KVC-Arts

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 of Music Concert Series.David Fleming speaks with Emmet just a BIT about Celtic Thunder but focused much of the time on his solo career. Namely, some of the tunes he tends to bring out - which is a mix of American Standards and Irish classics. Songs which have a storytelling aspect to them and tend to transport the listener to another time and place.

David 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.

David Flemming speaks with Laurie Bladwin, Chief Executive Office with Palm Springs Opera Guild about the many programs and events coming up in the near future.

David 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.

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.

Continuation on the exploration of 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.

On this program, we explore 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.

David Fleming speaks with jazz pianist John Beasley about his Holdiay release, as well as albums paying homage to Herbie Hancock and Thelonious Monk.

On this edition of the program it's music from The Mavericks, and conversation with original member, front man and vocalist Raul Malo. He was and was on the program in mid 2024 when they had several concert stops in the region. Now we’ll hear about - and from, their newest album – Moon & Stars.

David Fleming speaks with comedian and actor Paul Reiser once again - Stranger Things and more. David also speaks with Sarah Brightman touring a Christmas special. Both Reiser and Brightman have stops in the region.

David Fleming speaks with Al Pitrelli - music director for, and one of the guitarists with Trans-Siberian Orchestra. We'll hear about their latest tour of "The Lost Christmas Eve." That's one they haven't touched in about a dozen years, though this album is filled with TSO favorites.

David Fleming speaks with Al Pitrelli, music director for, and one of the guitarists with Trans-Siberian Orchestra. This year they're touring "The Lost Christmas Eve, one they haven't performed in about a dozen years, though filled with TSO favorites.

David Fleming speaks with Neufeld and Suzy Pearce about The Half Life of Marie Curie - at Redlands Footlighters Theatre Fridays through Sundays, November 1 through the 10th. The play follows the friendship of Marie Curie and the lesser known Hertha Ayrton, a scientist. Neither welcomed in the scientific world, but whose work eclipsed that of their husbands - both passed away by the time this play takes place. The play was taken from actual correspondence from these two women. Produced by Afterglow Theatre Company.

David Fleming speaks with Barry Bostwick - the original Brad Majors from the film version of The Rocky Horror Picture show, with the 49th anniversary tour coming to Riverside October 24th.

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.