Kvc Arts

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!

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.

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.

David Fleming speaks with Kylie Molnar, choreographer for Footloose, running through August 2nd at Inland Valley Repertory Theatre in LaVerne.

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!

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 KVC-Arts we'll hear from FNX Station Manager Frank Blanquet about the history and various aspects of FNX, as well as a couple of the programs which received nominations and/or wins - including Navajo Highways.

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 video and inspiration for an earlier single, Braces.

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. The conversation was extended enough to cover two KVC-Arts, though each installment stands quite nicely. Between the two shows we touch a bit on each song in one way or another.

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 arduous process, as it required extracting and repairing recordings from some rather unusual sources. The result is "Kittyhawk: Reclaimed Bootlegs."

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.

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 mythology, as well as a REALLY cool Edgar Allen Poe adaptation (to name just a couple). We also heard a bit about Minx, Andrea's superhero alter-ego which initially came to us in 4 issues but is now assembled into a single book. Minx works her way into the Modern Natives book as well. More at andreagrant.com.

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.

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 "standard." Tunes which you may associate with Nancy Wilson, Les McCann, Wes Montgomery... even Jerry Lewis! Mix these in with a couple pop megahits with a WONDERFUL jazz treatment (Your Song, Everybody's Talking, Don't Let Me be Lonely Tonight), and you have "Jonathan Karrant with The Joe Alterman Trio Live in Concert." This - and a sneak peak at his NEXT release, due out in September.

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 getters, just scanning the back of the disc. Some you may only know of as instrumentals... and Jonathan delivers FUN, fun takes! The first broadcast of this show happened to fall on Mother's Day, and we just HAPPEN to begin the program he released FOR Mother's Day!

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 heavy with Dynamite. Other tracks you may recognize if you've been going to Chris Thayer and the TCB shows for any amount of time, as a few come from the past, but are given SUCH a wonderful treatment, and ALL worth a LOUD listen!We'll hear about the songs, the difference between the cd and the vinyl release, Chris's YouTube channel and more.

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 musical palette!

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.

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 look at lessons we could have and should have learned from. Lessons we perhaps still CAN learn.

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 one of Pink Floyd's MOST well-known tunes! Also - addressing the Ritenour release, Six-String Theory... which involves Lukather yet again!Also, Peter Curtis joins us once again to talk about SEVERAL outstanding concerts coming up through the RCC Department of Music guitar program... Triada Guitar Trio, jazz guitarist Mimi Fox, and several RCC ensembles. More at rccguitar.com, and more still at rcccoilschoolforthearts.comSO much in the world of guitar once again on the next KVC-Arts!

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 science, currently pursuing her PhD in paleoclimatology. The Secret Garden opens March 28th at Inland Valley Repertory Theatre, taking on the most successful musical version- the 1991 musical which ran on Broadway.