Blogs

Episode 2 - COVID-19 Community Report

Thu, 03/19/2020 - 2:58pm | Autumn Labbe-Renault

On tomorrow's episode (March 20, 2020),we'll hear from Superintendent John Bowes of the Davis Joint Unified School District at 12:05, for some updates and resources for families moving forward.

At 12:20, we'll chat with community organizer Kate Mellon-Anibaba, founder of the incredibly active Covid-19 Yolo Community Response Group on Facebook.  Tune in to find out how community members across Yolo County are mustering to meet a wide variety of community needs.

Confirmed guests for Tuesday March 24 include Elizabeth Gray of the Yolo County Library, and Davis Poet Laureate James Lee Jobe. Next Friday, we'll hear from Yolo County District 2 Supervisor Don Saylor.

In between interviews, I'll share what resources I can on the air, but you'll find them after every show, along with a recording of the episode, on the show's page.

Thanks for tuning in. Stay safe & well.

Davis Media Access - Temporary Closure

Wed, 03/18/2020 - 6:47pm | Autumn Labbe-Renault

In an effort to protect our community of volunteers, public visitors, and staff, and consistent with current public health guidelines, we have made the decision to close the Davis Media Access and KDRT facility to the general public through the end of March. This decision is implemented with our closure at 6 pm this evening, Friday, March 13, 2020.  As a community facility with heavy use and much shared equipment, we feel this is the most responsible way we can help #flattenthecurve, support social distancing, and help keep the COVID-19 virus from spreading.

Behind the scenes, here is what will be happening:

For the next two weeks, I’ll be offering a live show on KDRT on Tuesdays & Fridays from 12-12:30, repeating at 5 pm both days. The COVID-19 Community Report will focus on information and calls to action at the local level, and feature a resource roundup and calls with local elected officials and other community leaders. Breaking news will be shared on our social media platforms.

Jazz After Dark March 17 2020

Tue, 03/17/2020 - 8:02pm | Don Shor

The station is closed, so we’ve uploaded some recent favorite shows. Tonight’s program is from December 3, 2019:

Coming up at 8 pm tonight on Jazz After Dark: the music of Hoagy Carmichael, author of hits from Skylark to Georgia on my Mind. Helen Forrest with Harry James, Bix Beiderbecke, Fats Waller, Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra with Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra, Dave Brubeck and Paul Desmond, Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong, Oscar Peterson, Ahmad Jamal, Carmell Jones, Art Pepper, Butch Thompson, Boogaloo Joe Jones, Harvey Mason.

Broadcasts 8 pm Tuesdays on KDRT-LP 95.7 FM in Davis, CA.

Replays Monday 11 pm, Tuesday 12 midnight, Wednesday 10 pm

Playlists, archives, and RSS Feed here: https://kdrt.org/blogs/don-shor-0

Look for us on iTunes or your favorite podcast site.

https://player.fm/featured/jazz

Listening Lyrics Takes A Time Out

Thu, 03/12/2020 - 6:26pm | Pieter Pastoor

Dear listeners:  KDRT has over 35 volunteer radio hosts with a variety of programs. Many of which have guests. The studio is small and microphones are shared. Due to the CoronaVirus, for the next two weeks, all Listening Lyrics new shows have been cancelled. We will asses the situation at that time.

Thank you for understanding.

Pieter & Jeanne

Jazz After Dark March 10 2020

Tue, 03/10/2020 - 7:42pm | Don Shor

Coming up tonight on Jazz After Dark: Dianne Reeves, Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra, Ella Fitzgerald, Dave Brubeck, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Duke Ellington, Cal Tjader, McCoy Tyner, McCoy Tyner Quartet , Tommy Flanagan.

Broadcasts live 8 pm Tuesdays on KDRT-LP 95.7 FM in Davis, CA.

Replays Monday 11 pm, Tuesday 12 midnight, Wednesday 10 pm

Live-streaming at https://kdrt.org/page/listen-now

Playlists, archives, and RSS Feed here: https://kdrt.org/blogs/don-shor-0

Look for us on iTunes or your favorite podcast site.

https://player.fm/featured/jazz

High Country Music Radio Alt Country and Bluegrass

Mon, 03/09/2020 - 1:51pm | David A. Reynolds

Country, blues and old time music tell a story of hurt and pain and the struggles we deal with, an expression of life experiences, good and bad.

When current events seem overwhelming, sanctuary can be found within our music and friendships. The playlist on this week’s High Country Music Radio will feature Americana country and bluegrass artists such as Emmylou Harris, The Lowest Pair and Ward Davis, and songwriters such as Guy Clark, who offer a reflective, more melancholy, tone.

Jazz After Dark March 03 2020

Tue, 03/03/2020 - 7:24pm | Don Shor

Want some classic jazz while you wait for the vote totals? Coming up at 8 pm on Jazz After Dark: Duke Ellington and some of his great soloists and collaborations, and more.

Johnny Hodges with Billie Holiday,  Duke Ellington with Ivie Anderson, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Shorty Rogers with Gerry Mulligan, Duke Ellington & His Orchestra, Duke Ellington with Mahalia Jackson, Billie Poole, Stan Getz & Luiz Bonfá, Paul Gonsalves & Enrique Villegas, Joe Pass.

95.7 FM, KDRT in Davis, CA.

Replays Monday 11 pm, Tuesday 12 midnight, Wednesday 10 pm

Live-streaming at https://kdrt.org/page/listen-now

Playlists, archives, and RSS Feed here: https://kdrt.org/blogs/don-shor-0

Look for us on iTunes or your favorite podcast site.

https://player.fm/featured/jazz

Listening Lyrics hosts Donut Exchange, live in the studio, Friday, March 6, 2020, at 4 p.m.

Tue, 03/03/2020 - 7:53am | Pieter Pastoor

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Donut Exchange to vists KDRT on Listening Lyrics, March 6,2020

Donut Exchange is a folk group based in both Davis and in Berlin, Germany. Members Anya Sturm, Obin Sturm, and Emma Ware grew up playing traditional old-time, bluegrass, and Irish fiddle music. They blend the three styles on their debut album, Any Place Is Home, with 11 original tracks. The album, started from transatlantic voice memos, features a warm blend of strings, percussion, utensils, and the occasional bagpipes. Recorded in December 2019, during the only week when the bandmates were on the same continent, it captures the magic and charm of sleepless nights spent playing tunes with the people you love.

This program will also be streamed live on kdrt.org

 

Boot Juice in the Studio on High Country Music Radio - Tuesday March 3rd - 11 a.m. - noon

Mon, 03/02/2020 - 8:57am | David A. Reynolds

Evan Daly and Connor Herdt from the Davis-based traveling band Boot Juice joined DJ Rusty Nail in studio this Tuesday, March 3rd. They talked about their music, Davis roots, their influences and recording. We listen to tracks from the band’s first album "Speaking in Tones" as well as selections from their musical influences including Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Band, Railroad Earth, Doc Watson and others. They also discuss their upcoming album project as the band returns to the studio to begin producing a second album.  Boot Juice is appearing live this Saturday evening, March 7th, 7 pm at the Davis Odd Fellows Hall. This event is an album fundraising show.

 

 

Jazz After Dark February 25 2020

Tue, 02/25/2020 - 7:29pm | Don Shor

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Some jazz greats coming up at 8 pm on Jazz After Dark:

Ella Fitzgerald, Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong & His Hot Five, Django Reinhardt, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Johnny Hodges with Jonah Jones And His Orchestra, Johnny Hodges And His Orchestra, Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington (Ray Nance vocals), Duke Ellington and His Orchestra, Erskine Hawkins & His Orchestra, Helen Humes, Cassandra Wilson.

95.7 FM, KDRT in Davis, CA.

Replays Monday 11 pm, Tuesday 12 midnight, Wednesday 10 pm

Live-streaming at https://kdrt.org/page/listen-now

Playlists, archives, and RSS Feed here: https://kdrt.org/blogs/don-shor-0

Look for us on iTunes or your favorite podcast site.

https://player.fm/featured/jazz