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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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The Audio Ecotone

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"We have a tropical situation where there are thousands of 'species' of music around and they're all constantly cross-breeding and hybridizing. It's very exciting, but you can't keep up with it easily." -- Brian Eno

Live Friday 3-4pm
Replays Tuesday 7-8am, Saturday 6-7pm
DJ(s): 
Eddy Owt
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That's Life

Lois Richter’s format for That’s Life is mostly interviews. Recurring topics include Davis activities and groups; work and life choices; philosophy and theory; plus birding, cooking, art, and other passions. Lois occasionally breaks into music — from ballads to the slack key sounds of Hawaii to golden oldies rock 'n' roll — but mostly there is just talk.

To suggest a topic for discussion or a person to interview, text Lois or leave a message in the comments here.

Live Tuesday 12-1pm
Replays Wednesday 5-6pm
DJ(s): 
Lois Richter
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High Country Music Radio

Bluegrass, country, blues, music

HIGH COUNTRY MUSIC 

Tune into High Country Music with host David Arthur Reynolds, for a celebration of bluegrass, old-time music and country blues. Spend an hour on the front porch with High Country Music as we follow the high lonesome sound of contemporary musicians and legendary roots artists, maintaining a vibrant connection to our folk and country songbook. 

Live Tuesday 11am-12pm
DJ(s): 
David A. Reynolds
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Praise Time with Preacher

Praise Time with Preacher

The word "gospel" is derived for the old Anglo-Saxon word meaning “good message” or “good news." Host Preacher believes gospel music is powerful, whether the listener is or is not Christian — that everyone can enjoy listening to gospel because it is uplifting and inspiring, sung with passion and belief from the artist, touching all who hear it in a good and heartfelt way. The aim of Praise Time is to help listeners find what Preacher believes lives in everyone: a good spirit that drives us to be the best we can be.

Live Tuesday 4-5pm
Replays Thursday 11pm-Friday 12am, Sunday 7-8am
DJ(s): 
Preacher
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Live Tracks

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 LT began broadcasting on Sept. 30, 2004, and has produced 747 original episodes as of August 2025. Best experienced with a lava lamp, cool recreational beverage of choice, and a vigorous sense of curiosity. Peace.

Live Thursday 7-9pm
Replays Saturday 9-11pm
DJ(s): 
Jim Buchanan
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Jazz After Dark, Feb. 27, 2024

Tue, 02/27/2024 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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We have jazz classics tonight:

  • Louis Armstrong, West End Blues
  • Benny Goodman, Sing Sing Sing
  • Billie Holiday, I Wished On the Moon
  • Coleman Hawkins & Stanley Black, Honeysuckle Rose
  • Count Basie (Jimmy Rushing vocals), Exactly Like You
  • Fats Waller, Georgia On My Mind
  • Django Reinhardt, Swing Guitar
  • Ella Fitzgerald and the Ray Charles Singers, Smooth Sailing
  • Sonny Rollins, St. Thomas
  • Vince Guaraldi Trio, Fenwyck's Farfel
  • Vince Guaraldi Trio, Cast Your Fate to the Wind
  • Dave Brubeck, Kathy's Waltz
  • Thelonious Monk, 01 - Round Midnight (Take 2)
  • Duke Ellington, C Jam Blues
  • Erroll Garner, Misty
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Lost but Found Guitars, on Listening Lyrics, Feb. 23, 2024

Fri, 02/23/2024 - 5:10pm | Pieter Pastoor

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It's not unusual for musicians' guitars to be lost or stolen. When the theft or loss involves a famous musician, it becomes "a story."

That is what today's Listening Lyrics is about -- six lost-but-found guitars owned by Zakk Wylde, Peter Frampton, Jimmy Page, Joe Perry, Bill Corgan and Paul McCartney. Each has a fantastc journey.

Listening Lyrics playlist for 02/23/2024
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Electric Compost Heap -- Feb. 23, 2024

Fri, 02/23/2024 - 4:46pm | Dug Deep

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Tonight at 6 p.m. Pacific on the Electric Compost Heap, host Dug Deep will feature new music from Mary Timony, Australia's Alien Nose Job, and Sacramento's own Th' Losin Streaks, who will be appearing at The Torch Club on March 9. There's also lots of other musical detritus, so be sure you tune in or catch us online at KDRT.org.

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Local filmmakers debut Open Country on March 10 at Odd Fellows Hall -- a benefit for KDRT

Fri, 02/23/2024 - 1:38pm | Diane Crumley

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Filmmakers Glenda and Jesse Drew of Davis made Open Country, a journey into the roots of American country, to reclaim the music as the creative expression of working people of all colors. The movie features interviews with well-known musicians, performances, archival clips and animation, and it sold out the venue when it recently screened in San Francisco.

The Drews will screen their movie in Davis Sunday, March 10, at the Odd Fellows Hall, doors 6 p.m.; show 6:30 p.m.; Q&A 8:15 p.m. All proceeds from ticket sales and donations will benefit KDRT. We hope to see you there! Tickets available online here. Keep reading to learn more:

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Davis Garden Show, Feb. 22, 2024

Thu, 02/22/2024 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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On this episode: more about vegetable seedlings, February garden calendar, fertilizing citrus, conversations about compost, willow trees, and more.

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IMPLOSION -- 21 February 2024

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 1:10pm | Nick Saloman

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Get ready to be astounded by the latest installment of IMPLOSION, coming up (Feb. 21) at 5 p.m. Pacific! Join your host Nick Saloman of The Bevis Frond for the greatest sounds around, including tracks from Suicide, the Troggs, the Purple Gang, and, yes, Timebox — it's all happening on KDRT 95.7 FM | KDRT.org!

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Jazz After Dark, Feb. 20, 2024

Tue, 02/20/2024 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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On tonight’s show:

  • Will Bradley Trio (Don Raye vocals), Down The Road A Piece
  • Billie Holiday, Baby, I Don't Cry Over You
  • Miles Davis, Baby Won't You Please Come Home
  • Johnny Hodges, Blues-A-Plenty
  • Mary Lou Williams, It Ain't Necessarily So
  • Mary Lou Williams, Olinga
  • Sarah Vaughan, Gloomy Sunday
  • Sarah Vaughan, Have You Met Miss Jones?
  • Sarah Vaughan live concert, Rainy Days and Monday
  • Tommy Flanagan, Beyond The Bluebird
  • Gerry Mulligan with Dave Brubeck, These Foolish Things
  • Junior Mance, Stormy Weather
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Davisville, Feb. 19, 2024: Measure N is normal in Davis, unusual in California

Mon, 02/19/2024 - 5:30pm | Bill Buchanan

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Measure N is the latest Davis schools parcel tax to come before voters — the latest in a string that goes back 40 years. Relatively few school districts in California have such taxes, and few levy as much as Davis does.

The sample ballot for the March 5th election presents the arguments for and against Measure N, plus a list of what the $768 tax supports. For context, today’s Davisville talks with John Fensterwald, an editor at large with EdSource, about how Californians pay for public schools, the pros and cons of parcel taxes, and why Davis receives less money per student from the state than most other districts receive. EdSource, a nonprofit, reports on education issues in California.

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Joel Daniel, house concerts made easy, on Listening Lyrics, Feb. 16, 2024

Mon, 02/19/2024 - 10:30am | Pieter Pastoor

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Joel Daniel and special guest Alex Jordan discuss how an app like SonicMixer could be a game-changer in live music.

Musicians (artists) are caught between streaming services and the corporatization of music venues. In this episode of Listening Lyrics, Joel discusses an app that works like Airbnb for house shows.

It is extremely difficult for a start-up band (or even an established one) to get a show and cut their teeth. Venues are tough to crack, but houses are abundant and could be used for house shows more than they are. 

The app is easy to use and it works. Joel helped to launch it in Austin last November. In the show he talks about how to get more potential hosts to open their homes to the idea. 

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Divine Intervention – Feb. 16, 2024

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 9:28am | Jess Goddésse

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Prepare yourself for another edition of Divine Intervention this evening — Friday, Feb. 16, 6 p m. Pacific. Join your hostesse Jess Goddèsse for new releases — including tracks from bands with local roots and ties — old indie chestnuts, some tunes from our Goddess of the Month, and a special Vinyl Vespers spin — only on KDRT 95.7 FM | KDRT.org!

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