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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.

In the Key of Folk with Karen Leyse offers music that will keep you humming or dancing along — perhaps both! The focus is on traditional and current folk music, Americana, and bluegrass, with Celtic, Nordic, and Spanish infusions — wherever Karen's travels and interests take her. In addition, the music of contra dance, an American Folk tradition that came with English and other settlers, will often be threaded through the hour. Don’t know it? Check it out.

Live Wednesday 2-3pm

Replays Thursday 7-8am, Sunday 10-11am

DJ(s):

Karen Leyse

A Constant Grin

DJ Chris Mussen presents all things modern indie, from shoegaze to psychedelic, dream pop to space rock, lo-fi to indie folk. Whatever you prefer on your indie playlists, A Constant Grin is sure to keep you smiling.

Live Friday 2-2:30pm

Replays Thursday 8-8:30am, Sunday 7-7:30pm

DJ(s):

Chris Mussen

Homepage URL:

A Constant Grin on Facebook

Independent and Local

Independent and Local is a music program featuring local unsigned artists and bands, including "Moments" — brief interviews with experts in the scientific, health, and artistic communities about interesting topics and current events. The main focus is music, along with a few outside-the-box ideas.

Live Monday 4-5pm

Replays Saturday 7-8am

DJ(s):

Sam Hawk

Democracy Now!

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:

Democracy Now! on the Web

NextGen Talks

NextGen Talks is a youth-driven program that offers a fresh perspective on state politics, featuring interviews with city officials and state leaders. Hosted by Jazmin Garcia, a high school junior with extensive experience in local government, the program highlights issues that matter most to young people, such as public safety, housing, and education. By focusing on the local actions that shape the future for youth, NextGen Talks aims to bridge the gap between young citizens and their city leaders, fostering a more engaged and informed community.

Live Friday 5-5:30pm

DJ(s):

Jazmin Garcia

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Divine Intervention – April 12, 2024

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 12:15pm | Jess Goddésse

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Oh, yes, it's almost time for Divine Intervention, a pleasant assault to the senses, with much new music in the indie-ish vein, including the latest from the Libertines, Phosphorescent, the Bevis Frond, the Old 97's, and even the Jesus & Mary Chain — plus April's Goddess of the Month and a Vinyl Vespers spin — yikes!

Live DiRT Friday with Sideline Bluegrass Band!

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 5:17pm | Jess Goddésse

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Tune in Friday, April 12, at 2:30 p.m. Pacific as Sideline Bluegrass Band joins DJ Rocky Outcrop in the KDRT studio for the latest edition of Live DiRT. Then see Sideline at 7 p.m. at Sudwerk Brewing – presented in part by your friends at KDRT 95.7 FM | KDRT.org!

Davis Garden Show, April 11, 2024

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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Today's topics: rose fragrance, tea roses, low-water shrubs for privacy, April flowers, different types of redbuds, and more.

IMPLOSION – 10 April 2024

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 5:00pm | Nick Saloman

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Don't miss IMPLOSION at 5p Pacific, Wed 10 April! Hear groovy tunes from the Ferris Wheel, the Hardtimes, Brenda & the Tabulations, and much, much more presented by your host Nick Saloman of the one and only Bevis Frond. It's a party for certain, coming to you from your friends here at KDRT 95.7 FM | KDRT.org!

Jazz After Dark, April 9, 2024

Tue, 04/09/2024 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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On tonight’s show:

Peggy Lee, I Don't Know Enough About You
Erroll Garner, I Cover the Waterfront
Art Pepper, Nutmeg
Julie London, Blue Moon
Jimmy Smith, Embraceable You
Ella Fitzgerald & Frank Devol's Orchestra, Goody, Goody
Louis Armstrong & Duke Ellington, I'm Beginning To See The Light
Gene Krupa (Anita O'Day vocals), Georgia On My Mind
Oscar Peterson & Ray Brown, You Are My Sunshine (Live)
Cal Tjader, Linda Chicana
Abdullah Ibrahim, Just You, Just Me
June Katz, Smooth Sailin'
Stan Getz, Kenny Barron, Soul Eyes

Electric Compost Heap for April 5, 2024

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 5:35pm | Dug Deep

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Tonight at 6 p.m. on the Electric Compost Heap, host Dug Deep will feature songs from bands who will be making their way to our region in the near future, including Fantastic Negrito, The Darts, and Sideline, a veteran bluegrass band who will be appearing Friday, April 12 at Sudwerk Brewing Co.! We'll also spin a couple of songs from the new album by The Bevis Frond, Focus on Nature. Oh, and the official color of tonight's show is GREY!

Guillaume Pastoor and the bossa nova, on Listening Lyrics, April 5, 2024

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 5:10pm | Pieter Pastoor

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Guillaume Pastoor joins us this week to share with us his "affair" with the music genre bossa nova. Guillaume carefully selected songs to show us how different singers around the world interpet the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim.

Davis Garden Show, April 4, 2024

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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Today’s topics: lilacs, seedlings and heat pads, old-fashioned flowers from seed, and more.

IMPLOSION – 3 April 2024

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 10:17am | Nick Saloman

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Join your host Nick Saloman for this week's edition of IMPLOSION, Wed 3 April at 5p Pacific! Hear tunes from the Collectors, the Blue Chips, the Flirtations, the Youngbloods and so much more — all right here on your favorite station, KDRT 95.7 FM | KDRT.org.