Karen Leyse's blog

Today join In the Key of Folk as we glide smoothly into tomorrow's Big Day of Giving and the launch of our spring FUNdraiser! We're gearing up for the coming week with a special pre-release from the upcoming album by wonderful pan-American celtic group Kalos.  You'll also hear more electrifying vocals from Scandinavians Vilma Jää  and Sophia Talvik, plus a new track from Hank Alrich and classic tracks from Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell, and Dan Fogelberg. There's even more, so tune today at 2 p.m. Pacific at KDRT 95.7 FM or stream at KDRT.org.  See you then!

This week on In the Key of Folk, Karen is back from the snowy north lands of Idaho with music to remind her of a jaunt back into winter.  Plus, you'll hear new releases from I'm With Her, Boston folk singer Eric Kilburn, and Goodnight Moonshine – these could include some new names, so tune in to check them out!  And mentioning new names, find out what the Met and folk music have in common. Check it all out today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. Pacific at KDRT 95.7 FM in Davis and KDRT.org worldwide.  Listen live today or stream to your heart's content for the next 2 weeks!

Today catch In the Key of Folk at 2 p.m. to find out more about this photo; doesn't it look inviting? Today we'll have a mix of classics and recent releases. Tracks include those by Corinne West, Crooked Still, the Brother Brothers, two singers from the British folk revival in the 1960s, and the contra dance bands Synchopaths, Natterjack, and Stomp Rocket in honor of the Sacramento Country Dance Society's 40th Anniversary contra dance this coming Saturday night. Stay tuned to KDRT 95.7 FM in Davis and KDRT.org worldwide.

Relax and join In the Key of Folk today at 2 p.m. to enjoy tracks that fit with the season. Think trees, ghosts, perhaps a fool or two, and rambling about. Tracks by Maurice Tani, Richard Shindell, Rhiannon Giddens, Jordan Tice, and others are included. So keep it tuned to KDRT 95.7 FM in Davis and/or KDRT.org worldwide. In the Key of Folk repeats Tuesday at 11 a.m. and is on podcasts, too.

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!

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

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!