raisingthestandards

The Comeback Kid Fitness

Meet Rachael's best friend Kate Wilson, follow her on Instagram and Tiktok at The Comeback Kid. https://www.comebackkidfitness.com/

Speed Dating

...good show this week.
Jazz at the Ranch on the campus of Rancho Cielo continues on Friday September 8 with The Monterey Jazz Festival Regional All Star Band and Vocal Ensemble. It is a rare opportunity to actually hear into the future, with a group of remarkable young musicians and vocalists.
Monterey Jazz Festival Director, Colleen Bailey will join us to chat about the young people, the festival and their partnership with Rancho.
We will talk to Jay Meduri from one of our favorite places, The Poor House Bistro. They moved the building to a new location and brought the same great food with them. He has some fun stories about driving a house down the street.
Liner Notes will spotlight The Stones with a cover of a tune which wasn't released until 2021.
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.
"Raising The Standards"
Saturdays noon & 5 PM
Santa Cruz Voice
Streaming @santacruzvoice.com
Rachael Shelton
Jazz at the Ranch
Poor House Bistro
Jay Meduri
Colleen Bailey
Monterey Jazz Festival
Rancho Cielo Youth Campus

Rancho Cielo

What a delightful kick-off performance of Jazz at the Ranch... for more information:
 
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The Big Easy

…good show this week.
This Saturday Rachael and I are playing favorites. We will chat with our old pal Mark Wilson about one our favorite places, New Orleans. Mark is with the The J Collection of hotels. And what a collection it is. With properties throughout The French Quarter and The South, I can tell you from personal experience that they are remarkable.
Morgan Howard will give us a shout from yet another favorite, Tres Pinos Inn. A good deal closer than The Big Easy, The Inn, is a terrific and tasty summer destination.
Liner Notes will give a nod to Johnny Mercer and Bill Evans along with a bit of binging.
Join Rachael Shelton and myself for The Internet’’s finest hour…anywhere. “Raising The Standards”
Saturdays at noon
www.santacruzvoice.com
Any time on Spotify.
Rachael Shelton
Raising the Standards
Inn at Tres Pinos
J Collection

Real-ass Neapolitan Pizza

…good show this week.I have always been an admirer of young entrepreneurs. Folks, willing to take a chance to make their dreams come true.We will talk to Joey Shelton who, with a couple of buddies, recently opened a very hip, very high-quality food truck serving classic Italian pizzas. Find out what it takes to start a business and to keep it going.Dr. John  will join us for a, “House Call” to fill us in on the latest news from medicine. Or at very least the malady du jour.We will remember Sinead O’Connor on Liner Notes and share a couple of surprises.Join Rachael Shelton and mysel for, “Raising the Standards. The Internet’s finest hour.Saturdays noon to 1 PM on Santa Cruz Voice and anytime on Spotify 

Bruno!

Continuation of the UFO conversation 

Full Moon

… good show this week
We will chat with our old friend Tim Jackson from the Monterey Jazz Festival, who is retiring this year. Tim has long been my mentor in producing live concerts, and I am eternally thankful for his advice and friendship. After 33 years at the festival, he has no shortage of marvelous memories. We’ll get him to share few.
Liner notes will pay tribute to the Tony Bennett with a wonderful story from Monterey. I’m sure Tim will also weigh in on Tony’s appearance.
Our pal Bert Cutino will give us a buzz to tell us about a marvelous new feature, Sunday nights at the Sardine Factory.
Finally, we will make note of Miss Rachael’s recent birthday. Does anybody know where I can buy  a cake shaped like a cougar? Oh, I’m gonna be in trouble.
Join  Rachael Shelton and myself for The Internet’s finest hour…anywhere.
Saturdays at noon on Santa Cruz Voice and anytime on Spotify.
www.Santa Cruz voice.com
Rachael Shelton
Bert Cutino
Monterey Jazz Festival
Sardine Factory Restaurant

Raising the Standards... The Aftershow

Join Haley Farmer and Rachael Shelton to discuss the industry encompassing her life for the past decade, Pizzeria Forma, start ups, and dating. 
 
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Cinequest Countdown!

Cinequest on Raising the Standards
...good show this week.Rachael and I will welcome two of our favorite folks to chat about one of our very favorite subjects.It's our annual Cinequest program with Kathleen Powell, co-founder of the series and Sal Pizarro from The Mercury. Cinequest is one of the nation's premiere film festivals and we are so very fortunate to have supported them lo these many years.As always they have a terrific line up of first rate independent films. We may even get Sal to fill us in on where 's the new hot spot in The South Bay for a drink.Liner Notes will feature Billy Vera and The Beaters and we'll even even talk a little James Bond. Should be fun.Join Rachael Shelton and myself for The Internet's finest hour...anywhere."Raising The Standards"Noon on Saturday

Getting on a boat

…good show this week.One of the great traditions in golf returns next week as the 151st The Open begins at Royal Liverpool.We’ll chat with our old friend, author and golf writer, James Dodson about the rich history of the event.A very personal, “Liner Notes,” will feature Jonny Cash and The Highwaymen and their remarkable version of, “Committed To Parkview.”Rachael and I will do our weekly bingeing and share a few giggles.Join us Saturday at noon and 5 PM on Santa Cruz Voice for The Internet’s finest hour…anywhere.www.santacruzvoice.comRachael Shelton Raising the Standards Jim Dodson