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About Us

KDRT is low-power grassroots radio located in Davis, California, airing an eclectic mix of music and public affairs programming, and building community by promoting dialogue, encouraging artistic expression, and acting as a forum for people who typically lack media access. Noncommercial radio KDRT 95.7 FM is a project of Davis Media Access (DMA.) DMA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Our mission reflects our values: localism, social equality, public participation, media literacy, diversity, and, of course, community media. Read more...

OUR PROGRAMS

The Folk Brothers

The Folk Brothers—Bill and Peter—explore an eclectic range of music, including traditional folk of the British Isles and the U.S, contemporary singer/songwriters on both sides of the Atlantic, and American roots music and some of its lesser-known offshoots. Tune in for a great music mix served with just a shake of sibling rivalry.

Live Wednesday 10-11am

Replays Monday 3-4pm, Thursday 3-4pm

DJ(s):

Peter Schiffman, Bill Wagman

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The Folk Brothers

Davis Music Connections

Davis has a very unique musical scene- from the Mondavi Center’s formal performances to the local clubs where bands and upcoming artists hone their craft. Up-and-coming local artists are covered by Listening Lyrics with Pieter Pastoor. The local and visiting musicians are captured by Jim Buchanan on Live Tracks. On Davis Music Connections, we play past Davis bands of note, along with those who are currently touring, taking a little bit of Davis to the rest of the world. We also bring you a taste of world-reknowned artists who have appeared or will appear at the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, especially the jazz performers due to Clyde's lifelong love of jazz and Latin music. Also, we play whatever we want.

Live Tuesday 3-4pm

Replays Thursday 10-11am, Friday 5-6pm

DJ(s):

Ned, Connections Clyde

Album of the Week

With a rotating cast of hosts and in-depth exploration of entire albums, Album of the Week brings a fantastically fun hour to the airwaves.

Live Wednesday 4-5pm

Replays Wednesday 11pm-Thursday 12am

DJ(s):

Don Shor, Pieter Pastoor, David A. Reynolds, Frank aka Dr Doowop Fox, Darrick, Nancy Flagg, Wayne Hagen, Alison B, Ned

Celtic Songlines

Celtic Songlines celebrates the music, stories and traditions of Ireland, Scotland, Wales and other Celtic lands.

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

Live Tuesday 11am-12pm

Replays Monday 8-9pm, Saturday 6-7pm

DJ(s):

David A. Reynolds

Meraki Radio

Meraki [may-rah-kee] (adjective) This is a word that modern Greeks often use to describe doing something with soul, creativity, or love — when you put "something of yourself" into what you're doing, whatever it may be.

Meraki Radio tries to live up to the definition of this interesting word. Anyone who wants to get behind the mic and talk about meraki in their own life-- whether it be professional, historical, artistic, scientific, prolific or otherwise is encouraged to contact the show at kdrtmeraki@gmail.com.

Live Tuesday 12:30-1pm

Replays Friday 8-8:30am

DJ(s):

Alison B

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Davis Garden Show, Jan. 26, 2023

Thu, 01/26/2023 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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Today we talk about planting bareroot trees, citrus planting issues, tree damage from recent windstorms, summer bulbs, and more.

The Folk Brothers for Jan. 25, 2023: 'Tribute to a Songpoet'

Wed, 01/25/2023 - 11:10am | Peter Schiffman

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Eric Andersen -- who has had a long, distinuished career as a singer-songwriter -- was the subject of a 2021 PBS documentary The Songpoet, and now the recepient of a just-released, 3-CD tribute album featuring contributions from Bob Dylan (who covers "Thirsty Boots") and 40 other artists. This morning we played contributions from Mary Chapin Carpenter, Amy Helm, Richard Shindell and others.

The Folk Brothers playlist for 01/25/2023

Jazz After Dark, Jan. 24, 2023

Tue, 01/24/2023 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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Tonight’s program features Lester Young and Billie Holiday from the 1940s in the first half. We’ll year Young with the Kansas City Six, with Nat "King" Cole and Buddy Rich, and accompanying Holiday. West Coast cool in the second half: Bud Shank, Gerry Mulligan, Stan Getz with Kenny Barron, the Dave Brubeck Quartet, and Victor Biglione.

Bay Area singer songwriter Maurice Tani interviewed on Silver Nine Volt Heart, Jan. 26, 2023

Tue, 01/24/2023 - 1:14pm | Diane Crumley

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DJ Rodriquez invites you to tune in to Silver Nine Volt Heart from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26 for a live interview with Bay Area musician Maurice Tani. This special broadcast will highlight the sounds from Maurice's new album, All In, on the Little Village Foundation record label.

After a long career playing with legendary Bay Area bands such as The Flamin' Groovies, Big Bang Beat and the Zasu Pitts Memorial Orchestra, Maurice has embarked upon a new trail of solo creativity he calls "Americana, without limits." We will speak to him about his new adventures and his plans for the upcoming live performance at the Thursday Live! concert at the Odd Fellows Hall in Davis on Feb. 2.

Kelsie Sorensen, Dixonite and creator of The Buzz Bar, on Meraki Radio

Tue, 01/24/2023 - 12:30pm | Alison B

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On this episode of Meraki Radio, Kelsie Sorensen joins us thanks to Michael Gangitano. Michael provides a solid introduction followed by some additional bio about Kelsie. After the break, we discuss her pursuit to create and run The Buzz Bar -- a horse- trailer-turned-mobile-bar that she hopes will be used for all kinds of events. She has ideas and enthusiasm -- tune in to learn more.

You can learn more about The Buzz Bar here:

https://www.buzzbarmobile.com/

https://www.instagram.com/buzzbarmobile/

Davisville, Jan. 23, 2023: Not as visible as their buses, but working on it

Mon, 01/23/2023 - 5:30pm | Bill Buchanan

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The student government at UC Davis employs more than 1,000 people, speaks for one of the most important constituencies in Davis, and runs popular local services and events like Unitrans and Picnic Day.

But less than 6 percent of students voted in the Associated Students of UC Davis fall 2022 election, so what are people overlooking?

Today we talk with ASUCD President Radhika Gawde (pictured) about engagement, students’ biggest concern (the rising cost of living), and their relief services for students, plus her appreciation that UC Davis lets students dabble in classes across disciplines, and wish for more late-night food options in town.

The News Cycle, Jan. 23, 2023: Power shortage at the Co-op feeds the hungry

Mon, 01/23/2023 - 12:00am | md79922

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The power outages this month in Davis, including the one at the Davis Food Co-op, resulted in a giveaway that helped feed those in need. Also today: a movie review of Avatar: The Way of Water and an investigation on the lack of Chromebooks in the Davis school district. Packages by Max Davis-Housefield, Lucas Lui, and Jeremiah Haskins.

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

Song of Dinosaurs 20

Fri, 01/20/2023 - 8:00pm | Professor A

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For this week's Song of Dinosaurs, Professor A pays tribute to David Crosby, who died on Jan. 18, 2023. Take a listen!

Celebrating Jerry Moss, on Listening Lyrics, Recorded Jan. 20, 2023

Fri, 01/20/2023 - 5:10pm | Pieter Pastoor

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On Jan. 14, 2023, the Music Center (link is external)in Los Angeles had a celebration concert to honor Jerry Moss. Many artists participated, and today's Listening Lyrics plays some of their music.

In 1960, Moss moved from New York to Los Angeles, where he teamed up with Herb Alpert,(link is external) forming Carnival Records in 1962 and running the company from an office in Alpert's garage. Discovering that the name was already taken, they dubbed their new company A&M Records.

In 1987, Moss and Alpert sold A&M to PolyGram Records for a reported $500 million. Both continued to manage the label until 1993, when they left because of frustrations with PolyGram's constant pressure to force the label to fit into its corporate culture. In 1998, Alpert and Moss sued PolyGram for breach of the integrity clause, eventually settling for an additional $200 million.