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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.

David Fleming speaks with Marshall Hawkins, primarily known as a bass player, who got his start with the blues singer and pianist Betty Gray. He then played with Shirley Horn for several years before joining Miles Davis, after Ron Carter left what would be known as Davis’s second great quintet. Many other great names in there, but specific to THIS region, in 1978, Marshall moved to Idyllwild, and in 1986 California, home of the internationally famous high school for the arts. In 1986, he founded the Jazz program at the Idyllwild Arts Academy. Along with Gregory Robbins, Hawkins will guest conduct the Redlands symphony Big Band Holiday Jam on December 11th.

David Fleming interviews Terry Johnson, of The Flamingos

David Fleming speaks with Scott Wood about his background in standup comedy, serving as emcee for musical events, and his new cooking show, Something Smells Funny.

David Fleming interviews Jay Siegel, of The Tokens