James Brown covers, on Listening Lyrics, April 17, 2026

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 4:00pm | Ned

Tonight on Listening Lyrics we salute James Brown—the Godfather of Soul, a man whose grooves, screams, rhythms, and swagger became a musical blueprint.

His songs didn’t just become hits—they became assignments. Generations of artists from jazz, rock, reggae, funk, blues, and pop have all taken their turn covering him. When musicians need fire, rhythm, and attitude, they often start with James Brown.

For the next hour, we’ll hear what happens when other artists borrow from the master.

Divine Intervention – April 17, 2026

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 2:30pm | Jess Goddésse

Are you ready for some Divine Intervention? Let's hope so, because we've got new music coming at you from Broeder Krum, Brown Horse, and more ... some Goddess of the Month tracks from Lene Lovich ... a questionable Vinyl Vespers spin ...  Critter Corner, featuring adopting shelter friends. Listen up live at 6 p.m. Pacific, Friday, April 17, here on KDRT 95.7fm + KDRT.org. Listen at your leisure via the web and the podcast apps!  This week's program is dedicated to the memory of Bay Area Radio Hall of Famer Robert "Doc" Pelzel.

Boot Juice on The Audio Ecotone, April 17, 2026

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 12:05pm | Eddy Owt

Jess Stoll and Connor Herdt from local favorites Boot Juice join Eddy Owt on the The Audio Ecotone to discuss the band's whitewater origins, the evolution of their sound, their new album Keeping Out of the Ground, and their upcoming tour, including shows at the Starlet Room in Sacramento on April 17 and the Davis Music Fest in June. Tune in Friday, 3-4 p.m. Pacific, to hear the show live on KDRT 95.7 FM and KDRT.org. Listen online anytime over the next two weeks!

Dashboard Diaries, April 16, 2026

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 12:08pm | RayK

This week on Dashboard Diaries, host RayK gets all shook up, spinning rockabilly favorites from the King, the Blasters, the Mavericks, Eddie Cochran, Robert Gordon, and a whole passel o’ like-minded greasers. So put on your car coat and black slacks, check your ducktail, and call “shotgun” – we’re going ridin’ Thursday, 3-5 p.m. Pacific, on KDRT 95.7 FM and KDRT.org. Stream shows anytime on the web!  

Alexandra Lee-Job of Davis Phoenix Coalition on Hello Davis!, April 15, 2026

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 9:45am | Pieter Pastoor

Today on Hello Davis!, host Anoosh Jonjonian speaks with Alexandra Lee-Job, a founding member of Davis Phoenix Coalition.

The conversation explores the coalition’s mission to unite the Davis community by confronting intolerance, preventing hate, and promoting a civic culture that values diversity and inclusion in all forms. Alexandra also discusses the harmful idea of “permanent immigrants” — when people are still seen as outsiders even after generations in America.

Most of all, this is a story about the power of one woman’s voice and how determined action can help shape and strengthen an entire community.

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

Mon, 04/13/2026 - 10:56am | Jojo Johanssen

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! 

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