| KDRT 95.7FM Davis

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KDRT 95.7 FM is grassroots radio from Davis, CA, airing an eclectic mix of music and public-affairs programming. A project of nonprofit Davis Media Access, KDRT streams worldwide via KDRT.org.

Juke In The Back

Matt The Cat presents the soul that came before rock n’ roll: 1950s rhythm and blues. Each week, this underrated and rollicking music plays on that old Rockola Jukebox in the back.

Live Tuesday 9-10pm

Homepage URL:

http://www.jukeintheback.org/

Davis Garden Show

Nursery pro Don Shor has been gardening and selling plants in Davis for more than three decades.

Join Don and co-host Lois Richter as they discuss and answer your questions on all things for the garden.

Submit a question (or a brag!) to DavisGardenShow@gmail.com

Live Thursday 12-1pm

Replays Saturday 9-10am

DJ(s):

Lois Richter, Don Shor

Homepage URL:

Davis Garden Show on the Web

Join DJ Jojo Johanssen as he takes you for a two-hour ride through his eclectic tastes. Expect the unexpected, from jazz to electronica, latin to classic rock, pop, disco, soul, and much more. Ease into your week with some Sonic Rehab on Monday afternoons from 1-3 p.m. Find the Sonic Rehab archive here: https://archive.org/details/@andrew_hird!

Live Monday 1-3pm

Replays Sunday 5-7pm

DJ(s):

Jojo Johanssen

The Audio Ecotone

Join Eddy Owt as he explores the rich genre diversity, cross-breeding, and hybridizing in the back waters and tributaries of the past 100 years of music: rock, jazz, pop, r&b, soul, country, ska, electronica, J-Pop/C-Pop/K-Pop, afrobeat, and much more.

"We have a tropical situation where there are thousands of 'species' of music around and they're all constantly cross-breeding and hybridizing. It's very exciting, but you can't keep up with it easily." -- Brian Eno

Live Friday 3-4pm

Replays Thursday 10-11am, Sunday 4-5pm

DJ(s):

Eddy Owt

That's Life

Lois Richter’s format for That’s Life is mostly interviews. Recurring topics include Davis activities and groups; work and life choices; philosophy and theory; plus birding, cooking, art, and other passions. Lois occasionally breaks into music — from ballads to the slack key sounds of Hawaii to golden oldies rock 'n' roll — but mostly there is just talk.

To suggest a topic for discussion or a person to interview, text Lois or leave a message in the comments here.

Live Tuesday 12-1pm

DJ(s):

Lois Richter

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Birthday week celebration on Sonic Rehab, April 13, 2026!

Sat, 04/11/2026 - 3:56am | Jojo Johanssen

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It's DJ Jojo Johanssen's birthday this upcoming week, and what better way to celebrate on Sonic Rehab than to play only his favorite songs! Just like birthday presents, it's way more fun when you don't know what's coming. Music of all shapes, sizes, and weights promise to keep it eclectic, and watch for a track by one of his birthday sibs. The show promises to be fun and celebratory, so be sure to join live Monday, 1-3 p.m. Pacific, on 95.7fm or KDRT.org. Can't listen live? Listen back on KDRT.org!

The Electric Compost Heap – April 10, 2026

Fri, 04/10/2026 - 5:45pm | Dug Deep

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Tonight at 6 p.m. Pacific, The Electric Compost Heap features new music from Grace Inspace, Ace of Spit, and Boot Juice, who will be playing the Starlet Room in Sacramento on April 17! There will also be much in the way of Old World Swagge and Compost Heap Classics, so hope you can join us on KDRT 95.7fm + KDRT.org! Can't listen live? Stream anytime via the web + the podcast apps!

Listening Lyrics – April 10, 2026: Alex Jenkins talks about his new nationally acclaimed album Black Bird

Fri, 04/10/2026 - 4:51pm | Pieter Pastoor

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This week on Listening Lyrics, it's the Alex Jenkins Trio! These Sacramento musicians are among the most talented in the region, truly creative, and promise music full of beautiful surprises. The trio's latest record, Black Bird, received a four-star review in All About Jazz and is being played on radio stations across the country. Due to his in-depth study of the music of different cultures, Alex’s playing transcends musical traditions and boundaries. His expression of rhythm is heavily influenced by his study of Tabla (a North Indian classical percussion instrument). As a result, he has become known for his creative approach to music and his unique ability to fuse rhythmic ideas from various disciplines into one cohesive sound. Hear Listening Lyrics Fridays on KDRT 95.7fm + KDRT.org! Listen anytime via the web and the podcasts.

Wild Card Friday – April 10, 2026: Joe Craven interview from 2013

Fri, 04/10/2026 - 7:26am | Ned

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Wild Card Friday has unearthed a wonderful interview from 2013-ish. Wayne, Nancy, and Dr. Strangely Strange dive deep into the mind of Joe Craven. Enjoy!

Dashboard Diaries – April 9, 2026

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 12:15pm | RayK

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This week on Dashboard Diaries, host RayK maneuvers the land yacht over to the drive-in… Feel free to tag along, there’s room for at least six or eight in the trunk. We’ll fall asleep at the movie and wake up for the swap meet. In the meantime, we’ll blast some Little Feat, Steely Dan, Aretha, Chuck Prophet, Los Lobos, and whatever else floats our boat. It’s all happening on Thursday, 3-5pm, on KDRT 95.7 FM and KDRT.org. Stream shows anytime at Dashboard Diaries.

Davis Garden Show, April 9, 2026

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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Today’s topics: rooting cuttings, spring fungus, trumpet vines revisited, coffee grounds and compost, and more.

Hello Davis! – April 8, 2026: What does a city manager do? with Daryel Dunston and Brett Lee

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 5:30pm | Pieter Pastoor

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Hello Davis! welcomes Brett Lee, Davis Downtown Business Association, in conversation with Daryel Dunston, City of Davis' city manager. Daryel brings a unique path to public service, starting as a firefighter and EMT, and going on to lead major initiatives in cities like Oakland and Santa Rosa, tackling challenges from housing and homelessness to emergency response. Now, here in Davis, he’s at the center of how our city plans, grows, and responds to the needs of its community. Today, we talk about what it means to manage a town like Davis, the priorities ahead, and how local government connects with the people it serves. Listen up for Hello Davis! Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Pacific on KDRT 95.7fm + KDRT.org. Stream anytime via the web.

Hello Davis! playlist for 04/08/2026

IMPLOSION! – 8 April 2026

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 2:13pm | Nick Saloman

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Hello there! It's almost time for IMPLOSION, bringing you psychedelic sounds and beyond, with tunes from Ben Brown, Dean Parrish, Slim Harpo, Day Blindness, and many more. Join your cordial host Nick Saloman at 4 p.m. Pacific here on KDRT 95.7fm Davis + KDRT.org worldwide. Listen at your leisure via the web + the podcasts!

In the Key of Folk, April 8, 2026

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 10:13am | Karen Leyse

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Today catch In the Key of Folk at 2 p.m. to find out more about this photo; doesn't it look inviting? Today we'll have a mix of classics and recent releases. Tracks include those by Corinne West, Crooked Still, the Brother Brothers, two singers from the British folk revival in the 1960s, and the contra dance bands Synchopaths, Natterjack, and Stomp Rocket in honor of the Sacramento Country Dance Society's 40th Anniversary contra dance this coming Saturday night. Stay tuned to KDRT 95.7 FM in Davis and KDRT.org worldwide.

Jazz After Dark, April 7, 2026

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 8:00pm | Don Shor

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Tonight's show has boogie woogie and more by Artie Shaw, Harry James, Lionel Hampton, Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Arthur 'Guitar Boogie' Smith, New Orleans' Own the Dukes of Dixieland, Mongo Santamaria, Johnny Hodges & Wild Bill Davis, Santana (Greg Rolie keyboard), Gabor Szabo, Paco De Lucia, the Rosenberg Trio, Piano Connection & Marcs Boogie, Sue Palmer, and the Spencer Wyatt Big Band.

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