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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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This Way Out

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This Way Out is an award-winning nationally syndicated show that gives voice to the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender movement. Fighting for LGBT equality and rights since 1988, the program shows no signs of slowing down!

Live Tuesday 11:30pm-Wednesday 12am
Homepage URL: 
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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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Education Beat

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KDRT is proud to air EdSource’s new show, Education Beat: Getting to the heart of California schools.

From EdSource: 

"Join us each week as we cover everything from preschool to college, bringing you the personal stories behind the headlines.   We want you to hear the voices that are too often drowned out in the broader conversation: parents, teachers, and the students themselves."

Live Monday 5:10-5:30pm
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Democracy Now!

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Hosted by Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez, Democracy Now is an award-winning syndicated news program that gives voice to perspectives rarely heard in corporate-sponsored media, including independent journalists, grassroots leaders and peace activists, artists, academics, independent analysts, and ordinary people from around the world.

Live Friday 9-10am
Homepage URL: 
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Jack Symes / Nat Lefkoff visit Listening Lyrics, Friday 2/10/17 at 4 PM PCT

Wed, 02/08/2017 - 5:23pm | Pieter Pastoor

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Jack Symes & Nat Lefkoff vist KDRT

Jack Symes is a singer-songwriter from the LA area but has been living in and performing around the Bay for the last 5 years. A solo act, his music embodies a folky, relaxed tone packed with emotional lyrics and a shaky moustache. Symes recently released his debut EP titled “Gargoyles” and is now out on a 3-month long West Coast tour through April. 

Nat Lefkoff: Born and raised in Davis, California, Nat has since toured up and down the West Coast throughout his high school and college careers with a variety of groups and venues. Nat focuses heavily on lyrics and melody as he composes with the goal of creating music that speaks to the experience of being human as we interact with the changing worlds around us.

For those outside the listening area the show will stream live on www.kdrt.org.

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Jazz After Dark February 07 2017

Tue, 02/07/2017 - 7:34pm | Don Shor

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Jazz to tap your toes to tonight!

  • Dinah Washington
  • Leroy Vinnegar
  • Ella Fitzgerald & Count Basie
  • Red Garland
  • Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges
  • Frank Sinatra
  • Stanley Turrentine
  • WDR Big Band Köln & Joe Williams with Milt Jackson
  • Alex Pangman
  • The Rosenberg Trio
  • The Anthony Wilson Trio
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What Rough Beast visits KDRT Feb 3rd, 2017

Fri, 02/03/2017 - 5:05pm | Pieter Pastoor

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Listen now - to  What Rough Beast,  an exceptional fusion band. The talent of each individual member shines through in their music. Whatdoes that mean, a depth of sound rarely heard. What Rough Beast is Sacramento based, but their sound is not limited to one geographic location. Members are:

Jon Shapiro - keyboards

Keith Filson - guitar

David Martin - guitar

Bryant Whaley - Bass

Jesse Escobar - Hand percussion

Bob Gibeault - Drums

Mike Rice - Flute/saxophone

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Album of the Week - NEW Ty Segall - TH Feb 02

Thu, 02/02/2017 - 4:35pm | Jess Goddésse

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This week we'll hear the brand spankin' new self-titled release from California's own Ty Segall. Musically brilliant, prolific, and busy, Segall works solo as well as with the fine bands Fuzz, Broken Bat, and GØGGS, and he's a former member of Sic Alps and others. At live performances nowadays, you'll find him backed by the Freedom Band, which comprises  Mikal Cronin on bass, Charles Moothart on drums, Emmett Kelly on guitar, and Ben Boye on piano. Tune in Thursday, February 2, 5-6 p.m. PT. Jess Goddesse hosts. 

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Jazz After Dark January 31 2017

Tue, 01/31/2017 - 7:34pm | Don Shor

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Mostly 70’s jazz tonight: some funk, some sax ballads, and even a little boogie woogie.

  • Anita O'Day
  • George Benson
  • Ella Fitzgerald
  • Paul Desmond, Modern Jazz Quartet
  • Charles Kynard
  • Boogaloo Joe Jones
  • Grover Washington, Jr
  • The Crusaders
  • George Benson
  • Milt Buckner
  • Keith Jarrett
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Davisville, Jan. 30, 2017: Bad Storms, Mostly Friendly Folks, 6,000 Calories a Day, and Other Tales From Biking 66 While 66

Mon, 01/30/2017 - 6:45pm | Bill Buchanan

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In 2005 Doug Waterman, a retired teacher who lives in Davis, rode his bike solo from Santa Monica to Chicago on Route 66. He also was 66 at the time. A decade later, he has written a book about the trip—“It Only Hurts When I Sit Down: A Bicycle Adventure on Historic Route 66”—and he appears on Davisville today to talk about what he saw along the way. He is joined by his wife Donna, who wrote nightly emails for their friends and family. His recollections include tales of good deeds and usually friendly folks, ghost towns, storms he barely outran, odd moments, and a truck tire he saw explode on the road.

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Divine Intervention Strikes - Jan 30

Mon, 01/30/2017 - 6:35pm | Jess Goddésse

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Divine Intervention strikes again -- tonight, to be precise, 7-9p PT. We'll continue with new rock/pop/more from this very month/new year, and we'll worship together for Vinyl Vespers -- which will be a play-along song for those of you with kazoo (or comb) in hand!

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Lois hosts Mayor Robb Davis on That's Life

Thu, 01/26/2017 - 2:05pm | Lois Richter

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Lois hosts City of Davis Mayor Robb Davis.   They talk about "living rough" in Davis- people in Davis living without homes.   

What is the situation regarding homelessness?   What services are needed?  What the city has been doing?   Tune in to find out.

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Tarek Isham visits Listening Lyrics Friday 1/27/17 4PM PST

Thu, 01/26/2017 - 7:57am | Pieter Pastoor

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Tarek Isham visits KDRT

Tarek Isham found his musical voice while living in New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward, where music and creativity make daily and deep impressions. Four years ago, he moved back to Clyde Park, Montana to help his mother with her Quarter Horse Ranch and to pursue an education in veterinary medicine, which subsequently brought him to Davis, California. Before moving, he played many nights and weekends in the Bozeman area in a duo called Cottonwood Line. Tarek plays guitar, harmonica, foot-pedal drums and sings songs–both original and old–in country, blues, gospel and folk styles. Look to catch one of his feel-like-dancing live shows and an upcoming demo album under the name Doc Tari, which was the name of a famous Quarter Horse.

For those outside the listening area this show will stream live at www.kdrt.org

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Jazz After Dark January 24 2017

Tue, 01/24/2017 - 7:33pm | Don Shor

8 pm Tuesday! An hour of great jazz. 

  • Artie Shaw
  • Ella Fitzgerald
  • Art Pepper
  • Les Paul
  • Arnett Cobb
  • Betty Roché
  • Chet Baker
  • Roland Kirk
  • Teddy Edwards
  • Roberto Vally and Fabiana Passoni
  • Fabienne Ambühl Trio
  • Ron Carter
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