raisingthestandards

Around Town... with Cinequest!!

…good show this week.
It’s our annual Cinequest program with our pals, Kathleen Powell and Sal Pizarro.
We’ll talk about this marvelous series, find out how you can share in the special events and what we all have to look forward to next month in San Jose.
Sal will fill us on the latest nightspots in The South Bay.
Plus we will play something quite remarkable by Nina Simone.
Join Rachael Shelton and myself for The Internet’s finest hour…anywhere.
Saturdays noon to 1 PM ON Santa Cruz Voice and anytime on Spotify.
 
https://cinequest.org/
Rachael Shelton
Raising the Standards
Cinequest
Kathleen Powell
Sal Pizarro

Judy Whitmore and the Moonwalk

Mark Winkler and Iowa

…good show this week.
We’ll chat with our old pal Mark Winkler about his new CD, “The Rules Don’t Apply.” Mark has always been a bright spot on the Jazz scene and these days he’s burning brighter than ever. We will hear a couple of tunes off the new album and find out what’s new in his world.
Dr. John will make a “House Call.” We haven’t heard from the doc in a while but it’s bound to be fascinating.
Liner Notes gives a nod to a bit of Broadway history with a classic performance from “A Chorus Line.”
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.

Real Housewives of...

…good show this week.
Since we are just a hop, skip, and a sand wedge away from the 2024 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-AM we will chat with our old pal Tournament Director Steve John. Steve is also the CEO of the Monterey Peninsula Foundation and always a fascinating interview. There’s been a couple of changes and we will fill you in.
We will treat ourselves to a bit of sound life advice from the great Michael Caine and share a new Weekend Liner Note with, of all people, Edward R. Murrow.
We’ll talk about what to binge and share a couple of New Year’s memories.
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.

Bruno!

War and Golf

Sports and a Trip the Caribbean!

Rourke's tan and Brandon knows everything about sports!

Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas

The Holiday Extravaganza is here!

Without You

…good show this week.
We will hear our friend Sarah McKenzie about her new project, “Without You.” The CD, a Brazilian jazz work has been receiving rave reviews. We will treat ourselves to a few cuts.
John Fitzpatrick will join from New Orleans as I prepare for next week’s visit. John the authority on all things about the big easy. A fascinating fellow, and always an interesting interview.
Liner Notes will feature George Clooney’s aunt with a wonderful World War II tune.
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.
Rachael Shelton
Sarah McKenzie
John Fitzpatrick

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