We at KZSM.org proudly serve this diverse, vibrant community with programming created for a broad range of interests and tastes. Live music shows hosted by volunteer DJs encompass Celtic (“Celtic Corner,” Saturdays 12-2 p.m.), country (“Texas River Tonk,” Fridays 12-2 p.m.), heavy metal (“Metal Mark Live,” Thursdays 10 p.m.-12 a.m.), and more. To broaden the scope of our music offerings even further, our volunteers have created music blocks—twenty-minute segments showcasing specific types of music.
“The idea was to feature an eclectic sample of music that can be found on KZSM,” volunteer Station Manager Rob Roark explains. “We may not have a full one or two-hour show, but we could feature some other music during the day that the community would enjoy.” New program hosts can create music blocks to preview their shows, and music blocks fill the occasional open space in programming. Three times during the week—6-7 p.m. Wednesday, 6-7 p.m. Friday, and 10-11 a.m. Saturday—we combine three music blocks into an hour-long “Block Party,” with something for everyone.
At the moment, our KZSM music blocks include bluegrass, reggae, big band, big band swing, and show tunes and soundtracks. One unique block features surprises from our vinyl library—quirky selections chosen by The Wiz, host of “Vinyl Confessions” (Mondays 10 p.m.-12 a.m.).
