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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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A Constant Grin

DJ Chris Mussen presents all things modern indie, from shoegaze to psychedelic, dream pop to space rock, lo-fi to indie folk. Whatever you prefer on your indie playlists, A Constant Grin is sure to keep you smiling.

Live Friday 2-2:30pm
Replays Saturday 7-7:30pm
DJ(s): 
Chris Mussen
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Big Picture Science

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Through smart, intellectual, and engaging storytelling, Big Picture Science discusses today’s biggest scientific stories and breakthroughs by interviewing leading researchers and scientists. The program delivers the information in unorthodox yet clever ways, proving that science radio doesn’t have to be dry, even if the humor is. 

Live Monday 12-1pm
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Listening Lyrics

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Welcome to an hour of Listening Lyrics, right here on KDRT 95.7 FM in Davis, California.

No musical passports required. Folk can sit next to funk, jazz can dance with rock, and a singer-songwriter might end up sharing a park bench with a reggae band. Listening Lyrics is your invitation to escape the noise of the day and enter a world of elaborate sounds, unexpected discoveries, and songs that have something to say.

This is the kind of journey only commercial-free community radio can provide.

So close your eyes. Open your ears. Relax your mind. Join me, Pieter Pastoor, as we send color to your ears and wander through the vast landscape of music and lyrics—the grand meeting place of rhythm, imagination, and the remarkable human ability to create art. Whether it's a whisper, a roar, a groove, or a melody you've never heard before, it all belongs here.

Remember: Real Music. Real Community. Real Good Music.

Live Friday 4-5pm
Replays Sunday 11am-12pm
DJ(s): 
Pieter Pastoor
Homepage URL: 
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Afrosonic Taxi

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DJK lives by the motto “connecting cultures with music.” Each week he invites listeners to hop in the Afrosonic Taxi for a global ride through music with African roots, showcasing artists whose hopeful, defiant sounds uplift, inspire, and make you move.

Live Thursday 10-11pm
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Davis Garden Show

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Nursery pro Don Shor has been gardening and selling plants in Davis for more than three decades.

Join Don and co-host Lois Richter as they discuss and answer your questions on all things for the garden.

Submit a question (or a brag!) to DavisGardenShow@gmail.com 

Live Thursday 12-1pm
Replays Saturday 9-10am
DJ(s): 
Lois Richter, Don Shor
Homepage URL: 
Davis Garden Show on the Web
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A Solstice Compost Heap yule love! – Dec. 20, 2024

Fri, 12/20/2024 - 5:40pm | Dug Deep

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Tonight at 6 pm pst on the Electric Compost Heap, Dug Deep will be spinning tunes that deal with the cold, the dark, and the festive! Yes, on the cold eve of Winter Solstice, we'll keep you warm and bright with just the right mix of tunes, and not too much Christmas music, we promise. But we will hear something from Putney Dandridge, oh yes we will! Hope yule join us tonight on KDRT.org!

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Rumi Shimada with Aidan Marr, live on Listening Lyrics, Dec. 20, 2024

Fri, 12/20/2024 - 5:10pm | Pieter Pastoor

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Rumi Shimada, a musician, composer, and lyricist from Northern California, continues to demonstrate his dedication to the craft with his latest EP release, Groping Around for the Light Switch.

In the studio today, Rumi is accompanied by percussionist Aidan Marr on the cajon. Their live performances, enriched by several additional tunes, brought depth and vibrancy to an hour of immersive music, showcasing two talented artists in their element.

Listening Lyrics playlist for 12/20/2024
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The Russ Tolman Goodtime Hour – Dec. 20, 2024

Fri, 12/20/2024 - 4:00pm | Russ Tolman

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Coming up at 5 p.m. Pacific, Russ Tolman welcomes singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and local legend Anton Barbeau to the KDRT airwaves. Don't miss this edition of The Russ Tolman Goodtime Hour here on grassroots radio KDRT 95.7 fm | KDRT.org!

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Happy Holidays! The Audio Ecotone – Dec. 20, 2024

Fri, 12/20/2024 - 12:03am | Eddy Owt

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Yes, it's that time of year when everyone and their grandma (at least those who have radio shows) play all of their favorite Christmas songs. Here at the Audio Ecotone Laboratories, we are not immune from celebrating the annual solstice-adjacent holidays, but we do things differently — so no Mariah, no "Santa Baby" and, for gawd's sake, no "Wonderful Christmastime"! Instead our holiday audio fruitcake is studded with morsels from Sufjan Stevens, Shemekia Copeland, Low, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Duke Ellington, BeauSoleil, and more surprises. Listen live on Friday, Dec. 20, at 3:00 pm on KDRT 95.7 FM or online at KDRT.org.

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Davis Garden Show, Dec. 19, 2024

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

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Today's topics: hummingbirds in winter, hormone control of tree growth, holiday cactus, Cosmic Crisp apples, and more.

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IMPLOSION – 18 December 2024

Wed, 12/18/2024 - 3:00pm | Nick Saloman

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Are you ready for IMPLOSION??!!  Be sure to listen up at 5 p.m. Pacific as Nick Saloman brings you psychedelia and beyond, including tunes from Gary Walker & the Rain, Murray Head, the Pretty Things, the Peep Show, and more — all on your favorite freeform station, KDRT 95.7 FM | KDRT.org!

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In the Key of Folk, Dec. 18, 2024

Wed, 12/18/2024 - 1:00pm | Karen Leyse

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It is almost the solstice, the darkest time of the year. Fear not though, the sun will be returning shortly!

So join us at In the Key of Folk this afternoon from 2 to 3 PM, to hear tidings of the holiday season, followed by music that will keep you energized for the afternoon and beyond.

Selections include pieces on the solstice and holiday season by Ashley Hutchings, Silly Sisters, the Melrose Quartet, and additional tunes by noted fiddler Rodney Miller and the Stringrays, the Syncopaths, Nova, and Nightingale. And, BTW, you are looking at Rodney Miller, Jeff Spero, and TJ Crow of the Rhythm Raptors, providing contra dance music this New Year's season. Thank you for listening and thank you for your support! KDRT 95.7 fm | KDRT.org

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Jazz After Dark, Dec. 17, 2024

Tue, 12/17/2024 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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On tonight’s show:

  • Édith Piaf, La vie en rose (Live Paris 3 Avril 1954)
  • Ella Fitzgerald, Cry Me a River (Live at Zardi's 1956)
  • Duke Ellington, Tea for Two
  • Charlie Shavers & Coleman Hawkins, Jumpin' with Symphony Sid
  • Lena Horne, Let Me Love You and It's All Right with Me (Live at The Waldorf Astoria)
  • Ahmad Jamal, I'll Take Romance and My Funny Valentine
  • Carmen McRae, Take Five (Live at Sugar Hill with Dave Brubeck)
  • George Benson, Take Five (Live at Carnegie Hall)
  • Toots Thielemans with Joe Pass and Niels-Henning Orsted Pederson, The Mooche
  • Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Bli Blip (with Dianne Reeves)
  • Etta Jones & Houston Person, Deed I Do
  • Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, C Jam Blues
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Noah Cole shares his passion as a guitarist on Listening Lyrics, Dec. 13, 2024

Fri, 12/13/2024 - 5:10pm | Pieter Pastoor

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When a young guitarist with a passion for musical excellence walks into the room, you can feel the energy shift. His idols are not your typical mainstream names, but rather the likes of the innovative Blake Mills, the soulful Adrianne Lenker, and the prodigious Julian Lage. As he settles in for our interview, it's clear this will be no ordinary conversation. Noah Cole (pictured), hailing from the vibrant music scene of Sacramento, is a force to be reckoned with. Noah showcases his talents as a guitarist in various bands, including the renowned Rowan McQuire and the dynamic Nat Leftkoff, and pays it forward as a guitar instructor.

His dedication to his craft is palpable. We are treated to a live performance, where he flawlessly demonstrates his fingerpicking techniques, and for the first time we are graced with his vocal abilities as a solo artist. This hour of pure musical magic will leave you wanting more. Sit back, relax, and let the words and music of Noah Cole whisk you away on a journey of sound and emotion. This is not just an interview, it's an experience. Let's dive in and discover the depth of talent and passion within this rising star.

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Listening Lyrics playlist for 12/13/2024
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Divine Intervention – Dec. 13, 2024

Fri, 12/13/2024 - 5:00pm | Jess Goddésse

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Divine Intervention is here with Friday the 13th blessings, including the latest sounds from The Snares, Les Breastfeeders, Des Demonas ... plus a few tracks from our Goddess of the Month... and, of course, Vinyl Vespers. The fun starts at 6 p.m. Pacific on KDRT 95.7 fm | KDRT.org.

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