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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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Davis Music Connections

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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. Local and visiting musicians  are captured by Jim Buchanan on our Live Tracks program. On Davis Music Connections, we play past Davis bands of note, along with those who are currently touring, taking a little bit of Davis to the rest of the world.

Live Monday 3-4pm
Replays Sunday 9:30-10:30pm
DJ(s): 
Ned, Connections Clyde
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Live Tracks

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Live Tracks  frequently airs recordings from local performances here in Davis. LT began broadcasting on Sept. 30, 2004, and has produced 720 original episodes as of August 2024. Best experienced with a lava lamp, cool recreational beverage of choice, and a place to chill out. Peace.

Live Thursday 7-9pm
Replays Saturday 9-11pm
DJ(s): 
Jim Buchanan
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The Yolo County Breakdown

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Bluegrass, newgrass and beyond. From Bill Monroe to Billy Strings, the Yolo County Breakdown is a journey through acoustic string music ranging from the traditional to the cutting edge.

Live Friday 10-11am
Replays Monday 8-9pm, Saturday 5-6pm, Sunday 3-4pm
DJ(s): 
Rocky Outcrop
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Divine Intervention (1st/3rd week) – The Electric Compost Heap (2nd/4th week)

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Divine Intervention with Jess Goddésse strikes the airwaves every 1st & 3rd Friday, bringing you an unholy assortment of rock, pop, punk, psych, funk, jazz, roots, and randomness across the decades plus brand new releases. For the truly devout, Vinyl Vespers, a celebration of record-store bargain bins, plus our Goddess of the Month featured artiste!

Live Friday 6-8pm
Replays Monday 9-11pm, Sunday 4-6pm
DJ(s): 
Jess Goddésse, Dug Deep
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Taste, Talk and Whine: All about Wines

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Tune in for weekly discussions on topics related to wine making and wine enjoyment — plus occasional guests and engagement with listeners. Topics will span the spectrum from technical growing, making, and tasting to what we're drinking to the best places to find a bottle locally.

Live Tuesday 5:30-6pm
DJ(s): 
Nicole Salengo Lee, Tree Kilpatrick
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Davis Garden Show, Jan. 5, 2023

Thu, 01/05/2023 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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On today's program: Weather, wind, trees; rotation for soil pests, and more.

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Jazz After Dark, Jan. 3, 2023

Tue, 01/03/2023 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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Jazz classics tonight:

  • Sentimental Journey -- Doris Day with Les Brown
  • I Loves You Porgy -- Billie Holiday, Bobby Tucker on piano
  • My Funny Valentine -- Artie Shaw
  • In a Sentimental Mood -- Duke Ellington
  • They Can't Take That Away From Me -- Joni James
  • C Jam Blues -- Earl "Fatha" Hines & Johnny Hodges
  • Calling Dr. Funk -- The Vince Guaraldi Quartet
  • Fly Me to the Moon -- Frank Sinatra with Count Basie & The Orchestra
  • Honeysuckle Rose -- Les Paul
  • Muskrat Ramble -- Louis Armstrong
  • My Favorite Things, Part 1 -- John Coltrane Quartet
  • O Pato (The Duck) -- Charlie Byrd & Stan Getz
  • Somewhere Over the Rainbow -- Chet Baker
  • Four -- Stan Getz
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For Opa, from Wyatt, on Listening Lyrics, Dec. 30, 2022

Fri, 12/30/2022 - 5:10pm | Pieter Pastoor

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A few weeks ago I was in Portland visiting my daughter and her family. While there, I drove my  grandson to high school every morning. He would hop into the car and link his phone to my radio, and off we went, listening to his music. Wyatt is 15, and I really liked his music selections. I asked him to send me some of his playlist, and that is what you will hear on this hour of Listening Lyrics. It's a rather sophisticated selection of music old and new, and perfect for my last show in 2022.

Thank you, Wyatt. Happy New Year all,

Pieter

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Davis Garden Show, Dec. 29, 2022

Thu, 12/29/2022 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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Today's topics: the bareroot season, low-chill apples, leaving the leaves, blooms in winter, and more.

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Sounds So Sweet, Dec. 28, 2022: Not all reindeer fly

Wed, 12/28/2022 - 7:10pm | Wayne Hagen

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Join us on Sounds So Sweet while we play all of the Ragtime Jug Stompers record. Dave Von Ronk and Friends will make everything better. This will be a special experience!!!

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Jazz After Dark, Dec. 27, 2022

Tue, 12/27/2022 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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We're featuring Louis Armstrong and Earl Hines tonight. We’ll hear Armstrong with Billie Holiday, Sy Oliver, and with his All Stars, as well as selections from Porgy & Bess with Ella Fitzgerald. Then we have Earl "Fatha" Hines in a live concert, some solo work, and with Johnny Hodges.

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Brother Brian talks about the dark side of tradition: unrealistic expectations

Tue, 12/27/2022 - 12:30pm | Alison B

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On this episode of Meraki Radio, Brian returns to discuss seasons, traditions, and  how to take care of yourself during the holiday season.

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Davisville, Dec. 26, 2022: Mayhem at Twitter, plus confidence that eventually we’ll get a handle on social media

Mon, 12/26/2022 - 5:30pm | Bill Buchanan

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We have two main threads today: the chaos at Twitter since Elon Musk took over, including why the social platform matters, plus a conversation about social media and whether we’ll ever figure it out. Cindy Shen says we will. She’s a social media expert and professor of communication at the University of California, Davis, and points out that people have always figured out how to get a handle on disruptive technology -- including things we no longer view as technology, such as the printing press.

“Over time, as people become more accustomed to the technology, we don’t see technology as this causal agent," she says. "We realize that humans have agency as well. ... We have a say about how we want to use the technology, maybe to maximize its positive impact and minimize its harms.”

How do we get to this better place? Digital media literacy is a start.

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The Next Noel with Billy Larkin, on Listening Lyrics, Dec. 23, 2022

Fri, 12/23/2022 - 5:10pm | Pieter Pastoor

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This holiday CD is a rare beauty. There's such depth to this music, a limitless well of music and sounds. It defies a genre, but let's just say it's a mix of jazz, electronica, and classical. Ekimi is a duo originally from Cincinnati, comprised of Billy Larkin (piano and synthesizer) and Chris Dahlgren (bass, electronic sarod and percussions). Both Billy and Chris are classically trained. Billy joins me in the studio to share his thoughts on this truly wonderful CD.

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Davis Garden Show, Dec. 22, 2022

Thu, 12/22/2022 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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On today's program: Winter flowers, including camellias and snapdragons and hellebores; compost and pesticide residues, and more. 

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