Join host David Fleming for a program dedicated to Arts and Entertainment in our region, as well as the people and places providing it. Interviews with authors, producers, visual artists and musicians, spotlighting a classic album or a brand new release. From musical legends and icons - to players at the local level, from Broadway tours to Community theater, from the Hollywood Bowl to the Redlands Bowl.
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KVC-Arts 5/4/25 - Andy Timmons - A New Release & One For Peter Frampton
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28:20On this edition of KVC-Arts David Fleming speaks with Andy Timmons about his 2025 release, Recovery, just out. Like Electric Truth, this is a mostly instrumental album with many moods, layers, and color to take you to and through SO many places. Kicking off with a tune written for Jeff Beck and flowing from there. We'll also hear about a piece he h…
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David Fleming speaks with Tim Keeler, music director for Chanticleer. We'll hear about the history of the group, a few performances coming up in the near future in our region, as well as the role of the countertenor.By David Fleming
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David Fleming speaks with jazz saxophonist Jessy J. about her 10th studio release, TERRANOVA. There's a feel of Latin Jazz through much of the release - though this isn't the exclusive sound. We'll also hear about an upcoming online concert as well.By David Fleming
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KVC-Arts 4/6/25 - Lee Ritenour & "Brasil"
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28:28On this edition of KVC-Arts it's David Fleming in conversation with guitarist Lee Ritenour. You’ll find him MAINLY in the world of jazz, with around 35 or so albums under his own name, also as part of the GRP All-Star Big Band, the group Fourplay, and other projects. We'll hear about Ritenour’s latest, along with Dave Grusin, called BRASIL. Also, h…
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KVC-Arts 4/13/25 - Eliane Elias & "Time and Again"
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27:24With over 30 albums under her name, David Fleming speaks with Eliane Elias about her latest, Time and Again. It’s a collection of eight original tunes, three of which existed previously, but were reimagined for this recording. On this album, she explores various concepts of time… The past, the future, how we use time, good times and bad times… seve…
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KVC-Arts 3/30/25 - Dr. Lisa Lindley - CEO Coachella Valley Symphony Orchestra
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28:29David Fleming speaks with Dr. Lisa Lindley, CEO of Coachella Valley Symphony Orchestra. We'll get a bit of the history of the symphony, some of the associated programs - like the Youth Symphony, and a bit about Dr. Lindley herself. And of course - the final concert of the season - The Best of Stage and Screen. This one draws from the classic as wel…
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KVC-Arts 3/23/25 - C.W. Thayer & Hector Lara - Comedy in the IE
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28:18David Fleming speaks with CW Thayer and Hector Lara, both a part of a night of comedy coming up in Redlands in the near future. Both are onstage for this as well. We’ll hear a bit about their background IN standup comedy, and a bit of what to expect April 4th… as well as an opportunity for standup at Euryale Brewing in Riverside March 29th.…
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KVC-Arts 3/16/25 - Top Dog/Underdog at Pasadena Playhouse
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27:55Top Dog/Underdog…This is the story of two African-American brothers, Lincoln and Booth. Lincoln actually works putting on white-face night after night portraying Abraham Lincoln. Booth is trying to get out of the life of a street hustle.Both are trying to make their way in society, dealing with work, women, racism, as well as a troubled upbringing.…
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KVC-Arts 3/2/25 - Charles Kelly - Phase II Part 2
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28:02David Fleming continues his conversation with Charles Kelly about "Phase II." This cd is being marketed to the world of smooth jazz, and is already charting, though Charles made an active decision with this release to challenge the notion OF smooth jazz. David and Charles spoke at least a bit about each track on the disc, so the conversation was di…
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KVC-Arts 2/23/25 - Charles Kelly's New Release in the World of Jazz, "Phase II"
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28:29David Fleming speaks with Charles KElly about his newest release, "Phase II," exploring - and challenging - the world of smooth jazz.By David Fleming
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David Fleming speaks with Michael Feinstein, at McCallum Theatre March 1st, with "Because of You: My Tribute to Tony Bennett." On the 2nd, down to San Diego. We hear a bit about Bennett - the music, the stylistic approach, the story telling aspect... We'll also hear about Gershwin, both George and Ira. Feinstein was Ira's assistant for some 6 years…
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Many know Emmet Cahill from the current iteration of Celtic Thunder, filling the spot when Paul Byron left the group. Working around his Celtic Thunder tours and recording dates, Emmet HAS been touring as a solo performer as well for the last several years. His latest tour has a stop in Palm Desert February 5th as part of the St. Margaret's Friends…
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KVC-Arts 1/26/25 - Benjiphonik & Cookie Time!
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28:30David Fleming welcomes Benjiphonik back to the KVCR studios to talk about his latest song, "Cookie Time," as well as counting down to the release of the VIDEO for Cookie Time.By David Fleming
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KVC-Arts 1/19/25 - Laurie Baldwin - Palm Springs Opera Guild
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27:59David Fleming speaks with Laurie Baldwin, Chief Executive Office with Palm Springs Opera Guild about the many programs and events coming up in the near future.By David Fleming
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KVCR-Arts 1/12/25 - Douglas Leightenheimer, St. Margaret's Friends of Music
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28:11David Fleming in conversation with Doug Leightenheimer, music director for The St Margaret’s Friends of Music concert series, as well as discussing vocal work from Chanticleer and Emmet Cahill, of Celtic Thunder.By David Fleming
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KVCR-Arts 1/05/25 - Nathan Gonzales and the Redlands Lincoln Shrine
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27:55David Fleming explores The Lincoln Shrine, a very special part of the AK Smiley public library, though first, the many expansions and additions over the years. When – and why. With Dr Nathan Gonzales, currently the chair for the San Bernardino Community College District board of trustees, the governing body of KVCR.…
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KVCR-Arts 12/29/24 - Nathan Gonzales, A.K. Smiley Public Library
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28:03David Fleming explores libraries in the region – an important setting which is not just a place for books anymore. The library we explore is very historic – The AK Smiley public library in Redlands. Dr Nathan Gonzales is currently the chair for the San Bernardino Community College District board of trustees, the governing body of KVCR.…
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KVC-Arts 12/22/24 - John Beasley, Returning to Forever
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28:26David Fleming explores the music of jazz pianist John Beasley, with some seasonal music from John, as well as a 2024 release of Return to Forever material… re-imagined for big band, but still keeping the feel of jazz fusion. It’s called returning – to Forever.By David Fleming
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KVC-Arts 12/15/24 - John Beasley - Holiday Music & More
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28:29David Fleming speaks with jazz pianist John Beasley about his Holdiay release, as well as albums paying homage to Herbie Hancock and Thelonious Monk.By David Fleming
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