KVC-Arts

David Fleming speaks with Katharine Buffy Henshaw, who adapted and directed NEVERMORE: Th Tales & Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, running Fridays through Sundays through October.

Benjiphonik joins David Fleming in the KVCR studios to talk about his latest collaboration with Raymond Hayden and Jessica Lynne Witty, A Girl Named Disco. This came directly after another recent collaboration with Ray, Jessica, and Chris Jones, Dance Gravy.We'll hear a bit about the players... the song... and a brand new video for A Girl Named Disco to be released at the end of this edition of KVC-Arts. I'm sure I'll also be offering up congratulations to Benjiphonik having just hit number one on the Music Mafia Radio charts with Ain't Nothin' Wrong - a favorite FROM the beginning... though Ben thought it was a sleeper.LOVE seeing it get the attention it SO richly deserves!

The source for entertainment for many is diving into the world of a good book. For many others, that's difficult - if not impossible. On this edition of KVC-Arts, David Fleming speaks with Diane Shimota, Adult Literacy Coordinator for the A.K. Smiley Public Library in Redlands. They'll be celebrating adult learners with an anthology of their work on September 29th.

Damian McGinty, while a part of the original lineup of Celtic Thunder, at the of 14 was not part of the original intention of the group. Still, he was with the band for a number of years. A brief hiatus gave us a stint on the TV show Glee, as well as some solo works…And he's part of the lineup once again with Celtic Thunder current tour with several stops in the region, including Riverside on the 13th. David Fleming spoke with Damian about Glee, and of course his time with Celtic Thunder as a child AND as an adult. We'll hear about some of his solo recordings in a near future show.

On Golden Pond kicks off the 100th season of Riverside Community Players. Each and every show of this upcoming season is indeed a heavy hitter. David Fleming speaks with board member Philip Gabriel, Mel Chadwick - also on the board and playing Norman as well, along with Ron Milts - directing the show. We'll hear about the show, a bit about the 100th season and more.

This is a re-edit of a conversation with David Fleming and Maurice Williams, who passed away in early August at the age of 86. His first time on the charts was in the late 50's with the song "Little Darlin'," (as The Gladiolas) though the biggest hit from Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs, undoubtedly, was STAY. This one also has a nice behind the scenes story, though it's pretty much straight forward with a simple listen. It's the end of a date you don't want to end.

Benjiphonik joins David Fleming in the studio to talk about a new video - for an older song. The song is "Ain't Nothin' Wrong," coming from Benjiphonik's first EP, "We Stole Hip Hop." And it just happened to be International Hip Hop Day when he came in!

David Fleming speaks with Al Di Meola. A pioneer in the world of jazz fusion, we'll hear mainly about Di Meola's newest release - just out.

David Fleming speaks with Raul Malo of The Mavericks. The Mavericks are performing with Dwight Yoakum in our region on September 26th and 27th. More at themavericksband.com/tour/.

On this edition of the program, David Fleming speaks with TJ Hicks, Program Coordinator for the Rancho Mirage Public Library and Observatory. We'll hear about the many programs they have to offer — including children's theatre, opera, movies, stargazing and more. There's even a coffee bar in the library! Relax and enjoy!