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Jojo's got some wonderful music for you this Monday to help rehab those Monday downs away! A gorgeous house track from Kholi, three different versions of The Bottle, some Funkadelic AND Parliament ... as well as some amazing soul music he heard recently thanks to a superb Polygonia set. There will also be a track from an artist you may have thought you'd never hear Jojo play. Wait a sec, is there anything Jojo won't play ......? Tune in this Monday, July 20 from 1-3 p.m. on KDRT 95.7 fm or stream on kdrt.org. If you're busy during that time, you can also stream him on demand thanks to the archives. Don't miss out!

If it's Wednesday it must be In the Key of Folk day, bringing you new additions and old memories, too! Today, besides the little Micronic Ruby in the photo, we bring you new releases by the Punch Brothers and also George Mann & Si Kahn, along with favorite tracks by the O'Kanes, John Prine, Maurice Tani, Dave Alvin, and more by Dolly, Linda, & Emmy Lou, and then even more! Join us for an hour of exploration. Do you like the Micronic Ruby? Ah, remember those days of transistor radios, when recorded music could play from one's pocket?

Wednesday, 2 p.m. Pacific on KDRT 95.7 FM, Davis, and at KDRT.org

DJ Jojo Johanssen is back with some more Sonic Rehab to get your week started. He continues to make his way through the new Brian Jackson album, along with the classic original versions by Jackson and Gil Scott Heron. He'll also be playing some new favorites he recently discovered by  Cloud One and Seawind, alongside some tunes from the Pizzicato Five and The Bacao Steel and Rhythm band he found while enjoying some fine cinema.

Not enough to tempt you? How bout some Saint Etienne and a classic bit of techno from Pascal F.E.O.S as remixed by Timo Maas? THERE IT IS! Be sure to tune in on Monday the 13th from 1-3 p.m. Pacific time, or catch it later when you're ready on kdrt.org. You're gonna LOVE IT!!!!

In the Key of Folk returns today with a little music from Macbeth. Could that be? Just tune in to listen for singing witches ... and you'll also hear a new release or two, tracks by artists including Rita Hosking, Karan Casey, Kray Van Kirk, John Doyle, Emily Scott Robinson, Richard Thompson, The Milk Carton Kids, and a few others. Shall we call it a medley of old and new favorites? It's likely that you'll find some magnificent voices here!

Stop in Wednesdays at 2 p.m. Pacific on KDRT 95.7 FM, Davis, and at KDRT.org

This coming Monday is a special day, as it's Jojo's sister's AND Jojo's uncle's birthdays! He'll be celebrating by playing 2 hours of their favorite music, as well as a few tunes peppered in that remind Jojo of those wonderful people. Watch for tracks from Flight of the Conchords, Washed Out, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Gordon Lightfoot and many more! Tune in, as it's sure to be a fun and heartfelt celebration with some great stories. Catch all the merriment Monday, July 6, from 1-3 p.m. only on 95.7fm and kdrt.org. If you can't listen live, catch it in our Sonic Rehab archives!

Divine Intervention returns this evening with a full and tasty slate of new releases, including tracks from the Bobby Lees, Death Cab for Cutie, Downtown Boys, Grey DeLisle, the Matt Berry Trio, Natacha Atlas, Thee Oh Sees, River Shook, St. Divine, Styrofoam Winos, Vince Staples, and Zoh Amba. We'll also revisit the latest Bevis Frond album, dip back to the 1920s for our Goddess of the Month, spin something questionable for Vinyl Vespers, and check in on Critter Corner – yes, there's something for everyone, starting at 6 p.m. Pacific on KDRT 95.7fm + KDRT.org – available anytime via the web + the podcast apps!

This week on Dashboard Diaries, DJ RayK keeps it safe and sane with a hot summer playlist and a nod to our nation’s birthday, featuring a who’s who of artists that you didn’t see at the Great American State Fair: James Brown, Sly, the Beach Boys, the Beatles, the Blasters, Tom Petty, and SO many more. Fill up the cooler and grab a spot on the lawn. It’s gonna be lit!

Thursday, 3-5 p.m. PDT, at 95.7 FM and KDRT.org

Nick Saloman returns with a BRAND NEW edition of IMPLOSION this week, featuring a selection of super-swank tracks from Dean Parish, Fenton Robinson & the Castle Rockers, Gerry Hayes & the Dynamic Brass, the Little Boy Blues, the Mecki Mark Men...!!! Listen up at 4 p.m. Pacific on KDRT 95.7fm + KDRT.org. Listen anytime via the web + podcast apps.

Hey there! Tonight (Friday) at 6 p.m. Pacific on The Electric Compost Heap, your host Dug Deep catches up on recent releases, including new tunes from Pokey LaFarge, Weird Nightmare, and LA LOM and Los Mirlos (playing together!). And since this is the first program of summer 2026, we'll spin a basketful of summer songs, too! Yep, see you soon at KDRT 95.7 FM and KDRT.org!