Evening UPDATE, MAY 13: We're broadcasting and livestreaming again. Thank you for your patience!
Listen at 95.7 FM in Davis, at https://kdrt.org/, or if you want to hear a program via our website:
On Tuesday, December 22, we rebuilt our computer automation system. And, due to the pandemic, we are currently limiting studio access, which meant we turned off our transmitter while we did the work. If you heard intermittent periods without a broadcast, that was why. Things are back to normal now!
Please consider a year-end donation to your locally owned, locally operated, all-volunteer-programmed, low-power radio station -- go to kdrt.org/donate. Any donation goes to keep the station on the air!
See attached below for PDF of all studio PSAs.
Use for any live reads while producing at home.
Tune into the debut show of High Country Music Radio tomorrow, Tuesday, August 20 at 11am and "leave the big city behind," as your host Rusty Nail says.
Starting tomorrow, every Tuesday at 11am consider it your time to tap your feet to "music born from the mountains, plains, rivers and deserts" - check out the show page here to listen to the archive if you can't make the debut: https://kdrt.org/program/high-country-music-radio
Spring has sprung! KDRT 95.7fm is blooming, but could use a little mulch to keep those roots growing! DONATE HERE
Please donate today using this webform: kdrt.org/donate or click the banner above!
Davis Media Access (DMA) is the licensee of KDRT-LP, and we’ve launched our annual appeal! Using media tools and hands-on technical training, DMA has provided capacity building in our community for 30 years. As a media and technology center, a community gathering place, and a content distributor, DMA works with people from all walks of life to address issues and topics often ignored by mainstream media.
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.
FALL 2019
Talking points for on-air pitching -- approach it as a listener and as a DJ
When listing reasons for listeners to donate to KDRT, talk about the aspects of KDRT that you enjoy participating in the most. Be passionate, upfront, and personal and explain exactly why listeners need to go to their computers and support KDRT. Consider that it’s possible that listeners are listening via the computer at that very moment.
Deep Roots! That is what we all need to survive today! Help us grow our roots deep in Davis this fall during our short fundraiser, October 28 to November 3! Now is the time to give us a few bucks, a monthly donation, or a healthy dose of appreciation- whatever you think we deserve for our work. We operate on a shoestring, lots of volunteer passion, and you! KDRT-LP 95.7 fm is an effort we all put time into, and now is that time for our listeners and supporters.
How can you help?
Besides donating, plan to attend one of these fun events we've cooked up this week:
This Saturday, June 2, as part of the DMA Annual Appeal, KDRT hosts a treasure trove of young musicans in the DCTV studio, broadcasting live 1-5pm, and recording on video for future viewing.
Tune in to 95.7fm or kdrt.org to hear 3 piece combo led by Josh Wisterman, followed immediately by local favorite Ryan McBride. At 2pm check out The Mechula, a self described “post-bop jazz quartet.”
At 3pm, a 14-piece orchestra of Juniors and Seniors from Davis High School called “Sax By Popular Demand” showcase their talent. The live “Band-A-Thon” closes with young musician A.J. Hicks performing at 4pm.
As part of the Davis Media Access Annual Appeal, tune in this week to KDRT 95.7 fm for a week of on-air fundraising. Support your favorite local KDRT programmer duriing this special week by going to kdrt.org/donate.
“KDRT is a project of Davis Media Access, and the Annual Appeal is the main source of funding for the radio station,” says Jeff Shaw, Station Director, “we depend on the good will of the community to broadcast on 95.7fm throughout Davis.”
Programmers will be playing favorite tracks, featuring guests from the community, and asking for community support. Support is also sought for all the nationally syndicated programming KDRT airs weekly.
The week culminates in a live broadcast on June 2 from the DCTV studio featuring local musicians. Tune into 95.7fm, from 1-5pm, to hear Josh Wisterman Trio, Ryan McBride, The Mechula, Sax By Popular Demand, and A.J. Hicks.
Go to kdrt.org/donate to view premiums available for your donation.