A Toast to The Arts

Brett Boyd & Raj Ramayya - The Beautiful Losers

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 the band apart. More: https://tbl2022.bandcamp.com/WATCH THIS INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/wlNn8ckI-10Special thanks to the ⁠National Parks Arts Foundation⁠. https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blues-Rocker Clay Melton

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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Riki Rachtman - One Foot in the Gutter Tour

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Riki Rachtman, former host of the MTV Heavy Metal show "Headbangers Ball", and creator of the iconic Cathouse 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 paced non-stop roller coaster ride jam packed with stories, tales, and true life fables from Riki himself….Riki is uncensored, unapologetic and not at a loss for words. A must see for any rock fan. Get the scoop and see the tour schedule: https://www.cathousehollywood.com/Special thanks to Steve & Karen Wilson "Mr & Mrs Wild of Asheville," who own and run The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, North Carolina. See: https://www.lion-rose.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musician Joey Stuckey - Accessible Audio Technology for the Blind

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 music and pop culture podcast on Spotify. Follow the show here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0UVvJMA5wmX2dE7YXF6yxP?si=d763c43a56164a54 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Artist Victoria Chick - The Origins of Celtic Art

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 Mediterranean coast where the influences of Classical civilization were strong.On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts" Show, artist Victoria Chick talks about the history Celtic art. Read her article, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-origins-of-celtic-art/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: https://victoriachick.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Garnet Grimm and Pat DeSalvo - Savoy Brown Band

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 experiences performing and recording with Kim Simmonds, and the new album "Blues All Around." More here: https://savoybrown.com/WATCH THIS INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/LVwVkMLjS8s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ted DeGrazia Exhibits Display at DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun in Tucson

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 Santa Catalina Mountains in Tucson, Arizona. Opened in 1965, it is home to over 15,000 originals of Ted DeGrazia art pieces including oil paintings, watercolors, ceramics and sculptures. There are six permanent collections on display and several rotating exhibitions each year. More: http://www.degrazia.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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 Born is out through Histria Books, March 28, 2023. Pre-order on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/File-Gary-Born/dp/1592112056 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.