A Toast to The Arts

Kim Hays - Pesticide: A Polizei Bern Novel

Featuring mystery writer Kim Hays, author of "Pesticide," this interview was part of Big Blend Radio's Champagne Sundays "Toast to Authors" Show that aired live from Eugene, Oregon, on April 24, 2022.PESTICIDE: When a rave on a hot summer night erupts into violent riots, a young man is found the next morning bludgeoned to death with a policeman’s club. Seasoned detective Giuliana Linder is assigned to the case. That same day, an elderly organic farmer turns up dead and drenched with pesticide. Enter Giuliana’s younger colleague Renzo Donatelli to investigate the second murder. Guiliana’s disappointment that they’re on two different cases is tinged with relief—her home life is complicated enough without having to deal with the distractingly attractive Renzo.But when an unexpected discovery ties the two victims into a single case, Giuliana and Renzo are thrown closer together than ever before. Dangerously close.More: https://kimhaysbern.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Shelton - An Englishman in Love in LA Album

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, British multi award-winning singer, actor and entertainer, Richard Shelton discusses his new album 'An Englishman in Love in LA.' Featuring five original songs, three pop classics and eight celebrated jazz standards, 'An Englishman in Love in LA' is an extensive body of work inspired by Shelton’s decision to begin a new life in Los Angeles.Shelton’s work is undoubtedly influenced by Frank Sinatra, with whom he has an uncanny award-winning dramatic relationship, having portrayed the icon on stages across the world in the critically acclaimed productions ‘Rat Pack Confidential’ in London’s West End, ‘Sinatra & Me’ and more recently, ‘Sinatra RAW’.‘An Englishman in Love in LA’ was recorded at Capitol Studios, the iconic LA hot spot famous for producing some of Frank Sinatra’s greatest work, not to mention a whole host of other legendary artists. Teaming up with renowned producers Sean Hargreaves and Alex Frank, Shelton collaborated on arrangements which range from extensive orchestral works, to a core 10-piece all-star band which includes Chuck Berghofer, Frank Sinatra’s bass player and member of the legendary session musicians known as ‘The Wrecking Crew’, Mike Lang – legendary pianist who played at Sinatra’s Los Angeles retirement concert in 1971 and performed the theme to ‘The Way We Were’ with Barbra Streisand, Gregg Field, Sinatra’s drummer and multiple Grammy winning musician Wayne Bergeron, one of LA’s most sought after trumpet players.‘An Englishman in Love in LA’ paints a heart-warming picture about pursuing one's dreams. The album is proof that trusting your instincts can sometimes work wonders. More: https://richardshelton.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Life and Art of Margaret Jordan Patterson

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts" Show features contemporary figurative artist Victoria Chick who talks about the life and art of Margaret Jordan Patterson. Her work was exhibited widely in east coast galleries and the public gained a larger appreciation of her work after she received awards at the Panama-Pacific International Exhibition in 1915 and a medal from the Philadelphia Watercolor Club in 1939. Museums that have her work include the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Oakland Museum, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and, in England, the Victoria and Albert Museum. You can read her story here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-life-and-career-of-artist-margaret-jordan-patterson/Victoria is based in the art community of Silver City, New Mexico and also shares some of the local spring and summer events and activities. 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.

Singer, Songwriter, Musician Alice Austin - Goodnight Euphoria Album

This episode of Big Blend Radio features singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Alice Austin who discusses her music and new album "Goodnight Euphoria" that releases on April 22, 2022.Rich with layered instrumentation, this second full-length album was artfully mixed and mastered by Timothy Phillips at Mercy Sound Studios. Besides being a melodic guitar-based rock album, GOODNIGHT EUPHORIA features a diverse collection of performances from Seth Campbell (mellotron and piano), Emily Garcia (violin), and Jon Persson (trumpet). The lyrical content of this collection of songs aims to be easy listening on the surface, with a depth that reaches out to its audience if they are willing to dive deeply into some pretty heavy messages about the love and the laws of physics, haunted guitars, mental illness, suicide, and telepathic communication. More: https://aliceaustinmusic.com/This interview was part of Big Blend Radio's Champagne Sunday anniversary show that broadcasted live on April 3, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The North Star Band - Then and Now Album

This episode of Big Blend Radio aired live from Ilwaco, Washington and features guitarist and songwriter Al Johnson, founder of the legendary country rockers, The North Star Band, who discusses their new album “Then & Now.” Bringing blazing guitars, searing pedal steel, a pounding beat of thunder, and three-part howling harmonies to drive hearts into an eighty-beats-a-minute ecstasy of fun, these guys have kept the fire burning.Led by rhythm guitarist Al Johnson, a wayward vagabond of Georgetown Law, and two-time Grammy Award winner (nine nominations), bassist Jim Robeson, along with east coast guitar phenom Gantt Mann Kushner, the wizardry of Jay Jessup’s sweet pedal steel (plus mandolin, electric guitar, and banjo), Lou Hager’s soulful honky tonk piano, and Dave Besley’s thumping bass riffs, their music is driven home by the insane poundings of Paul Goldstein’s flawless beat. The North Star Band returns our hearts and souls to the epicenter of a place that was once known as Kick-Ass Country!More: https://www.thenorthstarband.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Photographers in Parks - Cody Brothers and Jim Schlett

From Death Valley to Gettysburg, this episode of Big Blend Radio's First Friday "Toast to The Arts" Show features a reunion conversation with photographers Cody Brothers and Jim Schlett, both National Parks Arts Foundation artists-in-residence.Check out our initial Big Blend Radio interviews with Jim and Cody:- CODY BROTHERS: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/photographer-cody-brothers-in-death-valley/- JIM SCHLETT: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/photographer-jim-schlett-national-parks-artist-in-residence-success-insider/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.

Blues / Rock Singer and Songwriter Deborah Bonham

This episode of Big Blend Radio features blues/rock singer and songwriter Deborah Bonham (the sister of the late Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham). Deborah and her husband guitarist/songwriter Peter Bullick, along with their band and special guests, have recorded a new 13-track self-titled "Bonham-Bullick" covers album which is an inspiring blend of blues, rock, and a bit of soul. The album will be released on Quarto Valley Records (QVR) on April 29, 2022. More: https://www.deborahbonham.com/Special thanks to Norfolk Tours in England - https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guitarist Greg Martin - Co-Founder of The Kentucky Headhunters

This episode of Big Blend Radio features guitarist Greg Martin, co-founder of the Grammy-winning band The Kentucky Headhunters. Hear about his guitar collection, the band's backstory, and their new album "That's a Fact, Jack!"The Kentucky Headhunters' kick-ass blend of Southern rock, country rock, rock ‘n’ roll and the blues have earned them worldwide critical and audience acclaim for over 35 years and counting. Featuring their usual heady mix of Southern-fried rock with a dash of blues and a bit of country, "That’s a Fact, Jack!" was released on their own label, Practice House Records. More: http://www.kentuckyheadhunters.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.