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ABOUT US

KDRT 95.7 FM is grassroots radio from Davis, CA, airing an eclectic mix of music and public-affairs programming. A project of nonprofit Davis Media Access, KDRT streams worldwide via KDRT.org.

A Mix of Music

DJ Dave Reynolds takes you on a journey through the world of music.

Live Friday 1-2pm

DJ(s):

DJ Dave

Tune in for a wide variety of roots music — including doo-wop, gospel, jazz, blues, rock 'n' roll, Latin, African, and hillbilly/country bluegrass — from the early 1920s to contemporary times. The Wild Fox Party focuses on vocal groups , small-group ensembles, and outstanding vocalists and instrumentalists who never or hardly ever get heard. The music provides a forum for learning about history and diverse cultures, and it does so through the exposure of music as art, highlighting points in time that will last forever via the medium of audio recordings.

Live Tuesday 10-11am

Replays Tuesday 10-11pm

DJ(s):

Frank aka Dr Doowop Fox, Doo Wop Dave

Homepage URL:

DrDoowop

Na Mele O Hawai'i

Join host Beth Post as she features the unique sounds of Hawaiian music — from early icons of island music to today's innovators — exploring styles, the history of the genre, and revered songs and performers.

Live Thursday 1-3pm

Replays Wednesday 10am-12pm, Saturday 11am-1pm

DJ(s):

Beth Post

E-Town

E-Town, taped before a live audience in Boulder, Colorado, features today’s top folk and Americana artists, along with information and discussions on the environment and conservation. Host Nick Forster nimbly walks the line between musician and radio journalist, playing guitar, mandolin, or lap steel with musical guests and then switching gears to engage artists in conversation. Co-host Helen Forster lends her voice to both the spoken and musical portions of the show.

Live Saturday 10-11am

Homepage URL:

E-Town on the Web

A Constant Grin

DJ Chris Mussen presents all things modern indie, from shoegaze to psychedelic, dream pop to space rock, lo-fi to indie folk. Whatever you prefer on your indie playlists, A Constant Grin is sure to keep you smiling.

Live Friday 2-2:30pm

Replays Saturday 7-7:30pm

DJ(s):

Chris Mussen

Homepage URL:

A Constant Grin on Facebook

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Dashboard Diaries -- Jan. 1, 2025

Thu, 01/01/2026 - 12:30pm | RayK

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This week on Dashboard Diaries, host RayK watches the odometer turn over as 2025 fades in the rear-view mirror. We’ll celebrate the brand-new year and its showroom shine with a bit of hope and optimism. Join the celebration on Thursday, 3-4 p.m. on KDRT.org or anytime at Dashboard Diaries.

Davis Garden Show, Jan. 1, 2026

Thu, 01/01/2026 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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Today’s topics: scion exchanges and plum grafting, small fruit info, pear tree shortage, pruning tips, the Puerto Rico rose, and more.

Hello Davis!

Thu, 01/01/2026 - 5:00am | Pieter Pastoor

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Hello Davis!, a new local radio program on KDRT 95.7 FM, will spotlight the people and organizations that help define the character of our town. The show debuts Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2026, and will feature a new episode every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.

Each week, one of five community organizations will host the program in rotation:

Davis Senior Center, hosted by Maria Lucchesi

Downtown Davis Business Association, hosted by Brett Lee

Davis Phoenix Coalition, hosted by Gloria Partida

Davis Local, hosted by David Abramson

My Davis California, hosted by Richard Jia and Gray Eby

On their week, each organization’s host will interview a guest connected to their work—sharing stories, highlighting programs, and offering a closer look at how they serve Davis.

IMPLOSION – 31 December 2025

Wed, 12/31/2025 - 4:30pm | Nick Saloman

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What better way to ring in the new year than with a little IMPLOSION, coming at you with the sounds of The Alan Bown!, Bryan & the Brunelles, The Baroques, The Seeds, and more. Tune in at 8 p.m. Pacific on KDRT 95.7 fm + KDRT.org. Stream it anytime, anywhere via the web and the podcasts. Here's to a happy, healthy, music-filled 2026!

Replay of Cowboy Tracks from Dec. 14, 2022: Christmas in the Western style

Wed, 12/31/2025 - 2:00pm | Jim Buchanan

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Cowboy Tracks brings you a new episode today of Christmas music done WESTERN style! Enjoy this "Ranch Christmas" show, and happy holidays!

Song -- Title -- Artist -- Album

Santa Claus is Coming to Town (instr), Craig Duncan, Bluegrass Christmas
Santa's Yodeling Song, The Light Crust Doughboys and Kristyn Harris, Cool Yule Christmas
Do You Hear What I Hear, Barry Ward, Home for Christmas
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Almeda Bradshaw, single
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Barry Ward, Home for Christmas
Christmas Time, Mary Kaye Holt, single
A Rootin' Tootin' Santa Claus, Tennessee Ernie Ford, The Capitol Singles, 1951-1952
Sleigh Ride (instr,) The Trail Band, Peace on Earth, A Christmas Collection
When Winter Comes to Tahoe, David John and the Comstock Cowboys, Christmas in the Sierra
Holiday Roundup, Buffalo Bill Boycott, single

It's a Twang Thang – Dec. 31, 2025

Wed, 12/31/2025 - 7:00am | DJ Dirk

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Good morning one and all! This is it! The last Wednesday of 2025, and thus the last installment of It’s A Twang Thang for the year! Join us in sweeping out 2025 with a look back at some of the best of the year – plus things we discovered for the first time. Listen in for amazing music from The Turnpike Troubadours, Brennen Leigh, Greensky Bluegrass, Front Country, Sam Bush, Kieran Kane & Rayna Gellert, and so many more! Tune in live at 7 a.m. Pacific on your radio at KDRT 95.7FM or online at KDRT.org, and be sure to subscribe via your podcatcher of choice.

Jazz After Dark, Dec. 30, 2025

Tue, 12/30/2025 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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On tonight's show:

Bennie Moten's Kansas City Orchestra, Milenberg Joys
Wingy Manone and His Orchestra, Black Coffee
Andy Kirk & Mary Lou Williams, Walkin' And Swingin'
Casa Loma Orchestra, Smoke Rings
Artie Shaw and His Orchestra, Softly, As In a Morning Sunrise
Erskine Hawkins and His Orchestra, After Hours
Ella Fitzgerald, Undecided (feat. Chick Webb and His Orchestra)
Glenn Miller and His Orchestra, Moonlight Serenade
Benny Goodman Orchestra, Sing, Sing, Sing
Charlie Spivak and His Orchestra, Charlie Horse
Peanuts Holland, It's Wonderful
Marty Paich, Easy Listnin'
George Lewis, Doctor Jazz
George Lewis, Lou-Easy-an-i-a
Heritage Hall Jazz Band, Bill Bailey (Featuring Blanche Thomas)
Boots Randolph, Take The "A" Train

ICYMI: Nicole Laurenne on the Audio Ecotone

Tue, 12/30/2025 - 10:43am | Eddy Owt

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In case you missed it: The Darts' Nicole Laurenne, aka Black Viiolet, joined Eddy Owt on the Audio Ecotone for some Boxing Day fun, spinning tunes, chatting about music, and spreading some winter joy. Stream the show on demand now via kdrt.org!

Davisville, Dec. 29, 2025: Three ideas about Davis

Mon, 12/29/2025 - 5:30pm | Bill Buchanan

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The turn of the year is a natural time to step outside the usual stream of events, and that’s what we do today. We asked three previous guests of Davisville to each offer an observation about Davis as 2026 begins — something they like about the town, or would change, or think is misunderstood or overlooked. Their choices could be serious, light or anything in between.

On today’s program you’ll hear from Tim Keller, who started Inventopia, a business incubator in Davis, who says Davis should plan to be much larger than it is; Sonora Slater, a recent graduate of UC Davis and former editor of the campus news publication, the California Aggie, about young adults moving from Davis to midtown Sacramento; and Andy Jones, a former poet laureate of Davis, an academic technologist, and a UC Davis lecturer in writing and other subjects, who first appeared on Davisville more than 15 years ago. He talks up downtown's quirky public art.

We interviewed each separately by Zoom. Each has seen Davis from different perspectives, and we hope this audio snapshot offers some homegrown food for thought.

Compost Heap takeover with Divine Intervention – Dec. 26, 2025

Fri, 12/26/2025 - 4:30pm | Jess Goddésse

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It's a post-solstice Compost Heap takeover, as Jess Goddésse fills in for Dug Deep to bring some Divine Intervention cheer to the airwaves. You'll hear a track or two from our Goddess of the Month (Ruth Copeland!), a back-by-popular-demand Vinyl Vespers spin (apologies in advance), and a bevy of Best of 2025 picks (with assists from Nick Saloman and Russ Tolman). Join us at 6 p.m. Pacific, right here on KDRT 95.7 fm + KDRT.org. Stream anytime via the web and the podcast apps. Happy winter!

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