KDRT 95.7FM Davis | Where the Grass Roots Grow

Davis Media Access (DMA) is currently doing its annual funding appeal. It’s important that we raise this money each year, as it keeps KDRT 95.7 operational, and it helps support our local election and youth-media efforts.

DMA operates KDRT 95.7, Davis Community Television, and Educational Access Channel 17. DMA is a dba of Davis Community Television, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and all donations are tax deductible.

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OUR PROGRAMS

Jazz After Dark

Join jazz aficionado Don Shor as he explores the diverse and fascinating world of jazz. Jazz After Dark spans the gamut, from roots in boogie woogie, blues, and ragtime, through traditional and straight ahead jazz, soul jazz, bossa nova, and more.

Live Tuesday 8-9pm

Replays Monday 11pm-Tuesday 12am, Wednesday 10-11pm

DJ(s):

Don Shor

Homepage URL:

Jazz After Dark on the Web

Rap Snacks

Join your host, Kay-Beezy Fa Sheezy, as he takes you on a hip-hop source-sample voyage to the days of fresh Fila suits, Kangols and fat gold chains. Kay-Beezy's music collection will delight your ear holes as you experience live the oh-so-fresh vinyl records that inspired hip-hop producers to create the legendary tracks that shaped an entire generation. There are no artificial flavors or preservatives needed as the wheels of steel that stay spinning do not rust. Word is bond, kid!!

Live Wednesday 6-7pm

DJ(s):

Kay-Beezy Fa Sheezy

Rocket Radio

Rocket Radio is a show aimed at Davis youth of all ages, from elementary to high school. DJ Rocket features music, poems, books, interviews, and current events, all while maintaining a young perspective.

Live Tuesday 5:30-6pm

Replays Monday 9-9:30pm

DJ(s):

Rocket Drew

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 Monday 9:30-10pm, Wednesday 11-11:30am, Friday 10:30-11pm

DJ(s):

Chris Mussen

Homepage URL:

A Constant Grin on Facebook

Davis Music Connections

Davis has a very unique musical scene, from the Mondavi Center’s formal performances to the local clubs where bands and upcoming artists hone their craft. On Davis Music Connections, get the scoop on all your favorite local artists, from shows to accomplishments to side projects.

Live Tuesday 1-2pm

Replays Monday 10-11pm, Friday 7-8am

DJ(s):

Connections Clyde

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Jazz After Dark March 21, 2017

Tue, 03/21/2017 - 7:29pm | Don Shor

Around the world tonight with Latin jazz, dance, funk, gypsy, blues jazz, and more.

Anita O'Day
Artie Shaw
Earl Bostic
Artie Shaw And His Orchestra
Bob Enevoldsen Quintet
Ella Fitzgerald
Sergio Mendes
Shirley Scott
Elek Bacsik
Stéphane Grappelli & Stuff Smith
Roland Kirk
Alex Pangman
Al Cohn & Zoot Sims

Davisville, March 20, 2017: We End the Marijuana-in-Davis Series with an Advocate’s Perspective

Mon, 03/20/2017 - 9:05pm | Bill Buchanan

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Today we talk with Amelia Paterson of Blessed Extracts, a medical marijuana nonprofit that wants to make products in Davis and so is keenly interested in the new marijuana law that the city is creating this spring. We talk about security, regulation, keeping recreational marijuana away from kids, research, why Blessed Extracts wants to make Davis its home, and more. This interview is the last of a three-part series on Davis’ effort to create a new municipal cannabis law now that Californians have legalized recreational use of marijuana throughout the state. If you missed the first interviews, here are links to part 1 (with Davis city administrators Dirk Brazil and Diane Parro) and part 2 (with Yolo County Public Health Officer Ron Chapman).

Album of the Week - Stone Fox - Mar 16 at 5P

Thu, 03/16/2017 - 4:49pm | Jess Goddèsse

AotW this week is Stone Fox's first album, self-titled and released on Rockstar Records in 1996. Stone Fox was one of San Francisco's best 90s bands, bringing amazing energy to their recordings and much, much more to their live shows. Tune in 5-6p PT, March 16, to hear Jorjee, Yvette, Kim, Janis, and Brett rock off their (and your) socks -- or ripped nylons, as the case may be.

Jazz After Dark March 14, 2017

Tue, 03/14/2017 - 7:47pm | Don Shor

repeat of March 7 2017 show

Divine Intervention Strikes - Lucky Mar 13

Mon, 03/13/2017 - 6:59pm | Jess Goddèsse

It's lucky Monday March 13th -- yes, of course that's a thing -- and we'll be celebrating with new music and more -- including this likely terrible Vinyl Vespers feature -- starting at 7p PT sharp. Even luckier, it'll feel like it's 6p because of the weekend's ridiculous clock change, so there you go. Tune in tonight for Divine Intervention -- rock, pop, miscellanea, etcetera -- on your favorite little radio station, KDRT 95.7 FM DAVIS.

A Rare Treat: Wyatt Hesemeyer & Friends, Live DiRT at Armadillo ArtAbout, March 10

Fri, 03/10/2017 - 7:25pm | Pieter Pastoor

Join the KDRT Live DiRT crew for a live broadcast from Armadillo Music for 2nd Friday ArtAbout on March 10th starting at 6:30 pm PT. Wyatt Hesemeyer is a local singer-songwriter heavily influenced by old-time country and folk, with themes drawing from topical politics and the human condition. Wyatt is accompanied by Keith Cary, a Winters-based multiinstrumentalist, and Scotty Prawalsky, one of this area's best upright bassist.

Jazz After Dark March 7, 2017

Tue, 03/07/2017 - 7:41pm | Don Shor

8 pm Tuesday on Jazz After Dark!

Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong
Zoot Sims
Jimmy Giuffre
Jeri Southern
The Tommy Flanagan Trio
Helen Humes
Elek Bacsik
Carmen McRae *
Dave Brubeck (Paul Desmond)
Keith Jarrett
WDR Big Band Köln & Joe Williams, Milt Jackson
Toots Thielemans

https://kdrt.org/page/listen-now

Lorena Andrea visits Listening Lyrics on Friday March 10, 2017 at 4:00PM

Tue, 03/07/2017 - 5:16pm | Pieter Pastoor

Lorena Andrea is an English and Spanish pop singer-songwriter.

She plays guitar and piano, and she writes her lyrics by drawing from her everyday life experiences and dreams. Although she also enjoys other genres, her main influences are pop singers, like Demi Lovato, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Jessie J, Adele, Tori Kelly, Meghan Trainor and many others. She performs regularly with her band, Lorena Andrea and the Saints, at local fairs and festivals in and around her hometown of Davis, CA. She has also been invited to sing the National Anthem for her local NBA basketball team the Sacramento Kings. Visit her at http://www.lorenaandreamusic.com

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

Davisville, March 6, 2017: A Public Health Perspective on Legal Marijuana

Mon, 03/06/2017 - 6:05pm | Bill Buchanan

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Now that Californians have legalized recreational marijuana, Davis is deciding how that change will play out here. Are retail dispensaries OK? How about outdoor growing? Cities and counties across the state face similar decisions. Two weeks ago we talked about Davis’ efforts to collect ideas and comments as City Hall begins to write the city ordinance. Two weeks from now, we'll present an interview with a marijuana advocate. For today's program we talk with Dr. Ron Chapman, Yolo County public health officer, to get his take on legal pot—what research says, lessons from Colorado (which legalized marijuana before California did), the importance of education in keeping marijuana away from kids and youths, ideas for local ordinances, and more.

Divine Intervention Strikes - Mar 6

Mon, 03/06/2017 - 2:43pm | Jess Goddèsse

You can see from our Vinyl Vespers' selection that it's going to be an oh-so-happy time for this edition of Divine Intervention. We're cheating a little -- today's pick is actually so obscure, we can't find a picture of the cover. If only there were technology to create such an image... In any event, oh won't you please tune in for roots, rock, pop, punk... new music and more... 7-9p PT, on KDRT? Thank you kindly!

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About Us

KDRT is low-power grassroots radio located in Davis, California, airing an eclectic mix of music and public affairs programming, and building community by promoting dialogue, encouraging artistic expression, and acting as a forum for people who typically lack media access. Noncommercial radio KDRT 95.7 FM is a project of Davis Media Access (DMA.) DMA is a dba of Davis Community Television, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Our mission reflects our values: localism, social equality, public participation, media literacy, diversity, and, of course, community media. Read more...

Events Calendar

Davis Bike Polo 07/23/2017 - 1:00pm to 4:30pm
Food Not Bombs 07/23/2017 - 1:00pm
Wonderful Town 07/23/2017 - 2:00pm
Bye Bye Birdie 07/23/2017 - 2:00pm
Trivia 07/23/2017 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

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