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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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3rd Streaming

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Coined in 1957 by Brandeis University professor Gunther Schuller, “Third Stream” is a term used to describe the synthesis of classical and jazz. Join DJ Gary Chew to discover some Third Stream sounds for yourself. 

Live Monday 1-3pm
DJ(s): 
Gary Chew
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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
Homepage URL: 
Sea Change Radio on the Web
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In the Key of Folk

In the Key of Folk with Karen Leyse offers music that will keep you humming or dancing along — perhaps both! The focus is on traditional and current folk music, Americana, and bluegrass, with Celtic, Nordic, and Spanish infusions — wherever Karen's travels and interests take her. In addition, the music of contra dance, an American Folk tradition that came with English and other settlers, will often be threaded through the hour. Don’t know it? Check it out.

Live Wednesday 2-3pm
Replays Tuesday 11am-12pm
DJ(s): 
Karen Leyse
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Silver Nine Volt Heart

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Join your host Rodriguez as he swings the gate wide open for a cool musical trip featuring sounds from all points of the compass.  Being mindful that "everything connects to everything else," on Silver Nine Volt Heart  you will find the many colorful threads that make up the tapestry of recorded sound ... just click it on and let the music start. 

Live Tuesday 7-9am
Replays Saturday 3-5pm
DJ(s): 
Rodriguez
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Divine Intervention (1st/3rd week) – The Electric Compost Heap (2nd/4th week)

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The Electric Compost Heap with Dug Deep fertlilizes the airwaves every 2nd & 4th Friday, digging through the delightful detritus of blues, soul, country, rock, reggae, jazz, funk, punk, psych, and more to concoct a rich, nutrient-dense musical humus. If there's a 5th Friday, Dug's here too. Dig it, Heapsters!

Live Friday 6-8pm
Replays Monday 8-10pm
DJ(s): 
Jess Goddésse, Dug Deep
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Jazz After Dark May 18 2021

Tue, 05/18/2021 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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Tonight on Jazz After Dark -- Jimmy Yancey with some blues, Louis Armstrong, and then jazz piano: Count Basie, Erroll Garner, Ben Webster Quintet, Duke Ellington, Lester Young with the Oscar Peterson Trio, Art Tatum, Ella Fitzgerald & The Tommy Flanagan Trio, and Dave Brubeck.

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Celtic Songlines for May 18, 2021

Tue, 05/18/2021 - 11:00am | David A. Reynolds

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Each week Celtic Songlines takes a musical journey through the Celtic lands. This week's program features Robin Bullock & Steve Baughmann; Iona: America's  pan-Celtic band, featuring three wonderful selections from its album Silver;  Scotland's cherished vocalist Julie Fowlis; the band Flook; piper John McSherry; the Afro-Celt Song System; and (new on our playlist) singer and writer Amelia Coburn, pictured here.

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We're back on the air!

Thu, 05/13/2021 - 2:41pm | Jeff Shaw

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Evening UPDATE, MAY 13: We're broadcasting and livestreaming again. Thank you for your patience!

Listen at 95.7 FM in Davis, at https://kdrt.org/, or if you want to hear a program via our website:

  • Find and select the program you want at kdrt.org/station/programs ... for example, "Celtic Songlines"
  • Find the episode you want to hear, and select its title (URL) ... for example, "Celtic Songlines April 27, 2021"
  • And listen!
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Davis Garden Show, May 13, 2021, Tips For Low Water Gardening

Thu, 05/13/2021 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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As always, Don Shor and Lois Richter start by answering current questions.  Then the main portion of this show is especially timely in May 2021 as we review "12 Tips For Low Water Gardening."  

What are those 12 tips?  1. Water right.  2. Zone your plants by water need.  3. Water thoroughly.  4. Mulch well, mulch wisely.  5. Water your fruit trees like an orchard!  6. Reduce your lawn area.  7. Maybe get a "Smart timer."  8. Change your type of grass.  9. Rethink your lawn: consider a meadow.  10. Choose plants that use less water.  11. Consider California and southwestern [and other "Mediterranian" climate] native plants.  12. Think local -- use UCD Arboretum resources!  Bonus 13th tip:  Don't forget succulents!

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Jazz After Dark May 11 2021

Tue, 05/11/2021 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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Tonight on Jazz After Dark, jazz standards by great performers:

  • Billie Holiday -- Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans
  • Coleman Hawkins -- Body And Soul
  • Louis Armstrong -- New Orleans
  • Stan Getz & J. J. Johnson with the Oscar Peterson Trio  -- My Funny Valentine
  • Sarah Vaughan -- Lover Man
  • Miles Davis -- Blue In Green
  • Erroll Garner -- All the Things You Are
  • Stanley Turrentine -- Willow Weep For Me
  • Paquito d'Rivera -- Tanga
  • Taj Mahal -- Señor Blues
  • Allen Toussaint -- Mardi Gras in New Orleans
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Davisville, May 10, 2021: Meaningful work, plus a very cool job title

Mon, 05/10/2021 - 5:30pm | Bill Buchanan

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Putah Creek in Yolo County is much better off than it was a generation ago, and Rich Marovich’s job is part of the reason why. He’s the creek’s streamkeeper, and his work has involved him in everything from restoration projects to the removal of trash and derelict cars from the channel. On today’s show we talk about his work, some of the legal clashes in its history, upcoming improvements the public can enjoy, the return of the salmon, and his favorite locations ... and I wonder how Davis might be different today if Putah hadn't been diverted away from our river-less town in the 19th century. Imagine a riverfront in central Davis.

The start of the program refers to the 1969 hit song written by John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival, inspired by his memories of playing by Putah Creek as a boy. Here's more about the song, "Green River."

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Thanks for supporting KDRT on BDOG2021

Fri, 05/07/2021 - 5:20pm | Diane Crumley

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During the 24 hours of Big Day of Giving (BDOG) on May 6, KDRT and Davis Media Acccess received close to 100 donations, and we exceeded our 24-hour goal for the second year in a row. Thank you for the generous support of our grassroots community media!

The 98 participating nonprofits in Yolo County received $1.5 million -- up 75% from the pre-pandemic 2019 figures, according to the Yolo Community Foundation. Also shattering records was the total of $13.3 million for 688 regional  nonprofits reported by local BDOG organizer, the Sacramento Region Community Foundation.

Did you plan on donating to KDRT and just not get around to it? No problem. BDOG2021 served as the kickoff for our Annual Spring Appeal Fundraiser. You can donate throughout May and June at kdrt.org/donate.

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Davis Garden Show, May 6, 2021 -- opportunities in May

Thu, 05/06/2021 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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Don Shor and Lois Richter talk about May garden activities, some late-season disease issues, ten tips for easy gardening, and more.

Like the show? Head on over to Big Day of Giving and show your support with a donation to Davis Media Access! That's bigdayofgiving.org/DavisMedia. Thanks for your support, and thanks for listening. And even if you are seeing this after May 6, it's never a bad time to help us -- https://KDRT.org/donate

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Jazz After Dark May 6th 2021 BDOG show

Thu, 05/06/2021 - 8:00am | Don Shor

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Good morning — we’ve got a special edition of Jazz After Dark today. Call it Jazz in the Morning, to start the local broadcast day at KDRT FM in Davis on this Big Day of Giving in the Sacramento/Yolo County area.

Local nonprofit organizations come together on BDOG to raise funds through one site, one big push, one easy way to help support those local community organizations that do so much. Nonprofits took a big hit with the pandemic, unable to run their usual public fund appeals and activities.

KDRT is a part of Davis Media Access, one of the nonprofits you can help all through this 24-hour fund drive.

If you like local radio, community radio, then head on over to bigdayofgiving.org/DavisMedia to contribute. Anytime today, any amount.

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Jazz After Dark May 04 2021

Tue, 05/04/2021 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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Tonight on Jazz After Dark: piano, sax, trumpet, and vocals. Erroll Garner, Dinah Washington with John Coltrane & Dizzy Gillespie, Dave Brubeck, Louis Armstrong and His All Stars, Mel Tormé, Clark Terry and Paul Gonsalves, Joe Williams with The Count Basie Orchestra, Ben Webster, Billy Butler, Benny Carter, Paul Desmond with the Modern Jazz Quartet, Big Miller & Tommy Banks, and the Ramsey Lewis Trio.

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