Davis Phoenix Coalition documents our heritage on Hello Davis! – Feb. 18, 2026

This week on Hello Davis!, Anoosk Jorjorian, chair of the Davis Phoenix Coalition, and Sareena Crawford, a PhD history student at UC Davis, have a lively conversation about the power—and pure joy—of bringing history to life. Sareena shares her research into a circa 1900 choir group in nearby Woodland, uncovering the rich and surprising story behind it. Together, they explore how local history connects us to the people, voices, and communities that shaped our region.

In the Key of Folk, Feb. 18, 2026

Today on In the Key of Folk, we'll catch up on some recent releases that have been coming out in this new year, including music by Hana Zara, Kevin Neidig, Sara Thomsen, Kray Van Kirk, and others.  Are these names new to you? Me too, so join in and be surprised. I'm also including tracks from Celtic lands in honor of Scotsman Jim Malcolm's upcoming concert here in Davis this Saturday afternoon. So stay tuned, it's Wednesday and it's not long until 2 p.m. when it all begins!

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Jazz After Dark, Feb. 17, 2026

On tonight's show:

  • Fletcher Henderson, Hot and Anxious
  • Benny Goodman, Moon Glow
  •  Laurindo Almeida - Jazz West Coast, Speak Low
  • Benny Carter, June in January
  • Gigi Gryce Quartet, It Don't Mean A Thing
  • Buddy Greco, Something's Gotta Give
  • Tiny Grimes, Frankie and Johnny (feat. Jerome Richardson)
  • Charlie Barnet and His Orchestra & Dodo Marmarosa, The Moose
  • Chet Baker, It Never Entered My Mind
  • Ella Fitzgerald, You're My Thrill
  • Erroll Garner, That Amsterdam Swing
  • Chris Barber, I Wish I Could Shimmy Like My Sister Kate
  • Cornell Dupree, 'Round Midnight
  • Diane Lines, Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby
  • Dick Wellstood, Red Sails in the Sunset

Replay of The Folk Brothers from Feb. 2, 2022: Remembering Norma Waterson (1939-2012)

The Watersons -- Norma, her sister Lal, brother Mike, cousin John Harrison, and (later) Norma's husband Martin Carthy -- defined the English trad-folk revival of the 1960s. In the '90s, Norma Martin and their daughter Eliza Carthy, morphed into Waterson:Carthy. Even in ill health, Norma was recording until a few years ago. Her contributions to -- and influence on -- English folk music cannot be overstated.

Wagman's Corner on IMPLOSION – 11 February 2026

Get ready for an extraordinarily special IMPLOSION, as your host Nick Saloman presents a bit of folk-twinged psychedelia in honor and memory of our own Bill Wagman. Yes, it's an all-"Wagman's Corner" edition – featuring tracks from Forest, Hope, Lamb, and more – starting at 8 p.m. Pacific, here on KDRT 95.7 FM + KDRT.org – available anytime for you via the podcast apps! Thank you, Nick, and RIP, Bill.

Hello Davis! This week it's the Davis Downtown Business Association, Feb. 11, 2026

This week on the program, Brett Lee — executive director of the Davis Downtown Business Association — sits down with Kevin Wan, owner of Sophia’s Thai Bar & Kitchen.

Their conversation explores the unique challenges facing restaurants in Davis, from rising costs to shifting customer expectations, and how local businesses are adapting to the changing appetites of the public.

It’s an insightful and thoughtful look at one restaurant’s journey — and in many ways, reflects the broader story of doing business in our community.

In the Key of Folk, Feb. 11, 2026: Songs for the season

Coming up Saturday, we have Valentine's Day. In honor of the big V-day, I entreat you to join me at 2 PM today on In the Key of Folk as I dig back into the music archives to come up with a themed show about..  just guess! You'll hear tracks by Kora Feder, Jimmy LaFave, Jim Malcolm (who's coming soon to Davis!) , The Whispering Tree, Laurie Lewis, and others. Music to ease what ails you, and perhaps a laugh or two.

All at KDRT 95.7 FM in Davis, Ca  | KDRT.org for repeats, podcasts and so much more!

Jazz After Dark, Feb. 10, 2026

On tonight's show:

  • Bix Beiderbecke, Three Blind Mice
  • Buddy DeFranco, Little Girl Blue
  • Barney Kessel, Blues For A Playboy
  • Tal Farlow, Night and Day
  • Annie Ross and Zoot Sims, You're Driving Me Crazy
  • Annie Ross, I'm Nobody's Baby
  • Howard Roberts, Dirty Old Bossa Nova
  • Chuck Wayne Trio, Lady's Love Song
  • Nara Leão, Desafinado
  • Ben Webster & Teddy Wilson, Sunday
  • Ella Fitzgerald, Days of Wine and Roses
  • Cedar Walton, This Guys In Love With You
  • Miles Davis and Quincy Jones, Miles Ahead
  • Jimmy Cobb, Book's Bossa (Roy Hargrove trumpet)