Tagged: KVC-Arts

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.

Benjiphonik and David Fleming discuss songs from Mr Phonik which have rap or hip hop in the title... or at least fit the theme, as this conversation originated on International Hip Hop Day. We'll also hear about some future collaborations, video game music and more.

Benjiphonik joins David Fleming in the studio to talk about a new video - for an older song. The song is "Ain't Nothin' Wrong," coming from Benjiphonik's first EP, "We Stole Hip Hop." And it just happened to be International Hip Hop Day when he came in!

David Fleming speaks with Al Di Meola about past projects - Jazz fusion with Return To Forever, The Rite of Strings and beyond. Also - a VERY special memory from Di Meola... about The Beatles... and a chance encounter with Paul Mc Cartney in the middle of it all.

David Fleming speaks with Al Di Meola. A pioneer in the world of jazz fusion, we'll hear mainly about Di Meola's newest release - just out.

David Fleming speaks with Raul Malo of The Mavericks. The Mavericks are performing with Dwight Yoakum in our region on September 26^th and 27^th. More at themavericksband.com/tour/.

On this edition of the program, David Fleming speaks with TJ Hicks, Program Coordinator for the Rancho Mirage Public Library and Observatory. We'll hear about the many programs they have to offer — including children's theatre, opera, movies, stargazing and more. There's even a coffee bar in the library! Relax and enjoy!

David Fleming speaks with Jane Kirkpatrick, author of 41 books, including "The Healing of Natalie Curtis." This is a work of historical fiction about a woman who helped preserve the music, dance and language of Navajo, Hopi, and Zuni Tribes at a time when many sought to ban such things.

David Fleming chats with country singer James Dupre. We'll hear a bit about his past, with a focus on how he became acquainted with, and close to, the family of Randy Travis. In addition to performing lead vocals with the Randy Travis Band, it was Dupre's voice, combined with AI technology and a number of filters, which lent itself to a new song FROM Randy Travis, even though Travis is unable to perform under normal circumstances due to a stroke. The first song recorded using AI was "Where That Came From," released in May of 2024.

"On Golden Pond," "Wait Until Dark," "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," "Midsummer Night's Dream," "Man of La Mancha" ... For those in theatre this reads as a "must do someday" kind of list. For many others this is a list of shows you've heard of, even if you're not into theatre whatsoever. What this list is — in order — is the lineup for Riverside Community Players' 100th season!

They polled the audiences to find out what THEY'D like to see. These were all pulled from the near 100-year history of the theatre, which started in 1925. It was originally the Drama Department of the Riverside Women's Club before separating to become Riverside Community Players. So out of 99-plus years we were bound to have some heavy hitters asked for. And this is what we'll be getting!

On this edition of KVC-Arts, David Fleming talks to board members Phillip Gabriel and Michael Shane Eastman, as well as Mia Mercado, director of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, running now, and wrapping up the 99th season.

We'll hear about the upcoming 100th season — going beyond the titles mentioned above, as well as talk about theatre in the round — the type of presentation you get at Riverside Community Players.