Hello Everyone, we here at KUCR would like to inform you that the Spring Quarter Barn Series makes it’s triumphant return April 1st. We will have the full quarter’s line up here in a few days, so do not fret. However, we can say this much, the headliner for our kick off show will be none other than Zion I.

You may remember Zion I from his last performance at UCR back in the winter quarter of of the ‘07-’08 school year. Click Here for a small video of Zion I at his last UCR performance. This time around the show will be much better as the Barn now has a new and improved stage which Zion I will be performing on. Not only that but he just put out a brand new CD, called The Takeover, which means he’ll have lots of fresh material to play at the upcoming show. To listen to some tracks from the new release, you can to go to Zion I’s myspace.

Not only that, but this show will be one of two shows Zion I will be performing on the campus of UCR. The other show will be a Nooner at the UCR Bell Tower being put on by ASPB. Also occurring at the Nooner will be the announcement of the line up for Spring Splash, so be sure not to miss it.

The doors for the barn show open at 7:30 and the show starts at 8:00. The show is free and open to the public, with happy hour specials running throughout the evening. Openers will be announced shortly so stay tuned and remember to check out Zion I’s new album before the show next week so you can sing along to all the new jams.

Interview with HEAT artists She Wants Revenge and DJ Heather.

The main line-up for UCR HEAT 2009 has been announced! N*E*R*D brings the funk as top headliner this year with all members present (Pharrell, Chase Chad, Shay). With the recent release of their hit record “Seeing Sounds,” they’ve toured internationally and filmed the unforgettable bathroom music video “Everyone Nose.” Even if you dont know it, you’ve probably seen and heard Pharrell’s work with Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z, Ludacris and Madonna. Really, if you’re not down with Pharrell, you probably live in Alaska with you-know-who. Also on the HEAT bill, She Wants Revenge, a Joy Division-inspired band who has toured with Depeche Mode and Placebo, and was featured on a Timbaland track. Returning guests Circa Cirvive will make an appearance playing their brand of emo and alternative rock, since having recently featured on the Warped Tour and the Coachella festival. Kid Cudi, a Cleveland rapper, makes his HEAT debut in 2009, appeared on Kanye West’s new record and performed a couple months back with DJ AM and Travis Barker. This year’s HEAT DJ’s include Franki Chan, Andy Caldwell, Colette & Heather. 

HEAT sets UCR ablaze on Saturday, February 7th, 2009, keeping standards high in Southern California.

Stay tuned into KUCR 88.3fm for special interviews by KUCR’s Ellie Gomez and Tina Yonas with the team behind HEAT and the artists.

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KUCR’s Ellie Gomez and Tina Yonas interview HEAT Executive Producer Todd Wingate on the story of how HEAT came to be one of the most popular events in the history of UCR.

KUCR’s Ellie Gomez and Tina Yonas interview HEAT Executive Producer Todd Wingate on how artists are selected and what’s in store for HEAT 2009!

School starts in about two days from now and most of you are dreading the return to class, exams, and all nighters. However, don’t fret as KUCR and ASPB have you covered with some weekly entertainment as the Barn Concert Series makes its return this fall quarter. The concert series will continue to take place Wednesday nights, however, the new hours of operation for shows will now be 7:30-11:30. 

The series itself kicks off next week, on Wednesday October 1st with a very big show. Lined up for the evening is Dengue Fever.This critically acclaimed group combines psychedelic rock, surf, dance and pop influences with the exotic rhythmic grooves and vocal seductions of Asia.  The infectious result has dazzled audiences at major festivals worldwide. You may have seen Dengue Fever if you were at this year’s street scene festival. The band itself is a touring machine, as they plan on trekking the globe from now until the end of the year. So definitely take this chance to see the band play in your very own back yard.

We have a a very diverse line up set for the quarter, as well as the rest of the year with something for everyone. So definitely check back here each week with updates about more info about each weeks line up and information about the bands.

Before I leave you, I’ll give you a sneak peak of what we have cooked up for October 8th.

So be on the look out for more information regarding the rest of the quarter’s line up next week. Also, if you would like to help out with the barn series contact Amanda Schwartz at amandaschwartzaspb@yahoo.com

Lindon Barrett tribute mp3

KUCR 88.3fm will re-air a tribute to the late Dr. Lindon Barrett, professor of English at the University of California Riverside, on Monday July 28 at 5pm and Tuesday July 29, at 7am.  Professor Barrett, who passed away about two weeks ago, was on the faculty of UCR for one year and also UC Irvine for a number of years prior.  He was a well-known figure on both campuses, and nationally known as a scholar.  The Lindon Barrett Tribute features colleagues and friends from Riverside, Irvine and elsewhere reflecting on the life, the personality, the scholarship and the many accomplishments of Lindon Barrett.

The program was originally simulcast live by KUCR and KUCI on July 21.  The program was produced by host Dan Tsang at the KUCI studios, and involved a number of participants from UCR.  The coordinated simulcast was produced by KUCR Station Manager Louis Vandenberg.  The idea for the simulcast came from a discussion Vandenberg had with Susan Brown of the English Department.   ”It was clearly the right thing to do, since Dr. Barrett had become such an important presence on both campuses,” said Vandenberg.  “And Dan Tsang did a great job hosting.  The program is very moving and well worth airing again.”  The host of the Barrett tribute, Dan Tsang, said of the broadcast tribute ”Lindon’s passing is a huge loss.  I am glad to do my small part to bring people together.”

At the end of the program, Vandenberg will read a statement from UC Riverside Chancellor Timothy White about Dr. Barrett.

Following the broadcasts, the audio will be hosted at the station’s website, www.kucr.org

What: Radio Tribute to UC Riverside Professor Dr. Lindon Barrett
When: Monday July 28, from 5pm to 6pm; Tuesday July 29, from 7am to 8pm.
Where: KUCR 88.3fm in the Riverside area, streaming on www.kucr.org

For more information: kucrinfo@kucr.org or 951.827.KUCR.