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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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Crossing Continents

In this World Music show, Gil covers the Middle East, the Mediterranean region, North Africa, Central Asia, and the Indian sub continent, including traditional and contemporary musical styles. This is not a pop music show!

Live Monday 10am-12pm
Replays Sunday 12-2pm
DJ(s): 
Gil Medovoy
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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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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
Homepage URL: 
A Constant Grin on Facebook
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A Mix of Music

DJ Dave Reynolds takes you on a journey through the world of music.  

Live Friday 1-2pm
Replays Monday 10-11pm
DJ(s): 
DJ Dave
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Taste, Talk and Whine: All about Wines

Taste Talk & Whine

Tune in for weekly discussions on topics related to wine making and wine enjoyment — plus occasional guests and engagement with listeners. Topics will span the spectrum from technical growing, making, and tasting to what we're drinking to the best places to find a bottle locally.

Live Tuesday 5:30-6pm
Replays Friday 2:30-3pm
DJ(s): 
Nicole Salengo Lee, Tree Kilpatrick
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Divine Intervention – March 1, 2024

Fri, 03/01/2024 - 11:02am | Jess Goddésse

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Are you ready for a Divine Intervention? Join us this evening — Friday, March 1, 6p Pacific — as we explore the latest releases, including the brand-spankin' new album from the Bevis Frond (led by our own Nick Saloman)! We'll also enjoy some tunes from our glorious Goddess of the Month and spin a very special Vinyl Vespers — only on KDRT 95.7 FM in Davis, CA | KDRT.org around the world!

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High Country Music on the Radio!

Fri, 03/01/2024 - 8:21am | David A. Reynolds

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Blending old tunes with new, bluegrass, folk and country blues are on your radio dial with this week's High Country Music KDRT 95.7FM. The playlist features Doc Watson, Mississippi John Hurt, The Lowest Pair, Roni Stoneman, Bearfoot, Otis Taylor, Jessica Malone, The Slocan Ramblers, Misner & Smith, West of Roan, Townes Van Zandt, Sister Sadie and Trampled by Turtles. 

Tune in on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to noon at KDRT 95.7 FM, with replays Monday 8–9 p.m. and Saturday 6–7 p.m. Outside our broadcast area, you can stream at kdrt.org, or subscribe to the High Country Music podcast on Apple podcasts. 

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Davis Garden Show, Feb. 29, 2024

Thu, 02/29/2024 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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This week we talk about planting depth for peppers, mixed planter to cover up a stump, city compost quality, and more.

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IMPLOSION -- 28 February 2024

Wed, 02/28/2024 - 10:00am | Nick Saloman

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Join your host Nick Saloman for this week's edition of IMPLOSION, featuring music from Bern Elliott, Neil MacArthur, Caravan, the Ramones, and more — every Wednesday at 5 p.m. Pacific on KDRT 95.7 FM | KDRT.org!

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Jazz After Dark, Feb. 27, 2024

Tue, 02/27/2024 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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We have jazz classics tonight:

  • Louis Armstrong, West End Blues
  • Benny Goodman, Sing Sing Sing
  • Billie Holiday, I Wished On the Moon
  • Coleman Hawkins & Stanley Black, Honeysuckle Rose
  • Count Basie (Jimmy Rushing vocals), Exactly Like You
  • Fats Waller, Georgia On My Mind
  • Django Reinhardt, Swing Guitar
  • Ella Fitzgerald and the Ray Charles Singers, Smooth Sailing
  • Sonny Rollins, St. Thomas
  • Vince Guaraldi Trio, Fenwyck's Farfel
  • Vince Guaraldi Trio, Cast Your Fate to the Wind
  • Dave Brubeck, Kathy's Waltz
  • Thelonious Monk, 01 - Round Midnight (Take 2)
  • Duke Ellington, C Jam Blues
  • Erroll Garner, Misty
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Lost but Found Guitars, on Listening Lyrics, Feb. 23, 2024

Fri, 02/23/2024 - 5:10pm | Pieter Pastoor

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It's not unusual for musicians' guitars to be lost or stolen. When the theft or loss involves a famous musician, it becomes "a story."

That is what today's Listening Lyrics is about -- six lost-but-found guitars owned by Zakk Wylde, Peter Frampton, Jimmy Page, Joe Perry, Bill Corgan and Paul McCartney. Each has a fantastc journey.

Listening Lyrics playlist for 02/23/2024
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Electric Compost Heap -- Feb. 23, 2024

Fri, 02/23/2024 - 4:46pm | Dug Deep

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Tonight at 6 p.m. Pacific on the Electric Compost Heap, host Dug Deep will feature new music from Mary Timony, Australia's Alien Nose Job, and Sacramento's own Th' Losin Streaks, who will be appearing at The Torch Club on March 9. There's also lots of other musical detritus, so be sure you tune in or catch us online at KDRT.org.

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Local filmmakers debut Open Country on March 10 at Odd Fellows Hall -- a benefit for KDRT

Fri, 02/23/2024 - 1:38pm | Diane Crumley

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Filmmakers Glenda and Jesse Drew of Davis made Open Country, a journey into the roots of American country, to reclaim the music as the creative expression of working people of all colors. The movie features interviews with well-known musicians, performances, archival clips and animation, and it sold out the venue when it recently screened in San Francisco.

The Drews will screen their movie in Davis Sunday, March 10, at the Odd Fellows Hall, doors 6 p.m.; show 6:30 p.m.; Q&A 8:15 p.m. All proceeds from ticket sales and donations will benefit KDRT. We hope to see you there! Tickets available online here. Keep reading to learn more:

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Davis Garden Show, Feb. 22, 2024

Thu, 02/22/2024 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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On this episode: more about vegetable seedlings, February garden calendar, fertilizing citrus, conversations about compost, willow trees, and more.

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IMPLOSION -- 21 February 2024

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 1:10pm | Nick Saloman

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Get ready to be astounded by the latest installment of IMPLOSION, coming up (Feb. 21) at 5 p.m. Pacific! Join your host Nick Saloman of The Bevis Frond for the greatest sounds around, including tracks from Suicide, the Troggs, the Purple Gang, and, yes, Timebox — it's all happening on KDRT 95.7 FM | KDRT.org!

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