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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.

 

OUR PROGRAMS

That's Life

Lois Richter’s format for That’s Life is mostly interviews. Recurring topics include Davis activities and groups; work and life choices; philosophy and theory; plus birding, cooking, art, and other passions. Lois occasionally breaks into music — from ballads to the slack key sounds of Hawaii to golden oldies rock 'n' roll — but mostly there is just talk.

To suggest a topic for discussion or a person to interview, text Lois or leave a message in the comments here.

Live Tuesday 12-1pm
DJ(s): 
Lois Richter
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10 Years Forgotten

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10 Years Forgotten with your host JonEmery focuses on modern classics and indie standards from 2000–2010, the decade lost in the shuffle due to the Dawn of the Digital Age. TYF also explores the history of record stores in the Sacramento Valley – including why some are still open today –  along with the future of physical and digital music locally, regionally, and beyond.

Live Wednesday 3-5pm
Replays Saturday 5-7pm
DJ(s): 
JonEmery
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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
DJ(s): 
DJ Dave
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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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IMPLOSION

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IMPLOSION is hosted by Nick Saloman, front person of The Bevis Frond. Born and raised in London, England, Nick started buying records as a small child in the late 1950s and began going to gigs and playing in bands as a teen in the late 60s. IMPLOSION is simply an hour of Nick playing the music that he loves (psychedelia, rock, folk, beat, jazz, soul, punk, and more), with a bit of chat thrown in for good measure. Nick says: "If I like it, then there have got to be a few other people who will too.

Live Wednesday 8-9pm
Replays Friday 8-9am, Sunday 5-6pm
DJ(s): 
Nick Saloman
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News Cycle, March 20, 2023: Are books in English classes outdated?

Mon, 03/20/2023 - 12:00am | DHS Journalism Class

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Today's program has an investigation into why the curriculum of English classes needs to introduce new books. Also today: how the school schedule could compromise students' learning, what a day living on the farm is like, and the differences between small and big colleges.

Packages by Lucas Liu, Noah Meyer, Naneh Grigor, and Alex Miyamoto

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Live Tracks, March 16, 2023: The soundtrack of a long-ago party

Fri, 03/17/2023 - 10:25am | Bill Buchanan

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This edition of Live Tracks commemorates the party thrown when the host was 10,000 days old, 40 years ago this week.

Live Tracks didn't exist for another three decades, but its spirit was alive and well that night. Lava lamps were lit, cool recreational beverages of choice were in good supply, and this week you can hear the soundtrack.

Some songs even have the pops and crackle of well-loved vintage vinyl.

(The photo shows our host in the KDRT studio, on or about day 21,941.)

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Davis Garden Show, March 16, 2023

Thu, 03/16/2023 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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On today's program: A quick overview of weed management, fixing a thin lawn, Oklahoma redbuds and other small trees, and more.

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Jazz After Dark, March 14, 2023

Tue, 03/14/2023 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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Tonight’s show: the music of George and Ira Gershwin. First George Gershwin himself, then Benny Goodman, Helen Merrill, Mel Tormé with Marty Paich, Julie London, Miles Davis, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, the Vince Guaraldi Trio, Stan Getz, Art Pepper & Bill Perkins, Lester Young with the Oscar Peterson Trio, Joe Pass, Dianne Reeves, and Marian McPartland with Gene Harris.

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Celtic Songlines for March 14, 2023: Celtic tunes and song

Tue, 03/14/2023 - 11:00am | David A. Reynolds

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This week's program features The Whistlebinkies, Liz Carroll & John Doyle, Rachel Newton & Lauren MacColl (Heal & Harrow), Open the Door for Three, Celtic folk band Faun, Runa, Fir Arda, Connla, Dougie Maclean with Alan Roberts, Eliza Carthy & Nancy Kerr, and Scotland's Old Blind Dogs.

Tune in live on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to noon at KDRT 95.7FM, with replays Monday 8-9 p.m. and Saturday 6-7 p.m. Or stream at kdrt.org, or subscribe to the Celtic Songlines podcast on Apple podcasts.

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Crossing Continents, March 13, 2023: Folk and classical traditions from Algeria, Uzbekistan

Mon, 03/13/2023 - 12:10pm | Gil Medovoy

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On today's show, I feature music from two countries. The first hour presents the folk and classical musical traditions of Algeria (North Africa) and the second hour features the folk and classical musical traditions of Uzbekistan (Central Asia).

Crossing Continents playlist for 03/13/2023
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News Cycle, March 13, 2023: Davis High Men’s Varsity team takes the state championship title

Mon, 03/13/2023 - 12:00am | DHS Journalism Class

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The HUB covers the varsity soccer team that led Davis High to a huge state victory, reviews Morgan Wallen's One Thing at a Time album, and reports on the increasing number of students at UC Davis.

Packages by Lucas Liu, Sean Campbell, and Maria Anderson. 

Produced by Maria Anderson and Naneh Grigor. Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez.

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Divine Intervention alt. w/Electric Compost Heap, March 10, 2023: Wayne Shorter

Fri, 03/10/2023 - 8:10pm | Dug Deep

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Tonight we mix in various pieces by jazz great Wayne Shorter, who passed away last week at the age of 89. Shorter's long career included stints with Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, the Weather Report, and many other solo projects. We'll also take a first look at the lineup for the 2023 Davis Music Festival.

Tune in, drop out, and decompose.

Playlist: https://kdrt.org/program-playlist/divine-intervention-alt-welectric-comp...

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Davis Garden Show, March 9, 2023

Thu, 03/09/2023 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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On today's program: Weather issues. cherry fruit fly, apricots, bulbs, getting rid of stumps, and front-yard food gardens.

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The Folk Brothers for March 8, 2023: Remembering David Lindley

Wed, 03/08/2023 - 11:10am | Peter Schiffman

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Multi-instrumentalist Mr. Dave, as he was affectionedly called, was a musician's musician: a session player as well as solo artist who always chose the right notes and tones. Best known for helping to create Jackson Browne's signature sound in the '70s, Lindley also led his own bands -- Kaleidoscope in the late '60s and El Rayo X in the '80s -- as well as playing in duos with percussionists Hani Nassar and Wally Ingraham, frequenting the Palms Playhouses both in Davis and Winters. This morning we explored some of his many musical projects with Ry Cooder, Henry Kaiser, Linda Ronstadt, and many others.

The Folk Brothers playlist for 03/08/2023
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