Imagining Yolo Davis, May 19, 2023: Julie Chang shares the story of how Kai, a dog, refocused her life

Meet Julie Chang, who through adopting one dog changed her life projectory and started this wonderful organization, The Life of Kai, which focuses on abandoned and mistreated dogs.

Their mission statement:  "The Life Of Kai's strength lies not only in the words we stand by, but most importantly through our actions. It took us 8 years, but finally in 2021 we are ready to help homeless and pet dogs and to seed and spread compassion in our communities. Kai was adopted from a high-kill shelter in 2012 and continues to be the inspiration for our work."

The Golden Road, May 17, 2023: 'Dave's Picks Vol. 46' for Wavy Gravy's 87th

For Wavy Gravy’s 87th birthday this week, the mail brought me the new Dave’s Picks Vol. 46, featuring the Grateful Dead show recorded at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles on Sept. 9, 1972.

This show is interesting, with a heartfelt "He’s Gone" since Pig had just recently passed, and a 35-minute "Other One." Wherever you are on The Golden Road, check it out!

The Folk Brothers for May 17, 2023: Remembering Chris Strachwitz

Although not a musician himself, Strachwitz -- who passed away last week at the age of 91 -- had an outsize inflience on the world of roots music through his record company Arhoolie, which has been going strong for over 60 years. Strachwitz championed Norh American vernacular musicians -- playing and singing acoustic blues, Norteno, Zydeco, Cajun, and more -- at a time long before the genre we now call "World Music" came into vogue. This morning we heard from a few of the many great musicians recorded on Arhoolie, including that first release by Mance Lipscomb in 1960.

Jazz After Dark, May 16, 2023

Classic jazz performances tonight:

Duke Ellington -- Take The A-Train

Louis Armstrong -- Ain't Misbehavin'

Sidney Bechet -- Blue Horizon 1944

Dizzy Gillespie, John Coltrane -- Honeysuckle Rose

Stan Kenton -- The Creep

Billie Holiday -- Fine and Mellow

Dave Brubeck -- Take Five

Peggy Lee  -- Black Coffee

Woody Herman Sextet -- Moten Swing

Ella Fitzgerald -- That Old Black Magic

Chet Baker -- Over the Rainbow

Sarah Vaughan -- Fascinating Rhythm

Stan Getz & Gary McFarland -- Manha De Carnaval (Morning of Carnival)

Oscar Peterson -- Night Train (Alternate Take)

Earl Hines -- Save It Pretty Mama

Davisville, May 15, 2023: Integrating a traumatic week into Davis

How do you make sense of what just happened in Davis? Two people stabbed to death in public parks, and a third person seriously injured. The town’s responses included mourning for David Breaux and Karim Abou Najm, vigils, donations to help Kimberlee Guillory recover from her injuries, and fear, followed by a huge sense of relief when Davis police arrested the suspected killer.

And — now what? How do you find perspective? Listening can be a start. Today on Davisville we talk with Susan Cosio, a retired hospital chaplain, ordained pastor and longtime resident of Davis, who has spent most of her adult life helping people navigate crises.

Jess Goddèsse delivers rock, palpable grooviness, and more on Divine Intervention

Join disheveled heavenly host Jess Goddèsse this week on Divine Intervention for rock -- and other styles...

And for gorgeous weather -- which you can't feel through the radio, but was happening.

For general grooviness -- which you can hear and feel.

For Vinyl Vespers and a new Goddess of the Month -- because we said so.

Imagining Yolo Davis, May 12, 2023: TROTR (therapeutic horse riding) with Debbie Shoup

Debbie Shoup of T.R.O.T.R -- which stands for Therapeutic Riding and Off-Track Rehabilitation -- joins us to discuss the Woodland nonprofit and the benefits of therapeutic riding and rehabilitation.

From its website: "T.R.O.T.R. conducts multiple programs for people of all ages with all levels of ability and interest. Riding has proven to be a highly motivational and educational way for students to improve their physical, emotional and social functions, as they gain self-confidence on one of our gentle horses."

This week on Na Mele O Hawai'i: Healing for Davis, and celebrating moms

This week's Na Mele o Hawai'i  opens with a tribute in memoriam and support to the victims of the recent attacks in Davis. Music has its legitimate place in the healing process, and we hope our offering of Hawaiian music, filled with aloha, can help in that process.

For the remainder of the show, we celebrate Mother's Day (May 14) with a shower of mele all about pua -- flowers. Enjoy!