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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.

Every week, the big blue train we call the Blue Light Central rumbles out of the station for an hour-long ride through a landscape of blues, classic R&B, soul, gospel, zydeco, and low-down boogie. Mark Drnek is your ticket agent, porter, engineer, brakeman, and conductor on a weekly excursion through the vast music landscape.

Live Thursday 9-10pm

Homepage URL:

Blue Light Central on the web

Big Picture Science

Through smart, intellectual, and engaging storytelling, Big Picture Science discusses today’s biggest scientific stories and breakthroughs by interviewing leading researchers and scientists. The program delivers the information in unorthodox yet clever ways, proving that science radio doesn’t have to be dry, even if the humor is.

Live Monday 12-1pm

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Big Picture Science on the web

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

IMPLOSION

IMPLOSION is hosted by Nick Saloman, front person of The Bevis Frond. Born and raised in London, England, Nick started buying records as a small child in the late 1950s and began going to gigs and playing in bands as a teen in the late 60s. IMPLOSION is simply an hour of Nick playing the music that he loves (psychedelia, rock, folk, beat, jazz, soul, punk, and more), with a bit of chat thrown in for good measure. Nick says: "If I like it, then there have got to be a few other people who will too.

Live Wednesday 4-5pm

Replays Sunday 7-8pm

DJ(s):

Nick Saloman

Eye on Sports

Eye On Sports is a talk radio show focused on local sports in the Sacramento/Davis area that occasionally covers National Sports. Hosts Chuck and Cody have been involved with sports both nationally and locally for more than 15 years and want to share their opinions and initiate discussion to the public through conversation and occasional outside interviews. This show will not be politically driven in anyway. The conversation will cover the results , local impact, business and psychology of sports.

Live Thursday 6-7pm

Replays Saturday 7-8am

DJ(s):

Cody Westergaard, ChuckGarcia7

More programs ...

The Electric Compost Heap – Feb. 14, 2025

Sat, 02/15/2025 - 11:21am | Dug Deep

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ICYMI: This week's Electric Compost Heap with DJ Dug Deep features some tracks that have nothing to do with Valentine's Day. Also spotlighted, some tunes from David Johansen (pictured at left) — the former member of the New York Dolls is battling cancer and complications and can really use your help right now. Stream the replay and visit David's Sweet Relief fund to show your support.

Leyna and Quy Tran in the studio on Listening Lyrics, Feb. 14, 2025

Fri, 02/14/2025 - 5:10pm | Pieter Pastoor

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Sometimes, the best moments happen on a whim. While riding my bike, I heard music drifting through the air and followed the sound. That’s when I found Leyna on piano and Quy on guitar—two students completely lost in their moment of zen. Though music isn’t their major, it’s their passion, and their talent was undeniable. I knew I had to invite them to share their gift. After all, this is community radio—an hour of heartfelt conversation and music, from them to you. Enjoy.

Listening Lyrics playlist for 02/14/2025

ICYMI: LIVE DiRT with Nitty Gritty Dirt Band founder John McEuen and DJ Rocky Outcrop!

Fri, 02/14/2025 - 3:25pm | Dug Deep

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Grammy award-winning banjo legend John McEuen is a founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. He joined DJ Rocky Outcrop for another edition of Live DiRT on Feb. 3 — stream it here. John and his band also appeared at venues in Grass Valley, Mill Valley, and Livermore. Learn more at JohnMcEuen.net.

Musicals! On Audio Ecotone, Feb. 14, 2025

Fri, 02/14/2025 - 11:27am | Eddy Owt

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In the 1930s and 1940s, musicals provided a weary world a little bit of respite and reminders of joy to help revive and recharge the spirit. Sadly and incomprehensibly, this is needed again. On this Valentine's Day, my valentine to you, faithful Audio Ecotone listeners, is a little bit of escapism, with favorite selections from musicals from the 1920s to 1980s as well as a surprise appearance by the Nicholas Brothers! Listen live at 3 p.m. Pacific on KDRT 95.7 FM in Davis or online at kdrt.org. The show replays at 6 p.m. on Saturday and 7 a.m. on Tuesday, and is archived for two weeks at https://kdrt.org/program/audio-ecotone.

For more show and music announcements, follow me on Bluesky at @eddy-owt.bsky.social.

Davis Garden Show, Feb. 13, 2025

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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Today’s topics: encouraging pest control by birds, propagating a ficus tree, pruning hedges and shrubs, violas in wet weather, quick review of pruning fruit trees, easy flowers from seed, what’s ok to fertilize now, and more.

IMPLOSION – 12 February 2025

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 2:30pm | Nick Saloman

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The one, the only Nick Saloman brings you the grooviest tunes from Sam Gopal, Charles Earland, the Factory, the Pistols, the New Rotary Connection, and more. The fun commences on IMPLOSION at 5 p.m. Pacific time, right here on the one, the only KDRT 95.7 fm | KDRT.org. Stream thereafter via the web or your favorite podcast apps!

Jazz After Dark, Feb. 11, 2025

Tue, 02/11/2025 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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On tonight's show:

Charlie Barnet & His Orchestra, Pompton Turnpike
Artie Shaw And His New Music, Free Wheeling
Erskine Hawkins, Tippin' In
Don Byas, I Got Rhythm
Louis Armstrong, When You're Smiling
Gerry Mulligan, Sextet
Etta Jones, Bye Bye Blackbird
Herb Alpert, A Taste of Honey
Eubie Blake, Tricky Fingers
Clark Terry & Chico O'Farrill, The Peanut Vendor
Ella Fitzgerald & The Tommy Flanagan Trio, Night and Day
Herb Alpert & Hugh Masekela, Besame Mucho
Sonny Rollins, And Then My Love I Found You
Art Pepper & George Cables, Don't Let the Sun Catch You Cryin'
Paco de Lucía, Al Di Meola & John McLaughlin, Manhã de Carnaval

Divine Intervention – Feb. 7, 2025

Fri, 02/07/2025 - 5:28pm | Jess Goddésse

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Finally, finally, Jess Goddesse has arranged her brain in such a way as to enable a Best of 2024 feast for your ears, coming your way at 6 p.m. Pacific on Divine Intervention. You'll hear tunes from near and far — from Sacramento's Th' Losin Streaks to Sweden's Goat and more — right here on your favorite freeform community station, KDRT 95.7 fm | KDRT.org.