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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.

 

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Democracy Now!

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Hosted by Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez, Democracy Now is an award-winning syndicated news program that gives voice to perspectives rarely heard in corporate-sponsored media, including independent journalists, grassroots leaders and peace activists, artists, academics, independent analysts, and ordinary people from around the world.

Live Friday 9-10am
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The Yolo County Breakdown

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Bluegrass, newgrass and beyond. From Bill Monroe to Billy Strings, the Yolo County Breakdown is a journey through acoustic string music ranging from the traditional to the cutting edge.

Live Friday 10-11am
Replays Monday 8-9pm, Saturday 5-6pm, Sunday 3-4pm
DJ(s): 
Rocky Outcrop
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Independent and Local

Independent and Local

Independent and Local is a music program featuring local unsigned artists and bands, including "Moments" — brief interviews with experts in the scientific, health, and artistic communities about interesting topics and current events. The main focus is music, along with a few outside-the-box ideas.

Live Monday 4-5pm
Replays Saturday 7-8am
DJ(s): 
Sam Hawk
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Education Beat

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KDRT is proud to air EdSource’s new show, Education Beat: Getting to the heart of California schools.

From EdSource: 

"Join us each week as we cover everything from preschool to college, bringing you the personal stories behind the headlines.   We want you to hear the voices that are too often drowned out in the broader conversation: parents, teachers, and the students themselves."

 

Live Monday 5:10-5:30pm
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Sea Change Radio

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Sea Change Radio is a nationally syndicated program that covers the shift to social, environmental, and economic sustainability.

Live Friday 2:30-3pm
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The POLYORCHIDS live on Listening Lyrics March 4, 2016 (4:00PM)

Fri, 03/04/2016 - 3:42pm | Pieter Pastoor

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Have you ever seen an act where the essence of the band members not only influence the music but transcend it? Call it charisma or just call it humans that show and share their inner qualities...and meet The Polyorchids. NorCal band The Polyorchids play a fast and loose mix of indie punk and folk music. Justin, Tonym and Travis went to high school together in Winters, California, and have been collaborating musically for years, sometimes in bands and other times just as friends. The Polyorchids were born after a few of the members moved back to the Sacramento area after some years away. Their first shows as a band were on a 10-city tour of California in May of 2015, and they’ve been playing semi-regularly in Northern California ever since. Visit The Polyorchids on Facebook and Bandcamp.

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Joe Craven on The Folk Brothers, March 2nd

Wed, 03/02/2016 - 9:46am | Peter Schiffman

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Longtime local favorite, Joe joins Brother Peter to talk about the upcoming gig with his latest project, Joe Craven and The Sometimers, this Thursday evening, March 3, at The Davis Oddfellows Hall.   The gig is a CD-release party as well as a fundraiser for Joe's Rivertunes Roots Music Camp.  We'll spin tunes off the new album as well as talk about Joe's passion for bringing out the musical creativity in those young of age and hearts.   

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Jazz After Dark March 01, 2016

Tue, 03/01/2016 - 5:04pm | Don Shor

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Contemporary jazz artists performing jazz standards. Wynton Marsalis, Dianne Reeves, the Waverley Seven. Alex Pangman, Fabrizio Bosso, Sophie Berkal-Sarbit. Junior Mance, Madeleine Peyroux, The Rosenberg Trio, and the Dan Brubeck Quartet.

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Davisville, 2/29/16: Going vegan in Davis

Mon, 02/29/2016 - 6:05pm | Bill Buchanan

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Today’s guest is Lindsay Rubin, who founded the social group Vegans of Davis when she moved here after college about three years ago. We talk about the group, three main reasons people adopt a vegan or vegetarian diet, why many who do drift away from it, and why she believes it’s wrong to eat eggs even when they’re from a chicken you take good care of in your own backyard.

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Album Review: Trail Three, by Jimmy LaFave

Mon, 02/29/2016 - 12:36am | Scott Korinke

Jimmy Lafave Trail Three

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Jimmy LaFave has been recording music since the late 1970s, nearly four decades ago, and ever since, he has brought folk-country sounds reminiscent of legend Woody Guthrie to the music scene. Trail Three is no different in that regard, with Jimmy playing his guitar and singing with the passion of many artists that are decades younger than him--but also with the wisdom that comes with experience. Softer tracks like the reflective and peaceful "Secret Garden" and "I'm Thinking of You," a hopeful love song, reflect this wisdom, letting Jimmy craft stories around only his emotionally resonant voice and simple, acoustic melodies. The album contains a number of notable covers, including Eric Clapton's "Blues Power," a multitude of Bob Dylan tracks, including "Mr. Tambourine Man" and "Rainy Day Women #12 & #35," and The Band's "The Weight," all of which LaFave plays with his own style, making each song his own. Trail Three is a solid addition to LaFave's catalogue and would be an excellent piece in any folk-country collection, thanks to it's low-key sound and LaFave's obvious talent.

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Art + Sound on The Golden Road

Fri, 02/26/2016 - 8:28am | Rodriguez

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Art and Sound

Tune in for a special edition of The Golden Road on Friday, February 26, at 6:30 pm. Your host, Rod Moseanko, will explore the beautiful mind-expanding connection between art and sound with his guest Tom Sellas. A native Sacramentan and long-time multimedia artist, art educator, and proponent of the adventuresome use of COLOR, Tom will be in the KDRT studio for an in-depth conversation regarding the inspiration for his art and creativity "found in sound" during his life experiences and travels around the globe.

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"Conrad's Corner" Debuts on KDRT! Exclusive Interview with David Belcher, Friday 12-1pm

Thu, 02/25/2016 - 12:02am | Conrad Wilton

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David Belcher

The award-winning "Conrad's Corner," a stimulating talk program focused on news and human interest stories impacting teens and young adults, has arrived at KDRT! Our first show features UC Davis 2015 Fall Commencement Speaker and Rhodes Scholar Finalist David Belcher in an exclusive interview discussing his countless collegiate accolades and role as the Bay Area Director of the non-profit organization "No Worries Now." NOW plans exciting social events for teens suffering from life-threatening illnesses, including complimentary proms at premiere venues nationwide.

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Jazz After Dark February 23, 2016

Tue, 02/23/2016 - 7:42pm | Don Shor

Cool, soul, and jazz guitar tonight! Julie London * Sam Butera * Thelonious Monk * Johnny Hodges * Red Garland * Howard Roberts * Count Basie & Ella Fitzgerald * Gil Evans * Gabor Szabo * Monty Alexander * The Rosenberg Trio * Stanley Jordan * Waverly Seven

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Album Review: City Painted Gold, by The Brothers Comatose

Sun, 02/21/2016 - 8:35pm | Scott Korinke

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City Painted Gold

City Painted Gold is the third studio LP from bluegrass-folk band The Brothers Comatose, which will be released on March 11th. Between a solid couple of albums and a energetic live performance, The Brothers Comatose have inspired a loyal following that funded this album on Kickstarter, bringing it into fruition. The frontmen for the group are brothers Ben and Alex Morrison, who provide lead vocals for the band, with Ben on guitar and Alex on the banjo. The first song on the album, "Brothers," is a lively tune that delves into the relationship between the two men. Other members of the group don't dissapoint either, especially Philip Brezina, who plays a mean fiddle. Throughout the album, the energy level is kept high thanks to quick, foot-stomping rythyms and carefree, soaring vocals, most notably on standout tracks "Angelina," a contagiously hopeful love song, and "How the West Was Won," which through its lyrics and quick tempo paints an adventurous and chaotic picture of Manifest Destiny. City Painted Gold is an excellent album that will please fans and newcomers alike, and hopefully we will hear more from these five men soon. 

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Randy Berka visits Listening Lyrics on Feb.19, 2016 at 4:00PM

Fri, 02/19/2016 - 3:03pm | Pieter Pastoor

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Randy Berka to visit KDRT in Davis, CA

Randy Berka works as a scientific manager at a local biotech company in Davis by day, but pursues his passionate hobby of music after hours.  He has played guitar, bass and harmonica with a number of rock bands since the late 60s.  Randy grew up in the Midwest (a small town in Iowa) where he performed with bands such as The Lazy River Band and Shadrack. The Lazy River Band's most recent CD entitled "Now & Then" and a single called "Man of Steel" were released just a few years ago (both are available online). The Lazy River Band still meets every year or two for gigs wherever and whenever they can arrange it.  Randy co-wrote the Shadrack single "It Was Me/I Wonder Why" on the Sonic label in 1972 and played on the LP "Shadrack Chameleon" in 1973. The album was re-released on the Gear Fab label nearly a decade ago.  Since moving to the Davis area in the early 90s Randy has played with a group of co-workers calling themselves The Amplified DNA Band.  They performed at a variety of local venues including the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland when they competed in Fortune Magazine's Corporate Battle of the Bands. He also plays an assortment of local gigs with QuidZin, The Plainfield Pickers, Stones Throw, The DNA Mechanics, and The Steve Kotarek Band.

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