At 18, when his High School classmates made up the "Most Likely to be Radio DJ" recognition especially for him, Scott's fate was pretty much sealed. From the reggae-centric and top rated "Get Up Stand Up" show on The Beat and KDAY to Indie 103.1's tribute to original punk and indie "Retrograde", Scott has mastered deep dives into multiple genres, but can blend many effortlessly into a genre-bending adventure in rhythm. It it rocks, it works, no matter where it came from. Scott has opened for Madness, The Specials, the Pretenders, Lily Allen, Adam Ant, Blondie, The Damned, the New York Dolls, Echo and the Bunnymen, Bill Idol, Paul Weller and just about every reggae act on planet earth. He carries mixtapes in his back pocket in case of emergency and isn't afraid to use them.
Scott Dallavo on KCRW
More from KCRW
Anne Litt's playlist, May 2, 2021
Best New MusicAnne Litt hosts unexpected choices in progressive pop and new rhythms.
Wake up and get your groove on with Anthony and Novena on this Cinco de Mayo!
Best New MusicWake up and get your groove on with Anthony and Novena on this Cinco de Mayo! Enjoy your day with new tunes from around the globe.
Travis Holcombe's playlist, April 30, 2021
Best New MusicFuture beats and a mind-melting mix of fuzz, bass, and funk. Served fresh nightly.
Raul Campos' playlist, May 9, 2021
Best New MusicRaul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home -- from soulful grooves and fresh remixes…
Bobi Céspedes: ‘Mujer y Cantante’
Best New MusicMajestic Cuban singer and bandleader Bobi Céspedes celebrates a 40-year career and lets her voice soar on “Mujer y Cantante” (“woman and singer”), plainly telling her tale via deep…
It's Friday! We've got hand-picked selections for you that guarantees to put a smile on your face
Best New MusicIt's simple. You've made it to Friday, and you deserve music that FEELS good. We've got hand-picked selections for you, certain to put a smile on your heart.
Jason Kramer's playlist, May 2, 2021
Best New MusicFeaturing selections that range from carefully curated music from around the world with unique gems and quality tracks that will satisfy the needs of even the most discerning music…
Eclectic 24
Best New MusicKCRW's all-music channel blending the collected talents and tastes of all KCRW's DJs into a single voice streaming 24 hours a day.