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A Toast to The Arts

Big Blend Radio Network

Celebrate The Arts with Big Blend Radio’s podcast conversations and expert interviews focusing on Music and Entertainment, Books and Poetry, Fine Art and Photography, Theater, Film and the Performing Arts.

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14:29

A Visit to DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun in Tucson,...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/11/27

Recorded onsite, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Tales of Southwest Artist Ted DeGrazia" podcast features Lance Laber, Executive Director of DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun in Tucson, Arizona. Hear about holiday gifts, the current Ted DeGrazia exhibits on display until Jan. 24, 2024 including “DeGrazia’s Beggars”, “Scenes from the Revolution," and "DeGrazia in Black and White," plus, about the visiting artisits in the Little Gallery, and upcoming La Fiesta de Guadalupe held on Dec. 3, 2023.DeGrazia

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31:57

Authors Rob Long and Andrew Dolberg - The Great...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/11/24

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show features authors Rob Long and Andrew Dolberg who discuss their new book "The Great Weather Diviner," a thrilling and heartwarming young adult fantasy adventure."The Great Weather Diviner" follows the journey of Junior, a young groundhog who idolizes his father, the mayor of Punxsutawney.When a devastating flood strikes their small mining town, Junior embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind the disaster and save his home from the

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1:07:31

Author Audrey Gale - The Human Trial

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/11/21

This episode of Big Blend Radio features award-winning author Audrey Gale who talks about how she pushes the envelope and abandons tropes in her new Depression-era medical thriller, "The Human Trial." The novel merges three genres: historical fiction, medical thriller, and coming-of-age story, cast with imperfect, relatable characters.WATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/c3liqSGArAwMore:http://audreygaleauthor.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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52:09

Artist Victoria Chick - The History and Art of...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/11/19

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, artist Victoria Chick talks about the History of Place, Materials, Style & Meaning of American Burial Markers.The most durable materials available were generally chosen for markers, but the technology available to move, inscribe, or polish those materials also played a big role in the stylistic development of burial markers.See her article covering burial markers in the United States from Colonial times to now:

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43:42

Award-Winning Photographer G.B. Smith - Pathways...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/11/09

Photographer G. B. Smith discusses his stunning new photobook, "Pathways," that features several of his multi-award-winning images which highlight the interaction between man-made structures and nature.The curation reflects the simplicity and uncluttered form of Smith's distinctive black and white style. Informed by his experience with color blindness, Smith’s work encourages the viewer to examine a world that exists beyond color. Proceeds from book sales to benefit the Breast Cancer Alliance

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34:38

Award-winning Musician and Composer Chihsuan Yang

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/11/06

Chihsaun Yang returns to Big Blend Radio's "Toast to the Parks & Arts" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) to talk about her new solo music and EP "Pearls" that was recently released as the electronic music duo ESCP with Bob Garrett.WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://youtu.be/xjCE1xkVuqoChihsuan Yang (Violin, Erhu, Piano), a native of Taiwan, began studying music at a very early age. Today, her renowned skill and eclectic versatility with the violin, erhu, and piano can be

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19:21

Northwest Trolls - Way of the Bird King

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/11/04

This episode of Big Blend Radio features travel writer Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva" who talks about the “Northwest Trolls: Way of the Bird King" public art project,Funded by the Scan Design Foundation, the exhibition features six giant hand-built troll sculptures by Danish environmental artist, Thomas Dambo.WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Njf9TmtBHSMThe trolls are located on publicly accessible sites around the Pacific Northwest, carrying with them an environmental

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1:41:01

Musician Dave Kerzner - New Album “Heart Land Mines...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/10/30

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Music Monday" show features acclaimed progressive artist Dave Kerzner who has just released his latest album “Heart Land Mines Vol. 1.” It’s an autobiographical concept album about leaving Los Angeles in the 90s after a breakup and driving cross country with a guitar to think, reflect and write songs.The album is Kerzner’s fourth solo effort following up on his previous release “The Traveler.” It features an ensemble cast of musicians including:* Fernando Perdomo

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1:20:27

Malcolm Bruce - Heavenly Cream Album

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/10/23

This episode of Big Blend Radio features composer, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Malcolm Bruce who discusses the album "Heavenly Cream: An Acoustic Tribute to Cream."In 2018 and 2019 Malcolm was co-executive producer, arranger and performer for 'HEAVENLY CREAM', a project headed by Cream lyricist Pete Brown and recorded at Abbey Road Studios, which featured performances by Ginger Baker, Joe Bonamassa, Bobby Rush, Paul Rodgers, Deborah Bonham, Bernie Marsden (Whitesnake), Pee-Wee Ellis

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50:39

Jon Dawson: Electric Forgiveness "Original Score" Album

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/10/23

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Jon Dawson, founder of the bands Third of Never and Electric Forgiveness.Electric Forgiveness, a lysergic mood journey of epic proportions, has released their debut album “Original Score." An auditory movie that cleanses the third eye while blinding the other two, “Original Score” is a 43-minute piece of music consisting of 11 uninterrupted tracks. The intent is for it to be listened to all at once, in the dark, accompanied by someone you trust, and a Lava

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31:53

Ray - Fly to the Sun Album Project

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/10/22

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Ray who discusses the new eclectic album project by innovative band Fly To The Sun.WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://youtu.be/aZEQOMKtlPUReleasing on October 27, 2023, the selt-titled album crosses over into several musical genres, including prog rock, progressive pop, art rock, R&B, and more.Flying to the Sun features Ray (Universe Records), Jennifer Batten (Jeff Beck, Michael Jackson), Billy Sheehan (David Lee Roth, Mr. Big, The Winery Dogs), Andrew

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47:11

Victoria Chick - The Art of Engraving

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/10/21

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, artist Victoria Chick talks about the history and art of engraving. Engraving is quite an old method of printmaking. It is in the family of intaglio which also includes etching, dry point, aquatint, and mezzotint. Read her article: https://tinyurl.com/4ak8pbpbVictoria Chick is a contemporary figurative artist and early 19th/20th century print collector based in Silver City, New Mexico. She appears on Big Blend Radio every 3rd Saturday. Follow the podcast:

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36:38

Guitarist Scott Holt of Foghat - Sonic Mojo Album

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/10/08

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Scott Holt, lead vocalist and guitarist for FOGHAT, who talks about his music career that includes being Buddy Guy's guitarist for 10+ years, working with FOGHAT, and their new album, "Sonic Mojo."WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Tbh_dT3NXmw"Sonic Mojo" is exactly what FOGHAT will be bringing to their loyal legion of fans on November 10 in the form of their highly anticipated and long-awaited 17th studio album—their first in seven years--on the

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52:25

A Conversation with Music Industry Veteran Steffen Franz

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/10/06

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Parks & Arts" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) featuresmusic industry veteran Steffen Franz, founder of Independent Distribution Collective (IDC) which is celebrating 20 years of is a music marketing, distribution, and event production in San Francisco.WATCH THIS INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/OXSVvMCmtP8IDC has produced hundreds of live events in and around the San Francisco Bay Area and has executed

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29:58

Jillian Speece and Nathaniel Hoff - State of The...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/10/06

On January 2nd, 2016,two musician's Jillian Speece and Nathaniel Hoff, The Bergamot, set out on a tour of all 50 states of America, spreading a message of unity through performing 265 shows and by inviting the curious to sign their message of unity on their station wagon known as The Unity Car.This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Parks & Arts" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) features Jillian Speece and Nathaniel Hoff who talk about their journey that's

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28:59

TrancEnd Band Discuss Their Debut Album Lilac

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/09/29

This episode of Big Blend Radio features the eclectic and musically diverse North Carolina based band TrancEnd, who have just released their debut album LILAC! It’s a fantastic and trippy blend of Prog, Trip-hop, Electronica, Groove & Pop.Band members who are all featured on the podcast include: Brittany LeAnn – Vocals (song lyrics and melodies); Evan Maurus – Guitar (song writer, arranger, co-producer); Ian Maurus – Drums; Zachary Maurus – Guitar (audio engineer, co-producer, mixing and

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33:16

Artist Ted DeGrazia's Cultural Ties with the People...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/09/24

From Diego Rivera and Jose Orozco to Padre Kino, Cabeza de Vaca, and the Yaqui and Tohono 'O’odham, this episode of Big Blend Radio, Lance Laber, Executive Director of DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, talks about the cultural connections artist Ted DeGrazia had with the people of Mexico and the Desert Southwest USA.DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun is a 10-acre historic landmark nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains in Tucson, Arizona. Opened in 1965, it is home to over 15,000 originals of

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43:15

Victoria Chick - Classic Children’s Book Illustrators

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/09/16

Do you remember reading “Peter Rabbit” as a young child or, maybe, when you were a bit older, being fascinated by “Alice in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking Glass?” New editions of these classic books are still being published with their original illustrations. On this episode of Big Blend Radio, artist Victoria Chick talks about illustrators Beatrix Potter and Sir John Tenniel. Read her article about them here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/classic-childrens-book-illustrations/Victoria

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44:40

Author Ginger Pinholster - Snakes of St. Augustine

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/09/13

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features award-winning Florida author Ginger Pinholster who discusses her new novel ”Snakes of St. Augustine” (Regal House,Sept. 12, 2023). This wild story keeps the pages turning with stolen snakes and a missing person that set off a chain of events ranging from thrilling to romantic to deeply poignant.WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/4yVRgMICOb0A love story served up with a side of Florida

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1:03:48

Author George Franklin - A Feeding Frenzy in Washington

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/09/13

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features author George Franklin, a man who has worn many hats – lawyer, lobbyist, businessman, candidate, speaker and author.In his latest work of political fiction, “A Feeding Frenzy in Washington” releasing on Sept. 15 2023, Franklin draws from his career experiences to offer a hilarious take on Congress today. It's a rollicking tale of Washington lobbying that makes you think twice about our government

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