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01/11/2024

It's time again for Queenie's Quickies! Just a few things to get you through the weekend, along with a peek into next week. See the full post at kpig.com for details and times.

30/10/2024

Have a look at Rocky, this week's Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation Pet of the Week. He's a young German Shepherd mix who came into the Shelter with another dog (who has since been adopted). For more info, read the full post at kpig.com, listen in to KPIG at 11am Thursdays, or visit the shelter, located at 1001 Rodriguez St. in Santa Cruz and open from 11am to 6pm every day.

30/10/2024

Neighborhood Night is BACK this evening (that would be Wednesday). Tune in at 9:00pm as Tom Faia and Kate Miller chat and sing tunes from their new record, "Bad For Each Other" (which also happens to be our Fresh Pork Chops pick of the week.

Neighborhood Night is sponsored by New Leaf Community Markets and Sylvan Music.

28/10/2024

This week's pick on "Fresh Pork Chops" is "Bad For Each Other," the new release from Tom Faia & Kate Miller. Tune in each weeknight at 7:00pm as Ramblin' Ror' plays two songs from this new release and get a chance to win a copy. Learn more about the record at tomfaiakatemiller.com. "Fresh Pork Chops" is sponsored by Felton Music Hall.

27/10/2024

Michael Gaither here. Big thx to everyone who came out to our annual Halloween bash last night. And kudos to my godson Jonathan for awesome KPIG representation!

25/10/2024

It's time again for Queenie's Quickies! Just a few things to get you through the weekend, along with a peek into next week, PLUS some Halloween fun in store for this weekend. Details are posted at kpig.com.

22/10/2024

Have a look at Deebo, this week's Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Pet of the Week. Deebo is about 10 months old and has spent much of his young life in the Shelter system. The kennel is stressful but when Deebo is out of it, he is soft, social and relaxed.

And remember that the shelter is having their “Spooky Low Adoption Fees” promotion until October 31st! All cats, kittens, dogs, and puppies will have a reduced adoption fee of $31, while small animals will have a fee of $13. No tricks, all treats!

For more info, read the full post at kpig.com, listen in to KPIG at 11am Thursdays, or visit the shelter, located at 1001 Rodriguez St. in Santa Cruz and open from 11am to 6pm every day.

22/10/2024

21/10/2024

This week's pick on "Fresh Pork Chops" is the self-titled album from "Willie Watson," singer-songwriter, guitarist, banjo player, actor and founding member of Old Crow Medicine Show. Tune in each weeknight at 7:00pm as Ramblin' Ror' plays two songs from this new release and get a chance to win a copy. Learn more about the record at www.williewatson.com. "Fresh Pork Chops" is sponsored by Felton Music Hall.

19/10/2024

It's time again for Queenie's Quickies! Just a few things to get you through the weekend, along with a peek into next week. Details and times at kpig.com.

16/10/2024

Our "Pigs In a Podcast" series is up with Episode #119. This time out it's a recap of a recent visit with Austin band Silverada and Jamie Coffis. Check it out at kpig.com.

AND you can now subscribe to the series in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube...or wherever you find your favorite podcasts!!! See the subscribe links in the comments below. 🐷

15/10/2024

Here's Sweet Pea, this week's Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Pet of the Week. This almost year-old bun came to the Shelter as a stray after a good Samaritan found her hoppin' about. She has been socializing with staff and volunteers and is off to a great start to prepare for her next home.

And, remember that that the shelter is having their "Spooky Low Adoption Fees" promotion until October 31st! All cats, kittens, dogs, and puppies will have a reduced adoption fee of $31, while small animals will have a fee of $13. No tricks, all treats!

For more info, read the full post at kpig.com, listen in to KPIG at 11am Thursdays, or visit the shelter, located at 1001 Rodriguez St. in Santa Cruz and open from 11am to 6pm every day.

14/10/2024

This week's pick on "Fresh Pork Chops" is "Down to the Letter," the new release from award-winning songwriter Grace Pettis. Tune in each weeknight at 7:00pm as Ramblin' Ror' plays two songs from this new release and get a chance to win a copy. Learn more about the record at gracepettis.com. "Fresh Pork Chops" is sponsored by Felton Music Hall.

11/10/2024

It's time again for Queenie's Quickies! Just a few things to get you through the weekend, along with a peek into next week. Check the complete listings at kpig.com.

09/10/2024

Here's Chrissy, this week's Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Pet of the Week. Check out the full post about Chrissy at kpig.com for details AND learn about the shelter's "Spooky Low Adoption Fees" special.

And be sure to listen in to Pet-O-Rama on KPIG at 11am Thursdays, or visit the shelter, located at 1001 Rodriguez St. in Santa Cruz and open from 11am to 6pm every day.

08/10/2024

Michael here. Something special is brewing over at Moe's Alley tonight, and it's a bit of everything. Award-winning Texas swing trio Western Flyers take the stage at 8:00pm, accompanied by "frequent Flyer" Redd Volkaert (he split a local bill with Bill Kirchen here last year). Local favorite Ginny Mitchell teams up with Redd for the opening set.

Here's a piece I did in last week's Sentinel on both Ginny and Redd.

https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2024/10/02/ginny-mitchell-teams-up-with-redd-volkaert-swing-band-the-western-flyers-at-moes-alley/

07/10/2024

This week's pick on "Fresh Pork Chops" is "The Hard Way Blues," the new release from Nashville guitar slinger Jesse Dayton. Tune in each weeknight at 7:00pm as Ramblin' Ror' plays two songs from this new release and get a chance to win a copy. Learn more about the record at www.jessedayton.com. "Fresh Pork Chops" is sponsored by Felton Music Hall.

04/10/2024

Here's a look at who's playing where this weekend, and rolling a bit into next week! See the full post at kpig.com for details.

03/10/2024

Silverada is at Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz TONIGHT, and today at noon they'll be in the sty with Jamie. Tune in! https://fb.watch/u_wzDOa4M-/

01/10/2024

Have a look at Buster, this week's Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Pet of the Week. He's a two-year-old Doberman who came into the Shelter as a stray back in August. He initially had some anxiety, but has opened up a lot, has a great personality, and easy eager and easy to please when on leash. For more info, read the full post, listen in to KPIG at 11am Thursdays, or visit the shelter, located at 1001 Rodriguez St. in Santa Cruz and open from 11am to 6pm every day.

30/09/2024

This week's pick on "Fresh Pork Chops" is "Good Intentions Gone Bad," the new release from longtime KPIG favorite Chris Cain. Tune in each weeknight at 7:00pm as Ramblin' Ror' plays two songs from this new release and get a chance to win a copy. Learn more about the record at chriscainmusic.com.

"Fresh Pork Chops" is sponsored by Felton Music Hall.

27/09/2024

Here's a look at who's playing where this weekend, and rolling into next week! See the full post at kpig.com for details.

25/09/2024

We've just posted a pretty cool flashback episode in our "Pigs In a Podcast" series. Check out this pretty wild interview with songwriter Steve Poltz from 2023. You can listen in now at kpig.com. You can also subscribe to the series in Apple Podcasts.

24/09/2024

Meet Mara, this week's Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Pet of the Week. AND learn about the shelter's "Homecoming Adoption Special" where you can take a cat or kitten home for only $25.

For info, read the full post at kpig.com, listen in to KPIG at 11am Thursdays, or visit the shelter, located at 1001 Rodriguez St. in Santa Cruz and open from 11am to 6pm every day.

23/09/2024

This week's pick on "Fresh Pork Chops" is "Blame It On Eve," the new release from the amazing blues singer Shemekia Copeland. We've been playing tracks from her new record for awhile, and now you can hear it in its entirety, two tunes at a time. Tune in each weeknight at 7:00pm as Ramblin' Ror' plays two songs from this new release and get a chance to win a copy. Learn more about the record at www.shemekiacopeland.com. "Fresh Pork Chops" is sponsored by Felton Music Hall.