Sharing this press release from our friends at Prometheus Radio Project. This is really poignant because our own battle to save KDRT from commercial encroachment played a role in helping the FCC and courts to understand the strength and community support of LPFMs. Michael Couzens, the attorney mentioned here, represented KDRT as well.

Court vindicates FCC's effort to save small stations from loss of channels

The community is invited for a great evening of music with local folk-rock heros, Hardwater, at the Plainfield Station Roadhouse, 23944 County Road 98, for a gala event celebrating the release of their new CD, "Osmosis", on Saturday, June 6th at 7pm; $ 5.00 cover charge at the gate.

What do you get when you combine the accomplished acoustic guitar stylin' of Dave Nachmanoff, the imaginative blues of Bill Scholer, and the eclectic, world beat of Kurt Roggli into ONE show?

The scene was Friday afternoon, and my daughter was helping set up for the Joe Craven/Aesthetic Cling concert at the Davis Odd Fellows Hall. Rowan was on her way out to recycle an empty pizza box when Joe said, "young lady, don't throw that out!" Good kid that she is, she said, "I'm not, I'm going to recycle it!" Says Joe, "no, don't do that, I might just play it later."

The joint venture between the Davis Odd Fellows and Davis Media Access known as the "First Fridays" Concert Series launched last night, Feb. 6, 2009, with a spectacular show by Loose Acoustic Trio and The Rubber Souldiers.

Loose Acoustic Trio kicked us off with a fine set and an encore. Yeah, we like their hats, and their music too. Big thanks to Richie Lawrence, Ken Cooper and Steve O'Neill. Be sure to find out more about them here.

Samuel Daunt, a young violist with roots in Davis will be heard this week (1/6/09-1/13/09) on Dr. Paul's Classic Hour. He will speak about his experience as a violist starting out at the Waldorf School through his now current year as a senior in College majoring in Music. He has also hinted that he may bring his viola and may play some Bach for us, live on the show. So listen up and enjoy!

Update:  He did bring his viola and play!  Check out the archived show.

Tune into Live Tracks, Thurday 8-10pm for the LIVE recording of the KDRT Winter Blues Benefit Concert featuring the Bill Scholer Blues Band & special guest, Barry "the fish" Melton. Recorded by show host Jim Buchanan on January 26, 2008 at the acoustically excellent Odd Fellows Hall in downtown Davis, this was a rockin' show with stellar performanaces by Melton and Scholer's band -- a Davis classic! This show will re-air on Saturday evening 10pm-midnight and on Monday afternoon 1-3pm.

Thanks Davis!

It was a sweet Saturday fall evening, perfect temperature, the stages were up, Jim, Cliff and Doc had us wired for sound. Autumn brought it all together, as only Autumn can: Pete with permits; Jeff spray painting signs; Darrick taking inventory; Rod vacuuming; Tree setting out fresh cut veggies from Farmer’s Market; fairy lights; hot dogs on the grill; chips and salsa from Dos Coyotes, and the kegs, so generously donated by Sudwerk and the Coop, resting in a bed of ice.

KDRT has moved down the radio dial from 101.5FM to 95.7FM!

Thanks to everyone for your support.  We couldn't have done it without you.

We've also changed our website.  You can now listen to us online from anywhere in the world!

What folks are saying:

Driving east on Fifth Street about 4:30 yesterday afternoon, I sighted a big tower on our roof. Shiny and new, a homespun KDRT flag flew proudly from it. I'd been at the station earlier, left to attend Dr. G's lovely Tea & Tango event, and drove back to find it done. Seeing it--that tangible symbol of our station, our work, our community--I let out a big whoop. Think I scared the guy in the car next to me. :)

Made me very, very happy to see it. Thank you everyone who showed up, participated, supported, etc. I have a new pre-set in my car as of last night--KDRT-LP, 95.7 FM!! Long live grassroots radio.

-Autumn Labbe Renault - Davis Media Access Executive Director

It takes a community to raise an antennae tower!

Ron Cotterel - KDRT Programmer

Live Tracks Highlights The Byrds: May 24, 2007

Live Tracks devotes its weekly show May 24 to a look at the Byrds—the rock band known for the 1960s hits “Mr. Tambourine Man” and “Turn! Turn! Turn!”, but which also had a longer and more varied history than most people know.