KVCArts

David Fleming speaks with Michael Feinstein, at McCallum Theatre March 1st, with "Because of You: My Tribute to Tony Bennett." On the 2nd, down to San Diego. We hear a bit about Bennett - the music, the stylistic approach, the story telling aspect... We'll also hear about Gershwin, both George and Ira. Feinstein was Ira's assistant for some 6 years and has a few stories. Among those - having uncovered some otherwise lost Gershwin tunes!

On this edition of KVC-Arts, David Fleming speaks with Doug Nagel. For many years Doug was a part-time resident of the region while teaching voice and leading choral ensembles in Montana. He decided it was time to retire retired and moved to the region full time... and has started a choral ensemble - and is teaching voice. We'll hear about Coachella Valley Classical Voices - the history, and some upcoming performance opportunities.

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 Fleming speaks with Laurie Baldwin, 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.

David Fleming explores 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.

David Fleming explores 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.

David Fleming explores 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.