Annual Report & Warm Wishes from Davis Media Access

Posted Mon, 12/19/2011 - 1:59pm by Autumn Labbe-Renault

Contents

  • Annual Report Now Online
  • Taking on Hunger at UC Davis
  • Warm Fuzzies for Even the Biggest Grinch
  • New Board Member Kate Snow
  • Donate to Davis Media Access
  • You Make a Difference!

Ah, December--one of those months in Davis where our community life overflows and everyone is intensely busy. That's certainly been the case at Davis Media Access. December has seen us finalize the new TV studio and begin to resume training and schedule productions; record winter performances in the schools, as well as a variety of community events; ramp up for grant-related outreach; and apply for new grants.

It was lovely to see some of you at our holiday mixer on Dec. 1, and if we missed you then, we promise many more opportunities for participation in 2012. Please note that DMA is closed from Friday Dec. 23 through Monday, Jan. 2, 2012. In the meantime, and in the midst of holiday chaos, I always try to create a quiet, still space where ideas can germinate, and dreams, incubate. I'm looking forward to resting and recharging for the work that lies ahead in January, and on behalf of all of us here, send warm wishes and gratitude to all of you, DMA's friends and supporters.                                                                              -

    -Autumn Labbe-Renault, Executive Director

Backlot Thanks!

Posted Wed, 09/28/2011 - 1:09pm by Autumn Labbe-Renault

Thank you to the many businesses and individuals who made Sept. 17's "On the Backlot" celebration at Davis Media Access successful. We had a wonderful time unveiling our newly revamped community TV studio, celebrating KDRT's seventh birthday and highlighting local musicians. We also dedicated our recently built ramp to the memory of longtime volunteer George Moore.

Nat Lefkoff, Tha Dirt Feelin', Belle Francisco, Hardwater and special surprise guest Dave Nachmanoff all graced the stage. We thank them for their generous donation of time and talent. Thank you also to the Fire Performers of Davis for their impromptu performance.

Thanks to our generous business sponsors: Foley Jones & Associates; Strelitzia Flower Company; Chamberlain Farms; Linda Liu at Noodle City; and Soroptimist International of Davis. We'd like to give a nod to Carlos Barajas at Hibbert Lumber for his problem-solving skills and willingness to help. Thanks also to Watermelon Music, Redwood Barn Nursery, Kimo at A Grand Affair, Cleaning Pros, the Department of Motor Vehicles in Davis, and Hsui Young for generously helping us out.

Thanks to Mayor Joe Krovoza for performing the ribbon-cutting for the new studio, and for richly summarizing how communities with community media are more connected than those without.

Thank you to recent UC Davis grad Emily Miller for her donation of graphic design services.

Finally, DMA's many volunteers and supporters, and its wonderful board and staff, showed up in force to help, to experience and to enjoy. Former DMA Board President Andrea Jones co-chaired and should take a bow. Her leadership these past many years has been remarkable. We look forward to next year's event!

Next up On the Backlot...Hardwater

Posted Tue, 09/13/2011 - 12:03pm by Autumn Labbe-Renault

And finally, our closing band On the Backlot is Hardwater. Hardwater's practically family, at this point. They played at benefits during our Save KDRT campaign, and closed out the show at DMA's 20th anniversary party in 2008. They've been incredible boosters of KDRT and DMA, and we're grateful they're coming back to play for the Backlot crowd. Hardwater's a fixture around town, playing at many community events. We thank them for their generous spirits.

Hardwater mixes original music with covers from Grateful Dead to Dave Matthews Band, playing a melange of folk rock, blues, jazz, reggae and Cajun, with some North English, Irish and Canadian folk tunes blended in. Bob Lindley plays violin/baritone violin/electric mandolin; John Swann provides vocals and plays acoustic guitar. Eve West Bessier handles vocals/Word/percussion, with Rob Gonzales on bass and Johnny Flores on drums and hand percussion. They'll play during the 9-10:00 hour, wrapping up what is sure to be a stellar evening...On the Backlot.

You can find more info here, and here's a clip to get you started

 

Next up On the Backlot...Tha Dirt Feelin

Posted Wed, 09/07/2011 - 8:34pm by Autumn Labbe-Renault

I will not embarass Mr. Marque Cass by relating the story of how we became friends over his concussion. Instead, I'll say that Marque--youth media advocate, UC Davis student, poet, Davis Media Access volunteer and so on--is better known these days as front man and lyricist for Tha Dirt Feelin, and that Tha DF is heating up things all over town.

Marque is joined by Colin Borges on guitars and flute; Colin also produces the band’s work. Evan Daly plays guitar and composes;  Ali Sakkal plays saxophone and percussion; and Kevin Martinez plays drums, percussion. To a man, they're all students, grad students and educators, and in fact met through school here in Davis about two years ago. The music started as random jam sessions and turned into shows at bars, restaurants, farmers' markets and large festivals.

Tha Dirt Feelin’s music is a positive and upbeat blend of soulful singing, thoughtful raps and musical accompaniment that always has a solid dance beat, but ranges from acoustic to jazz to funk and rock in style. Music clips and more information available at http://thadf.com, and here's one to get you started. They'll be playing in the 8:00 hour ... On the Backlot ... and I want to thank them for joining us.  Enjoy!

 

 

Next up On the Backlot: Belle Francisco

Posted Wed, 08/31/2011 - 4:31pm by Autumn Labbe-Renault

With a backing band, Belle Francisco plays what she describes as acoustic/progressive folk rock. She says, “My songs are an exploration of justice, human bonding, truth seeking, love and loss all in support of soul transformation.”

Belle has been playing the area a lot this past year, including shows in Folsom and most recently, the Davis Vibrations Music Festival. You can find Belle  on Facebook or ReverbNation,  and here’s a clip of some music:

Musicians on The Backlot - Nat Lefkoff

Posted Mon, 08/22/2011 - 10:51am by Autumn Labbe-Renault
We're getting excited about On the Backlot - Celebrating Local Music & Media, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011 from 6-10 p.m. and today I'll begin profiling some of the musicians and bands who'll be playing.
 
First up is Nat Lefkoff, 17-year-old indie-folk singer-songwriter from Davis with a knack for beautiful melodies and triumphant vocals. According a recent writeup, "Nat's live performance is a great example of his ingenuity as a musician as well as his charisma in his stage presence. Nat uses his music as tool of expression and is known for lyrics of heartbreak and sorrow, as well as self revelation and love, creating a balance of light and dark which is captured in beautiful pigment with each set he plays."
 
Nat is a senior at Davis High School and recently spent some time in the recording studio with Simon & The Fire Breathers. He's been playing all around town, from the Village Home Performer's Circle to The Odd Fellows, and we're mighty pleased to bring him the Backlot audience.
 
You can listen to clip's of Nat's music here:

and at
 
Next up, we'll be profiling Tha Dirt Feeling, Belle Francisco and Hardwater.
 
On the Backlot will feature a celebration of KDRT 95.7 FM’s 7th birthday, and the unveiling of DMA’s newly rebuilt community television studio. A fund raiser for DMA’s programs and services, tickets are $10-$20 sliding scale and will be available at the door. info@davismedia.org for more information.

On the Backlot - Celebrating Local Music & Media

Posted Thu, 01/20/2011 - 1:54pm by Autumn Labbe-Renault

Join Davis Media Access (DMA) for On the Backlot: Celebrating Local Music & Media, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011 from 6-10 p.m.. Held on the "backlot" at DMA's facility at 1623 Fifth Street in Davis, the event is "a celebration of the ways in which the media center connects to, and supports, our community," said Andrea Jones, event co-chair. 

Highlights include live music by local musicians Nat Lefkoff, Tha Dirt Feelin, Belle Francisco and Hardwater. Also featuring music by DJ Vee, free hot dogs, beer and wine sales by Soroptimist International of Davis, and a kids' art space. The event will feature a celebration of KDRT 95.7  FM’s 7th birthday, and the unveiling of DMA’s newly rebuilt community television studio.  A fund raiser for DMA’s programs and services, tickets are $10-$20 sliding scale and will be available at the door. info@davismedia.org for more information.

Event Date: 
Sat, 09/17/2011 - 6:00pm - 10:00pm

Freespeech TV airtime changes

Posted Fri, 06/24/2011 - 11:55am by Alex Silva-Sadder

Due to repairs to our satellite infrastructure, FreespeechTV on DCTV Channel 15 will be delayed 1 hour, and begin airing at 11pm.

FreespeechTV airs from 11pm until 2am, M-F unless pre-empted by local programming.

As soon as the repairs are complete FreespeechTV will resume its normal 10pm - 2am timeslot (unless pre-empted).

Help us win 100 Drobos!

Posted Wed, 06/15/2011 - 5:06pm by Alex Silva-Sadder

Davis Media Access has entered a contest to win 100 Drobos! You can find out more about what Drobos are here:

http://www.drobo.com/

You can read about our idea/entry on how to use them here:

http://davismedia.org/content/community-media-archive

Please vote for our idea! Our code is 687787. See the idea/entry for details.

 

A Message from our Board of Directors

Posted Thu, 06/09/2011 - 6:37pm by Darrick Servis

Nancy Bodily - Chair of the DMA Board of Directors

Click here for information on how to donate.

Also Board Member Rita Montes-Martin speaks ... (click read more below)

All Davis High School graduations available for purchase

Posted Wed, 06/08/2011 - 3:17pm by Jeff Shaw

The DVDs will be ready about 2 weeks after each graduation and the ceremonies will also air on Channel 17 starting June 18th.

Please see the Schedule at djusd.tv for exact air times.

To order copies via credit card please visit this link:  Order DJUSD graduations here.

To order copies via check or cash, please fill out this form: http://davismedia.org/sites/davismedia.org/files/Dub%20Policy.pdf

All payments have to be recieved in order to process the request.

If you pay via credit card, make sure we get your phone number and address! 

If you do not provide your address, you will be paying for shipping, but you will have to come pick it up.

2011 Community Access Preservation Act

Posted Wed, 05/18/2011 - 1:08pm by Autumn Labbe-Renault

2011 Community Access Preservation ActCAP Act Introduced in Congress

The Community Access Preservation Act (CAP Act) of 2011, H.R. 1746, was introduced in Congress on May 5, 2011, by Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Congressman Steven La Tourette (R-OH).

Passage of the CAP Act will ensure continued operational funding for community media centers in states all across the nation.

The CAP Act:

  • Removes the distinction between "capital" and "operating" in PEG* support fees.
  • Ensures local governments can secure funding for PEG channels in exchange for cable operators' use of public rights-of-way and makes sure local government can have PEG channels.
  • Requires cable operators transmit the PEG channels without charge to the local government.
  • Requires the FCC to undertake a study of PEG.

* PEG = Public, Educational, and Government

Read the full text of the Community Access Preservation Act.

2011 Community Access Preservation Act

Posted Wed, 05/18/2011 - 1:08pm by Autumn Labbe-Renault

2011 Community Access Preservation ActCAP Act Introduced in Congress

The Community Access Preservation Act (CAP Act) of 2011, H.R. 1746, was introduced in Congress on May 5, 2011, by Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Congressman Steven La Tourette (R-OH).

Passage of the CAP Act will ensure continued operational funding for community media centers in states all across the nation.

The CAP Act:

Kids Video Camp & Animaniacs

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Update June 1: The Kid Vid Camp is full; there are limited openings yet for the Animaniacs camps.

Davis Media Access (DMA) announces open registration for its popular summer "Kid Vid Camp" and Animation workshops.

Measure A Statements

Posted Wed, 03/30/2011 - 1:15pm by Autumn Labbe-Renault

Davis Media Access (DMA) invited the Yes on Measure A and the No on Measure A campaigns into the studio on March 23 to record brief campaign statements. The resulting short programs, featured here, will also air on DCTV Channel 15 on the Comcast system, on Menu 99 on AT&T’s U-verse system, and on KDRT 95.7 FM.

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