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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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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 on the first, third and occasional fifth Friday of the month.  

Live Friday 11am-1pm
Replays Sunday 9-11am
DJ(s): 
Greg LaTraille
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Listening Lyrics

Listening Lyrics, Pieter Pastoor, KDRT
Welcome to an hour of LISTENING LYRICS. Right here on KDRT 95.7FM in Davis, California. Listening Lyrics is a genre free zone - we feature the artist. What makes them do their thing. Listen to the hope and satisfaction in their voices. Listen to what only commercial free community radio can bring you. Close your eyes - open your ears - relax your mind. Join host Pieter Pastoor as he sends color to your ears. Now lets enter, the mother of all that is music and lyrics and the human capability of producing art.
Live Friday 4-5pm
Replays Wednesday 8-9pm, Sunday 11am-12pm
DJ(s): 
Pieter Pastoor
Homepage URL: 
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In the Key of Folk

In the Key of Folk with Karen Leyse offers music that will keep you humming or dancing along — perhaps both! The focus is on traditional and current folk music, Americana, and bluegrass, with Celtic, Nordic, and Spanish infusions — wherever Karen's travels and interests take her. In addition, the music of contra dance, an American Folk tradition that came with English and other settlers, will often be threaded through the hour. Don’t know it? Check it out.

Live Wednesday 2-3pm
Replays Tuesday 11am-12pm
DJ(s): 
Karen Leyse
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Praise Time with Preacher

Praise Time with Preacher

The word "gospel" is derived for the old Anglo-Saxon word meaning “good message” or “good news." Host Preacher believes gospel music is powerful, whether the listener is or is not Christian — that everyone can enjoy listening to gospel because it is uplifting and inspiring, sung with passion and belief from the artist, touching all who hear it in a good and heartfelt way. The aim of Praise Time is to help listeners find what Preacher believes lives in everyone: a good spirit that drives us to be the best we can be.

Live Tuesday 4-5pm
Replays Sunday 7-8am
DJ(s): 
Preacher
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Ralph Nader Radio Hour

Ralph Nader is joined by co-hosts Steve Skrovan and David Feldman for a lively informative hour of interviews with some of the nation’s most influential movers and shakers, and thought provoking discussions of the weeks news.

Live Monday 11pm-Tuesday 12am
Homepage URL: 
Ralph Nader Radio Hour on the web
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Remembering Bill Wagman – Feb. 2 at Armadillo Music

Thu, 01/29/2026 - 10:00am | kdrtradio

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Armadillo Music and KDRT invite our friends to a special gathering in memory of Bill Wagman, long-time host of Sometimes Folk and The Folk Brothers on KDRT, as well as The Saturday Morning Folk Show on KDVS. If you knew Bill or were a fan of his radio programs and house concerts, please join us in honoring Bill on Monday, Feb. 2, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Armadillo at 207 F St. in downtown Davis.

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IMPLOSION – 28 January 2026

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 6:00pm | Nick Saloman

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Nick Saloman brings you IMPLOSION, a groovy cyclone of sounds, every Wednesday at 8 p.m. Pacific. This week, Nick presents a suite of instrumental gems. Catch the show on KDRT 95.7 fm + KDRT.org + the podcast apps!

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Hello Davis! with The YoloSol Collective, Jan. 28, 2026

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 5:30pm | Pieter Pastoor

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On today's Hello Davis!, David Abramson interviews Juliette Beck of the YoloSol Project.

On its website, YoloSol says it "cultivates place-based civic engagement and learning about issues of environmental and economic justice in Yolo County through storytelling, and creative nature-based and multimedia cultural activities. YoloSol brings together multimedia artists, cultural workers, and community organizers, who have decades of experience using digital and hands-on technologies and practices, to foster inclusive public participation. We believe that the arts are the best vehicles for fostering dialogue across difference, so that we can work together to build climate resilience and a just transition from the current fossil fuel economy to an equitable, inclusive and sustainable society."

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KDRT Suds & Sounds – Jan. 28, 2026

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 3:02pm | kdrtradio

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You are cordially invited to join KDRT at Suds & Sounds at Armadillo Music in downtown Davis on Wednesday, Jan. 28, from 4 to 6 p.m. Meet & greet K-DiRT friends and fans, grab a sticker, say howdy. Beverages of all sorts are available at the Bootleg Bar. This gathering repeats on the last Wednesday of every month — mark your calendars!

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Jazz After Dark, Jan. 27, 2026

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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On tonight's show:

  • Rosemary Clooney and Duke Ellington and His Orchestra, It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
  • Gigi Gryce Quartet, In A Sentimental Mood
  • Sarah Vaughan with Count Basie and his Orchestra, The Gentleman is a Dope
  • Horace Silver Quintet, Señor Blues [Bill Henderson vocals]
  • Annie Ross, I Don't Want to Cry Anymore
  • Hank Crawford, Angel Eyes
  • Ella Fitzgerald, That Old Back Magic
  • Wynton Kelly, Temperance
  • Don Wikerson, Camp Meetin'
  • Art Blakey, The Song Is You
  • Catherine Russell, I Can't Believe That You're in Love with Me
  • Lucky Thompson, Soul Carnival
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Davisville, Jan. 26, 2026: You have four weeks to make a short movie. On your mark …

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 5:30pm | Bill Buchanan

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One of the new events in Davis for 2026 is a competition, led by a Davis marine biologist whose awards include an Emmy for his camera work, that’s open to anyone willing to make a short movie during the next month. The film must include a Davis-centric prompt to be announced this Wednesday, Jan. 28, and run no longer than 7 minutes. You’ll have about 4 weeks to get it all done.

The goal of the Davis Flash Film Challenge “is just to get people to make movies,” says Craig Musburger on today’s Davisville.“We really want to help kind of build on the creative community of Davis and the surrounding area.”

Musburger is president of Everywhere Science, a Davis nonprofit, but the movies don’t have to use science as their subject. He says he won’t be surprised to see superheroes or romantic comedies among the entries. As long as the entry doesn’t exceed the bounds of a PG-13 rating, “anything goes and everybody’s welcome.”

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Folk Brothers Replay – April 21, 2021

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 11:47am | Jim Buchanan

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Please enjoy this replay of a fine Folk Brothers episode, featuring 2021 releases from Keb Mo and Old Crow Medicine Show, Lau, Jon Boden, Rita Hosking and Sean Feder, Rick Shea, and much, much more from their ususal eclectic mix. RIP, Brothers Peter and Bill. 

The Folk Brothers playlist for 04/21/2021
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The Electric Compost Heap – cold, foggy Jan. 23, 2026

Fri, 01/23/2026 - 5:27pm | Dug Deep

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Tonight – Friday, Jan. 23 – at 6 p.m. Pacific on The Electric Compost Heap, DJ Dug Deep plays more songs for cold, foggy late-January evenings – very sweet, and very chill. Somewhere toward the middle of the program, we'll remember a good friend to KDRT and all of Davis, Bill Wagman, whom we lost earlier this week. Hope you can join us via KDRT 95.7 fm + KDRT.org + the podcasts.

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Listening Lyrics, Jan. 23, 2026: Remembering Bill and Diane

Fri, 01/23/2026 - 5:20pm | Pieter Pastoor

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Recently, KDRT lost two truly wonderful and creative super-volunteers—friends who helped shape the heart and soul of this station. Diane Crumley and Bill Wagman were long-time members of the KDRT family, deeply committed to community radio and to showing up, week after week, with generosity, curiosity, and care.

Today, I’m sharing an hour of upbeat, sing-along music—not to mark a loss, but to celebrate a life well shared. This hour is about the joy, the laughter, and the connection Diane and Bill brought into our lives.

So stay with me, turn it up, sing along—and let’s celebrate them together.

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RIP Bill Wagman

Fri, 01/23/2026 - 3:56pm | kdrtradio

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We here at KDRT – along with the entire music-loving community – lost an excellent friend and colleague this week in Bill Wagman. In addition to hosting our own Sometimes Folk and Folk Brothers programs, Bill could be heard for years on KDVS, presenting a fine array of music, from traditional folk to the latest sounds, including American roots and its offshoots. Bill also brought many touring artists to his wonderful house concerts over the decades. We will miss his knowledge and love of music, his ongoing positivity and support, and his smile. Please do enjoy some of his past shows, on the air and in our archives at KDRT.org. RIP, Bill.

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