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KDRT 95.7 FM is grassroots radio from Davis, CA, airing an eclectic mix of music and public-affairs programming. A project of nonprofit Davis Media Access, KDRT streams worldwide via KDRT.org.

 

OUR PROGRAMS

Classical Excursions

Greg LaTraille

Classical radio programs often focus on well-known light classics and ignore challenging and imaginative masterworks, especially from the rich repertoire of 20th century music, which is very diverse. This results in listeners who are unaware of many wonderful works. Excursions will present short and longer works by famous as well as less known composers, with insightful commentary by a composer with years of experience in radio, classical marketing, and music education.

Live Friday 11am-1pm
DJ(s): 
Greg LaTraille
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Heart to Heart

Heart to Heart KDRT program Davis California

Nothing brings greater rewards than a life filled with love and care for people and the world around us. With Heart to Heart, host "Dr. G" inspires and teaches listeners to live life richly and lightly. To ask a question on the show, call 1.530.792.1648 during the live broadcast. Check the Davis Enterprise to for guests and weekly topics.

Live Wednesday 12-1pm
DJ(s): 
Dr. Gitane
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Na Mele O Hawai'i

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Join host Beth Post as she features the unique sounds of Hawaiian music — from early icons of island music to today's innovators — exploring styles, the history of the genre, and revered songs and performers.

Live Thursday 1-3pm
Replays Saturday 10am-12pm
DJ(s): 
Beth Post
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10 Years Forgotten

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10 Years Forgotten with your host JonEmery focuses on modern classics and indie standards from 2000–2010, the decade lost to the decline of the record-store industry. TYF also explores the history of record stores in the Sacramento Valley – including why some are still open today –  along with the future of physical and digital music locally, regionally, and beyond.

Live Wednesday 3-5pm
DJ(s): 
JonEmery
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Davis Music Connections

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Davis has a very unique musical scene — from the Mondavi Center’s formal performances to the local clubs where bands and upcoming artists hone their craft. Local and visiting musicians  are captured by Jim Buchanan on our Live Tracks program. On Davis Music Connections, we play past Davis bands of note, along with those who are currently touring, taking a little bit of Davis to the rest of the world.

Live Monday 3-4pm
Replays Sunday 9:30-10:30pm
DJ(s): 
Ned, Connections Clyde
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Rick Meagher of One Eyed Reilly has the goods on Irish music, Listening Lyrics, Nov. 22, 2024

Fri, 11/22/2024 - 5:10pm | Pieter Pastoor

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Listening Lyrics had a great conversation with Rick Meagher (pictured)! The blend of traditional Irish sounds and personal expression that he brings to his music with One Eyed Reilly is special. It’s always exciting to hear from someone so passionate about their craft, especially in a genre as rich and storied as Irish music. Rick shared some insights into the band's approach to Irish folk in his original compositions.

One Eyed Reilly blends well-crafted original songs with modern Celtic rock, Americana, and wildly energetic, occasionally over-caffeinated versions of traditional Irish classics but even more so the original songs this band generates. Live performances are a whirlwind of Irish-themed originals, with a cheeky sprinkle of covers by Flogging Molly, Dropkick Murphys, and even the odd bit of Bob Dylan or the Grateful Dead—because why not throw some rootsy rock in with your pint of Guinness? It’s like an Irish pub jam session with a rock 'n' roll attitude—just with more fiddles and less actual eye-patches than you’d expect!

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The Russ Tolman Goodtime Hour – Nov. 22, 2024

Fri, 11/22/2024 - 4:00pm | Russ Tolman

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This Friday at 5pm Pacific, it's a TELEVISION SPECIAL on the Russ Tolman Goodtime Hour with guest Richard Lloyd. Join Russ & Richard as they talk guitar, Television's early days, touring, meeting Jimi Hendrix, paling with Anita Pallenberg, the wonders of broccoli... *plus* plenty of Television and Richard solo recordings. Do *not* miss it... right here on KDRT 95.7 FM | KDRT.org!

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A legend moves on

Thu, 11/21/2024 - 12:56pm | Autumn Labbe-Renault

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Here at Davis Media Access (DMA), we’ve just said goodbye to a true helper, someone who has fundamentally shaped the course of this organization and by extension, this community, for the past 25 years.

Jeff Shaw departed this month for a new job managing government access television for the City of Piedmont and netted a really short commute from his home in Berkeley. While they say no one is irreplaceable and I believe that to be true, Jeff is much beloved and it’s a tough goodbye. 

As production manager for DMA, Jeff was instrumental in helping to build partnerships here in Davis and throughout Yolo County. Thanks in large part to his efforts, our alliances with the Davis Joint Unified School District, City of Davis, Woodland Community College, and dozens of community-based groups throughout Yolo County have blossomed and grown. He's guided dozens of high school and college students through internships.

Most notably, Jeff is the main reason KDRT came into being. In 2000, he approached the leadership of what was then called Davis Community Television to say there was an opportunity to start a low-power FM ( a special class of non-commercial educational radio) station for Davis, and would they consider it. Fast forward four years and a ton of work, and KDRT launched Sept. 24, 2004. In the intervening years, Jeff advised and assisted dozens of others to secure licenses and launch stations.

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Davis Garden Show, Nov. 21, 2024

Thu, 11/21/2024 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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A week of frosts and rain, ficus problems, out-of-season blooms on a magnolia, some November flowers, and more.

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IMPLOSION – 20 November 2024

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 3:11pm | Nick Saloman

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Nick Saloman is coming your way with IMPLOSION, starting at 5 p.m. Pacific. Tune in for tunes from Fat Mattress, Kippington Lodge, Timebox, the Dodos, the Endevers, and so much more — right here on KDRT 95.7 fm | KDRT.org.

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In the Key of Folk, Nov. 20, 2024

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 1:00pm | Karen Leyse

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Join us this afternoon on In the Key of Folk to hear a mix of genres with members of The Bluegrass Reunion; the rising young musician, Yasmin Williams; Laurie Lewis; Richard Thompson; traditional/contra dance tunes by Kalos, Stringray and the Syncopaths; and a bit of Scandinavian music. It's bound to keep you awake and moving. It's a great day to exercise your radio (or streaming capabilities), so tune in at 2 PM this afternoon, if you haven't tuned in already. Join us at KDRT.org!

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Jazz After Dark, Nov. 19, 2024

Tue, 11/19/2024 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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On tonight's show:

  • Gene Krupa, Ball of Fire
  • Erskine Hawkins, Lost in the Shuffle
  • Vince Guaraldi Trio, Django
  • Ella Fitzgerald, Angel Eyes
  • Joe Morello, Shortnin' Bread
  • Charlie Byrd & Stan Getz, Bahia
  • Earl "Fatha" Hines & Johnny Hodges, Rosetta
  • Cal Tjader, It Didn't End (Nao Se Acabou)
  • Count Basie and His Orchestra, Hay Burner
  • Art Pepper, Over the Rainbow
  • Chet Baker, These Foolish Things (Remind Me of You)
  • Gabor Szabo, Half the Day is Night
  • Buddy Rich, Chameleon
  • Jerry Granelli Trio, Cast Your Fate to the Wind
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KDRT Events Outlook – one-stop spot for live sounds

Sun, 11/17/2024 - 10:00am | kdrtradio

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ICYMI, the KDRT Events Outlook airs daily at 12 noon and 6 p.m. to keep you current on all the latest live music events. If for some reason you are not glued to your speakers at those times, good news: Our events calendar is always here for you, online, just a click away. Look up above this blog feed and you'll see an Events tab in the orange menu bar. That's it — easy as pumpkin pie! We also do our darndest to keep you in the know via our Facebook & Instagram accounts — so let's connect. As always, if you'd like to submit an event, holler.

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Didar Singh Khasla on Listening Lyrics, Nov. 15, 2024

Fri, 11/15/2024 - 5:10pm | Pieter Pastoor

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Didar Singh Khalsa showcases an imaginative flair in his songwriting. Khalsa, a talent from the Davis and Woodland areas who specializes in alternative folk rock, graced us with his presence in the studio today alongside Mike Kahn and Jeff Brook. His music and performance often offer a perspective on the world that highlights the nonsensical or provides profound insight into the human experience.

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The Russ Tolman Goodtime Hour – Nov. 14, 2024

Fri, 11/15/2024 - 4:49pm | Russ Tolman

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Don't miss the Russ Tolman Goodtime Hour, bringing you the sounds of Iain Matthews, Theo Lawrence, Rockpile, Waylon Jennings, and the always sweet Sweet... Show time is 5 p.m. Pacific, right here on KDRT 95.7 FM | KDRT.org.

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