Art & Music in the Community – 12.01.15 – Blackwater

Art & Music in the Community – 12.01.15 – Blackwater

Blackwater

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Reggie, Hiphop, Blues, Soul and Music on a Shirt.

Arts & Music in the Community with Jessica Campbell is a show that focuses on performing and visual artists in the San Fernando Valley. On this episode Jessica interviews KB, who is known as Blackwater.  He is a rapper, a producer and the owner of Music on a Shirt. KB talks about his new album Back 2 Basix. He also talks about his collaborations with artists promotions. KB explains how Music on a Shirt works with performing artists creating opportunities for merchandising and advertising. CaliTreez, Bella Nite, Movado, Durty Lipstick, and Dean Risko are just a few of the artists attached to his brand.

Profiles – Fall 2015 – Vegan Club

Profiles – Fall 2015 – Vegan Club

Vegan Club

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The campaign for Vegan options on campus.

Welcome to Pierce Profiles, where KPCRadio.com reporters profile a person, group or department of Pierce College. Team reporters conduct multiple interviews creating Club Profiles that feature the student-run clubs on campus. In this profile Jessica Campbell features the Pierce College Vegan Society. Stephanie Winnard the Vegan Club advisor discusses their recent campaign for vegan food options on campus. She also believes that it is important for the world to switch to a plant based diet for sustainability and climate change. Matt Phelps the club president talks about club promotions, strategies and Vegan themed events. Like Tofurkey for Thanksgiving. Spencer Muro mentions the petition on campus, and he also believes that half the of the population of Pierce College students is vegan or vegetarian.

Art & Music in the Community – 11.24.15 – R Mean

Art & Music in the Community – 11.24.15 – R Mean

R Mean

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From Broken Water to 7 Deadly Sins

Arts & Music in the Community with Jessica Campbell is a show that focuses on performing and visual artists in the San Fernando Valley. On this episode Jessica interviews R Mean, who is a local Armenian Hip Hop artist, songwriter and the co-founder of Pentagon Records.

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He shares his latest album titled 7 Deadly Sins, which includes ‘Nothing Left to Loose’ and ‘Fake Mutha’ featuring The Game. R Mean talks about his cultural background and his approach to hip hop. He discusses his professional experience in the music industry. Including concerts in which he has opened for Method Man, Raekwon, and Immortal Technique.

Profiles – Fall 2015 – James McKeever

Profiles – Fall 2015 – James McKeever

James McKeever

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James is the chair of the Philosophy and Sociology department

Welcome to Pierce Profiles, where KPCRadio.com reporters profile a person, group or department of Pierce College. Team reporters conduct multiple interviews creating Teacher Profiles that feature the educators on campus. In this profile Jessica Campbell features James McKeever, who is the chair of the Philosophy and Sociology Department. He is also an assistant professor of Sociology. This profile discusses how it is important to have patience when teaching. Rene Peredes, who is Pierce College student talks about how McKeever is able to connect with his students, while assisting them in the classroom. Melanie McQuitty Philosophy professor and faculty advisor recommends that students take his classes, because they are engaging, and that James covers topics that students care about.

Art & Music in the Community – 11.17.15 – Loving Art

Art & Music in the Community – 11.17.15 – Loving Art

Loving Art

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Keeping art and music in their hearts and minds.

Arts & Music in the Community with Jessica Campbell is a show that focuses on performing and visual artists in the San Fernando Valley. On this episode Jessica invites Pierce College students Patricia Navales and Patrick Villa back into the studio for another live performance. They both discuss their love for music and favorite songs. Patrick and Patricia talk about how loving music has changed and enhanced their lives. Patricia then pulls out her guitar to dedicate a song to a friend. She sings an Amy Winehouse cover of “To Know Him is to Love Him,” by Phil Spector.

Art & Music in the Community – 11.10.15 – Orlando & Travstar

Art & Music in the Community – 11.10.15 – Orlando & Travstar

Orlando & Travstar

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Orlando Brown and Travis Carr talk about Million Dollar Catalog.

Arts & Music in the Community with Jessica Campbell is a show that focuses on performing and visual artists in the San Fernando Valley. On this episode Jessica interviews celebrity actor and singer Orlando Brown, who is joined with rapper Travis ‘Travstar’ Carr. They discuss the new album Million Dollar Catalog and how they got started in music. Orlando talks his upcoming movie Major Payne 2, his transition from acting, and how Travstar encouraged him to get started in music. Travis also talks about his music influences, his experiences writing lyrics and ghost writing.

Art & Music in the Community – 10.27.15 – Trappers Lodge

Art & Music in the Community – 10.27.15 – Trappers Lodge

Old Trappers Lodge

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The debate about Historic Old Trappers Lodge continues.

Arts & Music in the Community with Jessica Campbell is a show that focuses on performing and visual artists in the San Fernando Valley. On this episode Jessica interviews Rene Paredes and Danny Gresham who are members of Blatigenous and Pierce College students. They debate the existence of the statues at Historic Old Trappers Lodge. They share the history of the statues and discuss whether they should remain on campus.

Art & Music in the Community – 10.13.15 – Raynor Twins

Art & Music in the Community – 10.13.15 – Raynor Twins

Raynor Twins

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The Raynor twins talk about their connecting to art, music and performance.

Arts & Music in the Community with Jessica Campbell is a show that focuses on performing and visual artists in the San Fernando Valley. On this episode Jessica interviews Chase and McKenna Raynor who discuss their connection as artists, musicians and performers. The Raynor Twins are from a family of performers. McKenna also expresses her desire to teach. Chase talks about his experiences as a juggler and circus performer.