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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.

 

OUR PROGRAMS

Old-Time Radio

Old Time Radio KDRT Davis California

Immerse yourself in programs from radio’s Golden Age.

Live Sunday 10-11:30pm
DJ(s): 
Jim Buchanan
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Blue LIght Central

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Every week, the big blue train we call the Blue Light Central rumbles out of the station for an hour-long ride through a landscape of blues, classic R&B, soul, gospel, zydeco, and low-down boogie. Mark Drnek is your ticket agent, porter, engineer, brakeman, and conductor on a weekly excursion through the vast music landscape.

Live Thursday 9-10pm
Homepage URL: 
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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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Yolo Backyard Bulletin

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
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Live Tracks

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 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
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Jazz After Dark for 8:00pm on Nov 26th, 2019

Tue, 11/26/2019 - 9:10pm | Don Shor

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The November 26 show is a special rebroadcast of upbeat music suitable for dancing, or at least tapping your toes. Featuring: Earl Bostic, Benny Goodman, The Buddy DeFranco Quartet, Nat King Cole, Gene Krupa, Ella Fitzgerald & The Paul Smith Trio, Gerry Mulligan & Johnny Hodges, Louis Armstrong, Ben Webster & Johnny Hodges, Joni James, Zoot Sims, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Dianne Reeves, and Dal Richards & His Orchestra.

Replays Monday 11 pm, Tuesday 12 midnight, Wednesday 10 pm

Playlists, archives, and RSS Feed here: https://kdrt.org/blogs/don-shor-0

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Meraki Radio Honors the Passing of Francis Resta - WWII Combat Veteran, PTSD Advocate, KDRT Co-Host, and More

Sat, 11/23/2019 - 12:55pm | Diane Crumley

The Nov. 22, 2019 episode of Meraki Radio is a special tribute to the life and wisdom of Francis Resta, a remarkable individual whom the KDRT community was fortunate to engage with during his weekly co-host activities on Alison B's show. He died on Oct. 31. "In this 1-hour special," Alison says, "Meraki Radio pays tribute to our late friend and co-host. Carol, his wife, takes his seat in the studio, and visitors from the community share their thoughts. Bill Buchanan, Jeff Shaw, Michael Gangitano, Kate, and Alison B share perspectives, while Carol informs the conversation from Francis's angle. He will be missed forever, but will live on through all the lives he touched throughout his long life." Bill, host of  KDRT's "Davisville," speaks of admiring Francis' ability to talk about difficult combat-related topics. He interviewed Francis for "Davisville" in 2018, and the San Francisco Press Club recently awarded the episode first-place among public affairs shows (staff of 1 to 4) on non-commercial radio in the club's annual "excellence in journalism" competition.

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Jazz After Dark November 19 2019

Tue, 11/19/2019 - 7:01pm | Don Shor

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Coming up at 8 pm tonight on Jazz After Dark, we’re spanning six decades:

Bunny Berigan (Kay Little vocals), Louis Armstrong and His Hot Seven, Louis Armstrong & Earl Hines, Duke Ellington, Sidney Bechet, Louis Armstrong and His All Stars, Ella Fitzgerald, The Lawrence Marable Quartet *, Bud Shank, Doris Day, Earl "Fatha" Hines, Joshua Rifkin, Maria Muldaur, Butch Thompson (Red Maddock vocals)

Broadcasts live 8 pm Tuesdays on KDRT-LP 95.7 FM in Davis, CA.

Replays Monday 11 pm, Tuesday 12 midnight, Wednesday 10 pm

Live-streaming at https://kdrt.org/page/listen-now

Playlists, archives, and RSS Feed here: https://kdrt.org/blogs/don-shor-0

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Davisville, Nov. 18, 2019: Streaming, theaters, and fall movies with Davis critic Derrick Bang

Mon, 11/18/2019 - 6:10pm | Bill Buchanan

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Today I welcome back Derrick Bang for our ninth annual talk about movies. This time we cover streaming, the increased supply of films, the appeal of watching a good movie with hundreds of others in a large theater, six movies he’s looking forward to this holiday season, and three he isn’t – including Playmobil: The Movie and a remake of the 1974 slasher film Black Christmas. An entertaining critic who’s as comfortable skewering a turkey as he is appraising a masterpiece or waving away a mediocrity, Derrick writes reviews for the Davis Enterprise and his blog Derrick Bang on Film.

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The Loose Threads play and show their stuff, recorded Nov. 15, 2019

Fri, 11/15/2019 - 5:10pm | Pieter Pastoor

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Check out that picture: The Loose Threads hard at work and in total concentration.

The band blends the raw energy of American rock from years gone by with acoustic blues, country, and soul. The members are:

  • Joanne Adams - vocals and percussion
  • John Bologni - vocals and rhythm guitar
  • Arash Ansari - lead guitar
  • Gabriel Gee - bass
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Live Tracks Highlights a Decade of Thursday Live! Recordings - Part 1

Thu, 11/14/2019 - 9:10pm | Jim Buchanan

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This week, Live Tracks focuses almost entirely on Yolo County bands, from shows recorded during the monthly Thursday Live! concert series at the Davis Odd Fellows Hall. In November 2009, Jim recorded his first Thursday Live! concert, with the Rita Hosking Trio, and the rest is history -- at an average of 9 shows per year, the total exceeds 90 two-hour concerts recorded, mixed, and broadcast on KDRT Thursday evenings during Live Tracks. This week's episode covers a lot of ground, and samples popular local bands such as The Cups, Rita Hosking Trio, The Muddy Waders, the legendary Clarence Van Hook with Cedar Seeger, The West Nile Ramblers, Bonanza King, The Davis "Odd Stars" from the 2018 British Invasion Concert, the Golden Cadillacs, and a special recording of Mumbo Gumbo from the November 2018 Fire Relief Benefit.

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Jazz After Dark November 12 2019

Tue, 11/12/2019 - 7:42pm | Don Shor

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Coming up at 8 pm tonight on Jazz After Dark: Ella Fitzgerald, Jimmy Hamilton, Billy Bauer, Mundell Lowe And His All Stars, Ken Sykora, Etta Jones, Billy Taylor, Kenny Burrell Octet, Lena Horne, Illinois Jacquet, Vladimir Vassilieff, Fraser Macpherson Quartet, George Shearing.

Broadcasts live 8 pm Tuesdays on KDRT-LP 95.7 FM in Davis, CA.

Replays Monday 11 pm, Tuesday 12 midnight, Wednesday 10 pm

Live-streaming at https://kdrt.org/page/listen-now

Playlists, archives, and RSS Feed here: https://kdrt.org/blogs/don-shor-0

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https://player.fm/featured/jazz

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Celtic music masters McKasson, McDonald, and McLane visit The Folk Brothers, Wednesday November 13th

Sun, 11/10/2019 - 5:56pm | Peter Schiffman

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Ryan McKasson (fiddle) Eric McDonald (guitar and vocals) and Jeremiah McLane (accordion) are masters of the Celtic music tradition.  Touring nationally, they will appear at the Palms Playhouse in Winters on Friday the 15th.   Prior to their Palms show, they drop by the Folk Brothers between 10 and 11 AM on Wednesday the 13th to play some live music as well as chat with Bill and Peter.

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Join Us Sunday Nov. 10 for The Muddy Waders at Berryessa Brewing and Tuesday Nov. 12 at Barn and Pantry Open Mic

Sat, 11/09/2019 - 6:30pm | Diane Crumley

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We invite the community to join us Nov. 10–17 as we host events from Davis to Dixon, and Winters to Woodland, highlighting our region’s rich local music scene and kicking off our annual fall fundraiser.  Our first events along the "Grassroots Trail" are Sunday, 11/10  with The Muddy Waders @Berryessa Brewing 3-6 pm, Winters; and Tuesday, 11/12 at Open Mic Night with Hattie Craven @The Barn & Pantry 7-8:30 pm, Dixon. For additional information about the upcoming week's events, see the article in the Davis Enterprise.

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Jazz After Dark November 05 2019

Tue, 11/05/2019 - 7:37pm | Don Shor

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Coming up at 8 pm tonight on Jazz After Dark:

Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington with Rosemary Clooney, Ben Webster Quintet, Ben Webster, Nat King Cole, Oscar Peterson, Peggy Lee, Johnny Hodges, Stanley Turrentine, Ahmad Jamal, George Robert, George Shearing.

Broadcasts live 8 pm Tuesdays on KDRT-LP 95.7 FM in Davis, CA.

Replays Monday 11 pm, Tuesday 12 midnight, Wednesday 10 pm

Playlists, archives, and RSS Feed here: https://kdrt.org/blogs/don-shor-0

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