KZYX: Be More Now with Blake More

KZYX&Z’s Be More Now Features “In the Spirit of Freedom” a collage of spoken word and music celebrating America’s 250th birthday Tune into KZYX&Z’s Be More Now program at 7pm on Thursday July 2 when host Blake More observes the beginning of America’s 250th year celebration and, more than anything, the independent spirit of Mendocino County poets with a collage of spoken word punctuated wit...

Blake More and Mendocino County local, David Nicols, discuss archetypal astrology and coherent group fields and how these tools can be used to catalyze large-scale positive transformation. Author of Subtle Activism: The Inner Dimension of Social and Planetary Transformation (SUNY Press), Nicol offers insight into how we can understand and meet our world’s challenges and insights through the quanti...

Host Blake More celebrates the upcoming Spring Equinox with a mix of poetry, music and reflection. The show highlights the voices of our county, with Mendocino County poets and musicians welcoming spring’s sprouts, twists and turns. The show features the voices of poets: Devreaux Baker Tonijean Bernbaum Arthur L. Wood Terri Glass Riantee Rand Kirk Lumpkin Theresa Whitehill Blake More So grateful t...

In this episode of Be More now, host Blake More celebrates the “Love Month” with a mix of poetry, music and other amorous bon mots. Not just romance and roses, you will hear Mendocino County poets reflect on love in all its shapes and shades The show features the voices of poets: Devreaux Baker Tonijean Bernbaum Terri Glass Kirk Lumpkin Karin Uphoff Amanda Cruise Theresa Whitehill Chris Olander  K...

host Blake More celebrates the first day of 2026 with a mix of poetry, music and other audio expressions. Tune in and ring in the new year with some regional poets reflecting on shedding skin, finding inspiration and embracing change.    The show features the voices of poets: Devreaux Baker  Kit Bliss Jones Toni Burnbaum Melissa Eleftherion  Larry Felson Martin Hickel  Karen Lewis  Kirk Lumpkin  B...

Host Blake More celebrates Holiday Poetry and Other Festive Meanderings on Be More Now. You will hear the voices of Mendocino County locals, as well as youth, theatrical readings of famous works and other surprises — shifting us into the spirit of the season with a wonderful mix of poets who answered the call for “seasonal poetry” on Facebook and beyond.  One Candle, released by Nymphya on Novembe...

Host Blake More speaks with Sherry Glaser and Juan Wulff about the Mendocino County premier of their original play “Life and Death: A Love Story”. They will be talking about inspiration, necessity, and the bravery of meeting what is eventually coming for all of us. Award winning actress, solo performer, Sherry Glaser  creator and star of the longest running one woman show in Off-Broadway history '...

Host Blake More speaks with Native Arts Expo Founders Eric and Karen Wilder, two Coast Pomo Natives who are dedicated to uplifting indigenous artists and creating cultural exchange through art. They’ll be talking about art, native American culture, the upcoming Native Artts Expo and how to align with more care, clarity and heart in all we do.  Eric Wilder (Kashia Band of Pomo Indians) grew up on t...

Host Blake More speaks with Renaissance woman, Mendocino County treasure, artist and healer Serafina Andrews. They will be discussing Serafina’s creative life, her music, dancing, painting, healing and adventuring. Expect some deep stories, healing opportunities and lots of smiles.  A gifted, sensitive, Renaissance woman, Serafina Andrews draws on a rich spectrum of experience. Early in her life s...

Host Blake More speaks with three poets, and a musician about their two art books of ekphrastic poetry: Sonoma Valley Sonnet and A Poet’s Portrait of Point Reyes. They will also discuss the collaborative creative process, writing from nature, photography, inspiration and more. Poets Jeffery Bartfeld, Susanne Arrhenius, and Jaime Zukowski will also be reciting original poems from each of the books...

Host Blake More features the poetry of Mendocino county youth.  Youth Poets include Frej Barty, current Mendocino County Youth Poet Laureate, Steven Mitchell and Videl Dieck from Pacific Community Charter High School, 5th grade students from Arena Elementary School, Manchester School and 2-3 and middle school poets from the Pacific Community Charter School.     Every year I feature the upcoming vo...

Be More Now host Blake More speaks with Somatic Pleasure Coach James Humecky. James Humecky is a Somatic Pleasure Coach, Surrogate Partner, and Sensation Artist with over 30 years of experience exploring the living intelligence of the body. He works at the intersection of intimacy, touch, breath, and emotional truth—guiding people back to what they’ve forgotten they could feel.   His work is not t...

Be More Now host Blake More speaks with musician, poet, artist and south coast legend Harrison Goldberg. They will be discussing Goldberg’s long, interesting, creative career as a jazz saxophonist, poet, artist, and playwright. A man of many hats and stories! Gualala, California resident Harrison Goldberg is a familiar face along the Mendonoma coast. With his trademark tools of musical expression,...

Host Blake More speaks with Grant Scroff, drummer for the Polyrhythmics, a Seattle based powerhouse musical group. It’s true: I’m a superfan of this band. I first discovered their sound at the Hangtown Music Festival and have been listening closely ever since.  The Polyrhythmics signature sound originated in Seattle’s underground deep funk scene combining impossibly tight grooves with bold brass a...

Be More Now features an interview with Bryn Elizan Harris, leader of the band Bryn and Blue Souls. A PAHS 2000 alumna, Bryn has an amazing vocal range covering many styles of music including Broadway, Jazz, Blues, Pop and Rock and Roll. Bryn studied performing arts at SRJC, Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts and at University of North Carolina School of the Arts, where she received a BFA...

Tune into Be More Now when host Blake More interviews Block Therapist Jessica-Mycelia. They will be discussing the too often ignored role of fascia in healing from physical, emotional and mental trauma, how block therapy was discovered, and a whole lot more. The show originally aired at 7pm, October 3 on KZYX&Z 90.7FM Philo, 88.1FM Fort Bragg, and 91.5FM Willits, as well as stream live on the...

Host Blake More talks with Pacific Community Charter High School senior, and PAHS So Radio programmer Cheyenne Henderson. We are going to hear some of Cheyenne’s songs as well as a discussion that meanders from youth experience, the future, life goals, creativity and facing life in 2024 and beyond.  The show originally aired on KZYX&Z 90.7FM Philo, 88.1FM Fort Bragg, and 91.5FM Willits, as wel...

Host Blake More talks with Azucena Chavez-Huerta and Michelle Hutchins about their role in the leadership of the Mendocino County Blue Zones project. Following the lead of global communities with remarkable longevity, the Blue Zone project seeks to encourage Mendocino county residents to choose healthier options that lead to lower healthcare costs and a higher quality of life. 

Be More Now Features Mendocino County’s Youth Poet Laureates Frej Barty & Sidney Michele Regelbrugge Tune into KZYX&Z’s Be More Now program at 7pm on Thursday, April 4 when host Blake More celebrates National Poetry Month with Mendocino County’s first two Youth Poet Laureates – outgoing Youth Poet Laureate Sidney Michele Regelbrugge (2022-24) and incoming youth poet laureate Frej Barty (20...

A poem I put together for the Mendocino County 40th anniversary Women's History Gala in March 2024.

Host Blake More presents a celebration of Mendocino coast poet, longtime host of the Hill House Poetry Reading, and former KZYX classical music programmer Gordon Black. This living tribute show features the poetry of Gordon Black read by Dan Roberts, Joe Smith, Mike Edwards, Janferie Stone, Tom Roberdeau and Gordon himself.

Tune into KZYX&Z’s Be More Now program as host Blake More speaks with members of the Mendocino County Poet Laureate Selection committee Michael Riedell, Kirk Lumpkin and Larry Felson. They’ll be talking about the important role poetry plays in Mendocino County, the budding Poet Laureate program, as well as offering insights about their own work and a few poems. The show originally aired on KZY...

Host Blake More interviews Object Heavy front man, singer Richard Love. They discuss his music, the band Object Heavy and their upcoming tour. The show will also feature Object Heavy’s upcoming LP “Love & Gravity”. Object Heavy is Northern California’s hardest hitting Soul sensation. While based in Arcata, this cast of musical characters has made waves up and down the North Coast of California...

Host Blake More interviews “heartcore emcee” Radio Active, a multi-faceted hip-hop visionary for all ages. They discuss his commitment to create positive change through expression and art, including his musical legacy, his work with youth, the community, the hip hop congress, his music is the mixer 50 years of hip hop celebration, and more! Emcee Radio Active: A Multifaceted Hip-Hop Visionary for...

Host Blake More interviews Sonoma County author and poet Steve Trenam.  They discuss Trenam’s life as professor, his literary leadership and his latest book, as this fine poet weaves his quirky, intelligent poetry into the conversation. Trenam is able to transform empty and blank spaces into places of awe that entice the reader to leave “the dark corners of our rooms” to experience not only the wo...