Are your ready for some Divine Intervention? Stay tuned at 6 p.m. Pacific for hand-picked new releases (Black Viiolet, Edvard Graham Lewis, Freckle, Guided By Voices, Lambrini Girls, Moles...), forgotten favorites, a featured goddess, and our Vinyl Vespers "rare-record" pick (yikes...!) — all here on KDRT 95.7 fm | KDRT.org — streaming thereafter via your favorite pod apps.
It may have lacked the jazzy groove of the Hammond B3 or the soulful sophistication of the electric piano, but the raspy, wheezy, oh-so-slightly out-of-tune electronic whine of the combo organ was in integral part of the garage and psychedelic sounds of the 1960s and beyond. While the name of one of the largest manufacturers -- Farfisa -- is often used to refer to them, a number of manufacturers produced these instruments during their heyday in the 1960s and 1970s: Vox, Yamaha, Gibson, Fender, Acetone, Elka, Cordovox, Rheem (yes, the water heater folks) and a bunch more. Though they were supplanted by digital synthesizers in the 1980s, their distinctive sound can still be heard today not only in rock, but also in jazz, international, alternative and even contemporary classical music.
On this week's Audio Ecotone, we'll explore some of these sounds with selections from The Sir Douglas Quintet, Stereolab, Elvis Costello, The Darts, Dengue Fever, Steve Reich and more. And we'll make a special announcement about an upcoming show! So listen live on Friday, 2/21 at 3 p.m. Pacific on KDRT 95.7 FM in Davis or online. The show replays Saturday at 6 p.m. and Tuesday at 7 a.m.
This weekThe Russ Tolman Goodtime Hour brings you a very special broadcast featuring guest Matt Piucci, who tells all about the Rain Parade, Boatclub, Hellenes, Crazy Horse, and rocking with Country Joe McDonald. Catch Russ and Matt at 9 p.m. Pacific on KDRT 95.7 fm | KDRT.org — or stream it via your favorite pod place.
This evening on IMPLOSION, Nick Saloman brings you the swinging psychedelic sounds of Harry Stoneham, the Steppes, the Stooges, and Tomorrow — today at 5 p.m., right here on KDRT 95.7 fm | KDRT.org — available for streaming thereafter via the web and your fave podcast apps.
ICYMI: This week's Electric Compost Heap with DJ Dug Deep features some tracks that have nothing to do with Valentine's Day. Also spotlighted, some tunes from David Johansen (pictured at left) — the former member of the New York Dolls is battling cancer and complications and can really use your help right now. Stream the replay and visit David's Sweet Relief fund to show your support.
Grammy award-winning banjo legend John McEuen is a founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. He joined DJ Rocky Outcrop for another edition of Live DiRT on Feb. 3 — stream it here. John and his band also appeared at venues in Grass Valley, Mill Valley, and Livermore. Learn more at JohnMcEuen.net.
In the 1930s and 1940s, musicals provided a weary world a little bit of respite and reminders of joy to help revive and recharge the spirit. Sadly and incomprehensibly, this is needed again. On this Valentine's Day, my valentine to you, faithful Audio Ecotone listeners, is a little bit of escapism, with favorite selections from musicals from the 1920s to 1980s as well as a surprise appearance by the Nicholas Brothers! Listen live at 3 p.m. Pacific on KDRT 95.7 FM in Davis or online at kdrt.org. The show replays at 6 p.m. on Saturday and 7 a.m. on Tuesday, and is archived for two weeks at https://kdrt.org/program/audio-ecotone.
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The one, the only Nick Saloman brings you the grooviest tunes from Sam Gopal, Charles Earland, the Factory, the Pistols, the New Rotary Connection, and more. The fun commences on IMPLOSION at 5 p.m. Pacific time, right here on the one, the only KDRT 95.7 fm | KDRT.org. Stream thereafter via the web or your favorite podcast apps!
Finally, finally, Jess Goddesse has arranged her brain in such a way as to enable a Best of 2024 feast for your ears, coming your way at 6 p.m. Pacific on Divine Intervention. You'll hear tunes from near and far — from Sacramento's Th' Losin Streaks to Sweden's Goat and more — right here on your favorite freeform community station, KDRT 95.7 fm | KDRT.org.
We've managed -- barely -- to make it through another week of the kakistocracy. However, there have been a few gimmers of light in these dark days. Thousands turned out across the country in the first of what will likely be many acts of protest against the undemocratic and unconsititional usurptation of power by this administration and the courts (at least those that have not yet been co-opted) have begun to hit back at the overreach. We here at The Audio Ecotone HQ are doing our small part in providing a soundtrack for the Days of Resistance, with selections this week from Billy Bragg, Nina Simone, the Bug Club, Danny Elfman, Les Breastfeeders and more. We'll also be highlighting tracks from two compliations released today benefitting Los Angeles fire relief. You will want to jump on these quickly, especially as the Good Music compilation is only available on February 7th!
Listen live at 3:00 pm Pacific on KDRT 95.7 FM in Davis or online at kdrt.org. Replays Saturday 6:00-7:00 pm and Tuesdays 7:00-8:00 am.
