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Hello out there in Radio Land!

Last Sunday we had the fortune of having Yolo County's "Ambassador of Good Vibes" and supremely talented, internationally known multi-instrumentalist, Joe Craven in the KDRT studio. Joe is headlining the second benefit concert for KDRT at the Odd Fellows Hall in Downtown Davis on March 6th and was happy to stop by the station for an exclusive interview before he hit the road for a tour stop in Washington.

"Don't try to figure out what other people want to hear from you;
figure out what you have to say. It's the one & only thing you have
to offer."
-Barbara Kingsolver

1. SHE & HIM (M.WARD/ZOOEY DESCHANEL)- take it back
2. ROMANTIC RETARD NATION- - -
3. BOB DYLAN- million dollar bash
4. PATSY CLINE- that wonderful someone
5. CAT POWER- lost someone (james brown, bobby byrd, lloyd stallworth)
6. NICK CAVE + BAD SEEDS- hold on to yourself

The joint venture between the Davis Odd Fellows and Davis Media Access known as the "First Fridays" Concert Series launched last night, Feb. 6, 2009, with a spectacular show by Loose Acoustic Trio and The Rubber Souldiers.

Loose Acoustic Trio kicked us off with a fine set and an encore. Yeah, we like their hats, and their music too. Big thanks to Richie Lawrence, Ken Cooper and Steve O'Neill. Be sure to find out more about them here.

Davis Enterprise schools reporter Jeff Hudson discusses the local school budget on the next edition of Davisville, a new public affairs program on KDRT.  The program will also feature a separate, brief appreciation of Julie Partansky, the former mayor of Davis who died in January. 

Some technical difficulties prohibited me from playing all The Beatles tunes I wanted to, as well as some Calvin Johnson.

se la vie.

1. THE VASELINES- son of a gun
2. THE BEATLES- i've just seen a face
3. M.WARD- never had nobody like you
3. O'DEATH- lowtide
4. BEATBEAT WHISPER- mismanaged skies
5. THE BEATLES- looking through you
7. SHE & HIM- you really got a hold on me (smoky robinson)
8. HEARTLESS BASTARDS- the mountain
9. STEPHEN MALKMUS & LEE RENALDO- can't leave her behind
(b.dylan "i'm not there" soundtrack)
10. SUFJAN STEVENS- ring them bells
(b.dylan "i'm not there" soundtrack)
11. NICO- i'll keep it with mine
(b.dylan)
12. SYD BARRETT- late night
13. LEONARD COHEN- lady midnight
14. THE BLACK KEYS- wicked messenger
(b.dylan "i'm not there" soundtrack)
15. CALVIN JOHNSON- ambulance driver blues
(K records)
16. THE BARTLEBEES- wilst du mit mir gehen?
("will you go with me?"- K records)
17. OLD TIME RELIJUN- johnny appleseed
(K records)

Tonights guest was Jeff Palmer, AKA DJ Jammy Pants/Cheese/Banana Man/
David Lunch. He and I hosted a talk show for a year & 1/2 around
'04-'05 called 'Cheese & Crackers' but it's been a few years since we've been on the air together.

UC Davis history Professor Kathryn Olmsted will talk about conspiracy theories and U.S. democracy on the next edition of "Davisville", a new public affairs program produced at KDRT. The show airs at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays & 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays.

Olmsted's new book "Real Enemies: Conspiracy Theories & American Democracy, World War I to 9/11" has just been published by Oxford Press.

Jan. 8, 2009

Dear Eclectic Dinosaur,

Love the programs, as always. I am a big fan of all your shows. I listen
over the magic of the web all the way from Maybrook, NY. Keep putting out
those sounds that bring back great memories for all.

Old but cool,

Thomas Leahey

Let me start off by saying I'm no optimist. Don't let anyone fool you. So far, 2009 has shown little love to the ol'muldozer...

I generally play & enjoy somber, moody music which has only anchored me further into the hole that is January.SO I've decided to 'spin' some more upbeat, rockin' tunes (EDGEY?) for the inaugural '09 Wrong Side of the Tracks . Here ya go:

1. THE FALL- mr. pharmacist

2. IGGY & THE STOOGES- your pretty face is going to hell

3. TH' LOSIN' STREAKS (sacramento)- he's waiting (the sonics)

Samuel Daunt, a young violist with roots in Davis will be heard this week (1/6/09-1/13/09) on Dr. Paul's Classic Hour. He will speak about his experience as a violist starting out at the Waldorf School through his now current year as a senior in College majoring in Music. He has also hinted that he may bring his viola and may play some Bach for us, live on the show. So listen up and enjoy!

Update:  He did bring his viola and play!  Check out the archived show.