Are your ready for some Divine Intervention? Stay tuned at 6 p.m. Pacific for hand-picked new releases (Black Viiolet, Edvard Graham Lewis, Freckle, Guided By Voices, Lambrini Girls, Moles...), forgotten favorites, a featured goddess, and our Vinyl Vespers "rare-record" pick (yikes...!) — all here on KDRT 95.7 fm | KDRT.org — streaming thereafter via your favorite pod apps.
It may have lacked the jazzy groove of the Hammond B3 or the soulful sophistication of the electric piano, but the raspy, wheezy, oh-so-slightly out-of-tune electronic whine of the combo organ was in integral part of the garage and psychedelic sounds of the 1960s and beyond. While the name of one of the largest manufacturers -- Farfisa -- is often used to refer to them, a number of manufacturers produced these instruments during their heyday in the 1960s and 1970s: Vox, Yamaha, Gibson, Fender, Acetone, Elka, Cordovox, Rheem (yes, the water heater folks) and a bunch more. Though they were supplanted by digital synthesizers in the 1980s, their distinctive sound can still be heard today not only in rock, but also in jazz, international, alternative and even contemporary classical music.
On this week's Audio Ecotone, we'll explore some of these sounds with selections from The Sir Douglas Quintet, Stereolab, Elvis Costello, The Darts, Dengue Fever, Steve Reich and more. And we'll make a special announcement about an upcoming show! So listen live on Friday, 2/21 at 3 p.m. Pacific on KDRT 95.7 FM in Davis or online. The show replays Saturday at 6 p.m. and Tuesday at 7 a.m.
This weekThe Russ Tolman Goodtime Hour brings you a very special broadcast featuring guest Matt Piucci, who tells all about the Rain Parade, Boatclub, Hellenes, Crazy Horse, and rocking with Country Joe McDonald. Catch Russ and Matt at 9 p.m. Pacific on KDRT 95.7 fm | KDRT.org — or stream it via your favorite pod place.
Today's topics: flowering quince, blue tomatoes, watering low-water shrubs for the first 2 - 3 years, retraining a damaged tree, peppercorns, propagating African violets, and more.
This evening on IMPLOSION, Nick Saloman brings you the swinging psychedelic sounds of Harry Stoneham, the Steppes, the Stooges, and Tomorrow — today at 5 p.m., right here on KDRT 95.7 fm | KDRT.org — available for streaming thereafter via the web and your fave podcast apps.
On tonight’s show:
Several changes are pending in downtown Davis. To counter problems with public safety, the district is adding volunteer ambassadors and hopes to gain a police officer assigned to patrol the area on foot or bike; it plans a “rediscover” event for people who have concluded downtown is no longer for them; it’s tracking the effects of reduced parking, new downtown housing, potential changes from a new underpass at the train station to Olive Drive, and whether the new car-free space on G Street (pictured on a recent Wednesday afternoon) delivers benefits that outweigh the disruption it has caused.
Proposition 36, which Californians approved last November to permit felony charges and stiffer sentences for certain drug and theft crimes, is also a factor. We talk about all this with Brett Lee, executive director of the Davis Downtown Business Association and a third-generation resident of Davis, as well as a former mayor.
ICYMI: This week's Electric Compost Heap with DJ Dug Deep features some tracks that have nothing to do with Valentine's Day. Also spotlighted, some tunes from David Johansen (pictured at left) — the former member of the New York Dolls is battling cancer and complications and can really use your help right now. Stream the replay and visit David's Sweet Relief fund to show your support.
Sometimes, the best moments happen on a whim. While riding my bike, I heard music drifting through the air and followed the sound. That’s when I found Leyna on piano and Quy on guitar—two students completely lost in their moment of zen. Though music isn’t their major, it’s their passion, and their talent was undeniable. I knew I had to invite them to share their gift. After all, this is community radio—an hour of heartfelt conversation and music, from them to you. Enjoy.
Grammy award-winning banjo legend John McEuen is a founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. He joined DJ Rocky Outcrop for another edition of Live DiRT on Feb. 3 — stream it here. John and his band also appeared at venues in Grass Valley, Mill Valley, and Livermore. Learn more at JohnMcEuen.net.
