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Remembering Bill Wagman – Feb. 2 at Armadillo Music

Armadillo Music and KDRT invite our friends to a special gathering in memory of Bill Wagman, long-time host of Sometimes Folk and The Folk Brothers on KDRT, as well as The Saturday Morning Folk Show on KDVS. If you knew Bill or were a fan of his radio programs and house concerts, please join us in honoring Bill on Monday, Feb. 2, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Armadillo at 207 F St. in downtown Davis.

KDRT Suds & Sounds – Jan. 28, 2026

You are cordially invited to join KDRT at Suds & Sounds at Armadillo Music in downtown Davis on Wednesday, Jan. 28, from 4 to 6 p.m. Meet & greet K-DiRT friends and fans, grab a sticker, say howdy. Beverages of all sorts are available at the Bootleg Bar. This gathering repeats on the last Wednesday of every month — mark your calendars!

RIP Bill Wagman

We here at KDRT – along with the entire music-loving community – lost an excellent friend and colleague this week in Bill Wagman. In addition to hosting our own Sometimes Folk and Folk Brothers programs, Bill could be heard for years on KDVS, presenting a fine array of music, from traditional folk to the latest sounds, including American roots and its offshoots. Bill also brought many touring artists to his wonderful house concerts over the decades. We will miss his knowledge and love of music, his ongoing positivity and support, and his smile. Please do enjoy some of his past shows, on the air and in our archives at KDRT.org. RIP, Bill.

Join Us for Suds & Sounds – May 28!

YOU are cordially invited to our monthly Suds & Sounds mixer at Armadillo Music in downtown Davis TODAY — Wednesday, May 28, from 4 to 6 p.m. Meet K-DiRT friends and fans, grab a sticker and a shirt, pick some vinyl to spin! As always, a range of bevs are available at the Bootleg Bar. This gathering repeats every month on the last Wednesday — mark your calendars!

Thanks for supporting the KDRT spring FUNdraiser!

We can't thank you enough for contributing to our Spring FUNdraiser! 

As a non-commercial community station, we depend on our volunteers and donors to bring you the local sounds you love. 

We also send thanks to local heroes Armadillo Music and The Big Poppies for their steadfast support. 

If you haven't had a chance to donate yet, of course there's still time: KDRT.org/donate!

Snag swell swag during KDRT's spring FUNdraiser!

Join us as we continue to celebrate our 20 years of community radio...

Donate here today!

Grab one of our special thank-you gifts, including:

Limited-edition blue-heron T-shirts on 100% blue-lavender cotton

Matching blue-heron totes on beige/natural heavy-weight cotton

NEW KDRT hats in two swell styles – trad trucker and soft cotton twill

Items are available separately or together in the BIG BUNDLE. Thanks so much for showing (and sharing) your support during fundraiser week!

Celebrate KDRT during our Spring FUNdraiser!

Please help us continue to celebrate our 20th birthday:

Donate here today!

Grab one of our special thank-you gifts, including our NEW KDRT hats in two swell styles. Then join us on Wednesday, May 7, at Armadillo Music for an "extended play" edition of Suds & Sounds, featuring an extra hour of merry-making – 4 to 7 p.m. – with musical guests Max & Julian of the Big Poppies! Don't miss the FUN!
 

Fall FUNdraiser Thank YOU!

Thanks SO MUCH for supporting our Fall FUNdraiser. As a noncommercial community station, we depend on our volunteers and donors to bring you the sounds you savor. Thanks too to the venues and artists who supported the cause, including Alex Roth, Green Grass Snakes, Dave Nachmanoff, the 410s and Armadillo Music, Davis Odd Fellows, our Davis Manor neighbors, and Blue Note Brewing in Woodland. Haven't contributed yet? There's still time: kdrt.org/donate!