| KDRT 95.7FM Davis

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.

Independent and Local is a music program featuring local unsigned artists and bands, including "Moments" — brief interviews with experts in the scientific, health, and artistic communities about interesting topics and current events. The main focus is music, along with a few outside-the-box ideas.

Live Wednesday 8-9pm

DJ(s):

Sam Hawk

The Audio Ecotone

Join Eddy Owt as he explores the rich genre diversity, cross-breeding, and hybridizing in the back waters and tributaries of the past 100 years of music: rock, jazz, pop, r&b, soul, country, ska, electronica, J-Pop/C-Pop/K-Pop, afrobeat, and much more.

"We have a tropical situation where there are thousands of 'species' of music around and they're all constantly cross-breeding and hybridizing. It's very exciting, but you can't keep up with it easily." -- Brian Eno

Live Friday 3-4pm

Replays Thursday 10-11am, Sunday 4-5pm

DJ(s):

Eddy Owt

IMPLOSION

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 4-5pm

Replays Sunday 7-8pm

DJ(s):

Nick Saloman

Bike Talk

Broadcasting weekly from Pacifica station KPFK in Los Angeles, Bike Talk is a show about the most efficient form of transportation in the universe!

Live Tuesday 11pm-Wednesday 12am

Homepage URL:

Bike Talk on the web

Twang Thang

Twang Thang features outlaw country old and new, showcasing the folks who sowed the harder-edged musical seeds for what we today call Americana, as well as the newer artists who continue the tunes and outlaw ethos forward. George Jones, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Lucinda Willimans, Steve Earle, Dwight Yoakum, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Billie Jo Shaver ... Americana music didn't just show up one day — it has deep and varied country music roots. Twang Thang explores the originators, the newcomers, and the music that happened along the way!

Live Wednesday 7-9am

Replays Saturday 1-3pm

DJ(s):

DJ Dirk

More programs ...

Sonic Rehab, Monday, March 30, 2026

Sun, 03/29/2026 - 3:55am | Jojo Johanssen

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Join DJ Jojo Johanssen for Sonic Rehab on Monday, March 30, from 1 to 3 p.m., as he celebrates the birthday of one of electronica's sirens, Kirsty Hawkshaw (pictured)! He'll also have a new track from Lance DeSardi, as well as some classic soul from The Isley Brothers, Jackson 5, and Minnie Ripperton. Don't let Monday get you down, help yourself to some Sonic Rehab on KDRT 95.7fm + KDRT.org!

Electric Compost Heap – March 27, 2026

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 5:21pm | Dug Deep

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Tonight at 6 p.m. Pacific on The Electric Compost Heap, host Dug Deep celebrates the beginning of baseball season with plenty of tracks from the Baseball Project! We'll also hear brand new tracks from King Tuff, Courtney Barnett, Guided By Voices, and Flea! Listen up on 95.7fm Davis + kdrt.org worldwide + the podcast apps!

Our very own Schiller plays the vinyl of KDRT on Listening Lyrics – March 27, 2026

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 4:30pm | Ned

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So just who is Scott Schiller? The man entrusted to handle one hour of Listening Lyrics...

+ Community radio host on KDRT 95.7 FM, where he co-hosts That California Sound!—a program focused on music discovery and local/California artists

+ Live-music advocate who believes strongly that live music “invigorates the soul” and has immersed himself in the regional music scene

+ Board member of the Davis Live Music Collective, helping support and promote local performances

+ Active in local venues, including involvement with the music committee at the Davis Odd Fellows

No Kings! 3 on the Audio Ecotone – March 27, 2026

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 9:46am | Eddy Owt

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The March 27 edition of the Audio Ecotone will get you ready for this weekend's rallies with musical inspiration from the Staples Singers, Nina Simone, CAKE, Michelle Gurevich, Nina Hagen, Sure Fire Soul Ensemble, and more! Listen live Friday, 3-4 p.m. Pacific, on 95.7FM / kdrt.org – or download the recording to your favorite podcast app and take it along with you! No Kings in the USA!

Dashboard Diaries – March 26, 2026

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 12:17pm | RayK

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This week on Dashboard Diaries, host RayK doubles your pleasure with a new, expanded two-hour format. That’s right, twice the music and, theoretically, twice the fun! Tune in Thursday, 3-5 p.m., on KDRT 95.7fm + KDRT.org – Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-12 noon for replays – anytime streaming at Dashboard Diaries.

Davis Garden Show, March 26, 2026

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 10:20pm | Don Shor

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Today's topics: plants called ice plant, lilacs, buddleja, designing with natives, and more.

IMPLOSION! – 25 March 2026

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 1:00pm | Nick Saloman

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It's a new week and a new time for IMPLOSION! Tune in Wed. at 4 p.m. for tunes and stories from the inimitable NIck Saloman of Bevis Frond fame. Hear tracks from Velvett Fogg, Country Joe & the Fish, Little Milton, the Stones, the Eyes of Blue, and so much more. Listen live on KDRT 95.7fm + KDRT.org. Stream anytime via the web + podcasts!

KDRT Suds & Sounds – March 25, 2026

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 12:00pm | kdrtradio

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KDRT invites YOU to Suds & Sounds at Armadillo Music in downtown Davis on Wednesday, March 25, from 4 to 6 p.m. Meet K-DiRT friends and fans and perhaps even win a pair of tickets for Pat Metheny, in concert in Sacramento, on May 2! Beverages for all ages are available at the Bootleg Bar. This gathering repeats every month on the last Wednesday — mark you calendars!

In the Key of Folk, March 25, 2026

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 11:00am | Karen Leyse

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It is sure getting warm in California, so join us at In the Key of Folk to hear some cool tracks. And speaking of turning up the heat, Joe Troop has a new project with The Truth Machine; that makes you want to listen to more and then speak out! We'll hear more from Emily Scott Robinson and also hear tracks from Che Apalache, Alex Radus, Jerry Douglas, Dave Alvin, Crooked Still, and more. We'll end with some energetic contra dance music to keep your feet moving. Join us today at 2 p.m. Pacific!

KDRT 95.7 FM in Davis + KDRT.org for repeats, podcasts, upcoming events, and more!