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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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A Mix of Music

DJ Dave Reynolds takes you on a journey through the world of music.  

Live Friday 1-2pm
DJ(s): 
DJ Dave
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Exploration with Michio Kaku

Dr. Kaku

An hour long radio program on science, technology, politics, and the environment. Topics covered include black holes, time travel, higher dimensions, string theory, wormholes, search for extra-terrestial life, dark matter and dark energy, the future of space travel, genetic engineering, the aging process, the future of medicine, the human body shop, artificial intelligence, the future of computers and robots, as well as topics from science fiction.

Hosted by Michio Kaku.

Live Monday 12-1pm
Homepage URL: 
http://mkaku.org/home/radio/
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The Shortwave Report

The Shortwave Report is a weekly review of global news stories recorded via shortwave radio. 

Live Tuesday 5-5:30pm
Homepage URL: 
The Shortwave Report on the Web
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10 Years Forgotten

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10 Years Forgotten with your host JonEmery focuses on modern classics and indie standards from 2000–2010, the decade lost in the shuffle due to the Dawn of the Digital Age. TYF also explores the history of record stores in the Sacramento Valley – including why some are still open today –  along with the future of physical and digital music locally, regionally, and beyond.

Live Wednesday 3-5pm
Replays Saturday 5-7pm
DJ(s): 
JonEmery
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Crossing Continents

In this World Music show, Gil covers the Middle East, the Mediterranean region, North Africa, Central Asia, and the Indian sub continent, including traditional and contemporary musical styles. This is not a pop music show!

Live Monday 10am-12pm
Replays Sunday 12-2pm
DJ(s): 
Gil Medovoy
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Jazz After Dark November 28 2017

Tue, 11/28/2017 - 7:32pm | Don Shor

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Featuring some under-appreciated jazz artists on Jazz After Dark tonight: Gigi Gryce and Kenny Dorham with hard bop from the 1950’s, and Boogaloo Joe Jones with soul/funk jazz from the 1970’s. Plus a couple of more familiar names….Dianne Reeves, Gigi Gryce Quartet, Gigi Gryce, Miles Davis, Kenny Dorham, Jimmy Giuffre & Jim Hall, Boogaloo Joe Jones; Najponk with George Mraz  and Matt Fishwick.

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Davisville, Nov. 27, 2017: Meet Anne Hance, if you don’t know her already

Mon, 11/27/2017 - 6:05pm | Bill Buchanan

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If you’re interested in Davis, then Anne Hance is someone you should know, or at least know about. A zoologist by training, she grew up in England during World War II, came to Davis in 1968, co-founded and helped lead the Explorit Science Center for a third of a century … and those details are just part of the story. We talk about those topics, and much more, on today’s program.

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Jazz After Dark November 21 2017

Tue, 11/21/2017 - 7:49pm | Don Shor

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Going way back tonight on Jazz After Dark with early jazz hits from 1902 – 1924, by later performers:

Benny Carter: Farewell Blues

Charlie Christian: Rose Room

Benny Goodman: The World Is Waiting for the Sunrise

Lu Watters, Kid Ory, Albert Nicholas: That's A Plenty

Louis Armstrong and His All Stars: The Memphis Blues (Or Mister Crump)

Erroll Garner: Some Of These Days

Earl Bostic: Avalon

Charlie Mariano: After You've Gone

Gil Evans: St. Louis Blues

Helen Humes: Bill Bailey

Pete Fountain: Tin Roof Blues

Ella Fitzgerald: The Man I Love

Coleman Hawkins & Stanley Black: Lady Be Good

Earl Hines: I Ain't Got Nobody

WDR Big Band Köln & Joe Williams, Milt Jackson: Smack Dab In The Middle

Chris Barber: I Wish I Could Shimmy Like My Sister Kate

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Byron Colborn jazzes up Listening Lyrics on Friday 11/17/17 at 4:00PM

Thu, 11/16/2017 - 4:03pm | Pieter Pastoor

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Byron Colborn on KDRT 95.7 Davis, CA

"Byron Colborn was born in Santa Rosa, CA and grew up in Davis, CA. Byron studied music at many schools in California including Sonoma State University, Sacramento State, and the Jazzchool in Berkeley, CA before moving to Boston, MA where he studied at Berklee College of Music. He now resides in Sacramento, CA where he is a full time performer and teacher of music. Byron leads several local ensembles, including the Element Brass Band, a variety of small combos, and the 17-piece Byron Colborn Big Band.”

Visit Byron on facebook

Listening Lyrics is broadcast live on KDRT 95.7FM, if you are outside the listening area the full show is streamed on www.kdrt.org

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Jazz After Dark November 14 2017

Tue, 11/14/2017 - 7:22pm | Don Shor

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Swing and big band tonight! Some of the great performers of the 1930’s to 50’s.

Bunny Berigan, Benny Goodman, Billie Holiday, Artie Shaw, Woody Herman, Duke Ellington & His Orchestra, Stan Kenton, Chico Hamilton , Illinois Jacquet, Cannonball Adderley, Count Basie and His Orchestra, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald & The Tommy Flanagan Trio, Dianne Reeves

Oscar Aleman

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Davisville, Nov. 13, 2017: Our yearly guide to films with Davis critic Derrick Bang

Mon, 11/13/2017 - 6:05pm | Bill Buchanan

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Today I welcome back Davis movie critic Derrick Bang, who offers his entertaining opinions on films to see and avoid as 2017 winds down. This show is an annual feature on Davisville. The New York Times recently posted a list of about 100 films coming out in the next two months.  Seeing them all would take, what, about five weeks of full-time effort? This is why we need movie critics, to help sort 'em all out!

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Jazz After Dark November 07 2017

Tue, 11/07/2017 - 7:37pm | Don Shor

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Mostly traditional jazz tonight, with tributes to Louis Armstrong and more!

Diane Lines, Ella Fitzgerald & Buddy Bregman, Machito with Cannonball Adderley, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Oscar Peterson; Buddy Bregman , Gene Ammons, Oscar Peterson, The Sackville All Stars,Melvin Rhyne, Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Sue Palmer, Chico O'Farrill

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Album of the Week (11/8): Abyss by Chelsea Wolfe

Tue, 11/07/2017 - 10:10am | Eunah

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Chelsea Wolfe's music could possibly best be described as folk metal. But you might disagree--that's just my take. 

Her sound is often noisy & dark (e.g. tracks 1 "Carrion Flowers" or 2 "Iron Moon" or 10 "Color of Blood"), but other moments are beautiful, tender, and delicate (e.g. tracks 4 "Maw" or 8 "Simple Death" or ).  Her dad was in a country band & she loves Hank Williams, things you can totally hear in some of her songs. But then she took her country/folk roots and gave her music a goth/doom/metal spin.

I chose to play a Chelsea Wolfe album because I love her music--and also got majorly inspired after seeing her live in Sacto (her hometown!) last Friday! Hopefully you don't get put off by the metal or noisy descriptions. You might be pleasantly surprised by what she has to offer. 

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Thank You For Supporting Our 2017 Fall Fundraising Events - We Met Our Goal!

Wed, 11/01/2017 - 7:40pm | Diane Crumley

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A Busy Week Of Fundraising Events

On behalf of all the volunteers at KDRT 95.7 FM, we thank our listeners, supporters, and local businesses that helped make our 2017 Fall Fundraiser a resounding success!  We met our fundraising goal, made new friends in the community, broadcast live music from a variety of venues, and joined with our neighbors for dining and beverages throughout the week at Sudwerk Brewing Co., Thai Canteen, Teabo Café, Yoloberry Yogurt, Woodstock’s Pizza, and Berryessa Brewing Co.  We thank these local establishments for generously donating a portion of each day’s proceeds towards our fundraiser, and thank all of you that attended, or who donated online. We are also grateful to the bands, musicians and artists who performed at our special events including: DJs Trop’a and Mr. Glass, Justin Cox, The Big Poppies (twice!), Fong Tran, The Philharmonik, and The Nickel Slots.

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Jazz After Dark October 31 2017

Tue, 10/31/2017 - 7:31pm | Don Shor

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Bossa Nova, Latin jazz, West Coast cool, and some Peanuts themes tonight on Jazz After Dark!

Helyne Stewart, Vince Guaraldi Trio, Cyrus Chestnut, Sergio Mendes, Cal Tjader's Modern Mambo Quintet, Cal Tjader & Carmen McRae, Herbie Mann, The Vinnie Burke Quartet, Howard Roberts, Gerry Mulligan, Paul Desmond, Ellis Marsalis Trio, Wynton Marsalis Septet, The Dave Brubeck Quartet

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