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The Electric Compost Heap – cold, foggy Jan. 23, 2026

Tonight – Friday, Jan. 23 – at 6 p.m. Pacific on The Electric Compost Heap, DJ Dug Deep plays more songs for cold, foggy late-January evenings – very sweet, and very chill. Somewhere toward the middle of the program, we'll remember a good friend to KDRT and all of Davis, Bill Wagman, whom we lost earlier this week. Hope you can join us via KDRT 95.7 fm + KDRT.org + the podcasts.

RIP Bill Wagman

We here at KDRT – along with the entire music-loving community – lost an excellent friend and colleague this week in Bill Wagman. In addition to hosting our own Sometimes Folk and Folk Brothers programs, Bill could be heard for years on KDVS, presenting a fine array of music, from traditional folk to the latest sounds, including American roots and its offshoots. Bill also brought many touring artists to his wonderful house concerts over the decades. We will miss his knowledge and love of music, his ongoing positivity and support, and his smile. Please do enjoy some of his past shows, on the air and in our archives at KDRT.org. RIP, Bill.

Hello Davis, with the Davis Phoenix Coalition, Jan. 21, 2026

TONIGHT! TONIGHT! TONIGHT! The Davis Phoenix Coalition – Davis' nonprofit of the year! – broadcasts their first radio show here on Hello Davis on KDRT 95.7 fm + KDRT.org. The show features conversations with local community advocates on key issues, including understanding Yolo’s marginalized communities and fighting hate crimes. TUNE at 5:30 p.m. – listen and learn how you can get involved!

Cowboy Tracks – Jan. 21, 2026

This week's episode of Cowboy Tracks is titled "Western Hour" and features the music of Katie Glassman & Snapshot, The Cowboy Way, Patsy Montana, Mike Blakely, Birdie Nichols, Richard Elloyan, Sylvia Herold, John Lowell, Jess Camilla O'Neal, Sons of the Pioneers, Prairie Moon, The Farmer & Adele, Mike Addington, Sarah Pierce, Michael Fleming, Rich O'Brien and Valerie O'Brien. Listen on demand via KDRT.org!

It's a Twang Thang – Jan. 21, 2026

Good morning one and all! It’s time for the first It’s A Twang Thang of the new year! Tune in for amazing tracks from Deke Dickerson, Yarn, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, Junior Brown, Johnny Rodriguez, the legendary Robbie Fulks, and so many more. Listen live at 7 a.m. PST on your radio at KDRT 95.7 fm or online at KDRT.org, and make sure to subscribe to the podcast, too!

Sonic Rehab premieres Monday, Jan. 26 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Join me, DJ Jojo Johanssen, for the premiere episode of Sonic Rehab! Relax and groove out to some tasty soul/funk/disco/house and everything in between. Only the choicest nuggets will be served! Watch for songs from Ashford & Simpson, Omni Trio, Steve Miller Band, Sade and more!