Karen Leyse's blog

Election day has come and gone and we're here on In the Key of Folk with the before and the after moods. What does that mean, well tune in: we have a great crop of new releases and then we go back to Ireland and the UK to catch up on treasures that miraculously appeared in record shops, whoohoo! Tracks by Rags Rosenberg, Zera Starchild, Mary Gauthier, Chris Williamson, The Bothy Band, The Pogues, and more. Step outside, enjoy the fresh air, the beautiful sunlight, and the flora and fauna, but wherever you are, enjoy the music!   Here at KDRT 95.7 FM in Davis, and KDRT.org -- and that's pretty much wherever you are in this big world!

So much is happening! So this week on In the Key of Folk, join DJ Karen for a fall crop of new releases from musicians such as Eliza Gilkyson, Gordie Tentrees, and Blue Wilder and Celtic artists Louise Bichan, Donald WG Lindsay & Roo Geddes, Kalos, and Hayden Stern. We'll also include classics by Barbara Dane, Pete Seeger and... 

Join in at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, to hear what's happening in the great world of music. That's here at KDRT 95.7 FM in Davis and at kdrt.org worldwide!

This week we're off to Ireland for an hour of music on In the Key of Folk. We'll start off with a track from the Black Feathers' latest album and then hear from The Whileaways, Karan Casay, Liz Knowles with Niwel Tsumbu and Niall Vallely, Cuas, and the amazing up and coming siblings: Séamus & Caoimhe. Then there's more. And wouldn't it be grand to have a library this big for KDRT's record collection? So come hear the music of the green land of Ireland. That's at 2 pm. today, Wednesday: only on KDRT 95.7 in Davis and KDRT.org worldwide.

Today on In the Key of Folk, we've selected a variety of tunes from over the years.  We'll start off with something from that fun and clever banjo duo, Alison Brown and Steve Martin. And there's more: Selections from Lulu Wiles, Robert Earl Kean, Rita Hosking, Yo-Yo Ma and The Silk Road Ensemble, Jordan Tice, and Nina Gerber. We hope that you'll join us for an hour of less talk and more music. Check it out at 2 pm. today, Wednesday, only on KDRT 95.7 in Davis and KDRT.org worldwide!

Today, a special heads up for those in the contra dance community: In the Key of Folk celebrates some new releases from some popular contra musicians, including the Syncopaths, Hayden Stern, Noah Van Norstrand, and Audry Leigh Jaber with Alex Sturbaum. And these are here just in time for the monthly Sacramento Contra Dance this Saturday!

We'll also be revisiting new releases from Carla Gover & Friends, Erik Stuckey, and Scott Cook, along with tracks by Tom Paxton and Ken Pomeroy. Oh, and the photo? The one and only Syncopaths! Put your dancing shoes on and tune in, it's all here, today (Wednesday), at 2 p.m. on KDRT 95.7 FM Davis CA, and at KDRT.org worldwide!

We've been busy as little bees, there's just so much new music & so little time! ...So In the Key of Folk is all about new releases today. We have an album of songs that explore the stories of Kentucky women, all written by Si Kahn and performed by Carla Gover and contemporary female musicians from Kentucky. But there's more!  There are new albums from Ken Pomeroy, Kate Macleod's Mind the Gap, Scott Cook, Eric Stucky, and releases from the worlds of Scottish music and Contra Dance. Some new names, and all great music: join us, we'll be waitin' for you!

Wednesday at 2 p.m. on KDRT 95.7 FM Davis CA, and at KDRT.org worldwide!

It's been a fiery year for the world, but in Davis skies are clear.  And here at KDRT we have our own great sonic energy, so today on In the Key of Folk we'll offer new releases with some real positive energy! We'll be featuring Hayden Stern, Kalos, troubador Kray Van Kirk, ES Pearl, Laurie Lewis, and more! So join us at 2 p.m. and don't be late. We'll include a few classics, too! 

Wednesday at 2 p.m. on KDRT 95.7 FM Davis CA, and at KDRT.org worldwide!

Today's In the Key of Folk is focusing a bit on unconformities, and perhaps on nonconformities also. What could your DJ be thinking??? Just tune in to hear a variety of tunes, including a topical track by Karine Polwart, some new releases by Laurie Lewis, The Punch Brothers, ES Pearl (or is that Ed Snodderly?), and more. Oh, and the photo with the blog is of the Carlin Unconformity, why?  Tune in and check it out! 

When?  Today: Wednesday, 2 p.m. Pacific on KDRT 95.7 FM, Davis, and at KDRT.org 

Yesterday was World Nature Conservation Day, so does that make this World Nature Conservation Week? Sounds good to me, and just in time there's a recent release by Benny Bleu, former geologist and fun singer songwriter, to give us the long view of Earth's Mother Nature. Expect more on topic from The Rheingans Sisters, Red Tail RIng, Salamander Crossing, Ordinary Elephant, Dave Alvin, Laurie Lewis, and others! And get out early or get out in the evening and enjoy some outdoors!

Today at 2 p.m. Pacific, here on KDRT 95.7 FM, Davis or KDRT.org.

If it's Wednesday it must be In the Key of Folk day, bringing you new additions and old memories, too! Today, besides the little Micronic Ruby in the photo, we bring you new releases by the Punch Brothers and also George Mann & Si Kahn, along with favorite tracks by the O'Kanes, John Prine, Maurice Tani, Dave Alvin, and more by Dolly, Linda, & Emmy Lou, and then even more! Join us for an hour of exploration. Do you like the Micronic Ruby? Ah, remember those days of transistor radios, when recorded music could play from one's pocket?

Wednesday, 2 p.m. Pacific on KDRT 95.7 FM, Davis, and at KDRT.org