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Support Davis Media Access via the Big Day of Giving

Thu, 04/25/2019 - 12:59pm | Jeff Shaw

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Big Day at the Dock May 2

As the Big Day of Giving – affectionately known as Big DoG—gears up for its sixth year, several local non-profits have teamed up with Sudwerk Brewing Co. to carry on a community event that focuses on fun and philanthropy.

Davis Media Access, Davis Music Festival, Davis Phoenix Coalition, and Soroptimist of Greater Davis are the combined force behind Big Day at the Dock, to be held Thursday, May 2, 2019, from 6-9 p.m. at the Sudwerk Brewing Co. Dock Store, 2001 Second Street in Davis. Davis Media Access and Davis Music Festival began organizing Big DoG events with Sudwerk five years ago, with the event growing and other partners joining over time. This year's event features a record 27 area non-profits participating.

You can schedule a donation to Davis Media Access via BigDog today.  And on the day of BigDog you may donate at this link.

“Transcontinental Railroad-150th Anniversary.” April 26, 2019

Wed, 04/24/2019 - 5:14pm | Nancy Flagg

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Transcontinental Railroad

This special episode of “Cowboy Tracks” will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the first Transcontinental Railroad.  On May 10, 1869 the Golden Spike was driven into the rail track at Promontory Summit, Utah signaling the completion of the first American transcontinental railroad. This is considered the single most significant engineering achievement of the entire 19th century and it forever altered the development of the West. Hear about the railway’s history through words and music on the April 26 “Cowboy Tracks.”

Divine Intervention Strikes - April 22, 2019

Tue, 04/23/2019 - 5:41pm | Jess Goddèsse

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Divine Intervention strikes this week with some sweet rock, pop, and soul, including new releases from Ancient Babies, Lee Fields, Drugdealer + Weyes Blood, Guided by Voices, Durand Jones, Anna Tivel, and Jack Waterson... and, of course, Vinyl Vespers. See the playlist and stream the show via the program page. Tune in next Monday at 7p PT for the next edition of Divine Intervention, only on KDRT.

 

Ben Hunter and Joe Seamons will visit KDRT on Friday, April 19th at 11:00AM

Fri, 04/19/2019 - 11:12am | Bill Wagman

Ben Hunter and Joe Seamons are songster revivalists who perform acoustic blues, field hollers, fiddle and banjo breakdowns, and early jazz. They will be appearing at Solomon’s Deli in Davis at 12:30 p.m. and at the Palms in Winters that evening. More information at BenJoeMusic dot com.

Joshua and Amy Krage visit Listening Lyrics, Friday April 19, 2019 at 4:00PM

Thu, 04/18/2019 - 6:05pm | Pieter Pastoor

Somehow I think this is going to be epic

“Husband and wife singer/songwriter duo Joshua and Amy Anne Krage had been playing music in and around Sacramento for ten years before ever even meeting, let alone playing music together.  Filling in for members of the same cover band for a private event in October 2013, their first meeting was their first practice together for their first gig together; their first date was just a few days later, and they've been playing together ever since.

     Both members of too many bands to ever be able to list over the years, Amy and Joshua found common ground in versatility.  Amy has sung and Josh has played everything from opera to Steely Dan to '90s grunge to folk pop to roadhouse blues to '50s doo-wop to Chaka Khan-approved funk and more.  Currently also working together in chameleonic Sacramento pop/funk outfit The Pressure Lounge, they decided to make Love + Honey about the lighter side of the art of music, focusing on positive message and powerful melody in both their original songs and cover material choices.

     Equipped with ears for harmonies and hearts for lifting the spirits of whoever's listening, Love + Honey strives to be the brightest spot on the speakers of the collective world.”

For those outside the listening area this show will be streamed live on kdrt.org

“Western Heritage Awards.” April 19, 2019

Thu, 04/18/2019 - 3:59pm | Nancy Flagg

“Western Heritage Awards.”  The 2019 recipients of the prestigious Western Heritage Awards have been named. On today’s “Cowboy Tracks” we’ll recognize, through music and poetry, the newest inductees into the Hall of Fame. Hint: Kevin Costner is among them!

Jazz After Dark April 16 2019

Tue, 04/16/2019 - 7:44pm | Don Shor

Coming up at 8 pm tonight on Jazz After Dark! KDRT.org, 95.7 FM in Davis CA

Lionel Hampton, with Jimmy Scott , and with Axel Zwingenberger. Vocals by Rosemary Clooney with Duke Ellington, Mel Tormé, Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong. Johnny Hodges, Count Basie & Oscar Peterson. Wynonie Mr Blues Harris, Earl Bostic, and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

KDRT Presents Alex Roth Live at Armadillo Music, April 12, 2019 at 6:30PM

Fri, 04/12/2019 - 7:18pm | Pieter Pastoor

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Alex Roth

Join us for the April 12, Second Friday ArtAbout here at Armadillo Music! KDRT 95.7FM will be hosting a LIVE BROADCAST featuring Alex Roth from 6:30-7:30PM. If you're not able to stop in and enjoy the live music in the store, tune in on the radio or this show will be streamed live on KDRT.org

When discussing steady musical fixtures in the Northern California area, the name Alex Roth rises to the top. Passionate about music, song, and lyrics, he's been able to highlight all three while writing songs and fronting his band, “The West Nile Ramblers. ” A skilled songwriter and gifted performer, Alex also lends his talents to other area bands. A generous soul and a man of many talents, Alex runs his coffee company The Pepper Peddler, and donates his time and talent to many local causes, including KDRT. A longtime community favorite, KDRT and Armadillo Music are excited to see and hear Alex perform solo for the April Davis 2nd Friday ArtAbout.