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A Night to Remember at Ventura Music Hall: Atmosphere, Sage Francis, and Mr. Dibbs

words & photos by Derek D-Tragic Duncan ( Word on the Streets Radio) The Ventura Music Hall was on fire, hosting a packed house for an unforgettable lineup featuring Mr. Dibbs, Sage Francis, and Atmosphere. From the opening DJ…

blog featured playlists February 28, 2025

Black History Month Playlist

This February, KCSB-FM’s Executive Committee has come together to craft a playlist commemorating Black History Month. It cannot be adequately expressed how much black musicians have contributed to the musical world. This playlist is by no means comprehensive, but is meant to highlight…

Tribute illustration in honor of longtime KCSB host Rhoda Vestuto

blog featured February 27, 2025

In Memoriam: Rhoda Vestuto / Lady Calico (1929-2024) — Long Live The Faerie Circle!

KCSB student DJ Alex Alarcon ("Auxiliary Clinton") + Rhoda Vestuto ("Lady Calico") during Fund Drive 2017 at KCSB The following is a tribute to Rhoda Orzsag Vestuto, aka "Lady Calico" (longtime host of KCSB’s “The Faerie Ring”), who passed away last fall at the…

blog featured news February 18, 2025

KCSB’s SBIFF Recap 2025

Every year, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) brings filmmakers from all over the world to our town. For 10 days in February, Hollywood professionals make their way to venues around State Street, making their way from Q&As, independent films, and creative…

blog featured playlists February 14, 2025

2025 Valentine’s Day Playlist

In preparation for Valentine’s Day, KCSB’s Executive Committee has put together a playlist of songs all about love. Read till the very end to check out some picks from our winter Assistant Music Directors, Rio and Kai! playlist link PARKER’S RECS “I Love You…

featured fund drive February 5, 2025

THANK YOU! FD 2025

How To Donate: Donating to KCSB is super easy! To get exclusive KCSB merch, like our shirt, sweatshirt, and shorts, click here. All KCSB-branded merch items will include a bumper sticker! What is Fund Drive? During the 10 days…

blog featured interviews music February 3, 2025

An Interview with Karl Blau

Karl Blau is a musician, songwriter, and producer whose career spans over three decades, rooted in the music scene of Anacortes, Washington. His work has ranged from solo 4-track recordings to collaborations with artists like Laura Veirs & Phil Elverum and bands such…

Images and coverage around The Band at UCSB in 1970.

featured January 31, 2025

Garth Hudson of The Band: An “American Roots Radio” Memorial Tribute (Sat., 2/1)

On Saturday, February 1st, KCSB’s Witch Doctor, host of "American Roots Radio" (Saturdays, 9-11am PST) will be sharing with listeners a tribute to the late-great Garth Hudson (August 2, 1937 - January 21, 2025) of the Canadian-American rock group, The Band. The Witch Doctor…

blog featured interviews music January 21, 2025

An Interview with Margaritas Podridas

Margaritas Podridas is a three-piece grunge and shoegaze band from Sonora, Mexico. Carolina (bass and vocals), Erubiel (drums), and Rafael (guitar) opened up for Etran De L'Aïr at the Lodge Room on October 12th with an electrifying performance–their screams and instruments practically bouncing off the intimate…

blog conversation featured life music December 13, 2024

iaminconstantflux! five year anniversary celebration

????ₐ????????y (belated) ????ᵢᵣ????????????ₐy iaminconstanflux! words by applemartini / images by trankis This year, iaminconstantflux! celebrated its fifth year since its first air date on KCSB-FM, September 13, 2019 . iaminconstantflux! was born out of…

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