On Hello Davis! for May 6, 2026, non-contact boxing for folks with Parkinson's disease

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 5:30pm | Cyclrn

Did you know that the Davis Senior Center offers a non-contact boxing class for people with Parkinson's disease? It is led by Steve Bonnel, a Davis physical fitness Instructor. Today on Hello Davis!, Community Services Supervisor Maria Lucchesi interviews Steve regarding this program.

For many people with Parkinson's disease, non-contact boxing programs can offer surprisingly broad benefits — physically, mentally, and socially. Programs are usually adapted specifically for Parkinson’s patients and focus on movement, coordination, balance, and conditioning, rather than fighting. Participants say the emotional lift is just as important as the physical benefits.

In the Key of Folk, May 6, 2026

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 12:26pm | Karen Leyse

Today join In the Key of Folk as we glide smoothly into tomorrow's Big Day of Giving and the launch of our spring FUNdraiser! We're gearing up for the coming week with a special pre-release from the upcoming album by wonderful pan-American celtic group Kalos.  You'll also hear more electrifying vocals from Scandinavians Vilma Jää  and Sophia Talvik, plus a new track from Hank Alrich and classic tracks from Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell, and Dan Fogelberg. There's even more, so tune today at 2 p.m. Pacific at KDRT 95.7 FM or stream at KDRT.org.  See you then!

Davisville, May 4, 2026: Dating by painting at the Arts Center

Mon, 05/04/2026 - 5:30pm | Bill Buchanan

There are lots of ways to get to know someone you like, lots of ways to date. What if your outing consisted of you painting pictures together with your friend, partner, perhaps prospective spouse? Call it a paint date.

The Davis Arts Center offers a Paint Date workshop as one of its events this spring, on May 16. It’s a clever idea for getting people to think about taking up a paint brush in front of an easel, plus there’s a social side. What do people paint, when they have an hour to paint something, in the presence of a friend? Are there any stories here?

Today on Davisville we talk with the Paint Date instructor, Roshelle Carlson, sometimes known as Miss Rainbow, and Sam King, executive director of the arts center. We’ll also hear about what else the center is doing this spring, and how it’s doing in this, its 67th year. King says they’ve come back strong from the pandemic, and she explains how they did it.

Sonic Rehab episode XV: May the Fourth Be with You!

Sat, 05/02/2026 - 12:30am | Jojo Johanssen

That's right folks, tune in to Sonic Rehab with DJ Jojo Johanssen on May the Fourth for an EPIC two-song tribute to Star Wars, as well as some house beauts from Blue Six and DJ Gregory plus a track to celebrate Jojo FINALLY reading The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. There will also be a great prog set to warm things up for a special edition next week.

It should also be mentioned that Jojo may have been a bit indulgent on this one -- 16 tracks over 2 hours! So bring some sonic popcorn, pop those headphones on (or blast those speakers), and get yourself some rehab – some Sonic Rehab! Tune in this Monday, May 4, from 1 to 3 p.m. on KDRT 95.7 FM,  or catch it on demand at KDRT.org. Be there!

Divine Intervention – May 1, 2026

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 5:00pm | Jess Goddésse

Please join us for Divine Intervention this week! Enjoy more of the Darts' latest LP ... hear new music from the Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovell, Heavenly, Russ Tolman, Robyn Hitchcock, Wreckless Eric, San Kasakgascar, and Girl Trouble (Yes, Girl Trouble!) ... enjoy some tunes from our new Goddess of the Month (Who will it be?) ... experience Vinyl Vespers (Yikes!) ... visit Critter Corner! Don't miss the fun starting at 6 p.m. Pacific on KDRT 95.7fm + KDRT.org ... listen anytime on the web + the podcasts! 

11 stories, 11 insights -- my immigration thoughts, on Listening Lyrics, May 1, 2026

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 4:00pm | Pieter Pastoor

Listen in to Listening Lyrics as I play the top 11 songs from February 1953 … in Toronto, Canada. Not randomly. Those songs will carry a story—my story—of immigrating with my family from the Netherlands to Toronto. We’ll move through it in 11 acts, each one introduced, summarized, and—ideally—kept on track by my friend and fellow DJ Gil Medovoy, who will connect the moment to the music.

This hour was inspired by my brother Art and my trip down memory lane in Toronto last month. We flew to New York and took the train from there to Toronto using the same route as we did in 1953.

The Darts live on The Audio Ecotone, May 1, 2026

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 2:30pm | Eddy Owt

Seattle’s all-female garage rock powerhouse The Darts join Eddy Owt in the KDRT studio on The Audio Ecotone prior to the organ flipping, drum smashing, guitar crunching kickoff to their U.S. tour at the Starlet Room in Sacramento on Friday, May 1. In preparation, Eddy has made sure that the studio console is bolted down and all breakables are covered with multiple layers of bubblewrap! Listen live Friday, May 1 at 3 p.m. Pacific on KDRT 95.7 FM and online at KDRT.org. 

The image shows The Darts in Montaigu, France. Photo: Angie's Eye

Adios from Twang Thang, at least for now

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 6:26pm | kdrtradio

We're so grateful for the eight years he has spent as a volunteer at KDRT doing his wonderful show, most recently on Wednesday mornings. Still, we miss him already.

Dirk Brazil, host of Twang Thang, has announced he's taking a long hiatus from radio, citing other time obligations.

All of us at KDRT wish Dirk well in his post-retirement endeavors, and we thank him for his musical excellence featuring outlaw country old and new.

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