PODCAST · arts
KVC-Arts
by David Fleming
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.
Episodes
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KVC-Arts 10/11/26 - Young Frankenstein at the Lewis Family Playhouse
Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein hit the theatres in 1974 and became an instant classic! Brooks adapted it to become a stage show which opened on Broadway in 2007, including song and dance sequences and SO much more!David Fleming speaks with Patrick McMahon, who plays the monster in the stage...
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KVC-Arts 10/4/2026 - The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Barry Bostwick
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is now in its 51st year, and is touring across the US and Canada. David Fleming speaks with Barry Bostwick, who played Brad Majors in the 1975 film, about how he and Susan Sarandon joined the cast and felt like outsiders...which really worked to their advantage.
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KVC-Arts 9/27/26 - Paul Brett and Ray Russell
When Ray Russell was hired to replace Vic Flick as guitarist with John Barry - going on to record the next 7 James Bond themes, starting with The Man With the Golden Gun - they soon discovered he couldn't read music. Soon after, Dave Richmond, playing bass with the band started giving Russell...
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KVC-Arts 9/20/26 - Finding Fretless with Paul Brett
David Fleming speaks with Paul Brett, author of “Finding Fretless – The Story of George Harrison’s Mad Guitar." That guitar originated in Riverside, and the book is FILLED with Inland Empire people and locations. And quite a surprise as well, what with the number of guitars of name which came…
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KVC-Arts 9/13/26 - Ron Eschete (RIP)
Jazz guitarist Ron Eschete plays in a way in which you can feel, and often grabs you at an emotional level. He was a adjunct professor at UC Fullerton and UC Long Beach, and gigged professionally in the region for decades. Ron Eschete passed away suddenly in May of 2026.
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KVC-Arts 9/6/26 - More From Eliane Elias' New Album
Brazilian jazz, vocals, piano, and a live concert setting. More with Eliane Elias and David Fleming talking about her newest release, Ao Vivo. This performance captured on CD contains songs and tunes from her last couple of albums, Brazilian standards - including some, which have become standards...
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KVC-Arts 8/30/26 - Eliane Elias' New Album
David Fleming speaks with Eliane Elias about her newest release, Ao Vivo... a live concert recording.
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KVC-Arts 8/23/26 - RUSH & 2112: Fifty Years
David Fleming speaks with author Daniel Bukszpan. He’s written QUITE a few books in the world of music. His latest: RUSH and 2212 - 50 Years, with some behind the scenes looks and more about this incredible album - and book!
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KVC-Arts 8/16/26 - Augtoberfest & the Not Just a Girl Podcast
Toni Lopez speaks with Syd Hess from the Not Just a Girl, and Daisy Gonzales, cofounder of Salem’s choice, presenting Augtoberfest, a collection of female or femme fronted bands. That’ll be at the Packinghouse Brewery in Riverside August 28th.
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KVC-Arts 8/2/26 - The Creating Worlds Playwright's Festival in Big Bear
David Fleming speaks with Beth Wheat about the Creating Worlds Playwrights Festival with The Big Bear Theatre Project. They touch a bit on of the rest of the season as well.
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KVC-Arts 7/26/26 - Footloose at Inland Valley Repertory Theatre
David Fleming speaks with Kylie Molnar, choreographer for Footloose, running through August 2nd at Inland Valley Repertory Theatre in LaVerne.
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KVC-Arts 7/19/26 - More From FNX at the Emmys
David Fleming welcomes back FNX (First Nations Experience) Station Manager Frank Blanquet to continue their discussion about the recent 7 Emmy nominations... and four WINS!
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KVC-Arts 7/12/26 - FNX - History, Emmys and More!
At the Regional Emmys on June 27th 2026, FNX | First Nations Experience received 7 nominations and won four. Two of the wins were for the show Navajo Highways, a WONDERFUL children's show which entertains as well as teaches, conceived of and realized by Pete Sands (pictured). On this edition of...
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KVC-Arts 7/5/26 The Band SEPT - New Music & Videos and More
Pop punk and Indy rock! More with SEPT with David Fleming in conversation with Ben Ochoa and Misa Lara continuing the exploration of their newest EP, High Garden! And with Bambi Marr in studio as well, we’ll hear about some of the video aspects for the new release, as well as touching on the…
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KVC-Arts 6/28/26 - The Band SEPT - New Release, Videos & More
We were first introduced to the pop punk band, SEPT almost 2 years ago to the day, talking about their self titled EP among others. We had Ben Ochoa, Misa LAra and Bambi Marr in the studio quite recently to talk about the newest release, High Garden, as well as some of the video work involved.…
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KVC-Arts 6/21/26 - Tim Flores & Kittyhawk Part II
David Fleming continues his discussion with Tim Flores about the jazz fusion group, Kittyhawk. Thanks to Tim (and some incredible technology and tech support) we now have a live album from a group which stopped playing together long before the cd was released. The producing of the cd was an…
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KVC-Arts 6/14/26 - Tim Flores & Kttyhawk
David Fleming speaks with Tim Flores about an idea he had - and then championed. The result was "Kittyhawk: Reclaimed Bootlegs," songs captured live through a variety of clandestine recordings during the heyday of this VERY unique jazz fusion group, featuring the Chapman Stick... and at times, two.
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KVC-Arts 5/31/26 - Andrea Grant & Modern Natives: An Illustrated Collection of Coast Salish Myths
Modern Natives: An Illustrated Collection of Reimagined Coast Salish Myths. This is the latest from Andrea Grant. We'll hear more about this absolutely wonderful new book, as well as some of her work in the world of graphic novels, including some which explore and tell of some Native American...
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KVC-Arts 5/24/26 - Andrea Grant, Author, Poet, Model, Filmmaker and More
Andrea Grant's latest book is Modern Natives: An Illustrated Collection of Reimagined Coast Salish Myths. This edition of KVC-Arts is an introduction to Andrea as author, artist, poet and more - and looking at some film work past and present.
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KVC-Arts 5/17/26 - Jonathan Karrant's Latest Release... And His Next
Jonathan Karrant with The Joe Alterman Trio is an absolutely FANTASTIC release. On this edition of KVC-Arts, David Fleming speaks with Jonathan about the album, and we'll get a touch of the music as well. Blending jazz standards with tunes from jazz greats - which may or may not be a so called...
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KVC-Arts 5/10/26 - Jonathan Karrant & The Joe Alterman Trio Live in Concert
Jonathan Karrant joins David Fleming to spotlight his latest release, "Jonathan Karrant With The Joe Alterman Trio: LIVE IN CONCERT. Two tunes from "On and On" made it to this concert and it's really nice to see (and hear) the evolution OF these tunes. The others are tunes which are attention...
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KVC-Arts 5/3/26 - Chris Thayer, One Foot in the Grave & More
Chris Thayer speaks with David Fleming about several albums with a fair amount of crossover in style, feel and execution. All WELL worth getting - and highly advisable! There's a much more focused look (and listen) on the most recent. One Foot In the Grave, a 2026 release, kicks off hard and…
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KVC-Arts 4/26/26 - Chris Thayer & Several New Releases
David Fleming speaks with Chris Thayer about several releases, all of which overlap in style, songs, or feel. This is the first of two shows talking about Monochrome, One Foot in the Grave, Loud & Clear and more! Blues based rock... rockin' blues... something a bit gritty and greazy for your...
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KVC-Arts 4/19/26 - Bridges Auditorium, History and Future
David Fleming speaks with Matt Pavey, Director of Programming at Bridges Auditorium on the campus of Pomona College. We'll hear about the history, some renovations along the way as well as some REALLY cool features - and a bit about what's to come.
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KVC-Arts 4/12/26 Benjiphonik, New Single & Video - 15 Minutes Ahead of Insanity
David Fleming speaks with Benjiphonik about his newest single, "15 Minutes Ahead of Insanity," as well as the video release FOR it. The release was another in the series of videos being launched in tandem with KVC-Arts. The song and video speak of being at the point of boiling over, but with a…
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KVC-Arts 4/5 26 - Lukather & Gilmour via Ritenour, RCC Concerts and More
David Fleming speaks with Lee Ritenour... about his time with Steve Lukather... about a tune many associate with Jeff Beck... which originally came from Stevie Wonder. Also, a quick story about helping David Gilmour of all people out of a musical jam - he was stuck on where to go with the solo on...
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KVC-Arts 3/22/26 - Marina Jurica-Preston & The Secret Garden
David Fleming speaks with Marina Jurica-Preston about The Secret Garden, as well as her role as Lily. Many in this region know Marina as the meteorologist with CBS-LA. Now you have a chance to experience her as an actress, as she grew up with, and received her formal education in both music and...
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KVC-Arts 3/15/26 Jeffrey Siegel's Keyboard Conversations
For forty-plus years, beyond being the soloist and/or pianist with many of the most renowned symphonies in the U.S. and beyond, Jeffrey Siegel has been performing/presenting "Keyboard Conversations." This is a concert setting, though before each piece he explains not only a bit of the history...
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KVC-Arts 3/8/26 - Janell Strube & Adelaide: Painter of the Revolution
Adélaïde Labille-Guiard was a painter in 18th century France, when women were barely recognized, and for the most part, not welcomed as such. Despite this, she ended up being amongst the first, and very FEW women to be admitted to the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture. David Fleming speaks...
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KVC-Arts 3/1/26 - Xochitl Flores and her involvement in the Black and Brown in the Inland Empire and Beyond Exhibit
On this edition of KVC-Arts Adam Rainey-Ruiz sat down with Xochitl Flores, one of the curators for the Black and Brown in the Inland Empire and Beyond exhibit. This exhibit can be seen at the Altura Credit Union Community Gallery inside the Cheech. Join us as we talk about Xochitl's history as an...
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KVC-Arts 2/15/26 - Matt Sorum & Arts Education
David Fleming speaks with Matt Sorum - best known for his work with Guns & Roses, Velvet Revolver, The Cult... and this is they spoke the least about. This edition of the program focuses on what was instilled in Matt to even think of creating a non-profit with a focus on elementary education...
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KVC-Arts 2/8/26 - Duan Kellum and his involvement in the Black and Brown in the Inland Empire and Beyond exhibit
This edition of KVC-Arts Adam Rainey-Ruiz sat down with Duan Kellum, one of the curators for the Black and Brown In the Inland Empire and Beyond exhibit. This exhibit can be seen at the Altura Credit Union Community Gallery inside the Cheech. Join us as we talk about Duan’s history as an artist…
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KVC-Arts 2/1/26 - Novelist Susan Straight & Sacrament
This edition of KVC-Arts welcomes back Cassie MacDuff in conversation with Susan Straight about her latest novel, Sacrament. Sacrament is set during the height of Covid in 2020, and follows the lives of a small group of nurses in a makeshift RV camp close to the hospital where they work.Once…
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KVC-Arts 1/25/26 - Mosh For Youth
Diego Munoz interviews Victor Campos, founder and front man of the hardcore group, Barrio Slam. But we'll barely touch on the music. Victor is also the founder of Mosh For Youth, a non-profit organizing music and community events, with the purpose of providing scholarships for youths in San...
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KVC-Arts 1/11/25
This edition of KVC-Arts continues the conversation with David Fleming and JR Roberts about the restoration of The Palm Springs Plaza Theatre. Challenges... and windfalls... and history being uncovered.
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KVC-Arts 12/28/25 - Remembering Raul Malo
This edition of KVC-Arts is a re-broadcast of the program originally airing on 12/8/24, a year to the day prior to the passing of Raul Malo, original member and front man of The Mavericks. The Mavericks, while GENERALLY labelled as a country band, always produced and performed a variety of…
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KVC-Arts 12/21/25
"A Christmas Carol. In Prose. Being a Ghost Story of Christmas."Yes... we just call it A Christmas Carol. You know... Scrooge and the 4 ghosts and all? Tiny Tim? God Bless us one and all?That's the one. This play, adapted by Beth Wheat closes the 2025 season of The Big Bear Theatre Project. David...
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KVC-Arts 12/14/25 - Joe Di Fiore, Cuter Than Christmas
KVC-Arts first welcomed Joe Di Fiore about 3 1/2 years ago when he released "Out of the Woods," a wonderful combination of jazz and orchestral works. David Fleming speaks with Joe now about an original Christmas tune, "Cuter Than Christmas," with Anna Crumley providing beautiful vocals - very...
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KVC-Arts 11/30/25 - Artlands Creative & REACH
David Fleming speaks with Danielle Giudicci-Wallace and Daniel Gohman about Artlands Creative & REACH - Regional Eco Arts Community Hub, an environmentally focused, community based, work-only artist residency program. Selected artists will develop workshops and public events that strengthen...
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KVC-Arts 11/16/25 - Yachtley Crew's Newest Release, Seas the Night
David Fleming continues his exploration of the Titans of Soft Rock, Yachtley Crew, in conversation with guitarist and original member Tommy Bouy, known in some circles as Thomas Gardner. On a previous KVC-Arts we heard about the EP, Seas the Day, which was a collection of 5 covers, though with…
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KVC-Arts 11/9/25 - Tommy Bouy & Yachtley Crew
If you don’t know the term Yacht Rock, quite simply, it’s for the most part all your favorites from the 70s and 80s. Songs you probably know all the words, whether you mean to or not. One of the groups out there touring full-time in the world of Yacht Rock is Yächtley Crëw. All dressed…
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KVC-Arts 11/2/25 - Al Pitrelli, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and Savatage
David Fleming speaks with Al Pitrelli once again about the 2025 tour for Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts of Christmas Eve. This is also the 25th anniversary Beethoven's Last Night, so a bit here as well. We'll also touch briefly on Savatage, the group from which TSO sprang. They (finally)...
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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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