A Toast to The Arts

Award-Winning Photographer G.B. Smith - Pathways Photobook

Photographer G. B. Smith discusses his stunning new photobook, "Pathways," that features several of his multi-award-winning images which highlight the interaction between man-made structures and nature. The curation reflects the simplicity and uncluttered form of Smith's distinctive black and white style. Informed by his experience with color blindness, Smith’s work encourages the viewer to examine a world that exists beyond color. Proceeds from book sales to benefit the Breast Cancer Alliance Charity. More: https://www.gbsmith.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award-winning Musician and Composer Chihsuan Yang

Chihsaun Yang returns to Big Blend Radio's "Toast to the Parks & Arts" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) to talk about her new solo music and EP "Pearls" that was recently released as the electronic music duo ESCP with Bob Garrett.WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/xjCE1xkVuqo Chihsuan Yang (Violin, Erhu, Piano), a native of Taiwan, began studying music at a very early age. Today, her renowned skill and eclectic versatility with the violin, erhu, and piano can be heard throughout the globe. From playing with Yo-Yo Ma and Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys, to Grammy Award winner David Foster and playing for His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Chihsuan’s body of work spans across a multitude of genres and reaches beyond borders. More: https://chihsuan.com/ We first met Grammy nominated and award-winning musician Chihsuan Yang in 2021 when she was finishing her month-long NPAF artist residency in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. She will be returning to perform in Hawai'i in winter 2024. You can hear our first interview with Chihsuan here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/hawaii-volcanoes-artist-in-residence-chihsuan-yang/ Learn more about the National Parks Arts Foundation’s artist residency opportunities in national parks at https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Northwest Trolls - Way of the Bird King

This episode of Big Blend Radio features travel writer Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva" who talks about the “Northwest Trolls: Way of the Bird King" public art project, Funded by the Scan Design Foundation, the exhibition features six giant hand-built troll sculptures by Danish environmental artist, Thomas Dambo. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Njf9TmtBHSM The trolls are located on publicly accessible sites around the Pacific Northwest, carrying with them an environmental message to share with their visitors. The large-scale sculptures are meant to encourage visitors to get out into nature. Rread Linda's article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/northwest-trolls-way-of-the-bird-king/ Linda Kissam appears on Big Blend Radio every first Saturday. Follow her podcasts here: https://tinyurl.com/3r9wmudu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musician Dave Kerzner - New Album “Heart Land Mines Vol. 1”

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Music Monday" show features acclaimed progressive artist Dave Kerzner who has just released his latest album “Heart Land Mines Vol. 1.” It’s an autobiographical concept album about leaving Los Angeles in the 90s after a breakup and driving cross country with a guitar to think, reflect and write songs.The album is Kerzner’s fourth solo effort following up on his previous release “The Traveler.” It features an ensemble cast of musicians including:* Fernando Perdomo (Echo in the Canyon), * Matt Dorsey (Sound of Contact), * Durga McBroom (Pink Floyd), * Elliott Randall (Steely Dan), * Lyle Workman (Jellyfish, Beck), * Joe Deninzon (Kansas), and more.Various versions of the album including a deluxe edition that include a surround sound Blu-Ray can be ordered here: http://sonicelements.bandcamp.com/merch For more information visit http://www.davekerzner.com Special thanks to the National Parks Arts Foundation https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Malcolm Bruce - Heavenly Cream Album

This episode of Big Blend Radio features composer, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Malcolm Bruce who discusses the album "Heavenly Cream: An Acoustic Tribute to Cream." In 2018 and 2019 Malcolm was co-executive producer, arranger and performer for 'HEAVENLY CREAM', a project headed by Cream lyricist Pete Brown and recorded at Abbey Road Studios, which featured performances by Ginger Baker, Joe Bonamassa, Bobby Rush, Paul Rodgers, Deborah Bonham, Bernie Marsden (Whitesnake), Pee-Wee Ellis (James Brown), Abass Dodoo and many more. Produced by Rob Cass. The album along with a documentary, 'THE CREAM ACOUSTIC SESSIONS' will be released by Quarto Valley Records in November, 2023. HEAVENLY CREAM takes us on a magical journey -- traveling the brief course of the iconic band’s musical life -- back to the raw, stripped-down magic of the creativity of Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker, Eric Clapton and Pete Brown. Passionately produced and mixed by Rob Cass, the new album will be released via Quarto Valley Records on November 3rd, 2023 on Double 180 Gram Limited Edition Cream-Colored Vinyl, CD and Digitally on all platforms and is now available for pre-order. More: https://quartovalleyrecords.com/ More about Malcolm's music https://www.malcolmbrucemusic.com/ Special thanks to The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in the Montford Historic District in Asheville, North Carolina. More: https://www.lion-rose.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Dawson: Electric Forgiveness ”Original Score” Album

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Jon Dawson, founder of the bands Third of Never and Electric Forgiveness. Electric Forgiveness, a lysergic mood journey of epic proportions, has released their debut album “Original Score." An auditory movie that cleanses the third eye while blinding the other two, “Original Score” is a 43-minute piece of music consisting of 11 uninterrupted tracks. The intent is for it to be listened to all at once, in the dark, accompanied by someone you trust, and a Lava Lamp. Electric Forgiveness features Jon Dawson, John Bundrick, Sara Bell, Michael Kelly, Steve Potak, and Kurt Reil, with guests Doug MacMillan and Steve Kilbey. Watch the "Original Score" album trailer here: https://youtu.be/cMszg8Qqp8Q?feature=shared Purchase the "Original Score" album here: https://electricforgiveness.bandcamp.com/album/original-score Special thanks to The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in the Montford Historic District in Asheville, North Carolina. Visit: https://www.lion-rose.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ray - Fly to the Sun Album Project

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Ray who discusses the new eclectic album project by innovative band Fly To The Sun.
 
WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/aZEQOMKtlPU
 
Releasing on October 27, 2023, the selt-titled album crosses over into several musical genres, including prog rock, progressive pop, art rock, R&B, and more.
Flying to the Sun features Ray (Universe Records), Jennifer Batten (Jeff Beck, Michael Jackson), Billy Sheehan (David Lee Roth, Mr. Big, The Winery Dogs), Andrew Giddings (Jethro Tull, The Animals), Gregg Bissonette (Ringo Starr, ELO, David Lee Roth), Joe Deninzon (Kansas), JJ Sansaverino and other very notable musicians. The outstanding production work by Andrew Giddings (16-year keyboardist/producer with Jethro Tull) has brought a wealth of expertise, arrangement experience, and keyboard excellence into the project. More: https://www.flytothesun.com/
 
Special thanks to DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun in Tucson, Arizona. More: https://degrazia.org/
 

Victoria Chick - The Art of Engraving

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, artist Victoria Chick talks about the history and art of engraving. Engraving is quite an old method of printmaking. It is in the family of intaglio which also includes etching, dry point, aquatint, and mezzotint. Read her article: https://tinyurl.com/4ak8pbpbVictoria 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/3an38624See Victoria's work: https://victoriachick.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.