KPTZ is excited to announce a new Celtic music duo, Kevin Henderson and Neil Pearlman, live at the Quimper Grange on Thursday, November 16 at 7pm. Kevin Henderson and Neil Pearlman are both acclaimed Celtic musicians, but have joined forces to create an exciting new act in the world of Celtic music. Henderson’s fiddle playing is fiery and sensitive, while Pearlman’s piano style supports lush harmonies and a syncopated rhythm. Please join KPTZ for this night of world music!
(Airdate: October 25, 2023) Nature Now host Jackie Canterbury talks with Dr. Steve Hampton about the plight of the Caspian Tern colony on Rat Island near Flagler campground on Marrowstone Island. Hampton discusses the events of 2022 and 2023 that led to an 80% loss of the breeding colony due to human disturbance and an avian flu outbreak. If we understand the historical perspective of the Caspian Tern dilemma, perhaps humans and the agencies responsible for the management of Rat Island can make 2024 less painful.
In September Jackie spoke with Dr. Katie Hanan, Wildlife Veterinarian and Dr. Scott Pearson, Senior Research Scientist – both with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife about the avian flu outbreak on Rat Island. The program allowed listeners to understand the basics of the Avian Influenza virus, its pathogenicity, transmission, and relationship to the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic.
(Airdate: October 23, 2023) Jim Burke interviews Ward Serrill, aka KPTZ’s DJ Was, who is the director of the documentary “DANCING WITH THE DEAD: Red Pine and The Art Of Translation”, about Bill Porter, a Port Townsend man whose pen name is Red Pine. He has translated many ancient Chinese poets and written about his trips to visit with hermits in the hills of China. The film opens the weekend of October 27 at the Rose Theatre.
International ShakeOut Day is always the third Thursday of October. KPTZ’s Emergency Team is prepared in case of any major emergency. On Thursday, October 19 our Team observed the annual Great ShakeOut Drill, set for 10:19am. Lynn Sorensen and DJ GoodWoman have a lot to say about disasters and preparedness.
KPTZ is pleased to announce Jean Lenke and her Jazz Folk Quartet performing live at the Trinity United Methodist Church on Thursday, October 26 at 7pm for an evening of jazz, folk, and blues. Jean Lenke is known for her versatile style, able to perform with any style of band, from a duo to a full six-piece band. For this concert, Jean will be bringing a selection of songs that highlight her folk roots. She will be accompanied by Steve Kirk on guitar, Jim Charlier on bass, and Ed Donahue on trumpet and flugelhorn. This concert is a part of our Candlelight Concert series and will be simulcast on 91.9FM KPTZ.
(Airdate October 19, 2023). Taylor Clark spoke with Tia Carroll before her October 20 show at the Palindrome. Carroll is one of the most sought after Blues and Soul female vocalists, and is known for her powerful vocal prowess, powerful songwriting, and heartfelt delivery.
