Eric Schwartz a.k.a. Smooth E live at the Improv in San Jose December 29th!

Yo! Eric Schwartz a.k.a. smooth e will be performing live at the Improv in San Jose on Tuesday, December 29th! You should check it out! I'll be there and so will a few lucky listeners! Check out his website for more info at:

http://smoothe.tv/ or suburbanhomeboy.com

copy and paste the link below to check out a Smooth E video on youtube for "chocolate coins'.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8HvhJ5Os6w

HAZON is off the Hizzay!!!!

shalom!

Oy-Dog here. Just wanted to remind y'all that Ill be spinning some live jewish dance tunes at the HAZON Jewish food festival next Saturday, December 26th around 9-ish at the Asilomar ranch in Monterey. If you wan to find out more about Hazon, go to the link here:

http://www.hazon.org

Its not too late if you want to go! Its all about fun and sustainable Jewish farming in a Kosher, friendly atmosphere.

Seeya there!?!


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Channukah Show this Saturday, December 12th!!!!!!

Shalom!!!!

Oy-Dog here, reminding you that the "Musical Jews" Chanukkah show is this saturday and you don't want to miss it!!! There will great songs and I will be giving away 8 channukah gifts over the air to 8 lucky listeners! You won't want to miss it! check it out this saturday from 6-8am, kzsc, 88.1fm, Santa Cruz, California or livestreaming on the web at kzsc.org

Check it out!

Oy-Dog.

Thank You and Allen Ginsberg Rocks!

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Hey All!

Just wanted to say a great big "thank you!" to all who pledged $ for KZSC during the pledge drive. It meant so much to me that people called in during the show, donated money and said that they LOVED the show! It is support from people like you that keeps 'Musical Jews' on the air...

I've been really diggin' the poem by Allen Ginsberg called "Hum Bom" that is sampled in New York Battle rapper Rabbi Darkside's song "The Better Bomb." I decided to publish the poem here because it is so good! Hope you dig it.

Anyhow, thanks again, and keep on listenin'. We got a bunch of

new songs to play, plus some of your old favorites.

Shalom,

Oy-Dog.

Whatz Hott:

"Building the Better Bomb" by Rabbi Darkside

"Love is the Answer" by Barbra Streisand

"Surprise Hotel" by Fool's Gold

"Girls in Trouble" by Girls in Trouble

"Exotic on the Speaker" by Soulico

Hey Y'all!

Oy-Dog here saying a great big THANK YOU to all who donated to kzsc during the pledge drive on my show! We had a great amount of phone calls and raised almost as much on my show as we did last spring, so I am very thankful. And someone got the electric menorah for their generous pledge!!!!

Also, this Saturday, October 31st, I will be doing an awesome Halloween show, Jewish Style! I'll be spinning some great Jewish Halloween tunes, featuring the music from a spooky Jewish Halloween klezmer musical called "A Night in the Old Marketplace," based on an old spooky Yiddish play by I.L. Peretz. You won't want to miss it!!!!

Shalom (and "Boo!")

Oy-"Devilish"-Dog.

fall pledge drive this saturday, 6-8am, October 24th!!!

Hello and Shalom!

The annual fall pledge drive at KZSC begins this Thursday, October 22!!! I will be raising funds for the pledge drive on my show this saturday October 24th from 6-8am! It will mean so much to me and my show if you call and donate some $!!! If you are a loyal listener, or if you've never heard 'Musical Jews', now is your chance to say "thank you" by showing your monetary support and love!!! You will be telling the powers that be at KZSC that you think that my show is valuable, and that you want it to remain on the air. Plus, we will have fabulous gifts to give to those pledge modestly or generously. Times are tough, but every little bit of support from listeners like you helps keep KZSC, and 'Musical Jews,' on the air for 1 more year! I'll be counting on ya! Call 831-459-kzsc from 6-8 am this saturday, and I will gladly take your pledge!!!!!

Shalom,

Oy-dog.

correction!!! Show time change 6-8a.m.

hey! The show is now on from 6-8a.m. on Saturdays instead of 6-9. There was a mix-up with the new fall schedule...

As for the comment about why the show is on Saturdays from the june post (which I just happened to see only recently), which is a weekly Jewish holiday, I have two things to say. First of all, I am not a religious Jew (I'm not even considered a Jew in the eyes of religious Judaism, as my mother is not Jewish), and so I don't have a problem doing a show on Saturdays. Secondly, I do feel that my show appeals more to secular Jews and non-Jews than religious Jews. Having said that, I would like to make this show reachable to all people, regardless of their beliefs or cultural background, so I am going to try not to air my show on Saturdays, starting with the winter schedule in January. I would like to have a show on another day as well because I have always been conflicted over playing music that is performed by artists who are religious Jews. Out of respect for them, and for the religious Jewish listening public, I am going to try to have my show moved to another day by the beginning of next year. Again, this is entirely up to the kzsc PRC, as they create the schedule, but I will try to appeal to them with my argument. In the meantime, wake up early on Saturdays, and listening to my show (if it doesn't conflict with your personal beliefs.)!!!!!!

Abi Gezundt,

Dj Oy-Dog.

Shalom! New fall schedule/same as before

Shalom Y'all!

I hope that you have had an awesome summer and a fantastic Jewish New year! Me? Well, I did the show all summer, and I got in a car accident, and I read tons of books and wrote a paper in preparation for grad school, which I just started...

KZSC has a new fall schedule that begins tomorrow, if I'm not mistaken. 'Musical Jews' will still be on the exact same time and day, however. I will be focusing on Jewish studies for my thesis here at UCSC, and I am looking forward to finding out even more about the history of Jewish music, so that I can share my findings with you all out there! Anyhow, keep on keepin' on, and let's have a great new year!

Don't forget, the kzsc pledge drive is in a couple of weeks, and I'm counting on all my faithful listeners to show your love and support for 'Musical Jews' by calling in and making a pledge during the show. It will mean a lot to the show and Jewish Music-- it will be just like saying, "hey, I like Jewish music, and I think that it should be given the attention that it deserves! It has a rich, diverse history that is an important part of the national, and international, landscape. Oh, and it is damn entertaining too!" See? I just said it for you. Now it is up to you call in and represent!

Anyhow, take care, and thanks for giving a damn.

Shalom,

Oy-Dog.

MUSIC TO CHECK OUT:

"Love is the Answer"-Barbra Streisand. Barbra's latest is a collaboration with the jazz great Diana Krall. Jazz standards with Barbra's unique vocal delivery. At 67, she's still going strong! Check out the deluxe edition, which features both the quartet version, which Krall produced with her own band, as well as the orchestral version, which is what happens when Barbra steps in and has final say on the project. I much prefer the stripped down Krall quartet version to Barbra's overblown orchestral schmaltz. It allows a much more intimate space between Barbra, the band and the audience. Note to Barbra: Less is more, less is more!

"Building the Better Bomb"- Rabbi Darkside. This Jewish freestyle rapper from New York is off the hizzay!!!! His rhymes are educated, daring, provocative, splendid, creative, relevant, fresh and--is that enough adjectives? I think so, for now. I am really into this album, if you couldn't tell. Check out 2x2 and the Better Bomb (which features samples of Allan Ginsberg rappin' poetic!)

"Surprise Hotel"- Fool's Gold. I've been playing this song over and over and over...I was pleasantly surprised by this single, which is an amazing blend of african rhythms and hebrew singing from an indie rock band from Los Angeles! Imagine a Jewish version of Talking Heads, if you will.

Soulico- "Exotic on the Speaker". This is the first mainstream u.s. release from this Tel Aviv DJ Crew. Much of this is a compilation of singles that they have released in the past few years, but some of it is new material with collaborations from Rye Rye (M.I.A.'s protege') on the first single and title track, as well as many other well-known artists from around the globe. Good, exciting beats with an international flava (hence the word 'exotic')!

also check out:

Shir Yaakov-- "This Perfection" (single)

Daniel Kahn, Psoy Korolenko and Oy Division-- "Ekh Lyuli Lyuli" (an amazingly catchy song!)

'Musical Jews' now on from 6-9am on saturdays!!

Shalom, y'all!!!

Oy-dog here, letting you know that 'Musical Jews' on KZSC Santa Cruz will still be airing on Saturday Mornings, but the new time slot for the summer schedule will be from 6-9am. Please make a note of it, and tell a friend!! Next Saturday, 6/20, will be the Jewish Beach Party special, and there will also be some father's day surprises as well!!! Don't miss it!!

Have a Great Summer, and don't forget to tune in!

Oy-Dog.

Buy these now:

Rotfront, "Emigrantski Raggamuffin"

The Lonely Island, "Incredibad"

Josh Reichman Oracle Band, "Crazy Power"

The Wailing Wall, "Hospital Blossoms"

Oi Va Voi, "Travelling the face of the globe"

'Musical Jews' Mother's Day Celebration! Sat. May 9th

Famous Jewish
mother Ida Morgenstern
says: Listen to me!! and Listen
to Dj Oy-Dog on 'Musical Jews'!!

Ah-oy there, maytees!

Dj Oy-Dog here reminding you to tune into the show this saturday, May 9th from 8-10 for the "musical Jews mother's day celebration extravaganza!" I will be playing the greatest songs and spoken word from Jewish artists talking about the INFAMOUS, ICONICAL, INTERROGATIONAL, INSUFFERABLE, IMPLACABLE, IRRESISTABLE, JEWISH MOTHER!!!!!!! Oh, and we can't forget the Grandmothers (Bubbys) as well!!! You won't want to miss it! Tune your dials to 88.1fm, kzsc in Santa Cruz, or Stream it live @ kzsc.org to celebrate your favorite Balebostes!!!

it will be Oy-Vey-Riffic!!!!!

Shalom,

Oy-Dog.

oh, and don't forget to check out "Carne Masada' by the Hip-Hop Hoodios on itunes. You can buy the album and if you don't like it completely, the Hoodios will refund your money in a "Reverse-Madoff" style! You can just email them the receipt. For Shalomizzle!!! Check out their myspace page if U don't believe me!!!!!!!

Musical Jewz...new time...same great sound!

hola!!!!

oy-dog here...'Musical Jews is now on from 8-10am on saturday mornings on kzsc, Santa Cruz, 88.1fm or livestreaming on kzsc.org...pleaze make a note of it!!!! Got a bunch of new great jewish music coming your way this saturday and all of the saturdays to come...thanks for listening, if you are listening...it means so much to me to do this show and to spread my love of eclectic Jewish sounds around.

shalom and rock on!!!!

DJ Oy-Dog.

buy these now:

Sway Machinery "Hidden Melodies Revealed"

Pissuk Rachav "Eretz Hakodesh"

Fa-Cock-Ta "Loxstarz"

Hip Hop Hoodios "Carne Masada (greatest hits)" --COMING SOON!!!!!

Daniel Kahn and the Painted Bird "Partisans and Parasites"

Rent: "Waltz With Bashir"

Passover Party on 'Musical Jews' this saturday, april 11th from 6-9am!

Hey!

Dj Oy-Dog here reminding you that the Passover Music Extravaganza will be broadcast this coming saturday, april 11th on kzsc, 88.1fm! I will be playing all of your favorite passover songs, as well as a few surprises, so be sure to tune in! You won't want to miss it! It is also the last 'musical jews' episode of the winter schedule at KZSC, but I will be sure to let you know when and if we have a new day/time slot, or if we will remain in the same place! So hide the Affikomen, pour a glass of wine for Elijiah, grab some herbs and rock out to 'musical jews' this saturday!

shalom,

oy-dog.

daniel kahn and the painted bird @ don quixote's & 'Musical Jews' Anniversary show

Hello!

this monday night at 7:30, catch Daniel Kahn and the Painted Bird @ Don Quixote's right here in Felton on highway 9! It should be a blast...They are an amazing Jewish Band,and they will have you dancing yourselves into a riotous frenzy! You don't want to miss this great local show on monday night, march 30th.

Also, Don't forget, the 'musical jews' 1 year anniversary show is this saturday, april 4th. I will be playing all of my favorite jewish tunes that have been featured on the show over the last year.

thanks for tunin' in!!!

oy-dog.

hey!

thanks to all who helped me raise mucho dinero for the kzsc pledge drive this past saturday...the 'Musical jews' 1 year anniversary is coming up very soon! I will be playing all of my favorite songs and spoken word from the show over the past year, so you won't want to miss it! also, the annual passover special show is coming up soon as well! Stay tuned over th next few weeks for these and other splendiferous surprises!

shalom,

oy-dog.

good stuff:

"Klezmer Mongrels" by Geoff Berner

"Citizen Boris" by Golem!

"Silver and Ash" by Clare Burson

check 'em out!!!!!

pledge drive, sat. march 7th, 6-9am, 'musical jews', kzsc!

Hey everyone, shalom!

Oy-dog here to remind everyone that KZSC's spring pledge drive will begin this thursday, and we will be trying to raise money for the station on 'Musical Jews' on Saturday, March 7th from 6-9am, 88.1fm, kzsc. I know that times are tough right now for everyone, but if you dig the show, and you like what you hear every saturday morning, it would mean a lot to me for you to donate $10, or $20 to show your support for 'Musical Jews' and KZSC. It would also show the powers that be at KZSC that you really want this show to stay on the air and that you feel that it is an important part of the programming schedule at the station, as they do crdit each show with the money that is raised during their broadcasting day/time. So please, show your support! Call and talk with me and make a donation of any size on March 7th from 6-9am at (831) 459-4036, (831) 459-KZSC, or (831) 459-2811. I promise to do my part and keep bringing you diverse and exciting Jewish music across time and borders for the rest of the year! Just help me and KZSC out this time!

Shalom,

Oy-dog.

musical jews Valentine's special show february 14th!

hey y'all!!

don't forget that next saturday we will be airing a special musical jews valentines episode featuring all of your favorite jewish love songs and more!!! And remember, when you're in love, the whole world is jewish!

tune in february 14th, 6-9am, kzsc, santa cruz, 88.1fm.

what's happenin' now!

hey everyone, oy-dog here...well I just wanted to reccomend some great new music for you:

What's hot:

1. The barry sisters: Our Way--so, so good! seventies top-forty hits sung in Yiddish by the singing jewish sister act who by the time this album was released, had traded in their swing dance skirts and heels for polyester bell bottoms -- but they still rocked it!!! Wassup, wassup, you know what i'm sayin'...

2. Jamie Saft, "Black Shabbis"-- what can I say -- Jewish death metal at its finest--I never thought that I'd be able to say that sentence--but I often dreamed of it. Saft has created a death-metal album of songs that remind the listener that anti-semitism is alive and well around the world, and we cannot ignore or forget it. I can't stop listening to this one!!! Go buy it right now! I command you! In the name of jewish death metal and all other things holy!!!

3. Golem! 'Citizen Boris' --fantastic gypsy-klezmer rock from one of the best bands out there! 'tuchesses and nenes' is a song for the ages! this is a must-have release, coming february 10th.

4. the sway machinery--'hidden melodies revealed' --another fantastic album by this jewish rock super-group, featuring members of the yeah yeah yeahs, antibalas and balkan beat box. Great, rockin' jewish soundzzz!!!

movies:

the Great Zeigfeld--a rare movie performance from Fanny Brice is the highlight in this one: not to be missed!

Defiance: daniel craig leads a terrific cast in this film about jewish soldiers.

Waltz With Bashir: fantastic Israeli film featuring intensely animated images!!!

New hours--saturday 6-9am 88.1fm, kzsc santa cruz

hey everyone, shalom! It has been wayyyy too long since I've written in this puppy....the show WAS going to be moved to 8-10am on saturdays, but now it has changed to 6-9am saturdays...hey, I just do what the radio station tells me! As long as they keep me on the air so that I can bring you all the best jewish music and jewish artists...across time and across borders!!! I did some great stuff since the last blog, but I'll have to fill you in some other time. Please listen this saturday...I've got some great NEW JEWISH music and fun surprises in store for y'all!!!!!!!!!! Love ya all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rock on, Jewish style!

shalom and shaboom,

oy-dog.