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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 News Cycle

The Davis Senior High School's Blue Devil Hub produce this weekly show for the Davis community. The show dives into issues relevant to students and residents. In addition to KDRT, you can find the show at bluedevilhub.com. It is broadcast on 95.7 KDRT at 8 AM on Mondays and noon on Tuesdays.

Live Monday 5-5:10pm
DJ(s): 
DHS Journalism Class
Homepage URL: 
Davis Hub
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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 Sunday 3-4pm
DJ(s): 
Rocky Outcrop
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That California Sound!

That California Sound!

That California Sound! Local + Regional  Music from The Golden State ... From Then ... To Now  features local, regional, and small touring bands throughout California while highlighting the history and culture of California musicians, venues, teachers, recording studios, promoters, festivals, and general resources that enrich our community.

Live Monday 6-8pm
Replays Thursday 7-9am
DJ(s): 
JonEmery, Scott Schiller
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Old-Time Radio

Old Time Radio KDRT Davis California

Immerse yourself in programs from radio’s Golden Age.

Live Sunday 10:30pm-Monday 12am
DJ(s): 
Jim Buchanan
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IMPLOSION

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IMPLOSION is hosted by Nick Saloman, front person of The Bevis Frond. Born and raised in London, England, Nick started buying records as a small child in the late 1950s and began going to gigs and playing in bands as a teen in the late 60s. IMPLOSION is simply an hour of Nick playing the music that he loves (psychedelia, rock, folk, beat, jazz, soul, punk, and more), with a bit of chat thrown in for good measure. Nick says: "If I like it, then there have got to be a few other people who will too.

Live Wednesday 8-9pm
Replays Friday 8-9am, Sunday 5-6pm
DJ(s): 
Nick Saloman
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'Murder Most Foul,' by Bob Dylan -- an analysis, on Listening Lyrics, Jan. 7, 2022

Fri, 01/07/2022 - 4:00pm | Pieter Pastoor

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On today's progam, Listening Lyrics plays "Murder Most Foul" and spends a little time analyzing the song. This is done by means of playing some of the music Dylan mentions in the song.

From Wikipedia: "Murder Most Foul" by Bob Dylan is the 10th and final track on his 39th studio album, Rough and Rowdy Ways (2020). It was released as the album's lead single on March 27, 2020, through Columbia Records. The song addresses the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy in the context of the greater American political and cultural history.

The song, Dylan's first original music released since 2012, generated an enormous amount of commentary. At 16 minutes, 56 seconds, it is the longest song he has released, eclipsing 1997's "Highlands" by 25 seconds.

Listening Lyrics playlist for 01/07/2022
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Davis Garden Show, Jan. 6, 2022

Thu, 01/06/2022 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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On today's program:

  • Paperwhites old and new
  • Planting citrus
  • Low shrubs for a dry planting area

and more!

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The Folk Brothers for Jan. 5, 2022: Source To Sea

Wed, 01/05/2022 - 11:10am | Peter Schiffman

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Julie Fowlis' new digital EP "Source To Sea" comprises three songs she wrote for a new podcast of the same name. The cohosts -- Lee Cragie and Jenny Graham -- travelled the length of the rivers Dee, Tay, and Clyde by foot, mountain bike, and pack raft, recording their interactions with the natural world they encountered on their journies. For her tracks, Fowlis used prose from Nan Shepherd's The Living Mountain, a memoir of time spent in the wilds of the Scottish highlands.

On today's show, we played "Silver In Blue," Fowlis' ode to the River Clyde, plus new tracks from TRU, Talisk, Matt Stevens, Robert Plant, and Allison Krauss. And much more!

The Folk Brothers playlist for 01/05/2022
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Jazz After Dark January 04 2022

Tue, 01/04/2022 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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Tonight on Jazz After Dark: Helen Humes, Shorty Rogers, Ella Fitzgerald, Teddy Wilson Trio & Gerry Mulligan with Bob Brookmeyer & Bill Evans, Eddie Lockjaw Davis, The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Joni James, Roland Kirk, Dave Brubeck, and Al Di Meola.

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Appreciating the music musicians left us in 2021, on Listening Lyrics

Fri, 12/31/2021 - 4:00pm | Pieter Pastoor

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We lost a lot of musicians in 2021. Let's listen and appreciate the gift of sound they left us.

Happy New Year all.

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Davis Garden Show, Dec. 30, 2021

Thu, 12/30/2021 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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This special New Year's show includes conversations saved from earlier in the fall, about flowers of December, growing olive trees, old-fashioned flowers, and more.

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The Folk Brothers for Dec. 29, 2021: Live DiRT with I See Hawks In LA

Wed, 12/29/2021 - 11:10am | Peter Schiffman

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With The Folk Brothers enjoying a week off from the toils of producing live radio, we offer you another chance to hear their in-studio session with that alt-folk-country-psychedelic rock band from down south, recorded on Dec. 10, 2021. Enjoy, and Happy New Year from Bill and Peter!

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Jazz After Dark December 28 2021

Tue, 12/28/2021 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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Tonight on Jazz After Dark: a special program with just five songs. We’ll hear:

Ella Fitzgerald -- Blues in the Night (1961 Version)

Miles Davis -- Concierto de Aranjuez

Dave Brubeck -- Take Five (1972 live reunion concert)

Gerry Mulligan -- Out Back Of The Barn

Paul Gonsalves with Earl Hines -- It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing!

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Davisville, Dec. 27, 2021: ‘Carol’ is more than an ornament, plus prospects for more theater in Davis

Mon, 12/27/2021 - 5:30pm | Bill Buchanan

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Few things created in 1843 are still relevant, but A Christmas Carol still is. One of the lasting versions of Charles Dickens’ classic story is the adaptation that today’s guest, Richard Hellesen, wrote for the Sacramento Theatre Co. in 1987. Its latest run wrapped up this month. Today we talk with Richard about what he calls the “pure luck” that landed him the offer to write the play, why Carol is timely, and why & how Davis could become more of a regional center for live theater. UC Davis, where Richard studied, is a catalyst.

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Davis Garden Show, Dec. 23, 2021

Thu, 12/23/2021 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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Today's show is about:

  • Ideas for garden apps
  • Gardenias
  • Frost questions
  • Plants Don doesn't sell

and more!

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