postponed until Saturday. It will be carried live on KCSB 91.9 and www.kcsb.org at 11:30 am Pacific Standard Time. Our intrepid broadcasters are making their way to the site as this is being writtern. KCSB is the only source for a live broadcast on the West Coast. Tune in!
