A Toast to The Arts

Steve Horowitz - Award-winning Composer, Bassist and Producer

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Music Monday" Show, Steve Horowitz discusses his two new albums “Old Monster Trio” and “Mr. E.” The Grammy, Webby and Kid Screen award-winning composer, producer, prolific bassist and musician, and artist behind 29 albums of mind bending original music, Horowitz is also known for his original score to the Academy Award Nominated film “Super Size Me.” More: https://www.stevehorowitzmusic.com/Special Thanks to the National Parks Arts Foundation: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rockabilly Pioneer Linda Gail Lewis - Early Sides Album

Female rockabilly pioneer Linda Gail Lewis, sister of rock legend Jerry Lee Lewis, talks about her music career, home state of Louisiana, and her new album “Early Sides 1963-1973" that shares a new new collection of early recordings from the ‘60s & ‘70s. The album releases on July 15, 2022 through Cleopatra Records. More: https://www.lglmusic.com/This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to Women in Music" Show aired live from Silver Spring, Maryland on July 5, 2022. Special thanks to the National Parks Arts Foundation: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Singer-songwriter Mary Fahl - Can’t Get It Out of My Head

Award-winning singer/songwriter Mary Fahl talks about her work with October Project and her new solo album “Can’t Get it Out of My Head,” where she interprets Pink Floyd, George Harrison, Moody Blues, ELO, Neil Young, The Rolling Stones, Judy Collins, and more. Keep up with Mary's music and shows: https://maryfahl.com/This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to Women in Music" Show aired live from Silver Spring, Maryland on July 5, 2022. Special thanks to the National Parks Arts Foundation: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tanya Ortega - National Parks Arts Foundation

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Parks & Arts" Show features Tanya Ortega, photographer and founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF), a non-profit offering Artist-in-Residence Programs, Museum In-Loan Programs, and Workshops inspired by our National Parks, National Monuments, and World Heritage Sites. NPAF has supported over 300 programs, over 120 artists, and been the conduit for over a million dollars in artwork donations. Learn more: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lance Laber - Southwest Artist Ted DeGrazia

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts" Show, 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 showcasing his work. Exhibits include "DeGrazia's Processions" on display until Jan. 25, 2023; and "DeGrazia's Sombreros" and "DeGrazia's Native Dancers" - both on display until Aug. 31, 2022.DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun is 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/Music on this episode is "Sunset Steps" by Domingo DeGrazia, as featured on the album "Please Remember Me." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

42nd Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival in Northwest Louisiana

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" Show focuses on the upcoming 42nd Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival happening on Saturday, July 23, 2022, in the air conditioned Prather Coliseum on the NSU campus in historic Natchitoches, Louisiana. This year's theme is “Stronger Together: The Power of Traditional Culture." More: https://www.nsula.edu/folklife/Featured guests are Arlene Gould, Director of the Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau, and festival organizer and professor Dr. Shane Rasmussen. Natchitoches (pronounced Nack-a-tish) is the oldest permanent settlement in the Louisiana Purchase Territory and is part of the Cane River National Heritage Area. More: https://natchitoches.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

East S.M. - Author of Mercy’s Quest

This episode of Big Blend Radio features East S.M., an Appalachian occultist, diviner, educator, artist, performer, and author of occult fantasy novel "Mercy's Quest" that will take you on a journey from the Appalachian mountains into New Orleans, complete with magical beings and witches."Mercy’s Quest" is inspired by an East's own encounters with the mystical. As a generational divination artist, East drew inspiration from her small coal mining town to create this rich novel. A perfect blend of fantasy and adventure, Mercy’s Quest will entertain readers who love a supernatural twist. More: https://theartisteast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Artist Victoria Chick and Jennifer McClung - Symbols of New Mexico

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts" Show features contemporary figurative artist Victoria Chick and Las Cruces Museums Curator Jennifer McClung.Victoria discusses her upcoming art exhibit "Symbols of New Mexico - A Personal Story" that will be on display at the Branigan Cultural Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico from July 29 - Sept. 25, 2022. Jennifer gives an overview of the historic Branigan Cultural Center as well as the adjoining Museum of Art, Museum of Nature & Science, and nearby Railroad Museum. More at: https://www.las-cruces.org/1523/MuseumsVictoria is based in the art community of Silver City, New Mexico. She appears on Big Blend Radio every 3rd Saturday. See her work here: https://victoriachick.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.