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On this special one-hour edition of KVC-Arts, David Fleming speaks with Doug Levitt. He'd always had music as a part of him, but after college (where he studied with Carl Sagen) he became a foreign correspondent, covering some rather heavy events and areas. He decided the next logical(?) step was to drop it all and pursue music full-time.He bought a six-month greyhound pass, packed an old beat up Martin guitar, and a copy of (how apropos) Woody Guthrie's "Bound For Glory."Now - after more than 10 years and more than 10,000 miles travelled, the stories of - and sometimes from - the people he met along the way have been turned into song. We'll hear of a woman who drives an 18-wheeler, a man who'd lost his son - and is struggling with addiction, a man who wants to set a good example for his daughters... and is on his way to turn himself in to federal prison.ALL of these stories... SO poignant... and SUCH a joy to revisit the conversation as I dropped in music from the disc!These make up the album "Edge of Everywhere," out May 12th. douglevitt.com

David Fleming continues his conversation with Doug Levitt, and an exploration of his new disc (out 5/12/23) called "Edge of Everywhere." The disc is a collection of songs which come from more than 10 years and more than 10,000 miles travelled, and the stories of (or from) the people he met along the way. More at douglevitt.com

We were introduced to Juliana Brown Eyes in early April as she was getting ready for the "She’s An Eagle in Flight" tour talking about the videos she directed for some of Dani Doll's music for the White White Buffalo project. Now – more about this artist, filmmaker, and musician… and some of HER projects… in conversation with David Fleming.

Pehin - meaning "hair" in the language of the Lakota. This is the title of a short by Juliana Brown Eyes. It's dark, disturbing, and evocative. Through a series of photographs and a soundtrack with more and more layers as we go, this begins with what seems to be "a day in the life..." feeding a dog (Puppy Brown Eyes makes a guest appearance), some almonds in a blender... beginning the day. We see then that this is a look at what a woman is going through... thinking... experiencing... feeling... after she's scalped and killed a man responsible for a series of missing (and presumably murdered) indigenous women on the Pine Ridge reservation. Running at just under 2 1/2 minutes, see and read a bit about this short film at www.witkoproject.com.David Fleming speaks with Juliana about the film, her music, and other projects.

This edition of KVC-Arts has David Fleming in conversation with Bob Boilen - creator of The NPR Tiny Desk Concert, the associated contest, and the tour - which has a stop in LA on June 20th. KVCR will be there. David also speaks with Ashley Eddy, who played Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors recently at San Bernardino Valley College. We'll hear about what that led to, which includes a fundraiser cabaret July 15th 6 pm at the Valley College auditorium.

On this edition of KVC-Arts, David Fleming speaks once again with Ashley Eddy. She was on the previous edition of the program talking about the recent production of Little Shop of Horrors, and the exciting opportunities that led to. Now, among other things we’ll hear about The Redlands theatre festival. This year the Redlands Theatre Festival is running in repertory Arsenic and Old Lace, Anton Chekov’s The Seagull, Urinetown – The Musical, Head Over Heels, and The Curious Incident of The Dog In the Nighttime. rtfseason.com for more.

David Fleming welcomes Ben Stewart once again to talk about new Benjiphonik material, collaborations, covers, film scoring and more... AND an in studio performance of one of Benjiphonik's most recent releases! benjiphonik.com for more.

David Fleming speaks with jazz bassist Christian McBride. He’ll be in the area soon AND has a new disc out – CHRISTIAN MCBRIDES NEW JAWN PRIME. We’ll touch greatly ON the new disc, but also a couple experiences and great stories about a couple jazz giants - Ray Brown and Dave Brubeck..

David Fleming continues his conversation with Christian McBride, talking about his newest release - Christian McBride's New Jawn PRIME. Mostly originals contributed by each member of the band - and a few covers as well. We'll hear about some of each. We'll also touch on "Five Piece Band," (SO worth checking out) as well as Jazzhouse Kids.

David Fleming speaks with Dani De La Rosa and Juliana Brown Eyes about the “She’s An Eagle In Flight” tour, some the songs associated with the White White Buffalo project, and some the videos FOR those songs… some of which got a recent premiere at fnx.org/theaux…some of which will see a premiere rather soon.The songs come from Dani - The (WONDERFUL) videos were directed by Juliana.The tour, by the way, in addition to several stops in the Southwest, has a stop in Riverside and Pitzer College in Claremont quite soon!