Join Lee Farley, host of Jazz Explorations this upcoming Tuesday April 26th, 2011 frpm 9am-11am for a listen at some previsouly unreleased and ultra rare cuts from Duke Ellington in honor of the Duke’s 112th birthday. Duke Ellington is considered by jazz critics to be on of the greatest composers of the last century. With over 1,000 known compositions Ellington is a cornerstone to the development of Jazz music in America, inspiring musicians around the world. Don’t miss this opportunity to listen to some never before heard music from the Duke. Joining Lee Farley will be Steven Lasker, expert and producer of a recently issued compilation of Duke Ellington’s greatest work. You can catch this program and an entire afternoon of great jazz on KUCR each and every Tuesday from 9am-5pm, and Tuesday mornings from 12am-7am for Jazz After Midnight

Guerilla Union has announced the return of the second annual Dr. Greenthumb, Tommy Chong and Snoop Dogg’s SPRING GATHERING Music Festival and Medical Marijuana Expo powered by Weedmaps, taking place on Saturday, June 11 at the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, CA. In 2010, SPRING GATHERING established itself as a premier lifestyle destination celebrating music and activism. The second installment will feature a powerful line-up that continues to perfectly blend the worlds of music and cannabis culture. SPRING GATHERING 2011 will feature live performances by SNOOP DOGG, CYPRESS HILL, TRAVIS BARKER WITH MIX MASTER MIKE, STEPHEN MARLEY, COLLIE BUDDZ plus more to be announced. SPRING GATHERING’S ambassadors, Dr. Greenthumb (B Real of Cypress Hill), Tommy Chong, Snoop Dogg and special guest Shelby Chong, will host the day-long festivities.

MAKE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE KUCR DJ BOOTH AT THE BELLTOWER AND GET A BUMPER STICKER!!!

PLUS, CHECK OUT THE OFFICIAL SPRING SPLASH PROMO VIDEO from ASPB and kucr’s own Cindy Bui

Spring Splash Promotional Video

Join us on Thursday, April 14 at noon for the ASUCR Candidate Debates!