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Icons of Western Music

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Gene Autry statue, photo by Nancy Flagg

Throughout the eras of Western and Cowboy music, there have been those who have played pivotal roles in the music's development and popularity. On the July 7, 2017 episode, we will hear music from some of these icons including, Bob Wills & the Texas Playboys, Patsy Montana, Gene Autry, Ian Tyson and others who have changed the course of western music history.

Contemporary Western Artists June 30, 2017

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saddle, photo by Nancy Flagg

This episode features contemporary western performers. You'll hear new cowboy songs, western swing and modern western tunes. All the tracks are recently released.  You'll be hearing the newest cuts from the Thickcrust Doughboys, Aspen Black, Mary Kaye, Doug Figgs, Dave Stamey and more. Immerse yourself in the rich milieu of music.

Jazz After Dark June 27 2017

Some boogie, some virtuoso piano, and some soul jazz tonight.

  • Sue Palmer
  • Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Fats Navarro, Red Norvo, Hank Jones
  • The Lawrence Marable Quartet featuring James Clay
  • Clark Terry
  • Ella Fitzgerald
  • Oscar Peterson
  • Lionel Hampton & Axel Zwingenberger
  • Roland Kirk
  • The Contemporary Piano Ensemble
  • The Howard Roberts Quartet
  • Brandi Disterheft
  • Jack Sheldon

Album of the Week - NEW Garrett Pierce - June 22

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The East Bay Express expresses it best: "Garrett pens songs that are literary in style with well-worked lyrics and a voice that soars over dark, ethereal melodies...ranging from raving pop to solemn folk, from Shins-like exuberance to Mark Kozalek's charismatic sadness." Dusk is no exception. Tune in Thursday, June 22, 5-6p, for Album of the Week on KDRT. Jess Goddesse hosts.

 

Genoa Nevada Cowboy Music Festival Redux

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Genoa sign, photo by Nancy Flagg

On the June 23, 2017 episode of "Cowboy Tracks", Nancy will share her impressions from a Cowboy Music & Poetry Festival held in the historic town of Genoa, Nevada. You'll  hear awesome music from artists who performed at the festival, such as, Dave Stamey, Trinity Seely, Tom Russell, Mike Beck, the Quebe Sisters and Gary Allegretto. It will almost be as if you had been there!

Divine Intervention Strikes - June 19

This week, Divine Intervention strikes to save us from that anticlimatic DMF hangover. Yes, the 7th annual Davis Music Fest (and KDRT's 2nd annual DMF live broadcast) was good fun for all—so much fun that it's hard to say goodbye. On top of that, unless you are as intrepid as our own photographista Eunah, you likely didn't catch every band on every stage. To remedy this situation on this hotter-than-hades evening, we'll skip Vinyl Vespers tonight (and even skimp a little on the new tunes) simply to revisit assorted savory sounds from several DMF7 artists. Do tune in, 7-9p Pacific, only on KDRT! For visual accompaniment, peruse Eunah's hot photos here!

 

Live DiRT at Davis Music Festival, June 16-18!

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Davis Music Festival - DMF7 - poster

Once again, the KDRT Live DiRT crew brings the sounds of the 7th Annual Davis Music Fest to the airwaves. Join KDRT broadcasters for the live-music action:

* The SUDWERKS’s kickoff party on FRIDAY evening, with the Polyorchids, Kaz Mirblouk, The Nickel Slots, and Boca do Rio…

* The K-DiRT Stage at ARMADILLO MUSIC on SATURDAY, with Lillian Frances, Tony Bonacci, Gabe Lewin, Garrett Pierce, Hannah Jane Kile, and Pets…

* The WOODSTOCK’s afternoon party on SUNDAY, with the Golden Gate String Quartet, Be Brave Bold Robot, The Five Thirty, and the West Nile Ramblers.

In addition to broadcasting the musical acts from these fine venues, an expanded Live DiRT crew will roam the streets of downtown Davis on Saturday, collecting interviews, sounds, and samples from across the festival for sharing over the air and social media. See you at DMF7!