KDRT 95.7FM Davis | Where the Grass Roots Grow

Deep Roots! That is what we all need to survive today! Help us grow our roots deep in Davis this fall during our short fundraiser, October 28 to November 3! Now is the time to give us a few bucks, a monthly donation, or a healthy dose of appreciation- whatever you think we deserve for our work. We operate on a shoestring, lots of volunteer passion, and you! KDRT-LP 95.7 fm is an effort we all put time into, and now is that time for our listeners and supporters.

How can you help?

Besides donating, plan to attend one of these fun events we've cooked up this week:

Sunday, October 28: Nickel Slots @ Berryessa Brewing from 3-6pm*
Tuesday, October 30: Treat yourself to a scoop at The Good Scoop, 3-9pm*
Thursday, November 1: KDRT Benefit & British Invasion Night @ Davis Odd Fellows Lodge- doors at 7 pm, music 7:30 pm
Friday, November 2: KDRT Night at Woodstocks Pizza, starting at 6pm!* Live music by The Big Poppies beginning at 8:30!
Saturday, November 3: Garage Sale at the Station! Come down to 1623 Fifth Street, get records, electronics, VHS tapes! Starts at 8am.

*(portion of sales goes to KDRT!)

When you contribute and participate, you provide for shows like the Davis Garden Show, Roots Shoots and Leaves, The Electric Compost Heap, Davisville, or Independent & Local. Do you see a theme? KDRT-LP is all about Davis values, and our programming, and programmers, reflect that.

KDRT-LP can’t exist without Deep Roots, and we ask you to contribute today, with any amount, to make our roots healthy this Fall of 2018. We love our supporters!

Davis Media Access operates KDRT 95.7, Davis Community Television, and Educational Access Channel 17. DMA is a dba of Davis Community Television, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and all donations are tax deductible.

OUR PROGRAMS

The Awesome Patrol Show

Joy, Gentle Friends!!

Tune in to The Awesome Patrol Show (TAPS) Live at 9pm on MONDAY nights (*New AwEsOmE Time *) to find out what SaraTAPS is sending out, to set you up for a great week with fun mix featuring a variety of the freshest indie label tunes, some fan fav's, occasional super special guests, along with the scoop on live music shows and noteworthy events in and around the Davis, Ca. Cheers Friends! All are welcome at this DaNCePaRtY!

Live Monday 9-10pm

Replays Tuesday 10-11pm, Friday 5-6pm

DJ(s):

Sara TAPS

Homepage URL:

TAPS

The Folk Brothers

The Folk Brothers—Bill and Peter—explore an eclectic range of music, including traditional folk of the British Isles and the U.S, contemporary singer/songwriters on both sides of the Atlantic, and American roots music and some of its lesser-known offshoots. Tune in for a great music mix served with just a shake of sibling rivalry.

Live Wednesday 10-11am

Replays Monday 7-8am, Saturday 6-7pm

DJ(s):

Peter Schiffman, Bill Wagman

Homepage URL:

The Folk Brothers

Independent and Local

Independent and Local is a music program featuring local unsigned artists and bands. The show includes "Moments," featuring brief interviews with experts in the scientific, health, and artistic communities about interesting topics and current events. The main focus is music, along with a few outside-the-box ideas.

Live Friday 11am-12pm

DJ(s):

snldjhawk

Civilization Phaze IV

Join host Eunah (“Oo’-na”) as she harvests the ripest fruits of classical music and its offshoots. She’ll tell you a bit about their roots and show you how nutritious this music can be for the mind and the soul. Only the most delicious and occasionally unusual pieces will be handpicked for your consumption. Do give them a taste—you’ll be pleasantly surprised by these classical jams.

Live Sunday 10-11am

Replays Tuesday 11pm-Wednesday 12am, Thursday 7-8am

DJ(s):

Eunah

Na Mele O Hawai'i

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 3-5pm

Replays Saturday 10am-12pm, Sunday 8-10pm

DJ(s):

Beth Post

More programs ...

KDRT LIVE broadcast from Armadillo Music on Friday June 8, 2018 at 6:30PM with The Mindful

Fri, 06/08/2018 - 6:12pm | Pieter Pastoor

KDRT and Armadillo Music are thrilled to have The Mindful celebrate ArtAbout in Davis, CA. The Mindful represents sophisticated music with a band of well trained musicians. The Mindful is not afraid to tread in unknown territories by artistically blending many genres. If experimentalism is defined as "the philosophical belief that the way to truth is through experiments and empiricism", then the Mindful aim to be a musical expression of this belief. Founded by Brett Vaughn, the Mindful plays with sounds, styles and musical approaches at will, making use of primarily rock and jazz influences while also offering funk and Americana vibes. Not merely instrumental-based music, the Mindful's colorful lyrics narrate a vast and varied display of songwriting prowess and discoveries. This is one show you should not miss especially if you appreciate true craftmanship. For those outside the listening area this broadscast will be streamed live on KDRT.

Tune in for Spring 2018 "Band-A-Thon"! (and please donate!)

Fri, 06/01/2018 - 11:55am | Jeff Shaw

This Saturday, June 2, as part of the DMA Annual Appeal, KDRT hosts a treasure trove of young musicans in the DCTV studio, broadcasting live 1-5pm, and recording on video for future viewing.

Tune in to 95.7fm or kdrt.org to hear 3 piece combo led by Josh Wisterman, followed immediately by local favorite Ryan McBride. At 2pm check out The Mechula, a self described “post-bop jazz quartet.”

At 3pm, a 14-piece orchestra of Juniors and Seniors from Davis High School called “Sax By Popular Demand” showcase their talent. The live “Band-A-Thon” closes with young musician A.J. Hicks performing at 4pm.

DMA Annual Appeal continues with week of KDRT on-air fundraising

Wed, 05/30/2018 - 4:32pm | Jeff Shaw

As part of the Davis Media Access Annual Appeal, tune in this week to KDRT 95.7 fm for a week of on-air fundraising. Support your favorite local KDRT programmer duriing this special week by going to kdrt.org/donate.

“KDRT is a project of Davis Media Access, and the Annual Appeal is the main source of funding for the radio station,” says Jeff Shaw, Station Director, “we depend on the good will of the community to broadcast on 95.7fm throughout Davis.”

Programmers will be playing favorite tracks, featuring guests from the community, and asking for community support. Support is also sought for all the nationally syndicated programming KDRT airs weekly.

The week culminates in a live broadcast on June 2 from the DCTV studio featuring local musicians. Tune into 95.7fm, from 1-5pm, to hear Josh Wisterman Trio, Ryan McBride, The Mechula, Sax By Popular Demand, and A.J. Hicks.

Go to kdrt.org/donate to view premiums available for your donation.

Jazz After Dark May 29 2018

Tue, 05/29/2018 - 7:39pm | Don Shor

Coming up tonight on Jazz After Dark! Sam Butera, Thelonious Monk, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Henry Mancini, Dave Brubeck with Tony Bennett, Vince Guaraldi Trio, Ramsey Lewis, Earl "Fatha" Hines & Johnny Hodges, Dave Brubeck, Dianne Reeves, Stanley Jordan, and Stanley Turrentine

Davisville, May 28, 2018: When you’re looking for regional solutions, talk to Martin Tuttle

Mon, 05/28/2018 - 6:05pm | Bill Buchanan

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We’re short on housing, the roads are crowded, the amount of homelessness is a disgrace. How do we solve problems like these—actually solve them, not just talk about them? Starting in the 1980s, Martin Tuttle has held jobs that have allowed him to observe, address, and help fix problems in the Solano-to-Placer region, from his days as a chief aide to then-Assemblyman Tom Hannigan, to Tuttle’s current job as city manager for West Sacramento. He leaves that job in June. Today we talk about the regional identity, how the area has changed since the 1980s, what we can learn from the ways we've solved problems before ... and get his take on two of our most intractable public works problems today: transportation and the lack of housing.

Jazz After Dark May 22 2018

Tue, 05/22/2018 - 7:32pm | Don Shor

Duos, trios, quartets, and live performances on Jazz After Dark. Featurning: Mildred Bailey & Red Norvo and His Orchestra with Roy Eldridge on trumpet. Fats Waller, Ella Fitzgerald. Charles Mingus with Duke Ellington and Max Roach. Oscar Peterson with Sam Jones, Louis Hayes, Coleman Hawkins, Johnny Hodges, and Benny Carter. Big Miller & Tommy Banks, Chet Baker & Gerry Mulligan. The Taylor Eigsti Trio, the McCoy Tyner Quartet, Keter Betts.

You're Invited -- DMA/KDRT Fundraiser at Woodstock's Pizza 05/18/18!

Fri, 05/18/2018 - 11:58pm | Dug Deep

On Friday, May 18th, KDRT and Davis Media Access are celebrating our Spring Fundraiser with a special event at Woodstock’s with LIVE MUSIC from Midnight Dip and The David Jacobin Band PLUS Woodstock’s traditional Friday Night Alive jam. Beginning at 6 pm, KDRT receives a slice of all purchases made at Woodstock's (even takeout orders if you can't be there) -- all you have to do is mention the KDRT Fundraiser when you order. It’s all happening at Woodstock’s Pizza in downtown Davis. Thanks for your support!

Elias Lucero a gifted guitarist on Listening Lyrics recorder May 18th, 2018

Fri, 05/18/2018 - 5:05pm | Pieter Pastoor

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Elias Lucero is one gifted dude. Listening Lyrics was thrilled to have him on the show. Not only is he talented but a very articulate and all around great guy. Elias is a music student at Sacramento State. He plays in several bands including Papa Joe and The New deal. Elias is also very busy between schools and the many gigs he squeezes in. Genre you ask? Well better ask Elias himself he answers that during the show. Elias was my first guest that feeds his guitar directly into the studio board, which is new board as of a few weeks ago. So the hour does have some techinical hic ups.

Jazz After Dark May 15 2018

Tue, 05/15/2018 - 7:39pm | Don Shor

Strings, vocals, and sax tonight on Jazz After Dark! Coming up at 8 pm on 95.7 FM, KDRT-LP in Davis, CA. Live-streaming at KDRT.org . Django Reinhardt, Artie Shaw, Peggy Lee & Hal Mooney and His Orchestra, Ethel Ennis, Johnny Hodges, Ella Fitzgerald, Oscar Peterson Trio & Stan Getz, Lou Donaldson, Art Blakey, Paul Desmond, Stephane Grappelli & Barney Kessel, Don Ellis, The Rosenberg Trio

Davisville, May 14, 2018: What's it like to be mayor of Davis? Or the mayor’s spouse?

Mon, 05/14/2018 - 6:05pm | Bill Buchanan

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The council chambers are beyond that door

If we want a city council that represents the people who live here, then we need people who’ll give their time, effort and skills to serve on it. Candidates with political ambitions or appetites might get a career out of the work, but the citizen council member -- what's the reward for them? What's the cost? And because in a marriage the important experiences of one partner are also felt, in some fashion, by the other partner, then what’s the experience for the spouse? Today's guests are Robb and Nancy Davis. Four years ago, Robb ran his only campaign for the council, came in first, stepped up to mayor two years ago, and now completes his term this summer. On today’s show Robb and Nancy discuss how the experience affected them, and their comments include a candid explanation of why he didn’t want a second term.

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About Us

KDRT is low-power grassroots radio located in Davis, California, airing an eclectic mix of music and public affairs programming, and building community by promoting dialogue, encouraging artistic expression, and acting as a forum for people who typically lack media access. Noncommercial radio KDRT 95.7 FM is a project of Davis Media Access (DMA.) DMA is a dba of Davis Community Television, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Our mission reflects our values: localism, social equality, public participation, media literacy, diversity, and, of course, community media. Read more...