raisingthestandards

Pinehurst Cure

… good show this week.
While summer doesn’t officially begin for a few weeks, for me, it starts with the U.S. Open.
If you were a golf fan and a father, there are few better weekends than the third one in June.
Our old buddy Jim Dodson will join us from Pinehurst Number 2 site of this year’s championship. Author, philosopher, raconteur and now a podcaster.
You can catch his program, “The Pinehurst Cure” beginning June 12 on Assembly Podcast. It’s free and promises to be fascinating.
Weekend liner notes will feature a classic by Diana Krall with a bit of a backstory
Join Rachel, Sheldon, and myself for The Internet’s finest hour…anywhere.
Saturday’s noon to 1 PM on Santa Cruz Voice and anytime on Spotify.
Santa Cruz Voice
Jim Dodson
Raising the Standards
Rachael Shelton

A Couple of Laughs with Tom Dreesen

… good show this week.
If you caught the “Tom Brady Roast” on Netflix I’m sure you have a few opinions about that program. Roasting has a rich history from The Friars Club to Dean Martin, Lord knows there have been changes. We will talk to our good friend Tom Dreesen about the history of the roast and his experiences on the daiz.
Weekend Liner Notes feature a terrific version of “Slip, Sliding Away” by Paul Simon.
Join Rachael Shelton and myself for The Internet’s finest hour…anywhere. “Raising The Standards” noon to 1 PM on Santa Cruz Voice and anytime on Spotify.
Tom Dreesen

Shadowbrook

Happy Mother's Day everyone! 
 
If you need something last minute, remember you can get your Mom a gift certificate to beautiful Shadowbrook, and then cross your fingers she invites you. 

May the fourth be with you

Hail to the Veterans

… good show this week.
We will chat with Lisa Kincaid Director of Development at the Veterans Transition Center of California. I can’t begin to tell you what a marvelous group this is,not only what they do, but who they do it for.
We will talk about all the things that they offer veterans, their upcoming gala and marvelous concert coming up the Fourth of July at Rancho Cielo.
Weekend Liner Notes will pay tribute to the great Eartha Kitt. If you only know her as Catwoman, you are in for a treat.
I will share some Masters memories and preview my annual pilgrimage to The Big Apple next week.
Join Rachael Shelton and myself for The Internet’s finest hour…anywhere. Saturday noon to 1 PM on Santa Cruz Voice and anytime on Spotify.
@veterantransitioncenter
Lisa Bettosini-Kincaid

Blazing Saddles UnChained

… good show this week.
We will chat with Aaren McDonald from Santa Lucia Preserve home if one of the great golf clubs in the country. My son and I had the good fortune of playing there a few weeks ago and trust me, it will leave you breathless. We’ll find out more about this extraordinary place in our own backyard.
We will talk to my friend Marlo Botello-Aepli from Living Unchained. A remarkable group that works with young people and dogs. If you haven’t heard about these folks tune in it’s very interesting what they do and how they do it. Plus will fill you in on a very hip event they are planning for October at Rancho Cielo.
Weekend Liner Notes will pay a little tribute to the 50 year anniversary of the release of “Blazing Saddles.” There’s a new sheriff in town.
Join Rachael Shelton and myself for The Internet’s finest hour…anywhere.
Saturday noon to 1 PM on SANTA CRUZ VOICE and anytime on Spotify.
https://www.livingunchained.org/
Santa Cruz Voice
The Preserve Golf

What's up, Doc?

… good show this week.
Our buddy Dr. John Clark will be in studio for the hour. We will talk medicine (who would’ve thought?) aches, pains along with whatever is my malady du jour. John has always been a great interview, and I have no doubt that it will be a compelling chat.
Weekend Liner Notes will feature Norah Jones with a country classic.
We will preview Easter and share a few memories as I try to remember where I hid those eggs 30 years ago. I’m fairly certain they aren’t in Alabama. At least not anymore.
Join Rachael Shelton and myself for The Internet’s finest hour…anywhere.
Saturday noon to 1 PM on Santa Cruz Voice and anytime on Spotify.

I didn't mean to describe your chicken story as innane...

…good show this week.
We will chat with composer Evan Price about the SAN JOSE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA presentation of “Mandolin Madness” coming up this Sunday at Saint Francis Episcopal Church in San Jose. 
Virtuosos Caterina Lichtenberg and Mike Marshall will playing Evan’s concerto for two mandolins and orchestra. Sounds wonderful.
Liner Notes will remember the great Steve Lawrence who was not only a force in Popular Music in the 50’s and 60’s but also booked The Blues Brothers for their gig at Lake Wazzapamani. “You in the Toyota.” If you know the film you get the joke.
Join Rachel Rachael Shelton, and myself for “Raising The Standards,”, the Internet’s finest hour…anywhere.
Saturday’s noon to one on SANTA CRUZ VOICE and anytime on Spotify.
Raising the Standards
Santa Cruz Voice
San Jose Chamber Orchestra
Lee Kopp

Lush Life

…good show this week.
We’ll chat with Adam Moezinia a terrific guitar player who’s group, “Folk Element Trio,” is headed for big things. Fresh, inventive and very much in the pocket. We will talk about his LA roots, future plans and hear a bit of his music.
Rachael Shelton and I will compare binging lists and just how much we’re collectively spending in front of the tube/monitor/cell phone.
We will feature Billy Strayhorn, Johnny Hartman and John Coltrane with Weekend Liner Notes.
Join us for “Raising The Standards” the Internet’s finest hour…anywhere. Saturdays noon to 1 PM on Santa Cruz Voice and anytime on Spotify.
Raising the Standards
Rachael Shelton
Adam Moezinia

Halie Loren and the Tres Pinos Babies

IF THIS POST LOOKS FAMILIAR…IT’S BECAUSE THIS PROGRAM DIDN’T RECORD. SO WE’RE DOING IT AGAIN. CROSS YOUR FINGERS AND OPEN YOUR EARS
… good show this week.
We will catch up with our old friend, Halie Loren, who has a new CD out called , “Dreams Lost and Found ” Halie is one terrific talent and a good friend and we always enjoy chatting with her. She also has a killer version of “Stop This World” the Mose Allison classic.
Haven’t talked to the folks from the Inn at Tres Pinos in for a while. One of our favorite restaurants with one terrific menu. Well worth a drive for an incredible meal.
Liner Notes will feature Mark Murphy with a standard that may surprise you.
Join Rachael Shelton and myself for The Internet’s finest hour…anywhere. Noon to 1 PM on Santa Cruz Voice and anytime on Spotify.
Rachael Shelton
Halie Loren
Inn at Tres Pinos