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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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55:52

Blues Guitarist Brandon Teskey - Screaming Into The Void

A Toast to The Arts ·

2022/02/03

This episode of Big Blend Radio features blues guitarist Brandon Teskey who talks about his music and second solo album "Screaming Into The Void." An eclectic array of blues, rock, fusion, jazz, psychedelic, and alternative music flows throughout the album with surprising twists and turns.Brandon Teskey is known most notably as the guitar player and songwriter of the blues rock band, Until the Sun. His music includes and often fuses elements of Blues, Fusion, Alternative Rock, Psychedelia, and Jazz

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51:03

Author Heather Mateus Sappenfield - The River Between...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2022/02/01

This episode of Big Blend Radio features prize-winning author Heather Mateus Sappenfield who discusses her new middle grade novel "The River Between Hearts" that focuses on friendship and healing. In "The River Between Hearts" third grader Rill's father disappears, lost to a turbulent river. A year later, everyone insists he's gone, but Rill is still certain he's coming back. When Rill discovers her classmate, Perla, hiding out in Rill's tree house after Perla's family is deported, the two form an

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46:32

Filmmaker Nick Gregorio - Old Strangers

A Toast to The Arts ·

2022/01/22

Something lurks in the dark woods……….Three friends reconnect in a secluded mountain town – BIG BEAR - after a long quarantine. While out for a hike, the trio stumble upon something dark and terrible in the deep woods.This episode of Big Blend Radio’s Toast to The Arts show features indie filmmaker and TV director Nick Gregorio who talks about his freaky post-pandemic thriller OLD STRANGERS, which is out now on digital through Gravitas Ventures. The film stars Madeleine Humphries, Colton Eschief

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52:47

Victoria Chick - The Value of Art Museums

A Toast to The Arts ·

2022/01/16

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts" Show, contemporary figurative artist Victoria Chick reflects on Art Museums and the value they bring to a community and region, their significance in education and preservation, and how they have changed over the years to become a more interactive and exciting experience for visitors of all ages and walks of life. You can read her story about the ongoing work to create The Southwest Regional Museum of Art and Art Center in Silver City, New

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41:48

Author Ashby Jones - The Crossing

A Toast to The Arts ·

2022/01/12

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Books Forward "Writer's Wednesday" Show features author Ashby Jones who discusses his historical fiction novel "The Crossing," a stand-alone sequel to "The Angel’s Lamp," his first novel. In "The Crossing," Irish-born Johnny Flynn, a former British soldier, is banished from his homeland and sent to America on a ship so riddled with disease that he realizes the voyage was meant to murder him. When he survives the trip, the captain forces him to walk the plank into

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2:00:03

A Toast To Music Big Blend Radio Happy Hour...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2022/01/11

This Big Blend Radio “Toast to Music” Happy Hour Party aired live from Peachtree City, Georgia and is part of a special live broadcast series celebrating the 25-year anniversary of Big Blend Magazines, plus, 15 years of Big Blend Radio, and 10 years of Nancy & Lisa’s Love Your Parks Tour.Featured Guests:- Americana / blues artist James Byfield, aka Blind Lemon Pledge- Australian singer-songwriter Dino Jag- The Cravens Rock Band: John & Bill Storch, Ron & Nancy DeSaram, Dennis Ambrose, Bill Meredith

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47:21

Artist Etsuko Ichikawa in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

A Toast to The Arts ·

2022/01/08

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show features multimedia artist Etsuko Ichikawa who talks about her month-long Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park experience as the Fall 2021 National Parks Arts Foundation artist-in-residence. More about Etsuko's art and career: http://www.etsukoichikawa.com/More about the National Parks Arts Foundation: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:33:38

Big Blend Radio "Toast to The Arts" Happy Hour Show

A Toast to The Arts ·

2022/01/05

This Big Blend Radio Happy Hour Show aired live from Peachtree City, Georgia, with mother-daughter hosts Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith, as part of a special live broadcast series celebrating their 25-year anniversary of Big Blend Magazines, plus, 15 years of Big Blend Radio, and 10 years of Nancy & Lisa’s Love Your Parks Tour.Featured Guests:- Fine art nature photographer Margot Carerra- Contemporary figurative artist Victoria Chick- Singer-songwriter Lizzie Harrah of The Madisons- Hollywood

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58:51

Tucson Sisters in Crime Authors and Writers Panel...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2021/12/23

This episode of Big Blend Radio is the final segment of the 2021 monthly author podcast series with the Tucson Sisters in Crime.Featured authors and writers on this segment include:* Eva Eldridge - https://evaeldridge.com/* Elaine A Powers - https://elaineapowers.com/* Millicent Eidson - https://drmayamaguire.com/* Paula F. Winskye - http://www.winskyebooks.com/* Susan Cummins Miller - http://www.susancumminsmiller.com/* Kathy McIntosh - https://kathymcintosh.com/* D.R. Ransdell -

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59:35

Raw Terra - Musician Richard d'Andrea

A Toast to The Arts ·

2021/12/18

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Raw Terra, the the alter-ego of musician Richard d'Andrea. Primarily a bassist, he is also a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He was an early member of The Motels (in the historic Radio Free Hollywood lineup), The Know (with Gary Valentine and Joel Turrisi) and later forming Factor Four with Jeff Wolfe and joining The Roosters United with Jeff Jourard and Graham Daddy. He has also performed or recorded with many other musicians including Joan Jett,

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55:32

Carly Thomas - Behind the Focus Album

A Toast to The Arts ·

2021/12/17

"Behind The Ficus" is a candid and personal glimpse of an artist in bloom. Navigating through the gritty undertones of self doubt and the messiness of heartache, we are left with a beautifully framed map of life's journey through the things that make us human. Love, loss, grief, and growth. Carly Thomas paints a beautiful and vulnerable picture through her words and music in this brave and personal collection.This episode of Big Blend Radio features the talented singer and songwriter Carly Thomas

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45:36

Joanna Best - Virginia and The Slims Classic Jump...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2021/12/14

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Joanna Best, lead vocalist of the Asheville, North Carolina classic jump blues and swing group, Virginia and The Slims. Hear about their music, shows, North Carolina and Asheville music scene, and the group's debut full-length album “Busman’s Holiday”. Along with Joanna on vocals, the band features James Kamp on sax and vocals, Howie Neal on guitar, John Davis on bass, and Spatchmo on drums. More at https://www.virginiaandtheslims.net/Special thank you to The

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1:03:28

Musician and Composer Rachel Flowers - Bigger on the...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2021/12/13

This episode of Big Blend Radio features multi-instrumentalist and composer Rachel Flowers who discusses her music, songwriting process, and third solo album, “Bigger on the Inside." As a composer, Rachel seamlessly weaves together elements of progressive rock, jazz, classical, and pop music with cinematic orchestrations, soaring melodies, and virtuosic playing. Top this off with Rachel’s 3 1/2 octave vocal range and her uncanny ability to explore universal themes ranging from love, joy, and hope to

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1:02:53

Jeff Wolfe and Dave Lewty of The Furys Legendary Punk...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2021/12/08

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Jeff Wolfe and Dave Lewty of the legendary punk band The Furys, who have just released a new album “The Furys Again."One of Southern California’s first New Wave/Punk/Powerpop bands, the musical direction of The Furys was, is, and always will be melodic poetry blended with powerful music. The group’s latest release “The Furys Again” proves, yet again, that this philosophy holds true. Founding member and lead singer Jeff Wolfe provides the poetry. Long standing

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41:32

Sarah Perrotta - Blue to Gold Album

A Toast to The Arts ·

2021/12/05

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, singer/songwriter/pianist Sarah Perrotta talks about her music, songwriting process, and fourth studio album of original art-rock/dream-pop entitled “Blue to Gold” on 7D Media/Third Star Records. Produced by world renowned drummer Jerry Marotta (Peter Gabriel, Hall & Oates, Sarah McLachlan), songs and sonics of “Blue to Gold” were cultivated over the last several years at Dreamland Recording Studio in Hurley, NY by Perrotta and Marotta.Lifelong friends and

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36:52

Fiber Artist Nancy Hershberger in Fort Union

A Toast to The Arts ·

2021/12/04

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show features fiber artist Nancy Hershberger, who talks about her experience as the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) artist-in-residence in Fort Union National Monument in Northern New Mexico. Nancy's art quilts have been shown in exhibitions in the US and internationally and she has been accepted and served as artist in residence for five residencies in units within the national park service, the most recent one being

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2:00:53

Live Show with The Cravens Rock Band

A Toast to The Arts ·

2021/11/30

With each new album, The Cravens, a prominent South Florida rock band, have joined hosts Nancy & Lisa on Big Blend Radio. There was also the special show where they ran a recipe contest for the Craven Raven Cocktail. Finally, Nancy & Lisa met and saw them perform live at Rudy's Pub, a live and local music fixture in Lake Worth, Florida. It was EPIC!This special broadcast aired live from Lake Worth, Florida and featured band members: John Storch - Vocals, Electric Guitar; Bill Storch - Vocals,

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1:17:06

Drum Legend Carmine Appice - Energy Overload Album...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2021/11/23

This episode of Big Blend Radio features drummer extraordinaire, composer and producer Carmine Appice, who has joined forces with multi-instrumentalist and rising studio star Fernando Perdomo to form The Appice Perdomo Project. Out now through Cleopatra records, their all-instrumental debut album ENERGY OVERLOAD features some mind-blowing original material plus killer cover versions of Paul McCarney’s “Maybe I’m Amazed,” Rod Stewarts “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?” (which was co-written by Appice), and

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34:14

Guitarist and Songwriter Marco Mattei - Out of...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2021/11/20

This episode of Big Blend Radio features acclaimed Italian guitarist/songwriter Marco Mattei who discusses his music, travel, and debut solo album “Out of Control,” an original mix of prog-rock, dream-pop, folk and world music featuring: - Tony Levin (King Crimson, Peter Gabriel)- Fabio Trentini (Le Orme, Markus Reuter)- Jerry Marotta (Peter Gabriel, Hall & Oates- Pat Mastelotto (King Crimson, XTC)- Chad Wackerman (Frank Zappa, Allan Holdsworth)- Clive Deamer (Portishead, Radiohead, Robert

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41:54

Author Linda Feyder - All's Fair and Other California...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2021/11/19

This episode of Big Blend Radio features psychotherapist, author and writer Linda Feyder, who discusses her evocative short fiction collection, “All’s Fair and Other California Stories” (She Writes Press). Her stories transport the reader into brief, but telling moments in each character’s lives around different California landscapes. It's a psychological exploration that ruminates over the desire for human connection and a better way of life despite challenging experiences. More:

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