A Toast to The Arts

Life on Mars - Shadows in a Jar Album

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "New Music Friday" Show features songwriter Earl Kayoss and multi-instrumentalist Fernando Perdomo who discuss “Shadows In A Jar,” the sixth studio album, and next installment of their Life on Mars series. Joining Kayoss and Fernando Perdomo on the album are Billy Sherwood (Yes) and Denny Seiwell (McCartney and Wings). Each one of them are very well known in their own right and have extensive credits.It was mastered by Grammy award winning engineer Zach Ziskin, who has numerous credits and awards. The CD includes a booklet featuring all of the lyrics, art and musicians’ credits. The album is out today - get it here: https://linktr.ee/shadowsinajarSpecial thanks to The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, North Carolina. More: https://www.lion-rose.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Experimental Psych Rock Group REVOLUSHN - Album 3

This episode of Big Blend Radio features longtime friends and collaborators NO Mansfield and David “Dekay” Kendrick, founders of the California experimental art/psych rock group REVOLUSHN who have just released their third full length album, 3. They recorded dozens of songs together for other artists as part of a studio group in Los Angeles, and in 2016 began writing and recording their own material for what would become REVOLUSHN. They enlisted the talents of multiple friends for their debut release The Freshman (2016) and their follow-up Further!! (2018) and have now solidified their lineup around NO (guitar/vocals), Dekay (drums, percussion), Olga Schubert (keys), and Neil Nyberg (bass guitar/vocals) for their new album 3, that's out now.REVOLUSHN is extraordinarily versatile and showcase an assortment of styles, leaning into experimental art rock along with their love for dance rock and loud guitars and drums. More: http://www.revolushn.com/Songs featured on this episode are from the album 3 - "Electric" and "Spiral Galaxies." Special thanks to the National Parks Arts Foundation - https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Singer-Songwriter and Multi-Instrumentalist Aaron Rothko - Joymaker

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation features Aaron Rothko, a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Hear about his music, his move from New York City to New Orleans, and his newly released album of introspective songs titled “Joymaker.""Joymaker" is Rothko’s second full-length album, his first being ‘Man In The Tall Grass’ (2021), as well as a six song EP titled ‘Except/I Love You’ (2020). Songs featured on the show include the title track "Joymaker" and "I Miss New York in the Fall." More: https://aaronrothko.bandcamp.com/ More about the National Parks Arts Foundation: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adventures in Asheville - Music and The Performing Arts

Airing live, this third episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Tuesday "Adventures in Asheville" Show focuses on the Music & Performing Arts Scene of Asheville, North CarolinaFeatured Guests:- Steve & Karen Wilson - The Lion and The Rose Bed & Breakfast- Katie Jones – The Magnetic Theatre - Stephanie Hickling Beckman - Different Strokes Performing Arts Collective - John Baldwin – Actor & Director - Elizabeth “Liz” Teague – Singer/Songwriter - Dennis Berndt – Chalwa Reggae Band - Hank Bones, Paula Hanke & Peggy Ratusz – Love Bubble Band Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Age Music Legend David Young - Love Wins Album

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Music Monday" Show features New Age Music Legend David Young who talks about his new album "Love Wins" that features Prog Luminaries Tony Levin & Jerry Marotta.The past couple of years have been intense and unlike any other in most of our lifetimes! For David Young, those years have been a time of inspiration and enlightenment, which is evident upon first listen to his new album, “Love Wins.” The album was recorded and produced at Dreamland Recording Studios in Woodstock, NY, and by Jeff Moleski and Moletrax Recording Studios, and features Tony Levin on bass and Jerry Marotta on drums and percussion. The eclectic, Americana-Inspired “Love Wins” incorporates heartfelt, inspiring lyrics with new age vocals and instrumentals, such as the soothing strains of the mandolin and mesmerizing, unique sounds emanating from crystal bowls.“Love Wins” will be available on CD, download, streaming and thumb drive on October 28, 2022. More: https://davidyoungmusic.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sun King Rising - Signs and Wonders Album

This episode of Big Blend Radio features SUN KING RISING who discusses his second album "Signs & Wonders" a fantastic follow up to his debut album, "Delta Tales." Sun King Rising is the professional moniker of singer/songwriter/piano player John Blangero who hails from Port Isabel, Texas. He calls his music “the new wave of southern rock and soul music.” Out now through PeacockSunrise Records, "Signs & Wonders" is available on CD, vinyl, and top download and streaming sites. More: https://www.sunkingrising.com/Listen to his initial Big Blend Radio interview about "Delta Tales," here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/sun-king-rising-delta-tales/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Artist Victoria Chick - Historic Dutch Ships in Art

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts" Show, artist Victoria Chick talks about Dutch Shipping in the 17th Century and how it influenced art. Read her article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-art-of-pride-dutch-shipping-in-the-17th-century/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.

Author Kevin Moore - The Book of Demons

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Writers & Authors" Show with Books Forward features Kevin Moore who discusses his latest supernatural thriller, "The Book of Demons," the widely anticipated climax to "The Book of Souls." Kevin Moore’s blend of darkness and supernatural belief brings hopefulness in a world that seems fraught with obscurity. Taking his personal experiences with lucid dreaming and speaking with his passed loved ones, Moore’s created a world that will take you on a mystical journey and not let go until the very end. More: https://kevinmoorepublishing.com/ More about Books Forward: https://booksforward.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.