Archive for November, 2008
KCSB & Club Mercy Present Sub Pop band Blitzen Trapper, Mon., Dec. 1st at Muddy Waters
On Monday, December 1st, KCSB and Club Mercy present Sub Pop recording artists Blitzen Trapper live in concert at Muddy Waters Cafe. An “experimental folk” sextet from Portland, Bliztzen Trapper will be joined on the bill by Southern California bands The Parson Red Heads and Franklin for Short. Showtime is 830pm. Advance tickets for this [...]
Introducing the 2008 KCSB Hoodie!
The new 2008 KCSB Hoodie can be yours for a minimum Fund Drive pledge of $50 for students and $75 for non-students. They are produced by Earth Positive, a climate neutral, organic and fair-trade manufacturer. Go to our online store to order yours today!
Simon Blackburn Discusses Philosopher David Hume on “Marketplace of Ideas” (Tues., Dec. 2nd)
On Tuesday's The Marketplace of Ideas, a conversation about David Hume, the greatest British philosopher of all time, with Simon Blackburn, Professor of Philosophy at the University of Cambridge, Research Professor of Philosophy at the University of North Carolina and a vice-president of the British Humanist Association. His new book, How to [...]
KCSB Live Sports Broadcast!
The UCSB men's soccer team faces off the Cal Bears in the second round of the NCAA playoffs tonight! (Tuesday 11/25) KCSB’s John Greely will bring you all the action for the 7:00 game. The broadcast can be heard on KCSB 91.9 FM in Santa Barbara or on the webcast! How are we doing? Leave us feedback by clicking here! You can also hear [...]
Wed. ‘No Alibis’ David Roediger & Mark Brenner 8-10a.m.
At 8:30 AM David Roediger will join Jordan Camp and Elizabeth Robinson to discuss his new book, How Race Survived U.S. History: From Settlement and Slavery to the Obama Phenomena (New York: Verso, 2008). At 9:15, Mark Brenner of Labor Notes will join us in discussing the proposed auto bailout and a national single payer health care system as a [...]
Monday’s “Freak Power Ticket” Features Interview with Oscar-Winning Director Alex Gibney Discussing Hunter S. Thompson Doc, “Gonzo” (Podcast Now Uploaded)
On this week’s edition of "The Freak Power Ticket" (Monday, 11am-noon): an interview with Alex Gibney, the Academy Award-winning director of Taxi to the Dark Side -- about the US’s post-9/11 torture policies -- and Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room. Host Ted Coe and Gibney discuss the 2008 documentary, Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. [...]
KCSB Sponsors Numbskull Productions’ Presentation of Port O’Brien, TONIGHT, Weds., Nov. 19, at Velvet Jones
Numbskull Productions presents Port O’Brien at Velvet Jones. From Oakland, Port O’Brien is a Folk-y, Acoustic, Indie rock band comprised of 5 members that has toured with such acts as The Cave Singers, Bright Eyes, and Modest Mouse. Opening act is The Next Step, from Santa Barbara. The show starts at 8pm and is 21+. Velvet Jones is located [...]
KCSB to Launch ANNUAL FUND DRIVE (Weds., Nov. 12-Fri., Nov. 21) and Host SB Premiere of Flaming Lips Sci-Fi Movie, “Christmas on Mars” (Sat., Nov. 15)
SANTA BARBARA— UPDATE: Fund Drive Suspended Due to Tea Fire; Film Screening Still On -- Tonight!! (Sat., Nov. 15) The only non-commercial community radio station in Santa Barbara County will hold its annual fund drive November 12th-21st, celebrating KCSB-FM’s unique mix of independent music, news, public affairs, cultural arts, and [...]
Democracy Now! Canceled for Friday November 14th
UPDATE (7:10pm): Listen to the 4pm press conference with Santa Barbara County and City emergency in its entirety below. UPDATE (4:00pm): Listen LIVE to the press conference with Santa Barbara County and City emergency on KCSB-FM 91.9. We will carry the remainder of today's Democracy Now as time permits. KCSB will air a press conference with [...]
Paul Wellman Reports From “Mop Up” Area (Friday 11/14 @ 2:27pm)
Paul Wellman of The Independent reports live on KCSB-FM from the "mop up" area on Mountain Drive, near the intersection of Mountain Drive and Coyote Road. He described being in the middle of the fire as it grew larger last evening.
