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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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48:32

Comics Journalist Andy Warner on Big Blend Radio

A Toast to The Arts ·

2021/03/17

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, comics journalist Andy Warner returns to the show to discuss his second National Parks Arts Foundation residency in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. Warner is a New York Times bestselling comics journalist and artist, whose comics range between journalism, documentary and memoir. He has published two books of nonfiction history in comic form, and is a contributing editor of The Nib, an online publication for nonfiction comics. His newest book, “This Land is My

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25:50

New Exhibits at DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun - Lance...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2021/03/16

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Lance Laber, Executive Director of the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun. Along with the annual “Way of the Cross” exhibit, Lance discusses the three latest Ted DeGrazia exhibits “Tempera Paintings,” “Celestial Music,” and “Abstract Paintings.” DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun is 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

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43:41

Prepped - Author Bethany Mangle on Big Blend Radio

A Toast to The Arts ·

2021/03/02

Always be ready for the worst day of your life: This is the mantra that Becca Aldaine has grown up with. Her family is part of a community of doomsday preppers, a neighborhood that prioritizes survivalist training over class trips or senior prom. Becca’s story is the backbone of the young adult novel “Prepped” by Bethany Mangle who joins Big Blend Radio to discuss her writing and latest book that explores themes from her Korean identity, sisterhood, and finding your place within your family and the

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33:57

Days of the Bagnold Summer - Simon Bird and Monic...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2021/02/25

This episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on the new film DAYS OF THE BAGNOLD SUMMER, with director Simon Bird and star Monica Dolan. Based on the critically acclaimed graphic novel, DAYS OF THE BAGNOLD SUMMER is a funny yet sweet coming-of-age story about single motherhood and Metallica. Daniel was supposed to spend the summer with his dad and his dad’s new wife in Florida, but when his dad cancels the trip Daniel and his mom suddenly face the prospect of six long weeks together. An epic war of wills

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50:08

A Romantic's Guide to King Crimson - Pat and Deborah...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2021/02/17

This episode of Big Blend Radio features husband-and-wife duo Deborah and Pat Mastelotto, who discuss their album "A Romantic’s Guide to King Crimson.” The new 12-track album of reinvented King Crimson material spans the band’s entire history, revisiting classics including “Matte Kudasai,” “Heartbeat,” “Moonchild,” “Elephant Talk,” “Peace,” “Exiles,” and “Sleepless.” More at https://www.patmastelotto.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:12:50

Reggae Artist Annicia Banks on Big Blend Radio

A Toast to The Arts ·

2021/02/12

This episode of Big Blend Radio features reggae singer-songwriter Annicia Banks who talks about her debut EP “Up Front” with Raw Vue Music, her world travels, and cooking. The EP will introduce her own original songs, including a collaboration with the late and legendary Bob Andy, with the first single a cover of the Dennis Brown hit "Love Has Found Its Way" featuring original saxophonist Dean Fraser. More: http://www.rawvuemusic.com/Hailing from Kingston, Jamaica, Annicia has toured the Caribbean,

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1:18:49

National Parks Arts Foundation Artist Residencies -...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2021/02/06

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 1st Friday Toast to The Arts & Parks Show features Tanya Ortega, photographer and founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF). Tanya discusses NPAF’s unique 1-month artist residency opportunities in various parks, public lands, and national parks, that include Death Valley, Hawai’i Volcanoes, Haleakala, Dry Tortugas, Chaco Canyon, and Fort Union. From sculptors to painters, musicians to poets and dancers, the program is open to artists of all mediums and

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51:56

Supergroove - Blues Guitarist Andy Watts on Big Blend...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2021/02/03

This episode of Big Blend Radio features blues guitarist Andy Watts, Israel’s Ambassador of the Blues, who discusses his latest album “SuperGroove.” A highly charged album of ten electrifying rockin’ blues tracks featuring Andy’s raw, gritty guitar and his soulful vocals, “SuperGroove” was recorded at Kibbutz Ma’abarot in Israel and co-produced by Kenny Neal for Kenny’s new label Booga Music, in cooperation with the VizzTone label group. More: https://www.andywattsguitarslinger.com/ Hosted on

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59:15

Aerial Views - Guitarist Todd Mosby on Big Blend Radio

A Toast to The Arts ·

2021/02/03

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, acclaimed Imrat guitarist and composer Todd Mosby discusses his latest album “Aerial Views, the third in a series of concept albums that highlight the natural elements. It follows “Eagle Mountain,” a tribute to earth, and “Open Waters,” dedicated to the seas. In conceiving the music for “Aerial Views,” Mosby focused on strong melody and a unique form of harmony inspired by the Imrat guitar; the bulk of the tracks feature Mosby interacting in instrumental settings

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44:33

Zakiya Hooker and Ollan Christopher Bell on Big Blend...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2021/02/03

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, R&B/blues/jazz artist Zakiya Hooker (daughter of blues legend John Lee Hooker), and producer Ollan Christopher Bell (aka Chris James), co-founder of the 70’s hit making soul group The Natural Four, talk about their latest music projects. More at https://www.zakiyahooker.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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45:28

Blues Guitarist Kirk Fletcher on Big Blend Radio

A Toast to The Arts ·

2021/02/02

This episode of Big Blend Radio features award-winning blues guitarist Kirk Fletcher. Hear about his career and latest album “My Blues Pathway” that’s out now through Cleopatra Records. The album follows hot on the heels of Kirk’s 2018 album “Hold On,” and features a mix of originals, covers, and two co-writes with Robert Cray’s longtime bass player Richard Cousins, with all music arrangements by Kirk Fletcher. More: http://kirkfletcherband.com/ Thanks to the National Parks Arts Foundation:

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1:01:14

Musician Sandy McKnight - San Fernando Blitz EP

A Toast to The Arts ·

2021/02/01

After last January's release of their successful first collaboration, Albany-area artist Sandy McKnight and Los Angeles' ubiquitous multi-instrumentalist/producer Fernando Perdomo have released their latest work "San Fernando Blitz." Sandy McKnight joins Big Blend Radio to discuss the project.McKnight has been an in-demand bassist since the 70s, and has worked with many notables as a musician and producer. His large catalog of self-penned songs can be heard regularly on TV and in films. Perdomo has

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1:02:45

Guitarist Eric Byak on Big Blend Radio

A Toast to The Arts ·

2021/01/31

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's Champagne Sundays show, celebrated guitarist Eric Byak discusses his career, musical work on the hit TV show “This is Us,” and latest music including the single “Laguna Breeze” that features Grammy award-winning percussionist MB Gordy, along with Nathan East and Ricky Lawson. More at http://ericbyakmusic.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:01:33

Singer-songwriter Evan Wardell: In Like a Lion - Out...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2021/01/28

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Evan Wardell, a musician, producer, and audio engineer based in San Francisco. Hear about his new debut solo album “In Like a Lion / Out Like a Light,” a hook-laden indie rock masterpiece that illustrates the pain of addiction, heartbreak, and the all too common struggle just to get out of bed in the morning. Written, performed, produced, recorded, and mixed entirely by Evan, the album represents at least seven years of songwriting and recording, and as a

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Author Anna Marie Jehorek on Big Blend Radio

A Toast to The Arts ·

2021/01/28

This episode of Big Blend Radio features author and travel writer Anna Marie Jehorek who chats about her travel adventures and two women’s fiction novels, “The Cottage on Lough Key" and “The House With the Georgian Door,” which are both set in Ireland. More: https://annamariejehorek.com/In addition to writing contemporary women’s fiction she’s also busy writing at her travel website https://pulloverandletmeout.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:08:18

Tucson Sisters in Crime - Eva Eldridge and Elaine A...

A Toast to The Arts ·

2021/01/28

The first of Big Blend Radio's new monthly "Tucson Sisters in Crime" Show with writer Eva Eldridge and author Elaine A. Powers. Welcoming Sisters and Brothers in Crime from everywhere who have an interest in writing, and in the Southern Arizona mystery community, the Tucson Sisters In Crime is made up of authors, writers, readers, librarians, editors, publishers, agents, and booksellers with a passion for the mystery genre. https://www.tucsonsistersincrime.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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48:16

Author Edwin Hill - Hester Thursby Mystery Series

A Toast to The Arts ·

2021/01/26

Big Blend Radio’s new “Authors Sunday" with Books Forward Show, features Edwin Hill, author of the critically-acclaimed Hester Thursby mystery series, the first of which, “Little Comfort,” was an Agatha Award finalist, a selection of the Mysterious Press First Mystery Club, and a Publishers Marketplace Buzz Books selection. The second installment, “The Missing Ones,” was also an Agatha Award finalist and a Sue /Grafton Memorial Award nominee. A university mired in scandal and an enigmatic librarian

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41:18

Singer-Songwriter Ben Lang - Modern Man

A Toast to The Arts ·

2021/01/24

This episode of Big Blend Radio features California-based singer-songwriter Ben Lang. Hear some of the songs and stories behind his solo release “Modern Man” that offers six finely crafted alternative-acoustic tracks, with expressive lyrics and a slight country feel. More: https://benlangmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:11:32

Mae Edwards: I.M.L.A - A Musical Graphic Novel

A Toast to The Arts ·

2021/01/23

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Champagne Sundays show features Mae Edwards, a composer, multi-media mixologist, and creator of I.M.L.A. a musical graphic novel and screenplay. IMLA is the hero’s journey of Shylene Steele and is a story about friendship. Four young LGBTQ women of color make their way to Los Angeles from the Deep South, dreaming of hitting the big time and changing the world. Their adventures in Hollywood have them meeting a mystical mentor, a gender non-conforming ally, and

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1:19:11

Musicians Jon Durant & Peter Chilvers on Big Blend Radio

A Toast to The Arts ·

2021/01/23

This episode of Big Blend Radio features English keyboardist Peter Chilvers and American guitarist Jon Durant. Hear about their collaboration to create and release “Always Golden Sands” and “Vista,” an ambient jazz album in two parts that features a series of stunningly beautiful aural vistas, which blend ECM inspired chamber jazz improvisation with ambient music. For both artists, this recording was an opportunity to explore their introspective sides as well as their textural tendencies. Gentle

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