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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.

 

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3rd Streaming

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Coined in 1957 by Brandeis University professor Gunther Schuller, “Third Stream” is a term used to describe the synthesis of classical and jazz. Join DJ Gary Chew to discover some Third Stream sounds for yourself. 

Live Monday 1-3pm
DJ(s): 
Gary Chew
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The Russ Tolman Goodtime Hour

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Russ hoists anchor and sails the sonic seas near and far to discover and recover pleasingly eclectic, genre-defying musical nuggets new and old, fresh and classic. Russ will attempt to amaze with his smooth segues.

Live Thursday 9-10pm
Replays Friday 7-8am
DJ(s): 
Russ Tolman
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The Audio Ecotone

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Join Eddy Owt as he explores the rich genre diversity, cross-breeding, and hybridizing in the back waters and tributaries of the past 100 years of music: rock, jazz, pop, r&b, soul, country, ska, electronica, J-Pop/C-Pop/K-Pop, afrobeat, and much more.

"We have a tropical situation where there are thousands of 'species' of music around and they're all constantly cross-breeding and hybridizing. It's very exciting, but you can't keep up with it easily." -- Brian Eno

Live Friday 3-4pm
Replays Sunday 4-5pm
DJ(s): 
Eddy Owt
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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 Wednesday 10am-12pm, Saturday 11am-1pm
DJ(s): 
Beth Post
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That's Life

Lois Richter’s format for That’s Life is mostly interviews. Recurring topics include Davis activities and groups; work and life choices; philosophy and theory; plus birding, cooking, art, and other passions. Lois occasionally breaks into music — from ballads to the slack key sounds of Hawaii to golden oldies rock 'n' roll — but mostly there is just talk.

To suggest a topic for discussion or a person to interview, text Lois or leave a message in the comments here.

Live Tuesday 12-1pm
DJ(s): 
Lois Richter
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Tonight's the night! Celebrate KDRT's 20th anniversary with us at Sudwerk

Sat, 09/21/2024 - 4:33pm | Diane Crumley

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KDRT invites the community to our 20th anniversary celebration, presented by Davis Media Access and Sudwerk Brewing Co., today, Friday, Oct. 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. The event will take place outdoors at the Sudwerk Dock and Hop Yard, 2001 Second St., with music by Cowboys After Dark, and opening with Max and Julian of The Big Poppies. 

Local artist groups will staff tables, KDRT DJ Preacher will spin tunes chosen by KDRT show hosts to showcase the many sounds of KDRT, and we'll hear kind words and accolades for our beloved grassroots station. The Dock will have beverages and items from a limited menu for sale.

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Divine Intervention – Sept. 20, 2024

Fri, 09/20/2024 - 5:30pm | Jess Goddésse

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Join your hostèsse Jess Goddèsse for Divine Intervention at 6 p.m. Pacific for new releases from artists old and new – the BellRays, the Bug Club, Go Betty Go, the Jesus Lizard, MJ Lenderman, the Mystery Lights, Pom Poko, Robyn Hitchcock, Tami Neilson ... some hot tracks from our Goddess of the Month, Lil Hardin ... a questionable Vinyl Vespers track and much more ... only on KDRT 95.7 fm | KDRT.org.

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Listen Up to Something New, on Listening Lyrics, Sept. 20, 2024

Fri, 09/20/2024 - 5:10pm | Pieter Pastoor

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Listen Up! It's the KDRT volunteer newsletter that is produced monthly. In it is always a wonderful list of music selections. Below is this month's list of albums: I have selected one song from each. Enjoy the show. The goal is to broaden our ears to what's out there regardless of genre.

New releases keep our air sound fresh and engaging! A little sumpin’ for everyone…

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The Russ Tolman Goodtime Hour – Sept. 20, 2024

Fri, 09/20/2024 - 4:10pm | Russ Tolman

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Get ready for good times... Yes, The Russ Tolman Goodtime Hour is coming your way at 5 p.m. Pacific. Tune in for tunes by the Popealopes, Chuck Prophet, the Sir Douglas Quintet, Theo Lawrence, Rod Stewart, 28th Day, and more – now that's a mix – right here on KDRT 95.7 fm | KDRT.org.

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Davis Garden Show, Sept. 19, 2024

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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Today's topics: late summer tomato report, flowers for a sunny border in winter, starting peas and sweet peas, and more.

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In the Key of Folk, Sept. 18, 2024

Wed, 09/18/2024 - 1:30pm | Karen Leyse

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This afternoon on In the Key of Folk, we'll be covering singers from the British folk scene of the 1960s and beyond, and then finishing the hour with a few selections from more recent years.

Selections run from Anne Briggs , Dick Gaughan, Fairport Convention, Silly Sisters and June Tabor through Jim Moray and Eliza Carthy. Tune in from 2 to 3 p.m. today (Sept. 18) on KDRT.org. See you then!

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Jazz After Dark, Sept. 17, 2024

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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Jazz from the 1930s and '40s tonight. We’ll hear:

  • Louis Armstrong and His Hot Five, The Last Time
  • Louis Armstrong and His Orchestra, I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues
  • Clyde McCoy, Sugar Blues
  • Bob Crosby and His Orchestra, The Big Noise from Winnetka
  • Fats Waller & His Rhythm, Lulu's Back In Town
  • Jimmie Lunceford, For Dancers Only
  • Duke Ellington, New East ST. Louis Toodle-Oo
  • Sidney Bechet with Noble Sissle, Viper Mad
  • Fats Waller, Keepin' Out of Mischief Now
  • Benny Carter, Beale Street Blues
  • Benny Goodman, One O'Clock Jump
  • Ella Fitzgerald, Stairway To The Stars
  • Glenn Miller, Rhapsody in Blue
  • Erskine Hawkins, After Hours (Digitally Remastered)
  • Charlie Christian, Six Appeal (My Daddy Rocks Me)
  • Billie Holiday and Her Orchestra, Am I Blue?
  • Bunny Berigan, Skylark
  • Thelonious Monk, 'Round Midnight
  • Les Brown, Leap Frog
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Electric Compost Heap -- Sept. 13, 2024

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 5:33pm | Dug Deep

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Tonight on the Electric Compost Heap, we'll be celebrating Friday the 13 of September with a smattering of tunes from musical artists who will soon be playing in the Sacramento area, including, THE JACKETS from Switzerland, Jon Langford, and Deke Dickerson, plus a slew of other musical compostables. The official color of this evenings program is Russet! Join us at KDRT.org and see what the fuss is all about!

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Rainbow City Park, live on Listening Lyrics, Sept. 13, 2024

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 5:10pm | Pieter Pastoor

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Ryan Williams, Chris O'Keefe and Dani Judith are three members of Rainbow City Park. Their love of music and exuberance of life shine in their musical output. It truly was a pleasure to get to know them.

Here's the band's story from its website: "Rainbow City Park is an indie alt-rock/dream pop band from Northern California. The band draws inspiration from 90’s alt-rock acts such as Third Eye Blind and The Smashing Pumpkins, infusing their music with a modern twist akin to the sounds of Boygenius and Snail Mail. Band members reside in both San Francisco and the Central Valley, converging in Sacramento for rehearsals.

Listening Lyrics playlist for 09/13/2024
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The Russ Tolman Goodtime Hour – Sept. 13, 2024

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 4:00pm | Russ Tolman

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The Russ Tolman Goodtime Hour is comin' at you with music from Iggy Pop, Nick Drake, local heroes Thin White Rope, and much MUCH more. Tune at 5p Pacific — only on KDRT 95.7 fm | KDRT.org.

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