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On this edition of KVC-Arts, we'll hear from Johnny A. Hickman about this region of California as well as bands from the area (Cracker's roots are indeed Redlands, San Bernardino, Highland, Riverside ... ), another phrase or three talking about the songwriting process for Cracker, several REALLY cool tunes from Hickman's early solo release, Palmhenge — as well as the origin of that name, and yes — Cracker's breakout hit — "Teen Angst."

John Jorgenson grew up in Redlands (and while at University of Redlands, actually played clarinet with Benny Goodman conducting!!!), and at one point worked at Disneyland — playing in three different bands comprised of the same four guys. He was in The Desert Rose Band, along with Chris Hillman of the Byrds and Herb Pederson, who's played with more people than I can name in one breath. He was also in the award-winning Hellecasters, and was invited by Elton John to be part of an 18-month tour, which turned into a 6-year stay. John Jorgenson is also one of the forerunners in the world of Gypsy Jazz.I interviewed him just over a decade ago when he was getting ready to perform in Redlands, though this was before the creation of KVC-Arts. About time I included this one! John is still touring and performing in a number of configurations. More at johnjorgenson.com.

On this edition of KVC-Arts we have David Fleming in conversation with Colin Mochrie. Known mainly for his nearly two decades with "Who's Line Is It Anyway," we'll hear about the show, how he even got into improv in the first place, and a NEW show coming to Agua Caliente on June 22nd.

"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.

This edition of KVC-Arts, discusses the Riverside Community Players and the upcoming production of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee." David Fleming speaks with board members Philip Gabriel, and Michael Shane Eastman, as well as Director Mia Mercado. We'll hear about the play, which wraps up the 99th season, and we'll get a bit of history as we move toward season 100.

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.

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

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 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.

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!