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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.

Twang Thang features outlaw country old and new, showcasing the folks who sowed the harder-edged musical seeds for what we today call Americana, as well as the newer artists who continue the tunes and outlaw ethos forward. George Jones, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Lucinda Willimans, Steve Earle, Dwight Yoakum, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Billie Jo Shaver ... Americana music didn't just show up one day — it has deep and varied country music roots. Twang Thang explores the originators, the newcomers, and the music that happened along the way!

Live Wednesday 7-9am

Replays Saturday 1-3pm

DJ(s):

DJ Dirk

Live Tracks

LT began broadcasting on Sept. 30, 2004, and has produced 759 original programs by March 2026. Join me on my quest to reach show number 777. Peace.

Live Thursday 7-9pm

Replays Saturday 9-11pm

DJ(s):

Jim Buchanan

Yolo Backyard Bulletin

Yolo Backyard Bulletin (YBB) seeks to address the ongoing demolition of local media by the communications/entertainment complex, which prioritizes profit maximization at the expense of local engagement and conversation. YBB features local news, commentary, music, gossip, and true stories from Yolo County, with the goal of rebuilding and restoring community communications in our public sphere, the lifeblood of democratic life.

Live Thursday 5-6pm

Replays Sunday 8-9am

DJ(s):

Jesse Drew

Homepage URL:

Yolo Backyard Bulletin

Old-Time Radio

Immerse yourself in programs from radio’s Golden Age.

Live Sunday 10-11:30pm

DJ(s):

Jim Buchanan

Davis Garden Show

Nursery pro Don Shor has been gardening and selling plants in Davis for more than three decades.

Join Don and co-host Lois Richter as they discuss and answer your questions on all things for the garden.

Submit a question (or a brag!) to DavisGardenShow@gmail.com

Live Thursday 12-1pm

Replays Saturday 9-10am

DJ(s):

Lois Richter, Don Shor

Homepage URL:

Davis Garden Show on the Web

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Davis Phoenix Coalition documents our heritage on Hello Davis! – Feb. 18, 2026

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 3:20pm | Pieter Pastoor

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This week on Hello Davis!, Anoosk Jorjorian, chair of the Davis Phoenix Coalition, and Sareena Crawford, a PhD history student at UC Davis, have a lively conversation about the power—and pure joy—of bringing history to life. Sareena shares her research into a circa 1900 choir group in nearby Woodland, uncovering the rich and surprising story behind it. Together, they explore how local history connects us to the people, voices, and communities that shaped our region.

In the Key of Folk, Feb. 18, 2026

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 1:00pm | Karen Leyse

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Today on In the Key of Folk, we'll catch up on some recent releases that have been coming out in this new year, including music by Hana Zara, Kevin Neidig, Sara Thomsen, Kray Van Kirk, and others. Are these names new to you? Me too, so join in and be surprised. I'm also including tracks from Celtic lands in honor of Scotsman Jim Malcolm's upcoming concert here in Davis this Saturday afternoon. So stay tuned, it's Wednesday and it's not long until 2 p.m. when it all begins!

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Jazz After Dark, Feb. 17, 2026

Tue, 02/17/2026 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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On tonight's show:

Fletcher Henderson, Hot and Anxious
Benny Goodman, Moon Glow
Laurindo Almeida - Jazz West Coast, Speak Low
Benny Carter, June in January
Gigi Gryce Quartet, It Don't Mean A Thing
Buddy Greco, Something's Gotta Give
Tiny Grimes, Frankie and Johnny (feat. Jerome Richardson)
Charlie Barnet and His Orchestra & Dodo Marmarosa, The Moose
Chet Baker, It Never Entered My Mind
Ella Fitzgerald, You're My Thrill
Erroll Garner, That Amsterdam Swing
Chris Barber, I Wish I Could Shimmy Like My Sister Kate
Cornell Dupree, 'Round Midnight
Diane Lines, Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby
Dick Wellstood, Red Sails in the Sunset

Replay of The Folk Brothers from Feb. 2, 2022: Remembering Norma Waterson (1939-2012)

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 11:00am | Jim Buchanan

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The Watersons -- Norma, her sister Lal, brother Mike, cousin John Harrison, and (later) Norma's husband Martin Carthy -- defined the English trad-folk revival of the 1960s. In the '90s, Norma Martin and their daughter Eliza Carthy, morphed into Waterson:Carthy. Even in ill health, Norma was recording until a few years ago. Her contributions to -- and influence on -- English folk music cannot be overstated.

The Folk Brothers playlist for 02/02/2022

Dashboard Diaries -- Feb. 12, 2016

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 12:30pm | RayK

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This week on Dashboard Diaries, host RayK looks at love from both sides, from Cupid to Tainted Love, as we celebrate the Day of Love. So, whether you’re head over heels or between soul mates, tune in Thursday, 3-4 p.m. on KDRT.org or anytime at Dashboard Diaries.

Davis Garden Show, Feb. 12, 2026

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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Today’s topics: protecting young plants, Meyer lemon problems, pruning apricots, Arum italicum, trees flowering now, quick fruit tree training notes, and more.

Wagman's Corner on IMPLOSION – 11 February 2026

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 7:07pm | Nick Saloman

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Get ready for an extraordinarily special IMPLOSION, as your host Nick Saloman presents a bit of folk-twinged psychedelia in honor and memory of our own Bill Wagman. Yes, it's an all-"Wagman's Corner" edition – featuring tracks from Forest, Hope, Lamb, and more – starting at 8 p.m. Pacific, here on KDRT 95.7 FM + KDRT.org – available anytime for you via the podcast apps! Thank you, Nick, and RIP, Bill.

Hello Davis! This week it's the Davis Downtown Business Association, Feb. 11, 2026

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 6:20pm | Pieter Pastoor

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This week on the program, Brett Lee — executive director of the Davis Downtown Business Association — sits down with Kevin Wan, owner of Sophia’s Thai Bar & Kitchen.

Their conversation explores the unique challenges facing restaurants in Davis, from rising costs to shifting customer expectations, and how local businesses are adapting to the changing appetites of the public.

It’s an insightful and thoughtful look at one restaurant’s journey — and in many ways, reflects the broader story of doing business in our community.

In the Key of Folk, Feb. 11, 2026: Songs for the season

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 12:30pm | Karen Leyse

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Coming up Saturday, we have Valentine's Day. In honor of the big V-day, I entreat you to join me at 2 PM today on In the Key of Folk as I dig back into the music archives to come up with a themed show about.. just guess! You'll hear tracks by Kora Feder, Jimmy LaFave, Jim Malcolm (who's coming soon to Davis!) , The Whispering Tree, Laurie Lewis, and others. Music to ease what ails you, and perhaps a laugh or two.

All at KDRT 95.7 FM in Davis, Ca | KDRT.org for repeats, podcasts and so much more!