A Toast to The Arts

How Music Unites and Builds Community

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” PlatoThis episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast celebrates Global Community Engagement Day with a discussion on how music has the power to unite and build community. FEATURED GUESTS:- JOEY STUCKEY who co-hosts every 4th Sunday and is an award-winning blind guitarist, songwriter, singer, composer, producer, and sound engineer. More: https://www.joeystuckey.com/ - VINCENT JAMES - Co-Founder of Keep Music Alive and co-author of "88+ Ways Music Can Change Your Life." Both editions of the book are available on Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/yme32p4x. More: https://www.keepmusicalive.org/ SONG OF THE DAY: "One Song at a Time" by Joey Stuckey. Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NAjm9WTVVDE?feature=shared PUZZLE OF THE DAY: Online jigsaw puzzle of Standin' on the Corner Park mural in Winslow, Arizona. See: http://tinyurl.com/3wc47nr3 MOVIE OF THE DAY: “Mr Holland's Opus" starring Richard Dreyfuss, Glenn Headly, Jay Thomas. More: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113862/ RECIPE OF THE DAY: Erin's Farmstyle Chili which is perfect for community gatherings and potlucks, see: http://tinyurl.com/2yzafamv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christy Wood and Linda Ballou - Books for Horse Lovers

This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast is all about Books for Horse Lovers.FEATURED GUESTS:* CHRISTY WOOD is a world champion horse trainer also exhibiting in jumping and trail, a winner in extreme trail obstacle challenges, a carded horse show judge with 7 breed associations, and owner of Wood N Horse Training Stables in Three Rivers, California. Hear about her books "Hoofprints Across Time: A Trail Ride to Remember," “Ranger: The Little Horse with a Big Heart,” and “Your Best Horse Show: A Guide for Managers and Exhibitors." Visit: https://wdnhorse.com/ * LINDA BALLOU is a horse lover, world traveler, outdoor enthusiaast, travel writer, and author of multiple books including "Embrace of the Wild: Inspired by Equestrian Explorer Isabella Bird" and "The Cowgirl Jumped Over the Moon: A Transforming Journey on the John Muir Trail." Her podcast "Lost Angel Travel Adventures" airs every 3rd Wednesday here: https://shows.acast.com/linda-ballou Visit: http://www.lindaballouauthor.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guy Wall - Aarythmers New Album ”Cardiac”

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Guy Wall, a New Orleans-based musician, singer, songwriter and founder of the Arrythmers. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/DFhvGKxrlx4 Hear about their second album "Cardiac" that evolves from the rhythm and blues feel of their first album, “Below Sea Level” (released in June 2021), to a modern rock sound with new songs and new members on bass, drums and keyboards.The song instrumentation and most backing vocals were recorded in the living room of the late Vince Marini, lead guitar player. The rhythm section consisted of Moses Eder on drums and David Gilman and Dave Pomerlou on bass. Emma Moates sang lead vocals on WTF and "Lover Forever" and backing vocals on most of the songs. Rick Nelson added keyboards on some of the tracks. More: https://aarythmers.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victoria Chick - The Art, Life and Legacy of Georges Schreiber

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, artist Victoria Chick talks about the art, life, and legacy of Georges Schreiber, a successful painter and printmaker during the 1930s and 40s. Read her article about him here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/artist-georges-schreiber/ 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. Follow the podcast: https://tinyurl.com/3an38624 See Victoria's work: https://victoriachick.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrating Betty White and Historic Funny Ladies

This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND podcast honors Betty White's life and legacy. From the "Big Blend Radio Vault," hear Steve Schneickert recall some of Betty White's Hollywood History as well as other historic and notable funny ladies such as Phyllis Diller, Joan Rivers, Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett, Mary Tyler Moore, Carol Channing and Bette Midler.QUOTE OF THE DAY: "It's your outlook on life that counts. If you take yourself lightly and don't take yourself too seriously, pretty soon you can find the humor in our everyday lives. And sometimes it can be a lifesaver." Betty WhiteSONG OF THE DAY: "Oh Betty! (The Betty White Song)" by The WannaBeatles (2012). Listen: https://youtu.be/d_9TG-qwgKU?feature=shared Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Michael J. Cooper - Wages of Empire

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, award-winning author Michael J. Cooper discusses his latest historical fiction novel, "Wages of Empire." In the summer of 1914, 16-year-old Evan Sinclair leaves home to join the Great War for Civilization. Little does he know that, despite the war raging in Europe, the true source of conflict will emerge in Ottoman Palestine, since it's from Jerusalem where the German Kaiser dreams to rule as Holy Roman Emperor. Filled with such historical figures as Gertrude Bell, T.E. Lawrence, Winston Churchill, Faisal bin Hussein and Chaim Weizmann, “Wages of Empire” follows Evan through the killing fields of the Western Front where he will help turn the tide of a war that is just beginning, and become part of a story that never ends.Learn more at https://michaeljcooper.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen DiJoseph - Song Dreams Circumstance

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Stephen DiJoseph, a renowned Billboard-honored pianist, vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist. Hear about his partnership with Deko Entertainment (ADA/Warner Music Group) for his new record release, Songs Dreams Circumstance, that features 12 award-winning songs earning praise and recognition from critics and competitions. DiJoseph is reminiscent of such iconic and varied artists as Michael Hedges, Peter Gabriel, Keith Jarrett, Cat Stevens, and John Mayer. More at https://www.stephendijoseph.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Piacente - Celebrating Creativity in Life

In celebration of International Creativity Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND podcast features Steve Piacente who shares how creativity is a key ingredient for the recipe of life. Hear about his books, life coaching practice, and new commercial photography venture. Steve Piacente is the owner of Next Phase Life Coaching, a novelist, photogragher, former journalist, and Director of Training at The Communication Center in Washington, D.C. His novels include, “Bella,” “Pretender,” and “Bootlicker.” His latest non-fiction book is “Your New Fighting Stance: Good Enough Isn’t, and You Know It.” Steve’s books are available on Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/3rn6et9u You can learn more about Steve's life coaching services at https://www.stevepiacente.com/ and view and purchase his photography at https://www.piacentephotos.com/ QUOTES OF THE DAY are:"Imagination is more important than knowledge." (Einstein)"You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club." (Jack London)MUSIC OF THE DAY is "Here's to Life" by Shirley Horne.MOVIES OF THE DAY: "Once Upon a Time in America," and "As Good as it Gets."PUZZLE OF THE DAY is an online jigsaw puzzle of a deer in snow, photo by Steve Piacente. See: http://tinyurl.com/2tjby55s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.