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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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53:21

Comics Journalist Andy Warner Returns to Hawai'i...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/07/07

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show, comics journalist Andy Warner discusses his work and third National Parks Arts Foundation residency in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.Warner is a comics journalist and artist, whose comics range between journalism, documentary and memoir.He is the author of "This Land is My Land," "Spring Rain," the NY Times Best Selling "Brief Histories of Everyday Objects," and the YA history series "Andy Warner’s Oddball

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54:01

Vocalist Christine Radlmann of Southpaw

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/06/30

Out of New Jersey comes Southpaw with a savory mix of country music simmered in rock, pop, and R&B influences. Southpaw is fronted by 2022 Josie Music Awards Female Country Vocalist of the Year, Christine Radlmann, and multi-instrumentalists Sean Garnhart and Colin McConnell. It serves up hooky lyrics, soul-power vocals, and infectious melodies supported by undeniable grooves and meticulous instrumental arrangements.Enjoy this lively Big Blend Radio conversation with Christine Radlmann who

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36:47

The Refugees - California Album

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/06/30

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Cidny Bullens, Deborah Holland, and Wendy Waldman who make up the folk/Americana trio The Refugees. Hear about how they met and started working together, and about their latest album CALIFORNIA which is an homage to harmony-focused California bands of the 60s & 70s.WATCH THE PODCAST HERE: https://youtu.be/wqmSy3cKkt4The Refugees are known for their soaring harmonies, indelible musicianship, and unforgettably humorous stage presence.Individually, The

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36:34

Art and Architecture at DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/06/25

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Lance Laber, Executive Director of the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, shares how Southwest Artist Ted DeGrazia built the gallery, and what visitors can experience when visiting this unique and historic site.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 Ted DeGrazia art pieces including oil paintings, watercolors, ceramics

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38:30

43rd Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival in...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/06/20

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" show focuses on the 43rd Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival. With the theme "Celebrating Louisiana's Cultural Gumbo," the Festival will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2023 in the air-conditioned Prather Coliseum on the NSU campus. Featured guests are Arlene Gould, Executive Director of Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau, and organizer Dr. Shane Rasmussen, NSU Professor of English and Director, Louisiana Folklife

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54:09

Victoria Chick - The Southwest Regional Museum of Art...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/06/17

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, artist Victoria Chick talks about The Southwest Regional Museum of Art and Art Center in Silver City, New Mexico. It is destined to be a cultural jewel for communities within Southwest New Mexico, and a magnet for art lovers traveling in the state. SWRMA & Art Center will offer exciting educational opportunities and enjoyment in looking at art, studying art, and making art. More: http://www.swrm-art.org/Victoria Chick is a contemporary figurative artist and

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47:33

Author Jake Wheeler - The Gullfather

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/06/14

Meet the New Boss of the Boardwalk! This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Writers & Authors" Show with Books Forward features author Jake Wheeler who discusses the new and adventurous middle grade graphic novel series “The Gullfather: Birdsy Seagull."He co-wrote the series with Emmy-winning creator Jeff Sikaitis, and the first installment is out now through Books Fluent is already an #1 Amazon New Release! More: https://www.thegullfather.com/More about Books Forward:

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38:34

Author Linda B. Davis - Food Fight

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/06/14

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Writers & Authors" Show with Books Forward features author Linda B. Davis who discusses her engaging and empowering new middle grade novel on finding self-esteem with a little-known eating disorder known as ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder).Linda’s novel “Food Fight” will be out through Fitzroy Books/Regal House on June 27, 2023. More: https://www.lindabdavisauthor.com/WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/b7dqpTEB-dAMore

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1:09:34

Singer-songwriter Lara Ruggles in Hawai'i Volcanoes...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/06/02

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast To The Arts & Parks" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) features Tucson Arizona-based singer-songwriter Lara Ruggles who talks about her music and creative process, and month-long NPAF residency in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.Lara Ruggles is an activist, singer/songwriter, pianist, guitarist, and electronic music producer performing under the stage name “Sharkk Heartt”.Since 2011, Ruggles has released an EP, two albums, and

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56:38

Tim Arnold - Super Connected Album

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/05/31

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, UK solo artist Tim Arnold talks about his new concept album SUPER CONNECTED that lifts a magnifying glass up to the technology vs. humanity debate! Conceived with guidance from Arnold’s mentors Kevin Godley and the late Lindsay Kemp, the album fuses tech addiction, consumerism, family trauma, and compassion for those affected by screen dependency into 12 new songs. Produced by Arnold with additional production from Jethro Tull bassist Jonathan Noyce, the album

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22:26

Brian Tarquin - Brothers in Arms Album Supports Veterans

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/05/29

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Part 2 of the "Brothers in Arms" conversation with multi-Emmy award-winning guitarist/composer Brian Tarquin. Hear about his latest Heavy Friends album "Brothers in Arms" that was inspired by those military soldiers who have fought for their country, and, how partial proceeds from the sales go to the Fisher House Foundation who supplies housing to veterans' families while they are hospitalized. DONATION LINK: https://tinyurl.com/bdze82zaNominated for four

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26:56

Lance Laber - Summer Exhibits at DeGrazia Gallery in...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/05/28

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Lance Laber, Executive Director of the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, talks about the current Ted DeGrazia exhibits on display this summer at DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun.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 Ted DeGrazia art pieces including oil paintings, watercolors, ceramics and sculptures. There are six

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41:58

Warr Guitarist Jason Blake

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/05/22

This episode of Big Blend Radio features guitarist Jason Blake who has established himself as “one of the most distinguished technicians on the Warr.”The Warr guitar is a unique twelve-string instrument incorporating the range of a guitar and bass that is played by tapping the strings, a technique known as touchstyle.“Subsequent Ruins" is Jason's new solo instrumental progressive rock album that features the Warr guitar as the sole melodic instrument along with Marco Minnemann on drums. The songs

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44:27

Victoria Chick - Traveling Photographer William Henry...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/05/20

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, artist Victoria Chick talks about the legacy of traveling photograher, painter, and explorer William Henry Jackson (1843-1942). he's known for his photography showcasing Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Scott's Bluff. Read her article about his life and work here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/the-life-and-legacy-of-traveling-photographer-william-henry-jackson/Victoria Chick is a contemporary figurative artist and early 19th/20th century print collector

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1:09:53

Author Margaret Klaw - Every Other Weekend

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/05/10

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Writers & Authors" Show with Books Forward features Margaret Klaw, an award-winning family lawyer, writer, and author, who discusses her new novel, "Every Other Weekend."WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/PwAkee3pd4s“Every Other Weekend” (She Writes Press, May 23, 2023) is Klaw’s first novel using her extensive professional experience to create an engaging and darkly humored multi-perspective look at one family’s journey through the

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58:01

Experimental Electronic Music Artist Billy Yfantis -...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/05/08

This episode of Big Blend Radio features experimental electronic musician and author Billy Yfantis, who discusses his new digital album “Birds in Space.”WATCH THIS INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/o68o9QDZEvYThe album consists of 27 experimental tracks that explore space from a musical and conceptual perspective. The concept refers to a flock of birds that travel in space among various space objects (clusters and galaxies). The album's song titles refer to real space objects that exist in the

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1:08:52

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park - Friends, Art &...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/05/05

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast To The Arts & Parks" Show focuses on Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.FEATURED GUESTS:- Tanya Ortega, Founder of National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF), who discusses their unique artist residenty programs, one of which is at Hawai'i Volcanoes NP. More at https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/- Elizabeth Fien, President & CEO for the Friends of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park (FHVNP) who talks about their various programs that support

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42:56

David Noble - Pardon the Interruption Band

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/04/24

Roaring out of the fog-shrouded hills of Sonoma and drowning out the chatter, prog-pop troubadours PARDON THE INTERRUPTION (aka PTI) are taking their place and asserting their voice in the storied musical conversation of the San Francisco Bay Area.This episode of Big Blend Radio features David Noble, founder, lead singer and guitarist of Pardon the Interruption who discusses the band's music and latest album HOT N’ FRESH, that finds them in full stride with nine original tracks mining every corner

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38:01

Singer-Songwriter Liz Lenten - Favorite Mistake EP

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/04/24

UK singer-songwriter Liz Lenten, founder of the Americana Ensemble AUBURN, returns to Big Blend Radio and chats about her music, life during the pandemic, and brand new EP "Favorite Mistake."After lockdown, desperate to reconnect with music, Liz spent a year with The Songwriting Academy, writing at home in her Lincolnshire countryside studio. After a few song assignments, she ended up with a whole bunch of new songs….recording initially at home, then adding instruments and musicians via cyberspace

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42:48

The Life and Art of Southwest Artist Ted DeGrazia

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/04/23

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Lance Laber, Executive Director of the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, talks about the life and art career of famed Southwest artist Ted DeGrazia. Ettore “Ted” DeGrazia was an independent and creative spirit, that not only defied the rules by doing everything his own way–but he made money at it. He was well-educated, knew the rules, but decided to paint the way he wished to paint, on whatever surface he chose to paint, with whatever materials he wanted. He

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