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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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54:43

Writers Panel Discussion - Trouble in Tucson Anthology

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/04/23

This episode of Big Blend Radio features a panel discussion with some of the writers who have short stories featured in the Tucson Sister in Crime book, "Trouble in Tucson: A Left Coast Anthology," which is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Trouble-Tucson-ANTHOLOGY-MEMBERS-SISTERS/dp/B0BTRPH84K/Featured Guests: - Editor Eva Eldridge: http://evaeldridge.com- Designer Cheryl Ryan: https://cherylryan.com/- Conda Douglas: https://amazon.com/author/condadouglas- Lynn Nicholas:

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43:59

Shetal Shah - Author of Shakti Girls

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/04/23

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Shetal Shah, a former educator and author of "Shakti Girls," a beautifully illustrated collection of poems showcasing the stories of 13 unforgettable, powerful Indian women that reflect the diversity of India and its diaspora. The book includes representations of over 10 different industries, such as women in science, politics, math, activism and sports.Indian women have been breaking ceilings and ushering in powerful change for decades, and “Shakti Girls”

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24:55

Dr. Bruce F. Scharschmidt - Tina the First Tooth...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/04/22

This episode of Big Blend Radio features physician, scientist, and children's book author Dr. Bruce F. Scharshmidt who discusses his new picture book "Tina the First Tooth Fairy" that's out now. With delightful rhymes and rich, colorful illustrations, “Tina the First Tooth Fairy” is an engaging and timely story that will resonate with young readers everywhere, while providing parents with the opportunity to introduce their kids to the concept of environmental sustainability.More:

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27:18

Artist Victoria Chick - Art During the Civil War

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/04/15

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, artist Victoria Chick talks art covering America's Civil War (1861-1865), which was typically expressed visually through photography, engraving, and painting. See her article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/art-during-the-battle-between-the-states/Victoria 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. See her work:

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47:12

Author Matt Cost - Velma Gone Awry

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/04/12

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Writers & Authors" Show with Books Forward features award-winning author Matt Cost, who discuss his new and fast-paced historical mystery, “Velma Gone Awry: A Brooklyn 8 Ballo Mystery.” (April 13, 2023, Encircle Publications). The story is set in the roaring ‘20s and follows a PI on a surprising, peculiar case to find the flapper daughter of a wealthy businessman. The searchwill lead him to cross paths with Dorothy Parker, Zelda and F. Scott

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1:07:22

Photographer Jim Schlett - Fort Union...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/04/07

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast To The Arts & Parks" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) features photographer Jim Schlett who discusses his photography and month-long NPAF artist-residency at Fort Union National Monument in Norther New Mexico. Learn more about Jim and view his work at https://photomanva.zenfolio.com/Fort Union National Monument, located in Mora County near Watrous, New Mexico, was the largest frontier military post and supply center of the

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1:12:39

Mike Guardia and Steve Schneickert - Celebrities Who...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/04/03

From Lee Marvin and Clark Gable, and Ronald Reagan to Julia Child, this episode of Big Blend Radio features military history author Mike Guardia and Hollywood History podcaster Steve Schneickert, who discusses celebrities who served in the military and who went to war.Appearing on Big Blend Radio's military history shows every 1st Monday, Mike Guardia is an award-winning military historian, educator, and author of 25 military history books. His latest books are "Coyote Recon: The Forgotten Wars of

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48:55

Multi-instrumentalist Matt Dorsey - Let Go Album

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/03/31

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Matt Dorsey, a singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist from Orange County, CA. Best known as a founding member of Sound of Contact he has also played with Beth Hart, Dave Kerzner, In Continuum, and most recently with the all-star progressive rock cover band ProgJect.WATCH THIS INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/z88AwVF8l_MHear about Matt's new progressive rock album "Let Go." On it. Matt sings and plays guitars, bass, keyboards, percussion and, on two of

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38:06

Brett Boyd & Raj Ramayya - The Beautiful Losers

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/03/30

This episode of Big Blend Radio features internationally esteemed professional songwriters Indo-Canadian Raj Ramayya and San Francisco native Brett Boyd, who discuss their latest album "San Francisco." Known as THE BEAUTIFUL LOSERS, their music is described as “Indian-influenced electro-acoustic alternative rock." Though they draw influence from a wide range of iconic rock artists, it’s their diverse and innovative musical style and their unforgettable songs with poignant lyrics that define and set

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31:01

Blues-Rocker Clay Melton

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/03/29

Blues-rock prodigies are a special breed... This episode of Big Blend Radio features Louisiana-born and Texas-based blues-rocker ⁠Clay Melton. ⁠His powerfully raspy voice and wicked guitar licks leave no doubt he’s grown up in the school of barroom blues-rock. Enjoy the conversation and the two new singles from his forthcoming new album "Alive on a Wire" (released February 24, 2023), and the second new single, "Runner" which will be released on April 14, 2023. More: https://www.claymelton.com/

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29:31

Riki Rachtman - One Foot in the Gutter Tour

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/03/27

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Riki Rachtman, former host of the MTV Heavy Metal show "Headbangers Ball", and creator of the iconicCathouse nightclub in Hollywood.WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/G4SYzlBbz4gFor decades Riki has been the face of hard rock and heavy metal having worked with some of the biggest names in rock 'n roll, and he's sharing some of those wild stories on his "One Foot In The Gutter" one man show in America and in Australia. "One Foot in the Gutter" is a fun fast

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1:01:04

Musician Joey Stuckey - Accessible Audio Technology...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/03/26

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Joey Stuckey talks about accessible audio technology for the blind. Joey is an award-winning blind guitarist, songwriter, singer, composer, producer, radio and television personality, music columnist, educator, and sound engineer. He's also the official music ambassador for Macon, Georgia, the “Southern Rock Capital of the World.” More at: https://www.joeystuckey.com/Joey joins us as special guest cohost every 4th Sunday on Big Blend Radio's new Big Daily Blend

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47:26

Artist Victoria Chick - The Origins of Celtic Art

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/03/18

The roots of Celtic Art are very old yet can still be seen to influence the arts of calligraphy and jewelry today. The motifs and decorative patterns related to what we call Celtic Art can be found in a wide geographic area from the New Grange tomb in Ireland dating from 3300 B.C. (pre-dating the Great Pyramids of Egypt) to the Scythian art found as far east as Siberia dating from the 7th century B.C., and in nearly every European country in between. Exceptions are those countries along the

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40:25

Garnet Grimm and Pat DeSalvo - Savoy Brown Band

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/03/13

Legendary British blues-rock band Savoy Brown have released a new album "Blues All Around" on Quarto Valley Records after the passing of acclaimed founder, Kim Simmonds. The album showcases Kim's most-inspired guitar work and expressive vocals, since his illness during the recording sessions lead him to play a great deal more slide guitar than on previous albums.On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Savoy Brown drummer Garnet Grimm and bass player Pat DeSalvo talk about their friendship and

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18:00

Ted DeGrazia Exhibits Display at DeGrazia Gallery in...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/03/12

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, as well as the current exhibits on display until Aug. 30, 2023 including:- “DeGrazia Underground: Miners and Prospectors of the Old West”- “On the Trail with Ted DeGrazia”- “Abstract Paintings of Ted DeGrazia”- “The Way of the Cross”DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun is a 10-acre historic landmark nestled in the foothills of the

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39:03

Gary Born - Author of the Spy Thriller "The File"

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/03/09

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Writers & Authors" Show with Books Forward features Gary Born, author of "The File," a nail-biting thriller centered on international espionage. Leaning into his experience as a preeminent international lawyer, Born weaves an exciting tale that spans Africa, the Middle East and Europe in a relentless pursuit of WWII Nazi intel that will enthrall the reader from the first page.WATCH THE PODCAST HERE: https://youtu.be/EklAqK9gcXU"The File" by Gary

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53:48

Comedian Ben Miller in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/03/04

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast To The Arts & Parks" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) features scientist turned comedian Ben Miller who discusses his career and month-long NPAF residency in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Learn more about Ben at https://www.benmillercomedy.com/Learn more about the National Parks Arts Foundation and their unique artist residenty programs at https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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1:04:10

Catching Up with Suzy and Simon - Starlite and...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/02/28

This episode of Big Blend Radio features "Starlite & Campbell," the husband/wife music duo Suzy Starlite and Simon Campbell. Suzy is a songwriter, visual artist, and multi-instrumentalist. Simon is an artist, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, songwriter and music producer.WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/az8DEtkgyNsHear about their recent tour and current projects including their new multimedia project 'Starlite.One' and podcast "The Supertone" and so much more. Keep up with their

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35:31

Guitarist Brian Tarquin - Brothers in Arms Album

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/02/21

This episode of Big Blend Radio features multi-Emmy award-winning guitarist/composer Brian Tarquin who discusses his new Heavy Friends album "Brothers in Arms" featuring such iconic guitarists as Joe Satriani, Vinnie Moore (UFO), Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal (Guns N’ Roses), Alex De Rosso (Dokken), Travis Stever (Coheed & Cambria), Jeff Duncan (Armored Saint), Johannes Weik (Son of a Bach), Gerald Gradwohl (Tangerine Dream), Chris Haskett (Henry Rollins Band). WATCH THIS INTERVIEW WITH FULL SOUNDTRACKS

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41:25

Artist Victoria Chick - Presidential Portraits

A Toast to The Arts ·

2023/02/19

All presidents have been officially recorded for history in portraits that range in style from traditional Realism to Expressionism to Caricature, or that besides official portraits there are informal ones. Portrait artists have used mediums as diverse as oil paint to clay, to photographic means, including digital manipulation and inkjet printing.On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts" Show, artist Victoria Chick talks about the history behind various Presidential Portraits. See her

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