KVCArts

KVCArts

Join host David Fleming for a program dedicated to Arts and Entertainment in our region, as well as the people and places providing it. Interviews with authors, producers, visual artists and musicians, spotlighting a classic album or a brand new release. From musical legends and icons - to players at the local level, from Broadway tours to Community theater, from the Hollywood Bowl to the Redlands Bowl.

KVC-Arts 7/6/25 - Matt Bissonette & The Reddcoats
KVC-Arts 7/6/25 - Matt Bissonette & The Reddcoats
Matt Bissonette. You've run across his name next to folks like Joe Satriani, Brian Wilson, Don Henley, Steve Vai, David Lee Roth, Elton John... SO many more actually. Also - Matt, along with his brother Greg and Andy Timmons make up the core of The Reddcoats, with elements of rock, funk and fusion. An INCREDIBLE mix of folks who are always playing with other bands, but enjoy getting together to play what they really want. We'll hear about and from their first two releases, fittingly, Reddcoats I and Reddcoats II.
KVC-Arts 6/29/25 - Benjiphonik & Junkyard Heights, Blood, Sweat & Soul
KVC-Arts 6/29/25 - Benjiphonik & Junkyard Heights, Blood, Sweat & Soul
This is a MIGHTY, mighty collaboration between Benjiphonik and Junkyard Heights... With a funk drive, soulful singing, searing guitar, and masterful raps spat by Mr. Phonik. On this edition of KVC-Arts we'll hear about the song as well as the video in conversation with Benjiphonik.
KVC-Arts 6/22/25 - Tracy Wise, Author of Madame Sorel's Lodger
KVC-Arts 6/22/25 - Tracy Wise, Author of Madame Sorel's Lodger
This edition of KVC-Arts has David Fleming in conversation with Tracy Wise, author of Madame Sorel’s Lodger, a fictionalized look at a period in the life of someone MUCH like Vincent Van Gough… more at twisewriter.com
KVC-Arts 6/15/25 - RIP Brenton Wood
KVC-Arts 6/15/25 - RIP Brenton Wood
This is a rebroadcast of a recent interview between David Fleming and Brenton Wood. We hear about The OOgum Boogum Song, Gimme Little Sign and more. Brenton Wood passed away in early January of 2025.
KVC-Arts 6/8/25 Guitar Virtuoso Matteo Mancuso
KVC-Arts 6/8/25 Guitar Virtuoso Matteo Mancuso
On this edition of the program, David Fleming speaks with Matteo Mancuso. From Palermo, Sicily, and having studied at Berklee and beyond, Matteo is one of the MOST innovative guitarists out there today. We'll hear about his time with Al Di Meola, Steve Vai and more, and a look at Matteo's recent CD, The Journey.
KVC-Arts 6/1/25 - Nathan & Noah East - More from the new release Father Son
KVC-Arts 6/1/25 - Nathan & Noah East - More from the new release Father Son
Continuing the conversation about a fantastic new album, Father Son!

A mix wonderful, wonderful treatments of standards and originals, as well as one cover that I don’t think I ever heard in the world of jazz.  this is one that belongs in any respectable jazz library, and the conversation was both informative and fun. Lots of laughter.

KVC-Arts 5/25/25 Nathan & Noah East - Cream of Clapton Band and Father Son
KVC-Arts 5/25/25 Nathan & Noah East - Cream of Clapton Band and Father Son
Father Son - from Nathan & Noah East, out for just a little over a month now.


David Fleming speaks with both Nathan and Noah, with 95% of the conversation on the new album. Several incredible original mainstream jazz compositions. Outstanding covers as well including Killer Joe, Over the Rainbow, My Favorite Things, Yesterday, and more. A personalized treatment puts it mildly. Some of these have such an incredible touch on them that you would think that they weren’t covers at all.
KVC-Arts 5/18/25 - Golda Zahra - Upcoming Concert Series
KVC-Arts 5/18/25 - Golda Zahra - Upcoming Concert Series
Golda Zahra has been immersed in the world of opera since she was four. A polyglot, she’s able to capture nuance in performances which others may not be able to attain. It’s not ALL classical and operatic with Golda though. She also loves jazz, pop, broadway standards… even Madonna.
Having returned from Italy close to a year ago, where she continued her studies with amongst the most elite, Golda now has a series of concerts going from near the end of May through the summer. The first one is free and is coming up rather soon. David Fleming speaks with Golda about the series of concerts as well as a bit of her past.
KVC-Arts 5/11/25 - Andy Timmons' Newest Release, "Recovery"
KVC-Arts 5/11/25 - Andy Timmons' Newest Release, "Recovery"
David Fleming speaks with Andy Timmons about his newest release, Recovery. A mostly instrumental, guitar-driven album with MANY layers, textures, colors... Every release from Andy or The Andy Timmons Band has been outstanding... this one is no exception.
KVC-Arts 5/4/25 - Andy Timmons - A New Release & One For Peter Frampton
KVC-Arts 5/4/25 - Andy Timmons - A New Release & One For Peter Frampton
On this edition of KVC-Arts David Fleming speaks with Andy Timmons about his 2025 release, Recovery, just out. Like Electric Truth, this is a mostly instrumental album with many moods, layers, and color to take you to and through SO many places. Kicking off with a tune written for Jeff Beck and flowing from there. We'll also hear about a piece he had written with Peter Frampton in mind… then ended up having Frampton perform ON it!
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