Davisville, Jan. 20, 2025: How to create realistic climate plans

Mon, 01/20/2025 - 5:30pm | Bill Buchanan

So — climate change. How do you come up with a plan that actually makes a significant difference, and that people will follow? Maybe even want to follow? For Davis and Yolo County, but really, for any city, any county.

Our guest today, Richard McCann, has some ideas about this. He’s a Davis energy consultant and founding partner of M.Cubed Consulting. On Feb. 9, he’ll talk in Davis about “effective local climate actions” — including why plans at the levels of local government “seem to hit a pause when they need to jump into action.” The reasons include wishful thinking about how people will participate.

(The photo shows an electric car about to get charged in a Davis home.)

Gordie Nodge, a Canadian banjo player/farmer, on Listening Lyrics, Jan. 17, 2025

Fri, 01/17/2025 - 5:10pm | Pieter Pastoor

Meet Gordie Nodge, a farmer from Saskatchewan who spends part of the winter in Davis. He is an exceptional banjo player with captivating original songs. You can sometimes catch him performing his 5-string banjo at the Davis Farmers Market on Saturday mornings. He’s also an enthusiastic regular at the Music Circle, held every Friday at noon at the Wyatt Pavilion at UC Davis. In this broadcast, Gordie even set some lyrics I wrote to music. Fun fact: Gordie busked at the Davis Farmers Market on Saturday and generously donated all his earnings to KDRT. Thank you, Gordie!

Listening Lyrics playlist for 01/17/2025

The Russ Tolman Goodtime Hour – Jan. 16, 2025

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 2:30pm | Russ Tolman

Don't miss this fine edition of The Russ Tolman Goodtime Hour — a deep dive into the Paisley Underground scene — featuring tunes from 28th Day, the Three O'Clock, the Dream Syndicate, the Long Ryders, and much more — including, of course, True West. Tune in at 9 p.m. Pacific to KDRT 95.7 FM | KDRT.org. (Stream it thereafter via the web or your favorite podcast app!)

In the Key of Folk, Jan. 15, 2025

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 1:30pm | Karen Leyse

This afternoon on In the Key of Folk we'll hear tracks from a range of musicians and styles, including Mr. Nic, Dirty Cello, John McCutcheon, Paul Ellis, Jerry Douglas, Joni Mitchell, Raz de Marée, and a new release by Kora Feder. So join in at 2 p.m. this afternoon and enjoy. Or listen during repeats at 10 a.m. Friday and/or 7 a.m. Thursday -- at KDRT 95.7 fm | KDRT.org. See  you then!

Jazz After Dark, Jan. 14, 2025

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

On our 700th episode of Jazz After Dark tonight:

  • Billie Holiday, Crazy He Calls Me
  • Nat King Cole, Orange-Colored Sky
  • Louis Prima, Body And Soul
  • Louis Armstrong, When You're Smiling (The Whole World Smiles with You)
  • Mose Allison, Don't Get Around Much Anymore
  • Tony Bennett, (I Left My Heart) In San Francisco
  • Earl Hines, Black Coffee
  • Billy Taylor Trio, On The Street Where You Live
  • Ben Webster, Misty
  • Ella Fitzgerald & Duke Ellington, Duke's Place (Aka C - Jam Blues)
  • The Mills Brothers, Cab Driver
  • Dave Brubeck & Paul Desmond, Koto Song
  • Stanley Turrentine, I Could Never Repay Your Love
  • Antônio Carlos Jobim, Takatanga

Alex Roth is 'Leaving Las Davis,' on Listening Lyrics, Jan. 10, 2025

Fri, 01/10/2025 - 5:10pm | Pieter Pastoor

We start the new year with Alex Roth saying goodbye to his adopted city. The moment is at times emotional and uplifting. You also can say goodbye as he will perform the "Leaving Las Davis" show at Sudwerk on Thursday Jan. 16, 2025, at 9 p.m.

Alex Roth is a cherished icon in Davis, where genuine community impactors are few and far between. He stands among the exceptional. His musical prowess and generous spirit are legendary; his performances have graced countless local benefits, including the momentous celebration for the start of KDRT in 2004.

Remember his unique enterprise? Alex, powered solely by his own legs, delivered his meticulously hand-roasted coffee throughout Davis, his bicycle becoming a symbol of connection, a ritual weaving the town's fabric together with the rich aroma of his exceptional brew.

To know Alex was to befriend him, to be touched by his kindness, to be enriched. Now, as he embarks on his overseas adventure, Davis will miss his unique presence. Alex, you have indelibly shaped Davis's character; you've made it a better place. From all of us at KDRT: Farewell, and thank you for the enduring legacy you leave behind.

Listening Lyrics playlist for 01/10/2025

The Russ Tolman Goodtime Hour – Jan. 9, 2025

Thu, 01/09/2025 - 1:30pm | Russ Tolman

This evening brings the second outing of The Russ Tolman Goodtime Hour at its swank new time —Thursdays at 9 p.m. Pacific. Even more exciting, there's a surprise theme, handpicked by Russ just for your enjoyment. Tune in for tracks from Alex Chilton, Be Bop Deluxe, Iggy Pop, Johnny Thunders, Murray Head(!!), Siouxsie Sioux, and more — all here on KDRT 95.7 fm | KDRT.org. (Stream it thenceforth via the web or your favorite podcast app!)

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