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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.

Tune in for a wide variety of roots music — including doo-wop, gospel, jazz, blues, rock 'n' roll, Latin, African, and hillbilly/country bluegrass — from the early 1920s to contemporary times. The Wild Fox Party focuses on vocal groups , small-group ensembles, and outstanding vocalists and instrumentalists who never or hardly ever get heard. The music provides a forum for learning about history and diverse cultures, and it does so through the exposure of music as art, highlighting points in time that will last forever via the medium of audio recordings.

Live Tuesday 10-11am

Replays Tuesday 10-11pm

DJ(s):

Frank aka Dr Doowop Fox, Doo Wop Dave

Homepage URL:

DrDoowop

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

Democracy Now!

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:

Democracy Now! on the web

Taste, Talk and Whine: All about Wines

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

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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Davisville, March 4, 2024: DMA looks into creating a new information source for Davis and Yolo

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 5:30pm | Bill Buchanan

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Finding information and news about Davis is harder than it should be. The Enterprise still prints and posts local stories, but lacks the scope and heft it had before the rise of internet technology decimated newspapers as a business. Other paid sources of news and information have also retreated, turning what used to be a town commons for communication into a series of walled gardens, with information about local events and news scattered across a variety of formats, outlets, and channels. If the information is present at all.

Autumn Labbe-Renault, the executive director of Davis Media Access (the parent of KDRT), thinks DMA could work with the community to create a new source of information and news about Davis, and eventually Yolo County. The venture has the working title of civic information hub. The idea is in its very early stages, and we talk about it today on Davisville.

Caden Velasquez introduces us to rave concerts and the DJ, on Listening Lyrics, March 1, 2024

Fri, 03/01/2024 - 5:10pm | Pieter Pastoor

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Caden Velasquez is one of the founders (and driving force) of the Davis Rave Company (DRC). He joined Listening Lyrics this week to introduce us to the organization and to look into the underlying goals of a rave concert. In the DRC's words:

"Davis Rave Co. emerged from a rich culture of people who wanted to push the boundaries at the intersection of creative expression and live music. With both ambition and the willingness to adapt, DRC grew to become a full-service creative agency offering artist representation, event production, creative installation consulting, music recording, and so much more. The potential for creative expression is astronomical when ambitious and talented people unite."

Caden picked some tunes to analyze and enjoy. Listen in.

Listening Lyrics playlist for 03/01/2024

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!

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.

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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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