Podcast
Nancy Northrup Shares Her Love of Music. Oct 31st, 2025Fri, 10/31/2025 - 3:30pm | Pieter PastoorSinger-songwriter Nancy Northrup brings a smile, a love of life, and a deep appreciation for the art of music. Rooted in the country, gospel, and folk traditions of Kentucky and Tennessee, Nancy’s music reaches deep—touching the soul with tales of love, hope, despair, and rebirth. Don’t miss it—only on KDRT, community radio for Davis. |
Getting Involved with the Help of Song. Oct 24th, 2025Fri, 10/24/2025 - 5:20pm | Pieter Pastoor"Think something’s missing? Something needs fixing? Some folks could use a hand? Don’t just scratch your head—get involved! This hour on Listening Lyrics might just show you how, one song at a time." |
Chris Tracy on Listening Lyrics, Oct. 17, 2025Fri, 10/17/2025 - 5:15pm | Pieter PastoorThe music this week is a mix of a little bit of everything—each selection chosen with the help of my guest, Chris Tracy. The image shows half of his name because he was only on the show for half the time… which means he’ll be back! Chris lives here in Davis with his family and is deeply involved in the local music scene. He’s an accomplished drummer and plays in a couple of bands, so stay tuned as we spin some of his favorite picks. |
Slovenly music is this week’s theme on Listening Lyrics, Oct. 10, 2025Fri, 10/10/2025 - 5:10pm | Pieter PastoorSo, the word of the day is slovenly. Yeah — slovenly. What do I mean by that? Well, to me, it’s music that’s a little messy, kinda careless, maybe even a bit dirty. Songs that aren’t trying too hard to be perfect — they just are. Sometimes that sound comes from the artist or producer just being… slovenly, plain and simple. Other times, it’s totally intentional — they want that rough edge, that human touch. Think of folks like Keith Richards or Jim Morrison — total geniuses who could make something brilliant while still sounding like they just rolled out of bed. So today, I’ve pulled together a few tunes that, in my mind, really capture that slovenly vibe — songs that don’t need to be cleaned up, because the grit makes them great. |
Hello Awkward on Listening Lyrics, Oct. 3, 2025Fri, 10/03/2025 - 5:10pm | Pieter PastoorThis week on KDRT! In 2021, three middle-schoolers from Davis came together to form a band — and Hello Awkward was born! Fast-forward to today, and these young musicians are making serious noise. Meet Benjamin Brothers on lead guitar and vocals, Andrew Whang on percussion, and Atticus Yum on bass. In the KDRT studio this week on Listening Lyrics, they shine not just as rising musical talents, but as thoughtful, funny, and grounded young people with a clear sense of purpose. Their love of music and life fills the airwaves, making this hour one you won’t want to miss. Tune in to KDRT for an unforgettable session with Hello Awkward — where youth, talent, and heart take center stage! |
Listening Lyrics for 4:00pm on Sep 26th, 2025Fri, 09/26/2025 - 5:10pm | Pieter Pastoor |
Cover songs, on Listening Lyrics, Sept. 19, 2025Fri, 09/19/2025 - 5:10pm | Pieter PastoorEddy Owt covers for Pieter this week and fittingly discusses cover songs -- what makes a good cover, and how does an artist make a cover their own? And he plays fun and sometimes surprising covers. |
Listening Lyrics for 4:00pm on Sep 12th, 2025Fri, 09/12/2025 - 5:10pm | Pieter Pastoor |
Listening Lyrics for 4:00pm on Sep 5th, 2025Sat, 09/06/2025 - 3:40pm | Pieter Pastoor |
'Eyes of the Storm' photos by Paul McCartney, on Listening Lyrics, Sept. 5, 2025Fri, 09/05/2025 - 5:10pm | Pieter PastoorNearly 60 years after the Beatles performed their final concert at Candlestick Park, Beatlemania is back in the Bay in the form of "Eyes of the Storm" at the de Young, an exhibit of more than 250 personal photographs by Paul McCartney. Images of screaming crowds and paparazzi show the magnitude of the group’s fame and the cultural change they represented. In this hour, I play the music of artists mentioned in this photo display -- music the Beatles enjoyed in the early 1960s. Go back in time. Listen in. |
Comments
Definitely one fine show Pieter & Jeanne. It was hearing the eclectic mix of music which brought on a rush of memories. Notably, Phillip Glass’ “Open the Kingdom” made me think on my personal favorite Glass piece, the score to the film; Powaqqatsi. As an aside, having a grandchild with Aspergers I remembered listening to an interview with Music Critic, Tim Page who revealed that after being diagnosed as having Aspergers realized that it was Glass’ minimalist focus on each individual note/sound which had him absolutely love Glass’ works; listening by the hour and eventually seeking a career in music. At the time I heard that interview it proved to be just the right positive “punch” I needed while reflecting the future opportunities for my own grandchild. The wonder of music is indeed powerful.
Thanks - we had fun putting it together.
Once I get all of your albums cleaned up - I'm doing a show on your collection. I think I'll call it Vinyl - one mans trash reaps another mans treasure. :)
If I lived in the Davis area I'd chase these two around to every one of their gigs. What a find!
Surely this was a relaxing hour complete with great banter and music. All that was missing was for all of us sitting around with some after dinner Port and maybe a fire in the fireplace as the conversation carried on.
You and Jeanne were so right about the old 78s and their scratch bringing something special to the listening experience. The occasional totally 'dead' moments found on CDs are almost jarring.
Loved Alpert's opening & Justin's closing bumps.
Had I realized just how wonderfully mellow this show was I would have listened in the evening with a cup of caffeine free Peppermint tea and my feet up on the table. As it was, listening in the morning, it was still one I was gald I did not miss.
Just discovered that I am never too old to learn -- this week Chris Clark opened up a whole new pathway leading to a greater appreciation of and the enchantment of jazz.
Thanks for having Chris Clark on the show Pieter.
Mesmerizing show Pieter. Gave me that moment of pause and allowed me to begin wrapping my arms around music and lyrics which will let calm settle in. An excellent compilation of wonderful words and sounds. Thanks.
Love the new dimension and the seamless, feed-each-other, dimension it gives the program's back and forth banter. Great music selection and accompanying background info this week!
So good, so listenable, so smooth,and exactly my favorite style in music. Thanks Pieter and Alex.
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