Barry Tanner
We all know Barry Tanner around Boulder Creek. His is a friendly face, the face of a man of numerous talents who has, over the years helped along many creative endeavors which have brought about positive change. From the 1970's when he assisted with local food co-ops by distributing a monthly newsletter, to his days with the Bear Republic Theater in Santa Cruz and live stage productions, segue into the mid-80's and the days of Rebel Without Applause Radio and hosting a local talk show in KZSC, his list of accomplishments grow.
Barry is also a talented musician, working with one of the many bands he's been a part of at home and also in Southern France and Spain. He is also right at home behind the soundboard, mixing or running sound at clubs, festivals, and at Boulder Creek Music Works; offering an outlet to the community for professional video/audio production and music performance in a creative space for local musicians. When KBCZ cam on the air, BCMW provided a workspace, equipment, time and even training for budding local broadcasters and many tracks featuring local artists in the station's music rotation were produced, recorded, engineered, and mastered by Barry at the Music Works
Every small town and community have those people who will jump right in to help, to offer opportunities, and see a project through. Barry Tanner is one of those in Boulder Creek.