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David Fleming continues his conversation with guitarist Steve Vai, talking about the majority of the tracks on his newest release, "Inviolate," a PHENOMENAL instrumental album. With quite a few albums out under his own name, "Inviolate" rises to, or maybe eclipses "Passion and Warfare," though that's a tough call to make. Let's just say that it's way, way, way, way up there.

David Fleming speaks with Charles Kelly - a professor on the campus of San Bernardino Valley College and a musician whose past includes working with say, Stevie Wonder, Joe Sample, The Pointer Sisters, Sister Sledge, the TV show Fame... He was on the program a little over a year ago talking about a single which had JUST come out called "Endangered Species." That single opens the now complete disc, "You're Not Alone." Contemporary jazz with a funk and drive through and through. We'll hear about the disc - and some of the ideas behind it... and we'll hear FROM it here and there.Great music and QUITE a few laughs. And this is only the first of two parts.

David Fleming continues his conversation with Amy Robbins, who creates beautiful works out of pieces of wood often discarded or avoided by others. The burl, the base of a tree or bush... Pendants, sculptures and more. See her works on Instagram - @woodnhart.phoebesforest or etsy.com/shop/phoebesforest

David Fleming speaks with local artist Amy Robbins, a woodworker who rather RESCUES pieces of wood, and really transforms them into something beautiful. Pendants, sculptures and more, Amy’s on Instagram - @woodnhart.phoebesforest, and you can see AND purchase works at https://www.etsy.com/shop/PhoebesForest.

David Fleming speaks with jazz vocalist Jonathan Karrant, focusing mainly on his release, "On and On." The track listing on this disc is QUITE wonderful with a mix of jazz standards - some of which you may only know of as instrumentals. Also some mainstream pop, and just a touch of Sinatra. Now imagine all of these with impeccable arrangements, timing, and delivery with a small-group jazz setting. That's "On and On."More at jonathankarrant.com

David Fleming speaks with Kenneth Bank, a member of The Sharks in the mid 60's, and one of the founding members of The Dukes of Doo Wop - keeping doo wop alive!

David Fleming speaks with Brett Newski, a singer-songwriter who’s doodled for as long as he can remember… and for quite some time, has struggled with depression and anxiety. Put the two together, and we get “It’s HARD To Be A Person,” a book filled with simple cartoons, life lessons, and tips to help with stressful situations an more… AND – there’s an accompanying soundtrack!

David Fleming speaks once again with Al Pitrelli, of Trans-Siberian Orchestra. On the previous program we heard about the virtual Trans-Siberian Orchestra concert from last year, and the current tour, with a stop in Ontario December 4th. On this program, they speak just a BIT of TSO, then it's off to the sidebars. We'll get a bit on Derek Sherinian - some REALLY funny moments there, including mentions of Sherinian's approaching meeting with Alice Cooper. There's also a past project with quite the funny name. We'll also explore, in one way or another, why and how Pitrelli does what he does, which includes discussion of Jeff Beck, front porch improv, and continuous exploration.

Comedian Scott Wood speaks with David Fleming once again. He was on a few months ago talking about his TV show, "Something Smells Funny," as well as serving as emcee for music events, including one in September with Affordable Music Productions.This time we'll hear about his approach to comedy, past and present. Also, coming early in 2022, he has a new comedy special, a movie, and more... and just a bit more on "Something Smells Funny."Oh yes. And impressions. LOTS of impressions. We'll even get impressions of people DOING impressions.

David Fleming speaks with Gerry Beckley, one of the founding members of America. They’re touring once again, and have a couple stops nears us in the very near future, more at ventura highway dot com. Also a bit on Gerry's most recent solo release.