Notes from the Music Director 9-2-11

Howdy again, everybody!

There seems to be an ongoing issue of DJs not being able to find CDs.  First, I would like to implore everyone to PLEASE put the CDs away in their proper place at the end of your shift.  Almost everyone (including me) is guilty of hoarding the CDs that we want to play on our next shows. This is not fair to other DJs who might also like to play those recordings on their shows.  It is simple courtesy to put things back when you are finished with them, so that other people can find them.  I will work on my own bad habits in this regard; I ask that you do the same.

I would also like to invite everyone to make note of any CDs that you can't find, and either post them on this blog as a comment, or email me at music@krza.org.  Hopefully, I can tell you where they are (if, for instance, I'm doing maintenance on the shelves and am in the process of moving things around), or perhaps one of the other DJs can tell you where they are.

Right now, there is a huge project going on, but after that is done, KRZA is going to be implementing a system for checking out CDs that is better than the one currently in place.  Also, we're going to implement a system for keeping track of the new releases.  It is heartbreaking to come across a really terrific new release that I can't wait to tell you about...only to find it missing when I go to look for it.

Okay, that said, here's some of the great new stuff in the library:

Fans of Sarah Vaughan and Peter Gabriel, check out Sarah Fimm, new in the Rock section.  Very good!

New in the Blues genre: Ray Bonneville.  Yeah, he looks like Dustin Hoffman, but his voice doesn't sound like Dustin Hoffman.  Which is a good thing!

Political junkies: For just plain silly political satire, check out Ry Cooder in the Acoustic section.  You'll love how he makes fun of the right wing!

We have a new Reggae album by 10 Ft. Ganja plant--make sure and take a gander!

Acoustic lovers, check out Gabriel Kahane--VERY interesting instrumentation, great sound, many diferent influences!

Jazzers: Laila Biali--another Canadian--sounds  a little like Diana Krall's originals.

Sing It Sisters:  Victoria Clemmons would be a nice addition to your program; she is under Singer/Songwriters.

Thanks, all, and have a wonderful weekend!

Catie