KCSB-FM 91.9 in Santa Barbara

Interview of Diane O’Brien from Athletics! (Monday, May 20)

lucillemwhite — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:02:13 +0000

“Class with CLAS” is the radio show that helps people do school better. This week, host Colenn Berracasa talks with Diane O’Brien of UCSB Athletics about becoming the Executive Associate Athletics Director for Internal Affairs, how athletes can be successful at UCSB, why being an English major is useful, raising a daughter who is a student athlete, and the importance of valuing student-athletes for more than just their prowess in sports.

“Class with CLAS” airs on Tuesdays from 9:30am-10:00am during UCSB’s spring quarter. Recordings of all shows are also available after they air on Gaucho Skills.

Man of 1000 Voices: Peter Sellers + DR. STRANGELOVE (Color Me Kubrick 3) on “The Freak Power Ticket” (Monday, May 20)

Development Coordinator — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:34:07 +0000

On today’s edition of “The Freak Power Ticket,” our third foray exploring the films of cinema giant Stanley Kubrick (for more background info, click HERE).

David O’Daniel DR. STRANGELOVE Screenprint for The Castro Theater in San Francisco – CLICK TO ENLARGE

In honor of a major Kubrick exhibition at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), which is up now through June 30th, the program will explore this film master’s artistry, while also beginning a two-part reflection on the comic genius Peter Sellers, who collaborated with Kubrick on two classic works from the 1960s, Lolita and the Cold War satirical masterpiece Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb.

This week’s program will survey Sellers’ rise: from radio and TV comedy in the UK (as part of The Goon Show, with Spike Milligan) to independent British cinema; his emergence as a comedic lead in Hollywood (including The Pink Panther); and primarily his star turns for Kubrick.

We’ll hear film trailers, comedy routines, novelty songs, music from his movies, audio clips, remixes, and commentary.

“The Freak Power Ticket” airs on Mondays during KCSB’s Spring Quarter from 11am-12noon.

UPDATE – Monday, May 20, 2013: Complete Playlist is Now Online!

For more info on the David O’Daniel DR. STRANGELOVE Screenprint, click HERE.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO WHO! Pete Townshend’s Birthday + British Invasion Bands on ROCK IT PROPERLY (Sunday, May 19)

Development Coordinator — Sun, 19 May 2013 19:22:43 +0000

Of her next broadcast, DJ Darla Bea announces: “Pete Townshend was born 68 years ago today.

On ‘Rock It Properly’ tonight, we won’t get fooled again with a 2-hour celebration of music by Pete Townshend, the windmilling lead-guitarist and songwriter from the Moddest of the Mod UK acts of the mid-1960s – THE WHO! We’ll also travel to England to explore the ‘British Invasion’ bands of that period.

Featuring: The Who, solo Pete Townshend, The Animals (with Ojai resident Eric Burdon), Manfred Mann, Freddie and the Dreamers, Herman’s Hermits (with Santa Barbara’s own Peter Noone), The Troggs, Donovan, The Kinks, Them, The Yardbirds, The Zombies, Thunderclap Newman, and The Hollies.

Join me, DJ Darla Bea, for your next musical lesson in Rockology 101!”

“Rock It Properly” airs on Sundays in the spring from 8-10pm.

“reDISCOvery” w/ René & DJ REIL!! (Sunday, May 19)

lucillemwhite — Sun, 19 May 2013 02:51:02 +0000

Of his next broadcast, host Tony Fuze writes, “‘reDISCOvery’ is back this Sunday with two of Santa Barbara’s very own… René (Underground Souls) and DJ REIL!! They’ll be putting down some deep, funky vibes for everyone. Tune in on your fm dial, online or on your smart phone and soul clap with us…..”

reDISCOvery “Sunday HOUSE Sessions” airs on Sundays in the spring from 6-8pm.

The Dunwells: Interview and Live Storke Plaza Performance!

lucillemwhite — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:44:27 +0000

A few weeks back, British alt-pop quintet The Dunwells performed at UC Santa Barbara’s Storke Plaza. KCSB aired the performance in an hour-long special broadcast, which can now be streamed at your leisure. The podcast also includes Sheamus Nolan’s live interview with the band on his show, “Cue the Blues.”

The quintet, signed to Concord Records and hailing from Leeds, England, made their way out west after a recent stint at the South By Southwest (SXSW) Festival in Austin, Texas. Their free UCSB concert was presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures as its annual Student Appreciation Event.

Blending English rock and American roots music – including folk, Celtic and country – The Dunwells sound has been compared to the successful band Mumford & Sons, with whom they have shared the stage with on several occasions.

For more info on The Dunwells, click here.

UCSB Baseball Series vs. Pacific

Sports — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:59:45 +0000

At 3:00PM on Friday, May 17th, UCSB Baseball (29-21, 12-9) takes on the Pacific Tigers (13-34, 5-16) at Caesar Uyesaka Stadium for the final home series of the season. On Saturday they will play at 2PM, and on Sunday, the game will begin at 1PM.

UCSB Baseball is on a roll as of late winning 6 of their last 7 games and four straight series overall. The Gauchos have also not lost a series at home this season, and look to extend that streak in this conference matchup.

Friday’s game will feature Trevor Saffel and Olivia Collins on the call. On Saturday Josh Fiacco will be accompanied by the Daily Nexus’ Tanner Gore.

Click HERE to listen to each game.

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LIVE On Air- UCSB Baseball vs Washington St

Sports — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:27:13 +0000

At 3:00pm on Monday, May 13th, UCSB Baseball (27-21, 12-9) takes on Washington St (21-26, 8-16) at Caesar Uyesaka Stadium for the first of two midweek games.

UCSB Baseball is on a roll as of late winning 4 of their last 5 games and four straight series overall. Freshman Robby Nesovic has one of the hottest bats in the Big West Conference and will look to continue his recent hitting trend against the Cougars in this non-conference matchup.

If you are in the area, today’s game will be broadcasted on air so tune your dials to 91.9 FM, if not click HERE for the webcast.

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DJANGO UNSPOOLED 2 + “Matteo Garrone: The Dark Side of Italian Cinema” on THE FREAK POWER TICKET (Monday, May 13)

Development Coordinator — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:56:03 +0000

On the next edition of “The Freak Power Ticket,” hear special guest John Bender, a retro ‘Euro-Cult’ film music expert and semi-regular program contributor (Film Score Monthly & Video Watchdog magazine), as he joins host Ted Coe for part two of a series of conversations inspired by Quentin Tarantino‘s 2013 Oscar-winning Western (or “Southern,” as Tarantino has called it), Django Unchained.

They will be sharing music connected to the Spaghetti Western film-scoring tradition, and discussing that cinematic sub-genre ‒ including legendary Italian composer Ennio Morricone and his key contemporaries ‒ plus the Blaxploitation films of the 1970s that have likewise influenced much of Tarantino’s work.

Matteo Garrone: The Dark Side of Italian Cinema – CLICK TO ENLARGE

During the last segment of today’s hourlong broadcast, Coe will be joined by KCSB’s Harry Lawton, a Professor of Italian Cinema, as they discuss the contemporary filmmaker Matteo Garrone, whose work is being featured locally during the three-part series, Matteo Garrone: The Dark Side of Italian Cinema, which screen on Thursdays through May 23rd, 7pm, in UCSB’s Pollock Theater (courtesy of the Carsey-Wolf Center and UCSB’s Film and Media Studies Department).

This week’s screening is the 2004 release Primo Amore (on Thursday, May 16), followed by the 2008 Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix winner Gomorra (Thursday, May 23).

“The Freak Power Ticket” airs on Mondays in the spring from 11am-12noon.

A “Frank ‘n’ George” Show for All You Mothers (Monday, May 13)

lucillemwhite — Sat, 11 May 2013 19:36:44 +0000

Of his next broadcast, hosts Frank ‘n’ George write, “Since May 12 was Mother’s Day, and we tend to be a bit slow on things, we’re having our mothers-themed show a day late, but rich in everything maternal, perhaps even Moms Mabley, the Mothers of Invention, and the Mommas and the Papas. OK, and some stuff recorded in the last 40 years, too–at least in George’s sets. (Just kidding, old guy, I mean, Frank!)”

“Frank ‘n’ George” airs Mondays from 10-11 am spring quarter.

“reDISCOvery” (Sunday HOUSE Sessions) w/ KOHJAY!! (Sunday, May 12)

lucillemwhite — Sat, 11 May 2013 19:34:41 +0000

Of his next broadcast, host Tony Fuze writes, “Santa Barbara’s very own KOHJAY is back this Sunday on reDISCOvery!! Whether you dig the deep vibes or feel the funky melodies, KOHJAY is sure to satisfy your House music taste!! Remember, you can always tune in on your FM dial (KCSB 91.9 fm), on your computer via live stream or on your smartphone (TuneIn Phone App).”

“reDISCOvery” (Sunday HOUSE Sessions) airs on Sundays in the spring from 6-8pm.

TERMINATOR Film Composer BRAD FIEDEL Discusses Autobiographical Musical BORROWED TIME on “The Freak Power Ticket”: Podcast Now Online!

Development Coordinator — Sat, 11 May 2013 01:29:50 +0000

Brad Fiedel (Copyright Cara Robbins) – CLICK TO ENLARGE

On Monday, April 22nd, Brad Fiedel, the composer best known for his futuristic score for James Cameron’s 1984 sci-fi sensation, The Terminator, was a special guest on the music-and-cultural-arts program “The Freak Power Ticket.”

Fiedel joined host Ted Coe for an hour that included tracks from his film and television work plus original songs from the new autobiographical musical, Borrowed Time, a one-man show that premiered as a benefit for a new Renter Scholarship Fund at Santa Barbara’s Center Stage Theater.

With roots in a bohemian New York art school run by his parents, Fiedel came of age during the insurgent 1960s. Interweaving songs written over several decades, Borrowed Time tells the touching story of Fiedel’s journey from radical youth to successful film composer, and of an eventual need to free himself from the Hollywood machine.

Borrowed Time – CLICK TO ENLARGE

Coe says, “It was a special treat to invite Brad Fiedel to the KCSB studios for an in-depth radio conversation. While Borrowed Time highlights his associations with film-industry powerhouses (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kathryn Bigelow, James Cameron, etc.), I was delighted to learn of Brad’s innovative scoring work on a number of respected indie and genre-film projects, and of his days as a budding musician. Borrowed Time brings it all home: this tale of an artist reclaiming his musical voice is made all the more profound through its invocation of cross-generational family bonds and the tenacity of idealism.”

An edited podcast of this program is now available for on-demand streaming, or download, below. Thanks to Brad Fiedel for permission to include complete tracks from Borrowed Time.

“The Freak Power Ticket” airs on Mondays in the spring from 11am-12noon PDT.

UCSB Softball vs UC Riverside (Double-Header)

Sports — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:54:43 +0000

At 12:00pm and 2:00pm on Friday, May 10th, UCSB Softball (29-23, 10-11) will begin its final series of the season with a double-header against UC Riverside (19-33, 3-18). The first game will be at 12pm and the second game will start 30 minutes after Game 1.

This is a KCSB exclusive broadcast, Josh Fiacco and Kristen Henneman will be on the call for Game 1 while Trevor Saffel and Nate Loop will take over for Game 2

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Thursday, May 9th: ALPHA PHUNK Live (Thursday, May 9 at 12 noon)!

Program Director — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:15:38 +0000

Tune in from 12-2 P.M. today for the Zest Pool on KCSB-FM 91.9, or KCSB.org, to listen to UCSB Battle of the Bands’ 2013 victor and sweet-singing sextet Alpha Phunk. This self-proclaimed “Sly Stone kind of R&B” group utilizes a smooth-talking MC, feisty female vocals, on point percussion, rhythmic strings, and a crowd-pleasing trumpet to keep the vibes moving to the funk grooving. Jonny Lipshin is hosting.

Alpha Phunk will also be playing Extravaganza next Sunday, May 19th!

KCSB News – May 3, 2013 – Friday

lucillemwhite — Wed, 08 May 2013 23:51:19 +0000

*The brush fire that broke out in Ventura County Thursday morning has spread to over 10,000 acres and continues to grow
*President Barak Obama addressed students in Mexico City today regarding the US supported Merida initiative, which human rights groups cite as a cause for violence and displacement in Mexico
*A narcotic smuggling panga boat was found near the point conception lighthouse in Santa Barbara. Authorities have a suspect in custody.

…and more

Anchor/Producer: Monica Lopez
Engineer: Bianca Beltran
News Writers: Nathalie Vera, Bianca Beltran, Kayla Smietanka

KCSB News – May 2, 2013 – Thursday

lucillemwhite — Wed, 08 May 2013 23:30:30 +0000

*A 6500-acre brush fire in Ventura County has yet to be contained
*An attack on a muslim taxi driver in Washington D.C. this week raises concern about anti-Muslim violence after the Boston bombings
*A signature campaign to recall controversial Sheriff Arpaio of Maricopa Country

…and more

Anchor/Producer: Nathalie Vera
Engineer: Bianca Beltran
News Writers: Nathalie Vera, Bianca Beltran & Monica Lopez