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In the Key of Folk

Celebrating both old and new music! Join us today for In the Key of Folk with Karen Leyse at 2 pm, Pacific time. Today we'll hear new music from Carolyn Kendrick; Alison Krause; Mary Chapin Carpenter, Julie Fowlis, and Karine Polwart; and the British folk trio, The Pairs.  We'll also include tracks by trad band Wake Up Robin, Cheryl Wheeler and John McEuen. So spend an hour with us this afternoon - see you then on KDRT 95.7 FM in Davis or online at KRDT.org!

First Show

Get Ready to Sip and Spill with Taste Talk & Whine! Staring February 18, 2025

Get your glasses ready, folks, because a brand new radio show is about to drop, and it's serving up a delicious blend of conversation, culture, and, of course, wine (the w-h-i-n-e kind!).  Join your hosts, the dynamic duo Nicole and Tree, as they uncork the latest trends in the industry, explore fascinating stories, and maybe even let out a little whine about the daily grind.

"Taste Talk & Whine" isn't just your average wine show.  Nicole and Tree are passionate about more than just the grape; they're digging into the stories behind the wines we drink, the culture that shapes our palates, and the occasional frustrations that pair perfectly with a good Syrah.  Think of it as your weekly dose of relatable chatter, insightful discussions, and, yes, plenty of opportunities to discover your new favorite vino.

Rain! The Audio Ecotone for Jan. 31, 2025

Rain ... oh, you're a fickle visitor. Sometimes you stay too long; sometimes you don't come at all. In the Davis area, we've gone nearly a month without the wet stuff, much to the chagrin of farmers, gardeners and water managers. That's about to change with this weekend's storms and we'll be doing some celebratory rain dances on the Audio Ecotone to the music of Bessie Smith, Madness, the California Honeydrops, Old 97s, Chyi Yu, the Brangs, Tom Waits and more! Listen live Friday at 3-4 p.m. Pacific on KDRT 95.7 FM in Davis or online at kdrt.org. Replays Saturday 6-7 p.m. and Tuesday 7-8 a.m.

IMPLOSION – 29 January 2025

Now available for your listening pleasure, it's this week's edition of IMPLOSION, featuring your fine host Nick Saloman and a gathering of groovy tunes from the Troggs, the Four Tops, the Jelly Bean Bandits, the Plastic Penny... and so many more amazing musical artists!  Stream it now at KDRT.org or via your favorite podcasting application!

Escape! on the Audio Ecotone (January 24, 2025)

Have you ever had a week where you just wanted to get the hell out of Dodge? Yeah, this was one of those weeks. This week's Audio Ecotone features songs of Escape from Taj Mahal, Ella Fitzgerald, Oblivions, T-Bone Walker, The Inciters, Hot Club of Cowtown and more! Listen live Friday 3-4 pm PST on 95.7 FM in Davis or kdrt.org anywhere!

IMPLOSION – 22 January 2025

Get ready for IMPLOSION, a one-hour frolic through psychedelic-tinged rock. Join your host (and Bevis Frond frontman) Nick Saloman at 5 p.m. Pacific for fantastic tracks from Time Box, Dragonfly, the Guess Who, the Motion, and more — all here on KDRT 95.7 fm | KDRT.org. (Stream it henceforth via the web or your favorite podcast app!)

In the Key of Folk, Jan. 22, 2025

It's time again for In the Key of Folk at 2 p.m.! Today we'll start off with a couple of tracks from the album by Tom Paxton and John McCutcheon. We'll also spend time with a project that Casey Driessen, fiddler extraordinaire, began in 2019: Otherlands. I'll play two tracks from this really cool adventure, both musical and geographical. Additional tracks today include Jez Lowe, San Miguel Fraser, and Keith Murphy and Becky Tracy. And, just to celebrate Robbie Burns, we'll hear from Scots Jim Malcolm, Emily Smith and Jamie McClennan, and Dick Gaughan. So come enjoy some musical travels this afternoon at KDRT 95.7 fm | KDRT.org!

The Russ Tolman Goodtime Hour – Jan. 16, 2025

Don't miss this fine edition of The Russ Tolman Goodtime Hour — a deep dive into the Paisley Underground scene — featuring tunes from 28th Day, the Three O'Clock, the Dream Syndicate, the Long Ryders, and much more — including, of course, True West. Tune in at 9 p.m. Pacific to KDRT 95.7 FM | KDRT.org. (Stream it thereafter via the web or your favorite podcast app!)