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Day off? DJ Jojo Johanssen don't need no day off! Bringing tunes to help celebrate Labor Day, he'll be concluding his quest to play all the tracks from the new Brian Jackson album (is it even new anymore?!?), alongside the originals from Gil Scott Heron and Masters at Work. Also watch for some classics from Wings, The Stones, John Coltrane, as well as some different takes on some classics from Martin Denny and Stu Philips.

He'll also having you chillin' poolside with some laid back grooves from Yonderboi, Coco Steel & Lovebomb, with some deep tech house in between for good measure.

Get your dance party on this Monday, 9/7 from 1-3 p.m. Pacific, or check it out later in kdrt archives. Don't let yourself down, make your ears happy and get some Sonic Rehab!

Diana Almendariz, culture-bearer, storyteller, and visual artist and artist/activist Anuj Vaidya talk about indigenous practices of creek and waterways restoration here in Yolo County.

https://kdrt.org/audio/yolo-backyard-bulletin-september-3-2026

This week on Dashboard Diaries, DJ RayK celebrates Labor Day with a salute to the workers of the world, spinning a playlist of great work songs, from Neil Young to Tennessee Ernie Ford to UB40 to Eddie Cochran, the King, the Isley Brothers and oh, so many more. So punch in and tune it to KDRT 95.7 FM and KDRT.org Thursday 3-5 p.m.

We've been busy as little bees, there's just so much new music & so little time! ...So In the Key of Folk is all about new releases today. We have an album of songs that explore the stories of Kentucky women, all written by Si Kahn and performed by Carla Gover and contemporary female musicians from Kentucky. But there's more!  There are new albums from Ken Pomeroy, Kate Macleod's Mind the Gap, Scott Cook, Eric Stucky, and releases from the worlds of Scottish music and Contra Dance. Some new names, and all great music: join us, we'll be waitin' for you!

Wednesday at 2 p.m. on KDRT 95.7 FM Davis CA, and at KDRT.org worldwide!

DJ Jojo Johanssen's all in this Monday, Aug. 31, staying in the mix for the ENTIRE SHOW!! He's ever so excited to bring you tracks from Jazzanova, Mos Def, The Tubes, and more! He'll also be having an unofficial competition for the heaviest bassline in the world. Ever. It will be more exciting than the olympics, and less scandalous than the world cup. Maybe. Tune in to Sonic Rehab this Monday from 1-3 p.m. Pacific to find out! Can't listen live or need to hear it again? Check it out in the KDRT archives for up to 2 weeks after broadcast. Don't miss out!

This week on Dashboard Diaries, DJ RayK takes the roadster for a late summer spin on winding roads just to catch a breeze and hear the tires. Of course, we have just the playlist for the occasion that includes Creedence, Joe Cocker, UB40, Tower of Power, the Kinks, Robert Palmer… and a nod to the national treasure that was Dolly Parton. So grab a road soda and let’s get this thing sideways! Thursday, 3-5 p.m. PDT at 95.7 FM and KDRT.org  

DJ Jojo Johanssen's mixing it up for 90ish minutes on the next Sonic Rehab! He'll be melding tracks nonstop from Steely Dan, Danny Tenaglia, Green Velvet, Leo's Sunshipp and more! After the main mix, watch for some tasties from Wham!, Pomplamoose and Morel. It's gonna be great fun, so check it out on Monday, Aug. 24 from 1-3 p.m. Pacific time. If you can't join in live, you can listen to the show (again) for up to 2 weeks after on kdrt.org.

This week on Dashboard Diaries, DJ RayK takes a directionless ride through meandering streets and alleys, destination unknown. We’ve got the CD changer packed with almost three dozen tunes, ranging from Sting to Curtis Mayfield, Sly to Chuck Prophet, Steely Dan to Steve Earle and a bunch of stuff you probably never heard of. So get the heck in and we’ll get go get lost. Thursday, 3-5 p.m. PDT at 95.7 FM and KDRT.org

It's been a fiery year for the world, but in Davis skies are clear.  And here at KDRT we have our own great sonic energy, so today on In the Key of Folk we'll offer new releases with some real positive energy! We'll be featuring Hayden Stern, Kalos, troubador Kray Van Kirk, ES Pearl, Laurie Lewis, and more! So join us at 2 p.m. and don't be late. We'll include a few classics, too! 

Wednesday at 2 p.m. on KDRT 95.7 FM Davis CA, and at KDRT.org worldwide!