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David Jacobin mixes Food, Music and Activism - Listen in this Friday March 2, 2018 at 4:00PM

Wed, 02/28/2018 - 3:02pm | Pieter Pastoor

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david Jacobin vists KDRT 5/18/17

As host of Listening Lyrics I am looking forward to this hour with David Jacobin. As an aging hippie I now have the oppurtunity to talk with someone about changing aspects of the world we live in. For you see this guest not only talks but he walks the talk.  David Jacobin uses his unique brand of Resistance Rock music to support social causes in the community, and promote the change he wishes to see in the world. In addition to not only hearing him play some tunes David will talk about a project he is deeply involved with. The Yisrael Family Farm. Their logo says it all "Our mission is to transform the hood for G.O.O.D. using urban agriculture as a tool for community engagement, empowerment and employment."

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

Bill Dakin on Listening Lyrics this Friday February 23, 2018 at 4:00PM

Thu, 02/22/2018 - 4:13pm | Pieter Pastoor

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Bill Dakin on KDRT 95.7 Davis, CA

Bill Dakin joins us to talk the "bass" of music. Well known and respected in Northern California. Listening Lyrics is thrilled to have him on the show.

Bill Dakin plays upright bass and acoustic guitar, and sings with local artists Rita Hosking, The Muddy Waders, and What’s Left. His love for roots music runs deep whether it is The Stanley Brothers, The Carter Family, or the Louvin Brothers, while his musical influences include Neil Young, Camper Van Beethoven, Miles Davis and Bill Frisell.

For those outside the listening area this show will be streamed live on KDRT

Wyatt Williams talks about the newest live music venue in Davis. February 16, 2018 on Listening Lyrics from 4:30 to 5:00PM

Wed, 02/14/2018 - 5:18pm | Pieter Pastoor

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Williams of Watermelon Music visits kdrt,

Wyatt Williams, the first and current manager of booking and promotions at Watermelon Music, shares with us the story of Davis' newest live music venue: The Melon Ball (short for The Melon Ballroom). Situated adjacent to the beloved Davis music store, Watermelon Music, The Melon Ball is a 100 person hall that greets is audiences and artists with a professional and humble vibe. Past performers at The Melon Ball have remarked on the space's beauty and feel. The current owner of the hall and Watermelon Music, Jeff Simons, opened the venue for the purpose of having a local space for music teachers to host recitals, receptions, and other performances. The hall has since begun to take its first steps into becoming a regular spot for supporting the arts in and around Davis.

For those outside the listening area Listening Lyrics is streamed live on KDRT.

One Health & Wildlife Talk (3/2/2018): Andrew Di Salvo & UCD/CDFW Wildlife Health Residency

Wed, 02/14/2018 - 10:06am | Eunah

This month's One Health & Wildlife Talk guest is the first ever UCD/CDFW Wildlife Health Resident, Dr. Andrew Di Salvo.

He is currently in the first year of the residency, which is based at CDFW working alongside state wildlife veterinarians and biologists. Year 2 will be based at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and enrolled in the Masters in Preventive Veterinary Medicine (MPVM) Program in epidemiology.

Jazz After Dark February 13 2018

Tue, 02/13/2018 - 7:32pm | Don Shor

Coming up at 8 pm: Jazz standards by great performers tonight on Jazz After Dark.  Ella Fitzgerald, Cry Me a River -- Billy Bauer, You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To -- Art Pepper, What Is This Thing Called Love? -- Charlie Rouse, Stella by Starlight -- Buddy DeFranco Quartet, Kush -- Julie London, I Love You -- Claude Bolling, Yesterdays -- Stephane Grappelli & Barney Kessel, It Don't Mean A Thing -- Birelli Lagrene, Vic Juris, Paris -- Dianne Reeves, I've Got My Eyes On You -- Ximo Tebar & Ivam Jazz Ensemble, Pink Panther -- Boots Randolph & Lewis P. Simpkins, Night Train.