KZSM — Celebrating the holidays with you
Here in San Marcos and around the country, holiday lights, trees, and decorations are appearing—sometimes earlier than usual, given our need for warmth and cheer as this difficult year comes to a close. We at KZSM.org will unpack our tree and decorate our storefront window at 216 North Guadalupe, as our program hosts prepare shows to honor the season. Thursday, December 10, 3-4 p.m. host Paul Wilson of “Philosophy and Popular Music” will welcome songwriter Randy Brooks, who wrote “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer.” Cohost Steve Jones has known Brooks for over twenty years and recalls his “great stories about his early days touring Vietnam with the USO and other gigs around the US.” On the show, Brooks will undoubtedly tell the story of performing his satirical Christmas song with Elmo and Patsy Shropshire at a Lake Tahoe resort. The couple’s 1979 recording of the song became a monster hit, and “spawned an animated Christmas special, musical toys, ornaments, greeting cards, apparel, video games, a branded hot chocolate mix, a Tesla dashboard app, and inflatable yard abominations,” according to Brooks’ website. Though he jokingly accepts being “remembered for just one thing,” Brooks also sings and plays bass with The Bad Monkeys and the Americana group Young Country.
Carole Coburn, host of “Friday Night With Care” (Fridays 8-10 p.m.), takes her mission of caring beyond the studio by ringing a bell at a Salvation Army kettle Dec. 21 and 22 at the Kyle Walmart. A sign on her kettle will identify her as representing KZSM. org, and she will be giving out bumper stickers, guitar picks, and earrings representing the station.
Coburn also plans special holiday broadcasts for Dec. 18 and 25, featuring all Christmas music and all local artists. Mark Moniz, host of “Metal Mark Live” (Thursdays 10 p.m.-midnight) will also take his holiday celebration into the community on Dec. 18 with a fundraiser at Ragnar’s on the Compound. Check out next week’s column for details.
On Dec. 15 and 22, “Bookmarked” (Tuesdays 4-5 p.m.) will feature readings of holiday classics by KZSM program hosts, and on Dec. 21 Steve Chelmsford will host a special Christmas edition of his syndicated show “The Mop Tops and the King” (Mondays 9-10 p.m.).
To celebrate the holidays with KZSM.org, visit our web site. While you’re there, learn how you can volunteer, or donate to support our 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
