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

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

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!

In the Key of Folk, Nov. 27, 2024

Join us at 2PM this afternoon on In the Key of Folk. You'll hear a new track from an upcoming album by Mary Chapin Carpenter, Julie Fowlis and Karine Polwart, along with more music by Kalos, Triton, Lula Wiles, Lady Maisery, RURA, Kora Feder and more. Some old favorites and some new favorites! I hope to see you then on KDRT 95.7 fm | KDRT.org

Jazz After Dark, Nov. 26, 2024

On tonight’s show:

  • Rex Stewart & His 52nd Street Stompers, Love In My Heart (a/k/a "Swing Baby Swing")
  • Louis Armstrong and His All Stars, Muskrat Ramble (Live, 1947)
  • Artie Shaw, Smooth 'n' Easy
  • Ella Fitzgerald, Misty
  • Roy Eldridge & Benny Carter, I Still Love Him So
  • Betty Carter & Ray Bryant, Gone with the Wind
  • Betty Carter, Let's Fall in Love
  • The Chico Hamilton Trio (with Howard Roberts & Jim Hall), Blues on the Rocks
  • Rosemary Clooney, Sophisticated Lady
  • Wynton Kelly, Come Rain or Come Shine
  • Johnny Hodges & Wild Bill Davis, Clementine
  • Eddie Jefferson, I've Got the Blues (Lester Leaps In)
  • Buddy Rich, Gee Baby, Ain't I Good to You
  • Jimmy Scott, I'll Be Around
  • Charlie Byrd, Favela

Davisville, Nov. 25, 2024: For this year’s movie show, 2024 Derrick quotes 1974 Derrick

This fall’s annual movie show with Derrick Bang arrives with a few extras. To note his 50 years as a movie critic, he reads — and critiques! — the first paragraph of the first movie review he wrote, in 1974 for the California Aggie at UC Davis. We also hear from a film director who worried Derrick might not like his film. Plus we get Derrick’s usual take on movies to see and avoid this holiday film season, although he could only find a few, for reasons rooted in the current ambiguous state of filmmaking. Please, have a seat. We’re pulling back the curtains.

The photo, by Jim Mitchell, shows Derrick Bang at the California Aggie in April 1976.

Celebrate 20 years of KDRT with our fall FUNdraiser!

Celebrate KDRT's 20th during our fall fundraiser, starting Mon., Dec. 2, with special thank-you gifts – including our new 20th Anniversary blue-heron T-shirt! Join us for these special gatherings:

  • Dec 8: Davis Manor Holiday Crafts Bazaar @ Duke & M St., 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Dec 8: Holiday Vinyl Bazaar with the 410s @ Blue Note Brewing, 12-5 p.m.

Please show your support during fundraiser week at KDRT.org/donate!