A Toast to The Arts

Prog Rock Guitarist Dallas Perkins - Experimental Truth

This episode of Big Blend Radio features progressive rock guitarist Dallas Perkins who discusses his music and stellar new instrumental album EXPERIMENTAL TRUTH that showcases his technical proficiency and dexterity, with music steeped in melody. Perkins is not just a guitarist with attention grabbing technique, he is a composer reflecting influences spanning centuries of music history absorbed and personalized over decades finally distilled into a singular artistic statement. More: https://dallasperkins.com/You can also watch the interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ulSiiuq_doQSpecial thanks to The Lion and The Rose Bed & Breakfast, a destination for music lovers in Asheville, North Carolina. More: https://www.lion-rose.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Composer and Percussionist Charles Xavier on Big Blend Radio

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Music Monday" show features Charles Xavier, aka “The Xman,” a visionary producer, composer, electronic musician, and percussionist. Hear about his extensive music career, along with his new ambient/melodic/neo-jazz album "Pandemic Piano," and exciting "Ella Across America" tour. More: https://happynoterecords.com/ Special thanks to the National Parks Arts Foundation - https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Duda - Bodega Flowers Album

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Music Monday" Show features NYC songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist Mark Duda who discusses his music career and new album "Bodega Flowers." Featuring Kasim Sulton (Todd Rundgren & Utopia), Thommy Price (Joan Jett, Billy Idol), Arno Hecht (Dion, Rolling Stones) and others, "Bodega Flowers" is an emotional journey packed with characters, experiences, and swagger straight from Manhattan’s lower east side. More: https://www.markdudamusic.com/Special thanks to The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, North Carolina: https://www.lion-rose.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Career of Artist Alice Standish Buell

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, contemporary figurative artist Victoria Chick discusses the life, art, and career of artist and printmaker Alice Standish Buell (1892 – 1964). Her etchings are in the collection of the Library of Congress, the Art Students’ League, and the National Museum for Women in the Arts. More: https://victoriachick.com/alice-standish-buell/Victoria is based in the art community of Silver City, New Mexico where she is working with others to create The Southwest Regional Museum of Art and Art Center. She appears on Big Blend Radio every 3rd Saturday. More: https://victoriachick.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Impellitteri and Rob Rock - Wake The Beast Album

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "New Music Friday" Show features guitarist Chris Impellitteri and vocalist Rob Rock, cofounders of acclaimed metal band Impellitteri. Their three CD compilation album, "Wake the Beast: The Impellitteri Anthology," will be released worldwide on Global Rock Records on September 30, 2022.Whether it’s original (and current) vocalist Rob Rock on vocals or former Impellitteri frontman Graham Bonnet (Rainbow, Alkatrazz) singing, the intensity never lets up. This is the first ever Impellitteri career spanning compilation released worldwide, featuring not only the well-known album tracks but also rare Japan-only released bonus songs and B-sides. More: https://impellitteri.net/Special thanks to The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, North Carolina: https://www.lion-rose.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Artist Mary Babcock in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park

Multi-Media Visual and Performing Artist Mary Babcock is the featured guest on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast To The Arts & Parks" Show. Hear about her art, meditative art walks in nature, and current experience of being the Late Summer 2022 National Parks Arts Foundation artist-in-residence in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Keep up with Mary and view her work at https://www.marybabcock.com/Learn more about the National Parks Arts Foundation: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/Music featured on this episode is "Forest Walk" from the album "A Hawai'i Interlude" by Makana. More: https://www.makanamusic.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Artist Victoria Chick - Art is Good for Us!

From art therapy to crafting projects, experiencing art and learning about art, contemporary figurative artist Victoria Chick discusses how art can provide positive emotional and mental health benefits in our lives, and even improve mechanical skills. Victoria is based in the art community of Silver City, New Mexico where she is working with others to create The Southwest Regional Museum of Art and Art Center. She appears on Big Blend Radio every 3rd Saturday. More: https://victoriachick.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guitarist Steve Blaze - Lillian Axe

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "New Music Friday" Show features guitarist Steve Blaze of Lillian Axe. The band is proud and excited to release its new album, "From Womb to Tomb," worldwide on Global Rock Records. The current lineup of Lillian Axe, all of whom played on the new album, includes lead guitarist/songwriter Steve Blaze (who wrote all the songs on the new album) and bassist Michael “Maxx” Darby (both of whom remain from the band’s original line-up.) The current line-up is completed by Brent Graham - lead vocals, Sam Poitevent – guitar / vocals, and Wayne Stokely - drums."From Womb to Tomb" is the band’s first new album in ten years and continues the band's commitment to the melodic hard rock they’ve been performing and recording since their inception in 1988. More: https://www.lillianaxe.comSpecial thanks to The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, North Carolina: https://www.lion-rose.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.