(Airdate: May 15, 2025) The Unexpected Brass Band performed for the KPTZ 2025 Community Unity Fund Drive. This is first broadcast from our as yet unfinished performance space. Thanks to Gary Forbes for featuring the band during his show “Soundings”.
On March 3, KPTZ 91.9 hosted David Grisman and Tracy Grisman at our Fort Worden studio for an interview and the performance of three original songs. Topics included his storied musical history and collaborations throughout his career. Other topics included his Acoustic Disc record label and his connection to Port Townsend. The songs included a tune written for his daughter for her wedding. Charlie Bermant conducted the interview. Chris Bricker managed the sound.
(Airdate: January 21, 2025) Local singer/songwriter Brian Ledford delivers great work while being interviewed on Peter Robinson’s Out of Nowhere.
The Holiday Extravaganza, a co-production of the Jefferson County Historical Society and KPTZ, is held each December in the Museum of Art and History. Here for you to enjoy at your convenience is this year’s Extravaganza, divided into four parts:
Part 1 begins with an introduction to the show. Then comes the music of Roger and Kristen Ferguson and an interview of artist Suzanne Lamon done by Chris Bricker.
Part 2 begins with a reading from Anna Linzer’s “A River Story” by Willow Baker and Bill Mawhinney and concludes with solo guitarist Julian Catford. Included also is an interview of artist Jeremy Johnson by Chris Bricker and an interview of JCHS archivist Ellie DiPietro.
Part 3 is all Jazz Manouche, the music of Paris in the 1930s, performed by the Hot Club of Port Townsend.
Part 4 is music of Sicily performed by Paisani Norte.
From start to finish there is Trivia with Tara, she being Tara McCauley, Executive Director of the Jefferson County Historical Society and other jolliness of the season.
(Airdate: December 12, 2024) KPTZ’s Taylor Clark welcomed New Orleans-based harmonica virtuoso Jason Ricci along with keyboardist Lorenzo Farrell to Blues Journey. Jason Ricci & The Bad Kind were live at the Palindrome on December 13, 2024.
(Airdate: October 31, 2023) Master djembe drum teacher and performer Bolokada Condé is visiting Port Townsend this week. He will be leading workshops in local schools as well as providing drumming classes. On Tuesday’s Rhythm Connection, Bolokada Condé joined Robert Ambrose to perform and to enlighten us about his music and history. That interview/performance can be heard below.
(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.
(Airdate: August 31, 2023) KPTZ Is happy to join Rainshadow Recording in welcoming Tony Furtado (together with Luke Price) to the Palindrome in Port Townsend on Thursday, August 31 at 7:30pm. KPTZ DJ Taylor Clark spoke with Tony ahead of his upcoming performance. Tony is an evocative, soulful singer, as well as a lyrical banjo player and slide guitarist. He is also, as it turns out, a sculptor. More information about the show may be found at ticketstorm.com, search for Palindrome.
(Airdate: August 17, 2023) KPTZ DJ Taylor Clark had a chance to talk to Steve Grimes during Blues Journey on Thursday, August 17. They talked about his upcoming performance at the Palindrome and a bit about the recent devastating fire in Lahaina on Maui. Steve lives on Maui now and is a former Port Townsend resident. He is skilled luthier as well as a singer and songwriter. Note: He performed Friday, August 18 at the Palindrome at 7:30pm.
On Tuesday, July 4th during Out of Nowhere, KPTZ DJ Peter Robinson had an opportunity to interview blues musician Johnny Nicholas. If you didn’t have a chance to hear this live, here’s a recording. Check out the words and music from the KPTZ studio.
