A Toast to The Arts

Actor and Director Michelle Tomlinson

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Toast to The Arts” Show aired live from Bend, Oregon and features the fabulous Michelle Tomlinson, an award-winning actor, acting coach, and director. Along with many other fun topics of conversation, hear about her current and upcoming film projects "Edge" and "Portales," both set in her home state of New Mexico. More at http://www.michelletomlinson.net/Featured music is "Fiction Theatre" by Red Wedding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rome 56 - Days of Carefree Living Album

This episode of Big Blend Radio features NYC based singer-songwriter Arthur Lamonica and his keyboardist/vocalist wife Kathy Lamonica. Since the 1970s, the songs Arthur's penned and performed, including a CBGB jukebox favorite - The Shirts “Tell Me Your Plans," have inspired countless fans worldwide. Fast-forward to 2022, and his dozen songs on the new album “Days Of Carefree Living” focus on a tight pop rock sound as its title track suggests.The band with Arthur’s wife Kathy Lamonica as the main contributor in keyboards and vocals, hopes to be back on the road in 2022 with tour dates across the UK and Europe, specifically the Netherlands where Lamonica’s sound continues to gain popularity. More at https://rome56.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dark Obsessions - Award-Winning Mystery Author Marie Sutro on Big Blend Radio

This episode of Big Blend Radio features author Marie Sutro who discusses her latest Kate Barnes mystery novel, "Dark Obsessions."Troubled but tenacious San Francisco Police Detective Kate Barnes is back in "Dark Obsessions," the much-anticipated follow-up to Marie Sutro’s bestselling and award-winning debut, "Dark Associations." Detective Barnes must overcome her own trauma to rescue a group of innocent victims, without becoming one herself. Peppered with surprising twists and turns, "Dark Obsessions" offers an immersive, fast-paced escape for fans of psychological whodunnits. More at https://www.mariesutro.com/Big Blend Radio's "Writers Wednesday" show with Books Forward airs every 2nd Wednesday. More about Books Forward: https://booksforward.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guitarist Rick Ventura - Riot Act Band

Airing live from Eugene, Oregon, this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Music Monday” Show, features Riot Act guitarist Rick Ventura. Out now through Global Rock Records, Riot Act’s new and debut album “Closer To The Flame” comes with a 12 track bonus CD of classic 1979-1981 Riot tracks recut. These recordings feature the final ever recordings of Lou Kouvaris, who tragically passed away of Covid 19 in early 2020.Riot Act features former Riot guitarist Rick Ventura, talented lead vocalist Don Chaffin, Paul Ranieri on bass and Claudio Galinski on drums. Ventura was a member of the classic lineup of Riot from 1979-1984. The original Riot was formed in Brooklyn in 1975 by guitarist Mark Reale. They were then and still are a criminally underrated and influential band (Metallica and Iron Maiden have been big fans of Riot for decades) that endured its share of hardships throughout the years, while also attaining a level of success, respect, and a devoted fan base along the way.More: http://riotactband.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Artists in Parks - Composer Andy Jarema and Photographer Stan Honda

From Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to Fort Union National Monument, this episode of Big Blend Radio's First Friday "Toast to The Arts" Show features a reunion conversation with composer Andy Jarema and photographer Stan Honda, both National Parks Arts Foundation artists-in-residence. Andy Jarema is a music educator, composer, recording artist, and trumpet player. More: https://www.andyjarema.com/Astrophotographer Stan Honda is an experienced photojournalist who now works with natural landscapes — usually night-time panoramas — that fuse sky and earth. More: https://www.stanhonda.com/Learn more about the National Parks Arts Foundation's month-long artist residences here https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alice Kaltman - Author of Dawg Towne

This episode of Big Blend Radio features author Alice Kaltman, who discusses her latest novel, "Dawg Towne." The book explores universal themes of love and loss through the deceptively simple lens of suburban life. But is life in the suburbs ever really simple? Over the course of one year in Towne, spouses die, children grow up, affairs begin and end, lies are repeatedly spoken, bad sex happens (good sex, less often), gender is questioned, and dogs go missing. Many dogs. Humorous and canine-centric, "Dawg Towne" is like Peyton Place re-written by Dorothy Parker and your friendly neighborhood veterinarian. And yes, this is a work of fiction. More: https://alicekaltman.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guitar Virtuoso Harvey Valdes - Novare

Featuring guitar virtuoso Harvey Valdes, this interview was part of Big Blend Radio's "Music Monday" Show that aired live from Eugene, Oregon, on April 25, 2022.Harvey Valdes’ new album "Novare: J.S. Bach Lute Works on Electric Guitar" breaks new ground with a fresh, ear-opening interpretation of music for the ages. Out now through Destiny Records, the album features sublime scores long performed by the world’s greatest lutenists and classical guitarists, but these pieces sound more timeless than ever in the hands of Valdes on steel-string electric guitar. More: https://harveyvaldes.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

World Music Fingerstyle Guitar Master Pierre Bensusan

Featuring world music fingerstyle guitar master Pierre Bensusan, this interview was part of Big Blend Radio's "Music Monday" Show that aired live from Eugene, Oregon, on April 25, 2022.Award-winning guitarist Pierre Bensusan is currently on tour in North America and Europe with his latest album "Azwan.“ It's primarily a solo instrumental album on which the guitar is conceived as an orchestra, delivering melody, bass, chords and counterpoint in the same space. You can hear his 2020 Big Blend Radio interview about the album here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/guitarist-pierre-bensusan-azwan/Learn more at https://www.pierrebensusan.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.