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ABOUT US

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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E-Town

eTown KDRT

E-Town, taped before a live audience in Boulder, Colorado, features today’s top folk and Americana artists, along with information and discussions on the environment and conservation. Host Nick Forster nimbly walks the line between musician and radio journalist, playing guitar, mandolin, or lap steel with musical guests and then switching gears to engage artists in conversation. Co-host Helen Forster lends her voice to both the spoken and musical portions of the show.

Live Saturday 10-11am
Homepage URL: 
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Hello Davis!

Hello Davis!

Hello Davis! spotlights the people and organizations that help define the character of our town. Each week, one of the follow local community organizations hosts the program in rotation, interviewing guests connected to their work — sharing stories, highlighting their programs, and offering a closer look at how they serve Davis. 

Live Wednesday 5:30-6pm
DJ(s): 
Pieter Pastoor
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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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Dashboard Diaries

Hop in for a trip through ever-changing musical landscapes, from familiar highways to roads less travelled. Dashboard Diaries host Ray K loves to share hand-picked tunes spanning broad styles of music, with a nod to the real, organic disc jockey-driven radio of his youth. It's all about the journey...

Live Thursday 3-4pm
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RayK
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Democracy Now!

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Hosted by Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez, Democracy Now is an award-winning syndicated news program that gives voice to perspectives rarely heard in corporate-sponsored media, including independent journalists, grassroots leaders and peace activists, artists, academics, independent analysts, and ordinary people from around the world.

Live Friday 9-10am
Homepage URL: 
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Jazz After Dark, Dec. 10, 2024

Tue, 12/10/2024 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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On tonight’s show:

  • The Buddy DeFranco Quartet, Autumn In New York
  • Erroll Garner, How Could You Do a Thing Like That To Me
  • Zoot Sims & Bob Brookmeyer, King Porter Stomp
  • Louis Armstrong, La Vie en Rose
  • Nat King Cole, I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself A Letter
  • Sonny Rollins, Where Are You
  • Count Basie and His Orchestra, I Got Rhythm (Richard Boone vocals)
  • Eubie Blake, Medley: Bleeding Moon / Under the Bamboo Tree
  • Ella Fitzgerald, This Guy's In Love With You
  • Chet Baker & Gerry Mulligan, My Funny Valentine
  • Ron Carter, Come Ye Disconsolate
  • Chico O'Farrill, The Journey
  • Al Di Meola with John McLaughlin and Paco de Lucía, Sichia
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Thank you for your generosity during our On-Air Fundraising Week Dec. 2-8, 2024

Mon, 12/09/2024 - 11:33pm | Diane Crumley

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On behalf of all of us at KDRT and Davis Media Access, thank you for listening, supporting, and attending our events during last week's On-Air fundraiser.  As a "volunteer-powered" grassroots station, we depend on the support we receive from our community, and last week was a record-breaker! We're also grateful to our friends at Armadillo Music, Davis Odd Fellows Hall, Blue Note Brewing, and Davis Manor Winter Bazaar for having us, and to the musicians who brought the live music - Alex Roth, Green Grass Snakes, the 410s, and Dave Nachmanoff.  In case you missed it, there is still time to support our community radio at kdrt.org/donate

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Davisville, Dec. 9, 2024: What would make transit genuinely attractive? The search is underway

Mon, 12/09/2024 - 5:30pm | Bill Buchanan

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Today we talk about a post-pandemic effort to figure out, seriously, what would make public transit more attractive to more Californians, so that more of us actually use it.

Our guest is Kari Watkins, co-director of the Transit Research Center and associate professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California at Davis. She’s a member of a state committee you probably don’t know about — the Transit Transformation Task Force, which has the job of figuring out how to seriously accelerate Californians’ use of transit.

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Fall FUNdraiser Thank YOU!

Mon, 12/09/2024 - 12:00am | kdrtradio

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Thanks SO MUCH for supporting our Fall FUNdraiser. As a noncommercial community station, we depend on our volunteers and donors to bring you the sounds you savor. Thanks too to the venues and artists who supported the cause, including Alex Roth, Green Grass Snakes, Dave Nachmanoff, the 410s and Armadillo Music, Davis Odd Fellows, our Davis Manor neighbors, and Blue Note Brewing in Woodland. Haven't contributed yet? There's still time: kdrt.org/donate!

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Electric Compost Heap -- Dec. 6, 2024

Fri, 12/06/2024 - 5:05pm | Dug Deep

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Jess Goddésse joins Dug Deep in the Electric Compost Heap, bringing you the best in divine rock, pop, and assorted randomness — new and old — in celebration of KDRT's 20th Anniversary and our fall FUNdraiser. Tune in at 6 p.m. Pacific as they battle wits and segues — only on KDRT 95.7 fm | KDRT.org.

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Al Vasquez and Bill Edwards on Listening Lyrics, Dec. 6, 2024

Fri, 12/06/2024 - 5:01pm | Pieter Pastoor

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Prepare to be blown away by two of the most talented and inspiring musicians to grace our studio. Al Vasquez, a master percussionist and vocalist, joined forces with the legendary Bill Edwards on guitar.

Despite some minor technical difficulties at the start, their raw talent and passion shone through in every note. As I sat there, surrounded by the electric energy of their live performance, I felt like I was transported into a recording studio. Their musical chemistry was undeniable, and I was honored to witness it firsthand. But enough from me, let their music speak for itself as you listen to the show.

Al will be gracing our local venues soon, so mark your calendars. On December 28, catch his quartet at Davis Wine Bar. And on January 25, don't miss his performance at the Winters Opera House alongside the incredible Dave Nachmanoff. Don't miss this opportunity to experience pure musical talent at its finest. Trust me, this hour will be a gift to your senses. So be swept away by the captivating performances you will witness.

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SF Press Club honors KDRT programs Timeout Radio, Davisville

Thu, 12/05/2024 - 3:56pm | kdrtradio

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We're fundraising this week to support programs like these. If you can help, please go to KDRT.org/donate. Thank you!

Three episodes of local programs created for Davis community radio station KDRT — two about sports, and one about the aftermath of a traumatic week in Davis — were honored Wednesday in the San Francisco Press Club’s 47th annual Greater Bay Area Journalism Awards.

Rohan Baxi (in left photo, at UC Berkeley), who graduated from Da Vinci High School in June and now attends the University of California at Berkeley, won second and third place in the noncommercial radio/podcast Sports Feature category for episodes titled “Fair Play,” about women’s sports and pay disparity from June 2024, and ”Rowing Stronger,” from July 2024.

Bill Buchanan (right photo, at the awards) placed second among noncommercial public affairs programs with small staffs for “Integrating a traumatic week into Davis,” an interview with Susan Cosio following three violent assaults, including two fatalities, in spring 2023. Cosio, a retired hospital chaplain, pastor and longtime resident of Davis, has spent most of her life helping people navigate crises. This episode also won a Hometown Media Award from the Foundation for the Alliance for Community Media this summer.

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Davis Garden Show, Dec. 5, 2024

Thu, 12/05/2024 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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Today’s topics: what can you plant now? How much frost do we get? Also: water plants in winter, Salvia gesneriflora, aeoniums and ajuga, vine suggestions, and more.

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IMPLOSION – 4 December 2024

Wed, 12/04/2024 - 4:04pm | Nick Saloman

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Nick Saloman of the amazing Bevis Frond brings you the one and only IMPLOSION — 5 p.m. Pacific, Wed 4 Dec. — featuring the psychedelic sounds of Blossom Toes, Focus Three, the Fresh Windows, and much MUCH more. Love the show? Support the station if you can: kdrt.org/donate!

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In the Key of Folk, Dec. 4, 2024

Wed, 12/04/2024 - 1:00pm | Karen Leyse

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Tune in to The Key of Folk this afternoon from 2 to 3 PM for twice the DJ pleasure as Bill Wagman joins me for the hour. Musical offerings will include pieces from Watchhouse, the Evie Ladin Band, Laurie Lewis, Adrienne Young, Kathy Barwick, and The Atlantic Folk Trio. So join in and hear a little mouth music, and body music thanks to two of the groups. It's a great time to support the station at KDRT.org/donate! Just click the link and you're there, how easy can it get? Thanks for listening and thanks for your support!

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