Nic Harcourt (born September 23, 1957) is an English-born American radio and television presenter, producer, and journalist best known as the former Music Director and on-air presenter for the Santa Monica, California-based radio station KCRW. CCASN: College & Career Alliance Support Network By Randy Lewis. 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The station has alarge terrestrial footprint, Harcourt said. KCSN's Sky Daniels Named 'Most Influential Programmer' by Billboard Jones show, which ran on KROQ from 2010-13, returned to the FM airwaves in October on KLOS, with the Detroit-reared Sovel back as his partner. Under the guidance of radio and record company veteran Sky Daniels, some of Los Angeles radio's legendary hosts were hired to host shows on KCSN, including former KCRW host Nic Harcourt; long-time KROQ host Jed the Fish; and Robert Hilburn, the thirty-year Music Editor for the Los Angeles Times. As artists route their tours through Southern California, youll often find themplaying venues in both Orange County and LA. They included Dido and Travis who have credited Harcourt for recognizing them early in their career. Brown himself is one of the people whose careers were launched from the station. A weekly version of the show called Sounds Eclectic, launched in 2000, was broadcast on several other stations in cooperation with PRI. That audience appreciates a dynamic mix of great legacy artists and newcomers, who create the new mainstream. Nic Harcourt (born September 23, 1957) is an English-born American radio and television presenter, producer, and journalist best known as the former Music Director and on-air presenter for the Santa Monica, California -based radio station KCRW. Without making any reference to Lewis, Adams and his band reimagined her single Shes Not Me as a boisterous rock number that served as a reminder of her songwriting skills. He previously spent the majority of his career in San Diego with time as APD/MD of AAA 102.1 KPRI, midday host at Alternative 91X XETRA-FM, and on-air at FM 94.9 KBZT and Sophie 103.7 KSCF. The recognition by Billboard and the industrys top executives is gratifying, as it reflects on our commitment to artist development.. 88.5-FM was named non-com music station of the year by JBE Triple-A Summitfest earlier this month. North Las Vegas Campus: 702-651-4415, Main Building Room N212. This page is not available in other languages. In the years since he joined, KCSN now known simply by the moniker 88.5, the station has evolved into a critically-acclaimed radio station with some of the most rabidly loyal listeners in Southern California. Kansas City Chiefs news and analysis from a group of more than 15 hosts - from former players to analysts, insiders, and special guests. After all, Los Angeles and Southern California drives entertainment trends both nationally and internationally. The stations programming is receiving critical acclaim, including being nominated the best public music station in the country two years in a row by JBE Triple-A Summitfest, one of the leading arbitrators of the format in the U.S., said 88.5 General Manager Patrick Osburn. The 1970 power increase shut out a proposal by the Mexican-American Communication Foundation to build a station on the frequency in East Los Angeles. Thank you for that request, he responded at one point. On the bill: Sarah McLachlan, with special guestLaura Marling, on Dec. 5; Ryan Adams, Conor Oberst and David Gray on Dec. 12. We have 6,000 songs in our library, and (Sky Daniels, KCSN's program director) is always adding more." Three new weekend shows feature some well-known personalities of the radio and rock worlds. KSBR simulcasts this station on 88.5 FM in Orange County. The director works to convey the program's mission to the wider Penn community and to the foundation. KCSN: Kansas City Chiefs Coverage - YouTube Last edited on 14 December 2022, at 04:48, "Nic Harcourt Leaving KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic, Resigning as Music Director", "KCRW names Jason Bentley music director, 'Morning Becomes Eclectic' host", "Nic Harcourt: Nic Harcourt says KCRW 'misrepresented' his departure - Los Angeles Times", Connections made by Guitar Center website, "Nic Harcourt: KCRW misrepresented my departure", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nic_Harcourt&oldid=1127338972, This page was last edited on 14 December 2022, at 04:48. The new name recognizes the sound the station is known for, and marks the fifth anniversary of the partnership between KCSN, housed at California State University, Northridge, and KSBR, whose home is at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo. [6] Harcourt denied this in an interview with the Los Angeles Times and said the real reason he had to leave KCRW was because of his new show on KCSN and that KCRW management would not let him do shows on both stations. Kevin Bronson, the director of Buzzbands L.A.; has a show devoted to supporting local musicians. Sky Daniels, program director of KCSN 88.5 FM/Los Angeles, has been named as one of the top 25 "most influential" rock radio programmers in the United States by Billboard Magazine, one of the music industry's leading publications.. Former " 100.3 The Sound " KSWD Los Angeles morning host Andy Chanley is joining AAA " The New 88.5 " KCSN Northridge/KSBR Mission Viejo as afternoon host. The shows, broadcast live in Los Angeles, often featured live performances by artists both popular and obscure. As pandemic social-distancing and mask restrictions have eased, live music has been abundant this summer, and 88.5-FM, The SoCal Sound is embracing the many things that Los Angeles and Orange Counties have in common, including great music, concerts, sunshine and lifestyle. A service of California State University, Northridge, KCSN offers a 24-hour, commercial-free blend of rock, alternative, soul, blues and Americana, featuring a wide range of artists such as U2, Bruce Springsteen, Jack White, Arcade Fire, Wilco and Beck. Its just not their core business, and I understand that. So hes planning to watch the situation and is ready to reconnect if the opportunity arises. [1] Power was increased to 320 watts in 1967 and 3,000 watts in 1970. [6] In October 2011 he became the host of the morning (6am11am) drive music show at KCSN (KCSN Morning Show with Nic Harcourt). No, Bean and I are not forming a duo in U.K. radio, joked former KCSN (88.5 FM) programmer Sky Daniels, referring to the news that half of KROQs Kevin and Bean morning team is leaving local radio and moving to England. It features a wide range of artists, such as U2, Bruce Springsteen, Jack White, Arcade Fire, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Alabama Shakes, The War on Drugs, The National, Sheryl Crow, Bob Marley and David Bowie. We thought it was time to reinforce our large geographic reach and appeal in both Los Angeles and Orange Counties, hence our new brand, The SoCal Sound.. Were excited about The SoCal Sound, said program director Marc Kaczor. Students produce six-minute morning news segments that air at 6:30am and 7:30am and three-minute segments at 7am and 8am. The station is a combined effort of California State University, Northridge (CSUN) and Saddleback College, which began simulcasting as 88.5 FM in October 2017, linking together the Los Angeles County- and Orange County-based signals. Menu Degree-Seeking Students; Certificate of Achievement Student; Transferring to CSN; Apprenticeship Students; Several audience members shouted song titles at Adams throughout the set, which has been raising his ire throughout this tour run and almost caused him to walk offstage during his Boston stop. Winning the award this year is a huge honor. KCSN-FM and KCSN HD2 The LatinAlt.org Jun 2011 - Present11 years 11 months Greater Los Angeles Area General Manager and Program Director Programmer for leading Adult Alternative radio. Less power than a blow dryer. To combat that, a deal was reached to simulcast with KSBR/Mission Viejo, which broadcasts out of Saddleback College. Adams packed as many songs as possible into those 60 minutes, positioned in front of a stage bookended by two massive Fender stacks and featuring a massive tiger statue and vintage arcade games Frenzy and Asteroids that lit up behind Adams. Oberst came second on the bill, introduced by KCSN program director Sky Daniels, who pleaded with the crowd: Our mission is to support musicians and we cant do it without you guys. After all, Los Angeles and Southern California drives entertainment trends both nationally and internationally. We're . October 9, 2022 We've launched a Best New LatinX Spotify playlist of new music from established and rising artists from the United States, Central and South America. He also has been a major record label executive at Universal Music and Sony Music, as well as national vice president for entertainment at Best Buy Corp. and general manager of the trade publication Radio & Record. 88.5 FM is a service of California State University, Northridge and Saddleback College in Mission Viejo. Harcourt continued to do his Sunday show at KCRW until June 2011, when he took on a new show at KCSN called Connections with Nic Harcourt It was during that period that Sovel worked as producer for Steve Jones Jonesys Jukebox show and earned the nickname Mr. University Advancement Add to that the constant financial pressures faced by the station neither university actually funds the station and all revenue must be raised through listener and corporate donations. [4] The station also took fire from students who worried that they had less and less of a role in its operation as professional staff were added, in part because KCSN received Corporation for Public Broadcasting grants. Making reference to current events, Oberst altered the original lyrics to the song And theres kids playing guns in the street/And ones pointing his tree branch at me/So I put my hands up I say enough is enough, If you walk away, Ill walk away/And he shot me dead to invoke the image of a police officer pointing a gun at him to walk away. The stations Triple-A programming also is available on the KCSN and KSBR 88.5 HD1 channels, via the 88.5 app, and online at www.885FM.org. [2] It became KCSN on February 1, 1973, months after the school became California State University, Northridge; the station was known as "Radio Free Northridge" since 1971.[3]. Oberst certainly fits in the latter category and used his set to dig back into an extensive discography, both with his solo material, including this years Upside Down Mountain, and Bright Eyes. The College & Career Alliance Support Network (CCASN) partners with our collaborative network including system leaders, educators, organizational partners, and diverse learning communities to influence and impact California's public education system. The station signed on with 10 watts, using a transmitter donated by Saul Levine, and broadcast four hours a day of jazz and classical music, in addition to hourly news bulletins produced by San Fernando Valley State College journalism students. A radio concert with no rotating stage, set changes instead of commercial breaks and a fully attentive audience of music lovers? Richard Wagoner is a San Pedro freelance columnist covering radio in Southern California. RELEASE: WRI Names Crystal Davis as Global Director of the Food, Land KCSN has new weekend line-up for students - Daily Sundial We will leave no creative stone unturned during the process of creating great radio.. June 5, 2020 The Latin Alt program director Byron Gonzalez shares songs from a few of his favorite artists making music outside the Latin . Were going to exercise free will and play our set list, but thank you for liking that song.. Its not even a sandwich its a canap, he added before launching into Babylon, the 1998 single that put Gray on the map. Los Angeles public radio station KCSN will hold its annual benefit concert on two consecutive weekends in December. The SoCal Sound | Southern California Radio KNSN-TV - Wikipedia KCSN itself has the lowest effective power of any FM station in the area, limited by broadcast power and a low transmitter height. Beginning in 1987, KCSN aired an all-country format, "Kissin' Country" (a play on how the call letters "KCSN" might be pronounced). Days after being awarded non-com music station of the year by industry peers, 88.5-FM, Southern Californias leading Triple-A (adult album alternative) rock station, is taking on a new brand name, 88.5-FM, The SoCal Sound beginning tomorrow, Aug. 19. "The new branding represents our steadfast commitment to music fans and to the artist community. KCSN's studios are located in the Valley Performing Arts Center on the CSUN campus. You will continue to hear new music, deep tracks and local music every day of the week. Its not a dream. With his reduced role at KCRW, Harcourt founded his own company, SamLuna Media Inc., to develop TV and movie projects. 1:09 AM Wednesday, July 16 2008 Link More by tag: "The new branding represents our steadfast commitment to music fans and to the artist community. In 2005 Harcourt published Music Lust, a book of "recommended listening for every mood, moment and reason." Its a new era in public radio.. And I realized that this was an opportunity I could not pass up, said Daniels, who recalls Kearns saying that theyd do whatever he thought they should do for the station. KCSN/KSBR To Become The SoCal Sound - RadioInsight The rebrand resurrects the Sound branding previously used by AAA turned Classic Rock. Later, someone called for Adams to play Nobody Girl, a favorite off 2001s Gold. Email rwagoner@socalradiowaves.com. California State University Northridge President Dr. Erika D. Beck: Five Things You Need To Be A Highly Effective Leader During Uncertain & Turbulent Times, What is critical race theory? [15], On March 21, 2018, 88.5 FM announced that former KSWD (100.3 The Sound) radio personality Andy Chanley would host afternoon drive, taking over for Sky Daniels who continued as General Manager and Program Director. KCSN program director out Kevin Roderick Bio Email Martin Perlich has "opted for retirement effective immediately," according to the opaque memo posted by Laura Stegman at PRLosAngelesMediaMoves. Its a new era in public radio.. World Cafe's Best New LatinX Playlist Copyright 2023 RadioInsight / RadioBB Networks. These news programs are heard on the HD3 channel. "If you said three years ago we'd be in the position we're. So I did. Daniels met with then-General Manager Karen Kearns, who he says was open to his ideas. The highlight of the performance came in the form of a tribute to Jenny Lewis, whose new album, The Voyager, Adams produced. Terri Nunn, lead singer of Berlin, hosts the new show "Unbound" alongside comedienne Wendy Liebman. Lance also advises stations, talent and brands on digital content strategies, programming integrations, and brand extensions. Nevertheless, Oberst, who consistently gives his all during shows, properly primed the crowd for Adams. KCSN (88.5 FM, "88.5 The SoCal Sound") is a non-commercial educational radio station licensed to Northridge, California and owned by California State University, Northridge. In the same time period, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers played two small-hall benefit concerts for the station. Except I dont know how to ride a motorcycle so the stunt would just be me getting on one. As fans yelled more song titles, Adams simply replied, Okay, bye and closed with Come Pick Me Up. (Worth noting: the rocker is currently touring in support of his new self-titled album and performs two nights at L.A.s Wiltern Theatre on Dec. 17 and 18.). The band is asking for a minimum bid of $150,000 for the instrument. June 5, 2020 The Latin Alt program director Byron Gonzalez shares songs from a few of his favorite artists making music outside the Latin mainstream. California State University Northridge and Saddleback Colleges AAA 88.5 FM KCSN Northridge/KSBR Mission Viejo CA has promoted Mark Mookie Kaczor to Program Director. Station officials hope it will continue its journey as a regional home for music lovers and fans. Harcourt also became Music Supervisor in residence for MTV in March 2011 and many thought he left KCRW for this reason due to a press release from KCRW mentioning his new job. This page is not available in other languages. The year-long weekly show "3MAW" features John Kurtz - the former Sports Director of 1350 KMAN radio in Manhattan, and Derek Young - the editor of the On3 site "K-StateOnline," plus former K-State beat writer for the Manhattan Mercury, Cole Manbeck. Accompanied by his band, which included a cellist, Gray laid himself bare to the rapt crowd, one of whom tearfully shouted David youre amazing twice between songs. While 88.5-FM encourages audiences to embrace digital listening alternatives like smart speakers, the mobile app and streaming, our engineers continue to make progress on Orange County and Los Angeles County terrestrial signal improvements, Osburn said. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. In this role, she will build on her 17-year tenure at WRI to lead its largest program, bringing together WRI's work on food systems, freshwater, forests and other natural ecosystems in an integrated fashion. Previous KCSN concerts, held in 2012 and 2013, featured Tom Petty and Jackson Browne, respectively. 100.3 KSWD Los Angeles from 2008 to 2017. Sky Daniels - General Manager/Program Director - KCSN-FM and - LinkedIn [16] Prior to this, Chanley had guest hosted in Daniels place for several weeks since January. As the "Best of Public Radio," KCSN's specialty shows were devoted to German music, Broadway showtunes, children's music, soundtrack music, hip-hop, Hawaiian music, blues, folk, the Beatles, surf music, cocktail tunes, electronic music, and more. Mookie has great relationships with the labels, promoters, venues, and our on-air staff. Ive had a lot of success in my career, including being number one in Chicago and more. Kaczor joined 88.5-FM approximately three years ago as a DJ and music director. He opened with Lenders In the Temple, accompanied only by his keyboardists, and then invited the rest of his five-piece band onstage for a stunningly evocative rendition of Landlocked Blues, a favorite from Bright Eyes 2005 album Im Wide Awake, Its Morning. The stations Triple-A programming is available on the KCSN and KSBR 88.5 HD1 channels, via the 88.5 app and online at www.TheSoCalSound.org. World Cafe celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month [13], On September 6, 2017, California State University, Northridge and Saddleback College, owner of Mission Viejo-based KSBR, announced the merger of their respective radio stations. The stations programming is receiving critical acclaim, including being nominated the best public music station in the country two years in a row by JBE Triple-A Summitfest, one of the leading arbitrators of the format in the U.S., said 88.5 General Manager Patrick Osburn. Sting also premiered new songs from the station in August 2016.[11]. (A week earlier, Sarah McLachlan and Laura Marling performed at the same venue, also as a benefit show for KCSN.). But KCSN, recently rebranded "the SoCal Sound" because of its Orange County reach, is riding a wave of record-high ratings and revenue. Rich McKie/WXPN / Getty Images Our Mission. Harcourt has also served as Editor at Large: Music and Culture for LA: The Los Angeles Times Magazine (200910). Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day. He has dedicated his career to highlighting a wide selection of music from established, emerging and independent artists with roots in Latin America, Brazil and Spain. 88.5-FM, The SoCal Sound, is a combined effort of California State University, Northridge (CSUN) and Saddleback College, which began simulcasting as 88.5-FM in October 2017, linking the Los Angeles County- and Orange County-based signals. Chanley will take the afternoon slot hosted by Co-General Manager/Program Director Sky Daniels. Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter, David Gray and Laura Marling will also help celebrate Los Angeles' "smart rock" station. KCSN-KSBR FM merger aims to create new Southland public radio A nightly half-hour news program called the Evening Update airs at 6pm. Gray, who made note of the uncharacteristic L.A. weather by saying he left England in a rainstorm to come to a rainstorm here, opened the evening with Birds of the High Arctic, a track off his latest and tenth album, Mutineers. The cross-platform, contemporary radio program has been struggling since last year after losing federal funding. Professor Theresa Montao explains, Five athletes from Crook County High School ink letters of intent, Several area standouts make college choices, USC WOMEN MAINTAIN TOP SPOT UNANIMOUSLY IN CWPA WEEK 13 POLLS, California State University, Northridge The station simulcasts with KSBR from Saddleback College in Mission Viejo. The broadcast facility is housed inside the Valley Performing Arts Center, recently renamed the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts, a state-of-the-art center with state-of-the-art broadcast studios. Daniels is a radio veteran who helped develop KFOG/San Francisco, WLUP/Chicago, KISW/Seattle, KMET/Los Angeles and other stations during his career. Were beyond fortunate to have a wealth of creative talent in our listening area, and an audiencehungry for discovery, said legendary broadcaster, music tastemaker and longtime morning-drive icon Nic Harcourt. Gonzalez's other interests include Saturday Night Live, comedy, bike riding, cooking, the cosmos, and petting random dogs at dog parks. 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But in a blow to both the local radio and local music scenes, Daniels is leaving as well, making the decision to retire. In many ways, Oberst has a similar sensibility to Adams and it was a shame that the two artists didnt take the opportunity to perform together onstage. KCSN 88.5 FM California State University, Northridge 18111 Nordhoff St. Northridge, CA 91330-8312 818-677-3090 Email: mookie@kcsn.org Web: kcsn.org . 88.5-FM, The SoCal Sound, is a combined effort of California State University, Northridge (CSUN) and Saddleback College, which began simulcasting as 88.5-FM in October 2017, linking the Los Angeles County- and Orange County-based signals. KCSN dates back to 1963 when KEDC signed on the air. The news department of KCSN has received almost 500 news awards under the leadership of Keith Goldstein, who died in 2016.[20].