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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

Cowboy Tracks

Join Nancy around the campfire to hear authentic Western roots music and cowboy poetry. Something deep in your soul will resonate to stories from the early wranglers, Mexican vaqueros, Old West adventurers, Silver Screen buckaroos, Western Swing bands, contemporary real cowboys, and all who appreciate wide open spaces, freedom, and the western lifestyle.

 

Live Wednesday 1-2pm
Replays Sunday 2-3pm
DJ(s): 
Nancy Flagg
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Roots, Shoots and Leaves

Roots, Shoots and Leaves' DJ Tree has a theory of music that involves a tree. Suffice it to say that it involves a trinity — an exploration of themes and connections among recording artists — and otherwise very few boundaries. Listen for music old and new, known and unknown. And if you listen long enough, you may experience some musical enlightenment. 

Live Tuesday 6-8pm
Replays Thursday 4-6pm
DJ(s): 
Tree Kilpatrick
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The Golden Road

​Join Wayne Hagan and take a musical journey down the Golden Road and explore the music of the Grateful Dead, its roots, and its many offshoots. Past DJs include Alligator, Lee Maddex, and Rod Moseanko. What a long strange trip!

Live Tuesday 2-4pm
Replays Sunday 6-8pm
DJ(s): 
Wayne Hagen
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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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Na Mele O Hawai'i

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Join host Beth Post as she features the unique sounds of Hawaiian music — from early icons of island music to today's innovators — exploring styles, the history of the genre, and revered songs and performers.

Live Thursday 1-3pm
Replays Wednesday 10am-12pm, Saturday 11am-1pm
DJ(s): 
Beth Post
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Mike Blanchard & the Californios perform at Armadillo for Davis 2nd Friday ArtAbout, Nov. 9, 6:30PM

Mon, 11/05/2018 - 11:47am | Pieter Pastoor

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mike and the Californios at KDRT, 2nd Friday ArtAbout, Armadillo Music

Mike Blanchard & the Californios are a country and western band playing traditional Americana and are unabashedly proud of their California roots.

Founded by Mike Blanchard of The Tattooed Love Dogs, the band that has been playing the West Coast for more than 20 years plays an Americana grab bag with a mix of originals, gospel and honky tonk, as well as covers of their favorite artists old and new. For more information, visit www.mikeblanchardandthecalifornios.com.

Anyone who can’t join in the fun at Armadillo Music may join KDRT 95.7 FM live and streaming at kdrt.org. Armadillo Music is at 207 F St. in downtown Davis and can be found online at armadillomusic.com.

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Big Poppies playing KDRT Fundraiser night at Woodstock's Friday 11/02/18

Fri, 11/02/2018 - 11:08pm | Dug Deep

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Join KDRT at Woodstock's Pizza on Friday night to celebrate our Deep Roots Fundraiser!  Starting at 6 pm, KDRT gets a percentage of sales WHEN YOU SAY you're there for KDRT.  And speaking of being there for KDRT, Yolo County blues/psych rockers The Big Poppies play live beginning at 8:30 pm.  The Big Poppies' new EP is called A Taste Awaits and is available now.  See you all Friday!

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The Big Poppies in the studio, recorded Nov 2nd, 2018

Fri, 11/02/2018 - 5:05pm | Pieter Pastoor

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This was EPIC.  The Big Poppies are one of northern California's favorite bands and were in the studio with us. (In the studio 2/3rd of the Big Poppies, Chris Preston and Max Van Dyke). Their music is contagious with a heavy influence of blues, rock and throw in a bit of funk. Their stage presence is electrifying. If that is not enough, all of the band members are spot on talented musicians. Influences include the likes of Vance Joy, Alabama Shakes, Gary Clark Jr., The Black Keys, Daft Punk, just to name a few. On this show we will focus in on their new CD release

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Davis Odd Fellows Nov. 1st British Invasion Concert To Benefit KDRT Fall Fundraiser

Thu, 11/01/2018 - 7:54pm | Diane Crumley

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Thursday Live! Concert Stage At Davis Odd Fellows Hall

Since 2009, the Davis Odd Fellows have hosted Thursday Live! - a free concert series held on the first Thursday of the month.  KDRT's Jim Buchanan regularly records these performances, which are later aired on his weekly KDRT show - Live Tracks.  The Nov. 1st show is the 85th concert, and will pay tribute to the iconic bands from the British Invasion, including The Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds, The Beatles, The Spencer Davis Group, Herman's Hermits, Manfred Mann and Lulu, to name a few.

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Davisville, Oct. 29, 2018: This killer's story challenges law that says a 15-year-old should never be tried as an adult

Mon, 10/29/2018 - 6:05pm | Bill Buchanan

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Daniel Marsh was a few weeks short of 16 when he murdered Mary Northup’s father Oliver “Chip” Northup Jr., and Chip's wife Claudia Maupin, in their Davis home in 2013. As Lauren Keene has written in the Davis Enterprise, "the brutality of [the killings] stunned seasoned law enforcement as well as the community at large." Marsh was convicted as an adult in 2014, but after voters approved a change in state law in 2016, Marsh won a Yolo court hearing that asked if he should now be transferred to the juvenile justice system. The transfer -- rejected by the court last week -- could have meant he’d be released at 25. On today’s program Mary Northup talks about the hearing, listening to Marsh in court, the change in California law that will soon forbid 15-year-olds from being tried as adults, and balancing rehabilitation against protecting the public.

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Jazz After Dark October 23 2018

Tue, 10/23/2018 - 7:24pm | Don Shor

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Some illustrious artists tonight on Jazz After Dark: Ella Fitzgerald, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis with Bud Powell, Fats Navarro, and Thelonious Monk; Dave Brubeck Quartet, Cal Tjader & Stan Getz, Paul Desmond with Jim Hall on guitar, Dick Wellstood, Kevin Mahogany, Charlie Byrd and The Washington Guitar Quintet, Herlin Riley, Miles Black Trio.

Photo, clockwise from upper left: Charlie Parker, Dave Brubeck, Kevin Mahogany, Herlin Riley.

 

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Jazz After Dark October 16 2018

Tue, 10/16/2018 - 6:57pm | Don Shor

Coming up tonight on Jazz After Dark: Art Tatum, Ella Fitzgerald & Ellis Larkins, Bobby Jaspar, Betty Roché, Sam Lazar Trio, Zoot Sims, Keter Betts, The Anthony Wilson Trio, Waverly Seven, Antônio Carlos Jobim, Don Thompson & Pat La Barbera.

8 pm on 95.7 FM, KDRT-LP in Davis, CA

Shows are archived for two weeks at https://kdrt.org/programs/jazz-after-dark

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Yo! And The Electric visit Listening Lyrics Friday Oct. 19, 2018, at 4 PM

Tue, 10/16/2018 - 11:18am | Pieter Pastoor

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Yo! And The Electric visits KDRT

Yo! And The Electric formed in 2017. This psychedelic group gets its inspiration from such artists as Bob Dylan, Frank Zappa, and The Beach Boys. Based in Sacramento, Yo! And The Electric self-released "Spartacus," an EP of original psychedelic jams, in August, and is known for blending '60s pop sensibilities with cool undertones of jazz. The band offers a full rich sound that has a wonderful depth. 

Band members are: Skyler Leftridge, Julia Stimson, Ryan Coughran, Dane Skinner, and Patrick Lema.

If you're outside the KDRT broadcast area, this show will be streamed live on www.kdrt.org.

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Davisville, Oct. 15, 2018: There’s plenty of conflict out there. How do we reduce it?

Mon, 10/15/2018 - 6:05pm | Bill Buchanan

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American life is full of conflict – political, social, economic, all types. Today’s guest is Kara Hunter, executive director of the Yolo Conflict Resolution Center, who knows a lot about the subject. We discuss the center, what it does in Davis, who uses it, the results they get, and also about conflict overall – including how she’d advise the Senate if she were given the task of resolving their conflicts in the wake of the Supreme Court Kavanaugh confirmation hearings.  “The first thing I’d ask all of them to do is stop talking,” she says, “and start listening to one another.”

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Oct. 14th Benefit Concert with The Muddy Waders to Celebrate KDRT's 14th Birthday

Sun, 10/14/2018 - 3:05pm | Diane Crumley

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The Muddy Waders

We are thrilled to be hosting a benefit concert for KDRT with The Muddy Waders on Sunday, October 14th, from 4 to 7pm at Robin's Nest - one of Davis' most well-loved house concert venues.  The Muddy Waders are known for their innovative sets of newgrass, and their slurry of jazz standards mixed with blues, rock, country and electro-acoustic jamming.  Attendance is capped at 100 seats - reserve tickets now at link.  We are grateful to the band and Robin's Nest for donating their talents and venue in support of KDRT community radio.  Purchase tickets here, and thanks for your support!

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