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This week on Dashboard Diaries, DJ RayK plays a veritable smorgasbord of music… some ska, a bit of reggae, a few highlights from the Davis Music Fest, some '60s garage band classics, and several eras of soul music. It’s all over the map, just as the radio gods intended. He thinks it’s really worth a listen this time. Drop on by Thursday, 3-5 p.m., on 95.7 FM and KDRT.org.

Our guest on our June 25 program is Jared Hippler, a primary advocate of the recent decision to ban social media distractions from our public schools.

Today In the Key of Folk spends some of the hour remembering Bill Wagman (pictured) and the more than 300 musicians that he brought to his Davis house concerts during a span of over 30 years. You'll also hear a new release or two and classic tracks by Chris Webster, Robert Earl Keen, and Driving With Fergus. Join in today and please do check KDRT.org for information on the Celebration of Life for Bill this Sunday, June 28, 2026. We'll look forward to seeing you!

Today: 2 p.m. Pacific on KDRT 95.7 FM or stream at KDRT.org

It’s the first Suds & Sounds of the summer, and you’re invited! We'd love for you to join us at Armadillo Music, Wed., June 24, 4-6 p.m., for a casual gathering of K-DiRT DJs and friends. Come on downtown, grab a beverage, browse through the vinal, perhaps discuss your favorite artists from Davis Music Fest! This meet & greet repeats on the last Wednesday the month – mark your calendars!

Legendary Davis radio host Bill Wagman passed away earlier this year. If you knew Bill well – or simply knew him through his house concerts and radio shows on KDRT and KDVS – please join us for a very special Celebration of Life at Davis Odd Fellows Hall, 415 Second St., at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 28. There will be a finger-food potluck, and so please bring some appetizers or desserts to share.  RIP, Bill.

DJ Jojo Johanssen welcomes you to another Sonic Rehab Monday with some mid-to-late 90s trance, an amazing Wagner cover, and some great classic John Morales mixes. Also watch for another track from the new Brian Jackson album and a song from Jojo's favorite folk friends, Misner & Smith. Not what you expected? Of course not! Be sure to tune in this Monday, June 22, from 1 to 3  p.m. on KDRT 95.7fm or kdrt.org. If you can't listen live, you still have two weeks to catch this and other shows on kdrt.org.

This week on Dashboard Diaries, DJ RayK celebrates the fathers of the world, including his own, with a retrospective of his Dad’s jukebox at the Alondra Inn, circa the summer of ‘72. A quarter gets you T Rex, Jim Croce, Donna Fargo, the Stones, the Jackson 5, Boots Randolph, and dozens of other vintage selections. Drop on by Thursday, 3-5 p.m., at 95.7 FM and KDRT.org!

Davis Music Festival is here! KDRT broadcasts live from Sudwerk's Hopyard stage on Friday, June 19 – starting at 4 p.m. Pacific, featuring performances by Wet Wreckless, Megan Slankard, and Marty O'Reilly. We're also live from Armadillo Music on Saturday at 3 p.m. with music by Anna May, Beti Masenqo, Maita, and Mission Delirium. There's no broadcast on Sunday, but you'll be sure to see some KDRT friends at Delta of Venus. Come on out for the weekend, say hi to KDRT DJs and volunteers, snag some DiRTy swag, and discover your new favorite band! Unable/out of town? Listen in on KDRT 95.7fm + KDRT.org! 

It's that time again! DJ Jojo takes a break from moving to offer you up two hours of rehabilitating tasty tracks bookended by The Herbaliser! Nestled in between those sensi buns will be some grooves from Nancy Wilson (be sure to tune in to see which Nancy Wilson), Freefall, Parcels (a listener's suggestion!), as well as a pretty fun mini bongo inspired section featuring a Nuyorican Soul remix. Beat the heat with some cool tunes! Coming to you live this Monday, June 15 from 1-3 p.m. Pacific time. No time to listen live? No biggie! You can catch Sonic Rehab and many many others at your leisure up to 2 weeks after broadcast on kdrt.org!