Fall FUNdraiser Thank YOU!

Mon, 12/09/2024 - 12:00am | kdrtradio

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!

Al Vasquez and Bill Edwards on Listening Lyrics, Dec. 6, 2024

Fri, 12/06/2024 - 5:01pm | Pieter Pastoor

Prepare to be blown away by two of the most talented and inspiring musicians to grace our studio. Al Vasquez, a master percussionist and vocalist, joined forces with the legendary Bill Edwards on guitar.

Despite some minor technical difficulties at the start, their raw talent and passion shone through in every note. As I sat there, surrounded by the electric energy of their live performance, I felt like I was transported into a recording studio. Their musical chemistry was undeniable, and I was honored to witness it firsthand. But enough from me, let their music speak for itself as you listen to the show.

Al will be gracing our local venues soon, so mark your calendars. On December 28, catch his quartet at Davis Wine Bar. And on January 25, don't miss his performance at the Winters Opera House alongside the incredible Dave Nachmanoff. Don't miss this opportunity to experience pure musical talent at its finest. Trust me, this hour will be a gift to your senses. So be swept away by the captivating performances you will witness.

SF Press Club honors KDRT programs Timeout Radio, Davisville

Thu, 12/05/2024 - 3:56pm | kdrtradio

We're fundraising this week to support programs like these. If you can help, please go to KDRT.org/donate. Thank you!

Three episodes of local programs created for Davis community radio station KDRT — two about sports, and one about the aftermath of a traumatic week in Davis — were honored Wednesday in the San Francisco Press Club’s 47th annual Greater Bay Area Journalism Awards.

Rohan Baxi (in left photo, at UC Berkeley), who graduated from Da Vinci High School in June and now attends the University of California at Berkeley, won second and third place in the noncommercial radio/podcast Sports Feature category for episodes titled “Fair Play,” about women’s sports and pay disparity from June 2024, and ”Rowing Stronger,” from July 2024.

Bill Buchanan (right photo, at the awards) placed second among noncommercial public affairs programs with small staffs for “Integrating a traumatic week into Davis,” an interview with Susan Cosio following three violent assaults, including two fatalities, in spring 2023. Cosio, a retired hospital chaplain, pastor and longtime resident of Davis, has spent most of her life helping people navigate crises. This episode also won a Hometown Media Award from the Foundation for the Alliance for Community Media this summer.

In the Key of Folk, Dec. 4, 2024

Wed, 12/04/2024 - 1:00pm | Karen Leyse

Tune in to The Key of Folk this afternoon from 2 to 3 PM for twice the DJ pleasure as Bill Wagman joins me for the hour. Musical offerings will include pieces from Watchhouse, the Evie Ladin Band, Laurie Lewis, Adrienne Young, Kathy Barwick, and The Atlantic Folk Trio. So join in and hear a little mouth music, and body music thanks to two of the groups. It's a great time to support the station at KDRT.org/donate! Just click the link and you're there, how easy can it get? Thanks for listening and thanks for your support!

Nico Novick of Acme Theatre, on Listening Lyrics, Nov. 29, 2024

Fri, 11/29/2024 - 5:10pm | Pieter Pastoor

It was an honor and privilege to have Nico Novick (pictured) on the show today. Listen in as she explains the mission of the Acme Theatre, its upcoming production (The Curious Incident) and a few of her favorite songs.

The Acme Theatre Co. is a youth-led theater group run for and by young people in 9th to 12th grade,  based in Davis. It says its mission is to present plays of excellent literary and artistic quality, while providing opportunities for young people to learn acting, technical theater, and leadership skills through peer and adult mentorship, in an environment of mutual trust, respect, and responsibility.

Divine Intervention – Nov. 29, 2024

Fri, 11/29/2024 - 5:00pm | Jess Goddésse

It's almost time for Divine Intervention, stuffing the airwaves with the latest sounds from near — Fake Fruit, Fantastic Negrito — and far — Amyl and the Sniffers, Goat, Party Dozen! We'll honor our Goddess of Month, and we'll observe a very special Vinyl Vespers. The fun starts at 6 p.m. Pacific here on KDRT 95.7 fm | KDRT.org!

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