Listen in, a $10K grant for Davis musicians, plus special guest Joel Daniel, on Listening LyricsFri, 02/25/2022 - 4:00pm | Pieter PastoorJoel Daniel joins us this week to review the 2022 Davis Independent Music Initiative and City of Davis grant to a Davis-based musician. For more details, visit the DIMI grant page. Plus we have music from Boot Juice, Lillian Francis, Joel Daniel, Racquetbangers, Max Riley, and Stompin' Tom Connors. |
Most played songs in Ukraine this week, and much more, on Listening Lyrics for Feb. 18, 2022Fri, 02/18/2022 - 4:00pm | Pieter PastoorUkraine has been in the news for weeks now. Let's see what are some of the most-listened-to songs are this week, on the radio, in Ukraine. Plus music from the Alex Jenkins Trio, Boca Do Rio, Giant Rooks and AnnenMayKantereit, Gang of Youths, John and Yoko Lennon. |
Aretha, Beethoven, and The Music Shop, on Listening Lyrics for Jan. 21, 2022Fri, 01/21/2022 - 4:00pm | Pieter PastoorThis is a show for the books. By "the books," I mean the novel called The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce. We follow the story in music, and yes, I will be comparing Aretha Franklin and Beethoven. |
'Murder Most Foul,' by Bob Dylan -- an analysis, on Listening Lyrics, Jan. 7, 2022Fri, 01/07/2022 - 4:00pm | Pieter PastoorOn today's progam, Listening Lyrics plays "Murder Most Foul" and spends a little time analyzing the song. This is done by means of playing some of the music Dylan mentions in the song. From Wikipedia: "Murder Most Foul" by Bob Dylan is the 10th and final track on his 39th studio album, Rough and Rowdy Ways (2020). It was released as the album's lead single on March 27, 2020, through Columbia Records. The song addresses the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy in the context of the greater American political and cultural history. The song, Dylan's first original music released since 2012, generated an enormous amount of commentary. At 16 minutes, 56 seconds, it is the longest song he has released, eclipsing 1997's "Highlands" by 25 seconds. |
Pieter is back in the studio, oh my -- on Listening Lyrics, Dec. 17, 2021Fri, 12/17/2021 - 5:10pm | Pieter PastoorYes, your Listening Lyrics producer was back in the studio. With one heck of a show. Songs by Nils Petter Molver, Brotherly Mud, Ekimi, The Beatles, The Trials of Cato, Fairport Convention, and even a tune written by Charlie Chaplin. Some holiday stuff, a song about Thomas Paine, and so much more. It's the last show of the year, so hope to see or hear you all next year. Happy holidays, merry Christmas, and all the best for 2022. Photo by Ron Lee |
KDRT was named best in the nation. Let's celebrate with music, on Listening LyricsFri, 12/10/2021 - 4:00pm | Pieter PastoorEarlier this year, KDRT won a 2021 Hometown Media Award from the Washington, D.C.-based Alliance for Community Media Foundation. Station representatives accepted the award for “Overall Excellence in Community Radio” at a virtual ceremony on June 30, 2021. So Listening Lyrics is celebrating with music, including a song by Davis band Boot Juice. ********** DONATE here ********** |
Community radio = a thriving community, on Listening Lyrics, Dec. 3, 2021Fri, 12/03/2021 - 4:00pm | Pieter PastoorThis week, Listening Lyrics plays songs that reflect the spirit of community radio. Listen in for some great tunes, and for information on how you can help. |
Music to test your speakers, on Listening Lyrics for Nov. 19, 2021Fri, 11/19/2021 - 4:00pm | Pieter PastoorThis week on Listening Lyrics: songs that a speaker manufacturer uses to check its sound quality. You can also use this great selection of songs to check your ears. |
Trains and train songs recorded on Amtrak's Coast Starlight, on Listening LyricsFri, 11/12/2021 - 4:00pm | Pieter PastoorEverybody loves a good train song -- so that's what's happening this week (Nov. 12) on Listening Lyrics, as recorded on Amtrak train No. 11, the Coast Starlight. Trains are used in so many metaphors in music and art -- listen to the sampling collected here. Check out the playlist and enjoy the train ride -- ALL ABOARD! |
Local bands are back live: Gold Souls, Boca Do Rio, Big Sticky Mess, and Adrian West, featured on Listening LyricsFri, 10/29/2021 - 4:00pm | Pieter PastoorHooray! Slowly the local music scene is coming back to life. This week (Oct. 29) on Listening Lyrics we feature the music of four local bands that have gigs this weekend: The Gold Souls (pictured), Boca Do Rio, Big Sticky Mess and The Adrian West Band. Also in the playlist are some tunes to bring this hour to one heck of a close. |
