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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.

 

OUR PROGRAMS

The KDRT Monday Morning Show

The KDRT Monday Morning Show with DJ Ned brings variety to morning drive with a mix of music (depending on Ned's mood), production pieces, discussion of current events, occasional guests, general musings on life in Davis, and live listener calls – the music request line is always open!

DJ(s): 
Ned
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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 Thursday 8-8:30am, Sunday 7-7:30pm
DJ(s): 
Chris Mussen
Homepage URL: 
A Constant Grin on Facebook
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That's Life

Lois Richter’s format for That’s Life is mostly interviews. Recurring topics include Davis activities and groups; work and life choices; philosophy and theory; plus birding, cooking, art, and other passions. Lois occasionally breaks into music — from ballads to the slack key sounds of Hawaii to golden oldies rock 'n' roll — but mostly there is just talk.

To suggest a topic for discussion or a person to interview, text Lois or leave a message in the comments here.

Live Tuesday 12-1pm
Replays Wednesday 5-6pm
DJ(s): 
Lois Richter
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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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Song of Dinosaurs

Sound of Dinosaurs

Songs of Dinosaurs presents songs from the prehistoric era: reptilian rhythms, lizard lyrics, triassic tones, and mammoth melodies with Professor A.

Live Friday 8-10pm
Replays Sunday 7:30-9:30pm
DJ(s): 
Professor A
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Replay of Paul Smaldino of The Small Dinosaurs, live in the studio on Listening Lyrics, Aug. 19, 2022

Fri, 07/12/2024 - 5:00pm | admin

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Paul Smaldino is the lead singer of The Small Dinosaurs, a strange band dedicated to singing songs about the little things that matter. Their first album, Household Songs, is entirely about household chores, and is available everywhere on the internet. Their second album, Dad Songs, is due out in 2023.  Listen in, get to know Paul, and learn a bit about little things that matter.

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NEW! Audio Ecotone – Fridays at 3 p.m.

Fri, 07/12/2024 - 11:00am | Eddy Owt

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Don't miss the latest addition to our programming lineup — The Audio Ecotone — an off-the-beaten-path journey into a zone of sounds old and new, familiar and strange, mainstream and just a bit out of left field. Come explore the music of the last 100 years with your guide Eddy Owt — every Friday afternoon at 3 Pacific on KDRT, where the grassroots grow!

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Davis Garden Show, July 11, 2024

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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Today's topics: sunburned leaves and heat wave issues, watering trees, arborist wood chips, and more.

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Special 7-11 re-airing of Bob Wertzberger on Listening Lyrics from May 6, 2016

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 10:00am | Jeff Shaw

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We celebrate Bob on 7-11. Listen to this old episode now online, or via the broadcast at 3 p.m. today. Tune in at 7 p.m. tonight on July 11, 2024 to hear a special live recording of the song 7-11, and again at 9 p.m. for more tribute. You can also watch Bob perform with his full band, starting at 46 minutes in, here:

https://dctv.davismedia.org/content/nexus-stage-live-chickeebob-05-04-13

Read Autumn's blog post for more.

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IMPLOSION – 10 July 2024

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 10:00am | Nick Saloman

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You know you don't want to miss this week's edition of IMPLOSION with the one and only Nick Saloman, bringing you the best in psychedelic rock and complementary sounds from the likes of the McCoys, the Raiders, the Grumbleweeds, Venus & the Razorblades, and more. Tune in at 5p Pacific to KDRT 95.7 fm | KDRT.org — check the schedule online for replays and the audio archive!

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Jazz After Dark, July 9, 2024

Tue, 07/09/2024 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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Longer sets on tonight's show:

  • Erroll Garner, Farewell To Paris
  • Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, The Rev
  • Earl "Fatha" Hines, Lonesome Road
  • Sarah Vaughan, Wave
  • Toots Thielemans, Tenor Madness
  • Gerry Mulligan, Sun on the Stairs
  • Milcho Leviev & Friends, Take the 'A' Train
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Divine Intervention – July 5, 2024

Fri, 07/05/2024 - 5:00pm | Jess Goddésse

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Get ready for a blast of torrid tunes this HOT summer evening at 6 p.m. Pacific on Divine Intervention. We'll hear some old favorites ... some new tracks from Sour Widows, Redd Kross, the Woggles, Girl and Girl, Guided by Voices, La Luz ... a track or two from our new Goddess of the Month (who will it be?!) ... and, of course, Vinyl Vespers (yikes!) ... all here on KDRT 95.7fm  |  KDRT.org.

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Replay of Guillaume Pastoor and the bossa nova, on Listening Lyrics, from April 5, 2024

Fri, 07/05/2024 - 5:00pm | admin

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Guillaume Pastoor joins us this week to share with us his "affair" with the music genre bossa nova. Guillaume carefully selected songs to show us how different singers around the world interpet the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim.

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Davis Garden Show, July 4, 2024

Thu, 07/04/2024 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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On today's show: tomato disorders and disorderly tomatoes, sun and heat injury on fruit, and more.

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IMPLOSION – 3 July 2024

Wed, 07/03/2024 - 11:25am | Nick Saloman

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Oh, yes, it's hot — and you need the cool sounds of IMPLOSION, coming your way at 5 p.m. Pacific. Join your host Nick Saloman of the Bevis Frond for a solid sampling of psychedelic sounds and more — right here on your grassroots radio station, KDRT 95.7 fm!

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