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A conversation between host Yvette Walker and Art Alcaraz, past president and board member of Riverside Latino Network.

Lillian Vasquez speaks with Shaliyah Ben, Executive Director of the Native American Arts Center at Idyllwild Arts Academy and Chris Barrows, President of San Bernardino Aquinas High School.

A conversation between host Yvette Walker and Frank Perez, Founder and CEO of ReWritten in San Bernardino.

David Fleming speaks once again with John Cafiero, of Osaka Popstar. We'll hear about the all-inclusive website, osakapostar.com, as well as a live disc, and other artistic collaborations and endeavors.

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.

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