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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 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...

OUR PROGRAMS

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. Up-and-coming local artists are covered by Listening Lyrics with Pieter Pastoor. The local and visiting musicians are captured by Jim Buchanan on Live Tracks. On Davis Music Connections, we play past Davis bands of note and those that are touring, taking a little bit of Davis to the rest of the world. We also bring you a taste of world-reknowned artists who have appeared or will appear at the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, especially the jazz performers due to your host's lifelong love of jazz and Latin music.

Live Tuesday 3-4pm

Replays Monday 6-7pm, Wednesday 9-10pm, Thursday 7-8am, Sunday 11am-12pm

DJ(s):

nedatnight, Connections Clyde

Sounds So Sweet

Host Wayne Hagen takes a lively look at sweet sounds of jug-band music, past and present.

Live Tuesday 9-10pm

Replays Sunday 6-7pm

DJ(s):

Wayne Hagen

COVID-19 Community Report

In a time of physical distancing, access to local news and information is more important than ever. Join Host Autumn Labbe-Renault live Tuesdays from 12-12:30. On the air since March 17, 2020, Autumn's been interviewing public health representatives, elected officials, community activists, nonprofit leaders, teachers and more. The information, resources, and strategies around COVID-19 are ever changing, and hearing from decision makers and community members in this moment is powerful.

Live Tuesday 12-12:30pm

Replays Tuesday 5-5:30pm, Friday 12-12:30pm

DJ(s):

Autumn Labbe-Renault

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 9-9:30pm, Thursday 7-7:30pm, Saturday 11-11:30pm, Sunday 7-7:30pm

DJ(s):

Chris Mussen

Homepage URL:

A Constant Grin on Facebook

Live Tracks

Live Tracks highlights a wide range of live musical performances, from early 60s rock to modern rockabilly, from blues to bluegrass. The program frequently features local performances recorded and mixed here in Davis by host Jim Buchanan.

Live Thursday 7:30-9:30pm

Replays Monday 1-3pm, Saturday 9-11pm

DJ(s):

Jim Buchanan

More programs ...

Jazz After Dark July 21st, 2015

Tue, 07/21/2015 - 7:35pm | Don Shor

Bossa nova, Brazilian jazz, and ballads tonight.

East Coast Trip (p.1): NY and Griff Honsinger

Tue, 07/21/2015 - 6:05pm | Rocket Drew

Griff Honsinger

The first new show in almost a month! This show features an interview with musician and New York resident Griff Honsinger on music and bands. Griff also talks about his job at Viacom and the many bands he's been in including Death to Slater, The Jims, Pedico, and Aahhhh. This show includes a cover of the Powerpuff Girls Song "Love Makes the World Go Round" by The Jims in which Griff plays bass and "Go Wild" by Wolf and the Wolves in which he plays guitar.

playlist for 07/22/2015

Noah Byrd on Listening Lyrics Friday 7/24/15 at 4:00PM

Mon, 07/20/2015 - 2:58pm | Pieter Pastoor

"We finally landed an interview with Noah Byrd. Spend an hour with this local songwriter, right before he leaves to tour the Pacifc Northwest. With a voice compared to Elliot Smith and Bradley Nowell, he combines melancholic vocals with punk-influenced acoustic guitar, giving an aggressive undertone to his otherwise laid-back sound."

Album of the Week - Ass Ponys "Lohio" - TH 7/16/15 5p

Wed, 07/15/2015 - 4:33pm | Jess Goddèsse

This week we'll feature Cincinatti's own Ass Ponys and the 2001 recording Lohio. If you haven't heard of the Ponys, you may have heard of frontman Chuck Cleaver and his current band, Wussy. All new to you? No worries. Sit back and enjoy. It's indie rock with an Americana feel--swell sounds for a summer day.

It's true: Internship opportunities at KDRT-FM!

Wed, 07/15/2015 - 4:03pm | Jess Goddèsse

Do you have a burning desire to learn more about radio, from the back-end business to the on-air broadcast? We have just the thing: KDRT offers no-cost training via community internships across departments, including Publicity and Social Media, Music Acquisitions and Curation, and Audio Production. We also welcome volunteers, both behind the mic and behind the scenes. If you'd like to get involved in community radio, now's your chance. Shoot us a line today, expressing your interest: info@kdrt.org.

Jazz After Dark July 14th, 2015

Tue, 07/14/2015 - 7:42pm | Don Shor

Focus on 1970’s jazz tonight: West coast cool, a little funk, some great live performances. Sarah Vaughan, Brubeck, Ella, Herbie Mann, Bill Evans with Stan Getz, Art Farmer, Al Jarreau, and more.

Mystery Guest on Listening Lyrics - July 17, 2015 at 4:00PM

Tue, 07/14/2015 - 3:13pm | Pieter Pastoor

A chance encounter that changed my life... you're going to meet that person -- and we will play some tunes to reflect that. As a bonus feature, the mystery guest will be my 100th interview.

Davisville, 7/13/15: The Hand on the Mirror, and life beyond death

Mon, 07/13/2015 - 6:05pm | Bill Buchanan

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Janis Heaphy Durham, perhaps best known in this region as the publisher of the Sacramento Bee from 1998 to 2008, has written a book about life after death, based on events she experienced after her husband Max Besler died in 2004--unexplained sounds, stopped clocks, flickering lights, the powdery shape of a hand in her home. In “The Hand on the Mirror,” and on today’s show, she describes what she has seen, what she has come to believe, and says we need a lot more research. “Why not fund the study of consciousness?” she writes. “Serious awards for serious scientists investigating consciousness, to prove or disprove that it exists separately from brain function, would be incredibly worthwhile.”

The Electric Compost Heap

Electric Compost Heat DJ Dug Deep hosts a dig through many sound forms—the delightful detritus of blues, soul, country, rock, reggae, jazz, funk, punk, psych, and more—concocting a rich and fertile musical humus. Dig it, Heapsters! And, now, as of October 13....introducing a new guest host, none other than Bill Wagman!

Live Wednesday 7-9pm

DJ(s):

Dug Deep, Bill Wagman

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