Listening Lyrics

31/07/2025

31/05/2025

Sax in the Studio. https://kdrt.org/audio/sax-studio-recorded-may-30th-2025 KDRT 95.7FM

Meet Harold Tollerup — Davis High School senior, jazz saxophonist, journalist, and a young man who treats the future like it's his personal playground (and he's already winning). Harold dropped by the studio this week with a playlist he hand-picked himself. Now, I believe a playlist says a lot abo...

10/05/2025

A listener took my mic on the radio
Ray Keck KDRT 95.7FM

This week on Listening Lyrics, I threw caution to the wind and handed over the keys—well, the playlist—to none other than Ray Keck (pictured), a Davis legend and music maestro in disguise. Ray didn’t just walk into the studio—he stormed it with a playlist so good, I briefly questioned my own...

19/04/2025

Acme Rocket Quintet Morgan's Mill Left Of The Dial Promotions KDRT 95.7FM Roger Kunkel

15/03/2025

I served up but it turned out Wonderfull
https://kdrt.org/audio/rainbow-city-park-studio-mar-14th-2025
KDRT 95.7FM, Rainbow City Park

Well, that was a first! In 13 years of hosting Listening Lyrics, I have never—never—forgotten that I had a guest band scheduled. My plan was set, a themed show ready to roll… until I played my first scheduled set. And just like that, everything changed. Enter Rainbow City Park. This insanely t...

15/02/2025

A Valentine Day Treat. KDRT 95.7FM

Sometimes, the best moments happen on a whim. While riding my bike, I heard music drifting through the air and followed the sound. That’s when I found Leyna on piano and Quy on guitar—two students completely lost in their moment of zen. Though music isn’t their major, it’s their passion, and...

02/02/2025

Yesterday I dropped Alex RothAlex Roth at the Sacramento airport. A very emotional and melancholy trip. What a guy. I did put together a poem for him which I read to Alex on the air. KDRT 95.7FM

In a town where melodies softly play,�
Lived a musician who brightened the day.�
With strings in his hands and rhythm in soul,�
He made the music that made others whole.

On a humble bike with a purpose clear,
�He delivered warmth, both far and near.�
Coffee brewed with care and grace,�
Each cup brought joy, a friendly face.

Through rain or shine, with steadfast heart,�
He played his role, a vital part.�
A song, a brew, a smile, a cheer,
�He made the town feel warm, feel near.

Now as he moves to distant lands,�
He leaves behind his loving hands.�
A legacy of tunes and beans,�
In every heart, his spirit gleans.

For though he journeys to another place,�
He's left his mark, a warm embrace.
�A town transformed by his gentle art,
�A musician's soul, a generous heart.

18/01/2025

What does a Canadian farmer from Saskatchawan do in the winter. He plays his banjo. KDRT 95.7FM Saskatchewan Farmers Group Forgotten Saskatchewan
https://kdrt.org/audio/gordie-nodge-canadian-banjo-playerfarmer-jan-17th-2025

11/01/2025

Alex Roth in the studio at KDRT - Make sure to check out his "Leaving Las Vegas" show Thursday Jan. 16 at 9:00PM at Sudwerk Brewery in Davis, CA Alex Roth Sudwerk Brewing Co. KDRT 95.7FM

19/10/2024

Orchestra Gold joins us this week. Orchestra Gold KDRT 95.7FM

Mariam Diakite and Erich Huffaker of the band Orchastra Gold joined us in the studio. We where treated to a live song and some insights into their music. The word fusion is not used in the sound of this amazing Bay area band. But a fusion of psychedelic, rock, brass and masterful guitar work does ma...

22/09/2024

A Listen Up playlist for you all.
https://kdrt.org/audio/listen-something-new-listening-lyrics-sept-20-2024
KDRT 95.7FM

................LISTEN UP................... Listen Up! It's the KDRT volunteer newsletter that is produced monthly. In it is always a wonderful list of music selections. Below is this month's list of albums: I have selected one song from each. Enjoy the show. The goal is to broaden our ears to what...