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Album of the Week for March 14th: The Specials self-titled debut release from 1979

Tue, 03/13/2018 - 3:16pm | Matt Blake

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Courtesy of Wikipedia

Enjoy first wave Brittish ska? Me too. Join me and my co-hosts for a listen of The Specials 'The Specials' from 2 Tone records, produced by Elvis Costello. You'll think "isn't this a greatest hits album?" and I'll say "No! Unless you consider that it was The Specials' first album and every song is a hit." They're all here:

Jessica Malone to perform at Armadillo Music with KDRT for 2nd Friday Art About, March 9, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.

Fri, 03/09/2018 - 6:18pm | Pieter Pastoor

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Jessica Malone visits second friday ArtAbout KDRT 95.7 Davis, CA

Jessica Malone is an award winning singer/ songwriter who was raised in the tall mountains of far northern California. Her original music evokes a sense of wanderlust, self-discovery, positivity and moving forward. On Jessica's latest release, "The Waiting Hours" EP, drums, upright bass, violin, acoustic & electric guitar accompany her powerful and soothing vocals. Her raw and unfiltered approach to folk/ Americana songwriting creates music that will take you back in time, while her heartfelt lyrics will keep you rooted in the present.

KDRT Is Recipient of Saturday Fundraiser At Sudwerk Dock Store March 3rd

Sat, 03/03/2018 - 6:22pm | Diane Crumley

Sudwerk Brewing Company regularly gives back to the community through its "Saturday Fundraisers" where a portion of the draft sales are donated to local organizations. This Saturday, March 3rd from 4 to 8pm longtime local band Hardwater will be playing, and KDRT is the recipient of the beer sales donation. Please join us!! We are grateful to Hardwater for suggesting it as a KDRT Fundraiser, and we thank them for the numerous events they have played for local causes, including benefits for Davis Media Access and KDRT over the years. Don't mind the weather, if it rains we're indoors, if not, then join us on that special patio with the picnic tables, and the food truck Koizora will be on hand too.

David Jacobin mixes Food, Music and Activism - Listen in this Friday March 2, 2018 at 4:00PM

Wed, 02/28/2018 - 3:02pm | Pieter Pastoor

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david Jacobin vists KDRT 5/18/17

As host of Listening Lyrics I am looking forward to this hour with David Jacobin. As an aging hippie I now have the oppurtunity to talk with someone about changing aspects of the world we live in. For you see this guest not only talks but he walks the talk.  David Jacobin uses his unique brand of Resistance Rock music to support social causes in the community, and promote the change he wishes to see in the world. In addition to not only hearing him play some tunes David will talk about a project he is deeply involved with. The Yisrael Family Farm. Their logo says it all "Our mission is to transform the hood for G.O.O.D. using urban agriculture as a tool for community engagement, empowerment and employment."

For those outside the listening area this show will be streamed live on KDRT.

Bill Dakin on Listening Lyrics this Friday February 23, 2018 at 4:00PM

Thu, 02/22/2018 - 4:13pm | Pieter Pastoor

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Bill Dakin on KDRT 95.7 Davis, CA

Bill Dakin joins us to talk the "bass" of music. Well known and respected in Northern California. Listening Lyrics is thrilled to have him on the show.

Bill Dakin plays upright bass and acoustic guitar, and sings with local artists Rita Hosking, The Muddy Waders, and What’s Left. His love for roots music runs deep whether it is The Stanley Brothers, The Carter Family, or the Louvin Brothers, while his musical influences include Neil Young, Camper Van Beethoven, Miles Davis and Bill Frisell.

For those outside the listening area this show will be streamed live on KDRT