KVCArts

SUCH a pleasure to speak with John Cafiero! The first time I encountered him was when he produced "Dr. Demento Covered in Punk!" Presented as a radio program in two discs, it features classic Dr. Demento artists doing punk songs, along with punk bands performing Dr. Demento staples! SO good!

One of the bands on Dr. Demento covered in Punk was Cafiero's band, Osaka Popstar ... and I quickly became a big fan! I interviewed John again when he released Osaka Popstar and the American Legends of Punk, along with a REALLLLLLY cool EP, Ear Candy, containing the Osaka Popstar amped up but true to the original take on "I Think I Love You," "Sugar, Sugar," and more.

We spoke again quite recently to talk about a comic he and his wife produce, Sweetie Candy Vigilante, and the Osaka Popstar release of the tune go along with Volume 2 Issue #3, coming in June, I believe. The song is an Osaka Popstar'd take on an old children’s song we once got from Rosemary Clooney!?!

This edition of the program has David Fleming in conversation once again with Albert Lopez — talking about the band Wayword. We got an introduction to the band on a prior KVC-Arts as Albert was getting ready to play with ANOTHER band at Coachella. We heard about several releases, including the newest — which is actually a collection of demos and singles from throughout the years. On this edition of the program, we'll hear for the MOST part about Wayword's self-titled release. In addition to specific SONGS though, we should note a changing SOUND to the band over the years. Transitioning to something which WAS there already — but now more prominent.

The "Titans of Soft Rock" — Yächtley Crëw! David Fleming speaks with lead singer and original member Phillip Daniel, aka Philly Ocean. With a LOOK at the band, you'd think parody ... some kind of comedic element. They certainly do embrace this in appearance, but the music they take QUITE seriously. They also have a relatively recent EP, along with a video to go along with one of their originals, "Sex on the Beach." This is the drink ... not the all-too sandy activity.

The "Titans of Soft Rock" indeed!

On this edition of the program, it's David Fleming in conversation with Riverside native Apryle Dalmacio. We'll hear about her musical journey, music from her self-titled release, as well as her initial release, Fairytale. Apryle performs around the region many days of each week. Visit apryledalmacio.com for details.

On this edition of KVC-Arts, David Fleming speaks with Albert Lopez, founder of the band Wayword in 2018. The band was formed when Albert reached out to friends to help him play his music live and in studio. Wayword has released 1 EP and 1 album and is actively working on a 2nd record. Wayword is a multi-genre band with influences in indie rock, alt rock, power pop and shoegaze.

On Instagram @waywordca.

Henry Franklin, "Skipper," got his start with Roy Ayers in a Latin jazz group while still in high school. He was recruited by Hugh Masekela for an album which produced "Grazing in the Grass," and took him to Woodstock as well as the Monterey Pop Festival. He's worked as a sideman with many, and has 28 (or so) albums under his own name.

On the next KVC-Arts David Fleming speaks with Skipper about one of the most recent — one which earned him a NAACP Image Award in the category of Outstanding Jazz record — instrumental. SUCH a great disc! We'll also hear about one that was a bit of an avant-garde piece, yet still QUITE cool to listen to. We'll touch briefly as well on his time with Stevie Wonder.

But it's mostly jazz; and jazz in this area! Skipper still lines up the musicians for Pierce Street Jazz, a free concert series at La Sierra University. A variety of types of jazz presented, with known players who are in the region (they're all OVER the place). AND more!

David Fleming speaks with Henry Franklin about his long history in the world of jazz, as well as major crossover success with Hugh Masekela (“Grazing in the Grass” et al.), which took him to Woodstock as well as The Monterey Pop Festival. We'll hear about his first release, his latest, and a lot in between.

Jonathan Karrant has been on KVC-Arts several times now, and with several upcoming performances in our region, David Fleming has re-packaged his first interview with Jonathan. This serves as a wonderful introduction to a man with impeccable discs, and a phenomenal onstage delivery of story through song.

David Fleming speaks with Emilio Castillo, one of the founding and current members of Tower of Power. We'll get a bit of history — including a drastic change in not only their material, but their look as well. There's also some song specific material and more.

David Fleming continues his conversation with Michelle Dowd, author of "Forager: Field Notes for Surviving a Family Cult: a Memoir." This is the story of Michelle, told from her perspective ... as a little girl growing into her teens. She grew up in a cult started by her grandfather, who was seen as the last prophet, and would lead them after surviving the apocalypse.

More at https://www.michelledowd.org.