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It is sure getting warm in California, so join us at In the Key of Folk to hear some cool tracks. And speaking of turning up the heat, Joe Troop has a new project with The Truth Machine; that makes you want to listen to more and then speak out!  We'll hear more from Emily Scott Robinson and also hear tracks from Che Apalache, Alex Radus, Jerry Douglas, Dave Alvin, Crooked Still, and more. We'll end with some energetic contra dance music to keep your feet moving. Join us today at 2 p.m. Pacific!

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This afternoon, In the Key of Folk returns for the hour! Tune in to hear new releases by Sarah Larkin and blues/folk artists Andy Cohen, Eleanor Ellis, and William Lee Ellis. There will also be more tracks by Sam Bush, the Chieftains, Mike Ward, and others. So tune in at 2 p.m. Pacific to KDRT 95.7 FM Davis | KDRT.org for repeats, podcasts and more. You might also want to take a look at coming events while you're at it. Check it out!

Today on In the Key of Folk, it's a fine day for new releases! So join in with me to hear new tracks from the U.S., Canada, and Ireland. We'll start off with a new single from I'm WIth Her. We'll also feature music by Jillian Matundan, our local celtic band Paddy on the Binge, Ye Vagabonds, Dave Gunning, Katie Dahl, Ken Whitely, and more. So join in for a listen at 2PM today at KDRT 95.7 FM in Davis + KDRT.org for repeats, podcasts, upcoming events, and more!

Coming right up at 2 p.m. Pacific today on In the Key of Folk, we bring you tracks by musicians who graced the 2026 Wintergrass Festival last week. Believe me, it's not just bluegrass, so join in to catch tracks by New Dangerfield, The Fretless, Jerron Paxton, Mollie O'Brien & Rich Moore, Väsen, Hanneke Cassel,  Jordan Tice and more! It was a delightful weekend: join in to have a listen!  All at KDRT 95.7 FM in Davis | KDRT.org for repeats, podcasts and so much more

Today on In the Key of Folk, we'll catch up on some recent releases that have been coming out in this new year, including music by Hana Zara, Kevin Neidig, Sara Thomsen, Kray Van Kirk, and others.  Are these names new to you? Me too, so join in and be surprised. I'm also including tracks from Celtic lands in honor of Scotsman Jim Malcolm's upcoming concert here in Davis this Saturday afternoon. So stay tuned, it's Wednesday and it's not long until 2 p.m. when it all begins!

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Coming up Saturday, we have Valentine's Day. In honor of the big V-day, I entreat you to join me at 2 PM today on In the Key of Folk as I dig back into the music archives to come up with a themed show about..  just guess! You'll hear tracks by Kora Feder, Jimmy LaFave, Jim Malcolm (who's coming soon to Davis!) , The Whispering Tree, Laurie Lewis, and others. Music to ease what ails you, and perhaps a laugh or two.

All at KDRT 95.7 FM in Davis, Ca  | KDRT.org for repeats, podcasts and so much more!

Today on In the Key of Folk: Nirvana can be defined as "a place of complete bliss and delight and peace." I'm going to say that many of us felt that when we were there at Bill's house concerts. Bill was always gracious, knowledgeable, and genuinely interested in all of us. He made us feel welcome. The musicians who graced his living room became his friends, those of us who came to listen often became like family. Last week and today I'm playing tracks from a small portion of the musicians who graced his living room, so step inside and join us at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday.

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Good day! Today In the Key of Folk will feature several Scandinavian bands and their offshoots, including the new EP release by Ridvall Mjelva Carr; and also tracks from Dreamer's Circus; La Bottine Souriante (what!?!), and perhaps the Nordic Fiddlers Bloc. We'll also cover some newish duos, both U.S. and Canadian, and at least one tune from the Celtic fiddlers featured on Ken Burn's new PBS program, American Revolution. Join us at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday.

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This week on In the Key of Folk we're gonna play some tracks by Evie Ladin and her Band. Did you know that they will be performing in Winters this coming Saturday? Tune in and find out more - it will be a great evening! We'll also pay tribute to our veterans, consider other struggles, and even sneak in couple of tunes by a Canadian or two. And we'll include some Gaelic infusions from Appalachia, Scotland and Ireland. So join us to do a little musical traveling, all here on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. Pacific.

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What do you know, today's a perfect day for listening to the radio, and In the Key of Folk will be on in just a few hours, so do what you need to do and then enjoy some tunes. We'll play some classic tracks from across the pond, then move on to recent releases from this terra firma. We're starting off mellow and ending up energized! So join us at 2 PM Pacific, Wednesdays.

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