KVC-Arts

This edition of KVC-Arts begins with Emmanuel Rogers speaking with Mark Bowden, author of "The Last Stone." This is a true account of a decades old abduction and murder case which HAD gone cold... but then there was cause again to reopen - and solve it. Later we'll have David Fleming in conversation with Lala Brooks. She was 12 1/2 when she joined The Crystals, and only thirteen when she sang lead on a couple of their biggest hits - "Da Doo Ron Ron" and "Then He Kissed Me." Brooks will be in the

This edition of KVC-Arts begins with Emmanuel Rogers in conversation with Rod Pyle, author of "First On the Moon: The Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Experience. Then it's Jonathan Linden in conversation with John Schulian. He was on in the past speaking about his book, "The Great American Sports Page - A century of Classic Columns." He's back now talking about the Hollywood writer side of his life. This includes the early days of LA Law, then onto Miami Vice, Wiseguy, and so much more. He even

Frank Zappa released the album "Hot Rats" in 1969, about a month after Dweezil Zappa was born. The album was actually dedicated TO Dweezil. Theis edition of KVC-Arts has David Fleming in conversation with Dweezil about his latest tour, "Hot Rats Live & Other Hot Stuff 1969," which ahas a few stops in this region. We'll also hear about some of Dweezil's earlier recordings, video, and a bit of TV work as well.

Terry Kath was the monster guitarist from the band Chicago, when they were still a monster guitar and horn-driven band. This edition of KVC-Arts has David Fleming in conversation with Michelle Kath Sinclair, who was only two when Terry lost his life. She went on a journey to find the father she never knew, and shares that story with the documentary, "The Terry Kath Experience." This is a rebroadcast for Terry's birthday, who would have been 74 on January 31st.

This edition of KVC-Arts is focused on things to see or do in the Inland Empire. KVCR's Jessica Greenwell speaks with Larry Burns about his latest book, "Secret Inland Empire: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure." This is the follow up to "100 Things to Do in Riverside CA Before You Die." KVCR's Shareen Awad is in briefly with more events coming up in our region.

This edition has David Fleming in conversation once again with Ben Stewart, AKA the bald, geek rapper who stole hip hop, as evidenced by the video for the title cut of Bejiphonik's first EP, We Stole Hip Hop. Ben's in studio again to talk about the next EP, which will have some DIFFERENT sounds for Benjiphonik, as well as the premiere for the next video, Braggadocious Rhyme.

This edition of KVC-Arts begins with Benjamin Purper in conversation with Ryan Berk, owner of Parliament Chocolate and A La Minute in Redlands. We'll then hear a brief radio essay from Miles Johnson talking about Frank Ocean's "Blond." The rest of the hour we have Emmanuel Rogers in conversation with actor and comedian Mark Christopher Lawrence.

This edition is primarily David Fleming in conversation with Wink Martindale, who recently emceed a concert here in the Inland Empire. We'll hear about game shows of course, but we'll also hear about Elvis Presley, and some of his first music and interviews. Before moving on to games shows, some of Wink's early TV experience involved hosting Teenage Dance Party, and once again - Elvis is involved in this one too. The program closes with A couple seasonal tunes from Songbird - the duo of KVCR's

This edition of KVC-Arts is devoted entirely to guitarist Peter Curtis, and his recent release, "Christmas With Your Jewish Boyfriend," an exploration of the phenomenon of just how many well known Christmas songs were written by Jews. We'll hear about what led to the cd, some surprises as well as disappointments, and a tune arranged and performed in the KVCR studios.

KVC-Arts #300 is in conversation with Eva Mikhailovna, with music from Eva and the Vagabond Tales. Eva's been on the show seversal times in the past to talk about her cd and/or album releases. Having recently released a few videos of songs new and old - this is the focus of KVC-Arts #300. As if I told someone of the band, and they checked out the music by going through the videos at evaandthevagabondtales.com or by going YouTubing. A special guest, with special music, for a special show. Thank