A Toast to The Arts

Author Ashby Jones - The Crossing

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Books Forward "Writer's Wednesday" Show features author Ashby Jones who discusses his historical fiction novel "The Crossing," a stand-alone sequel to "The Angel’s Lamp," his first novel. In "The Crossing," Irish-born Johnny Flynn, a former British soldier, is banished from his homeland and sent to America on a ship so riddled with disease that he realizes the voyage was meant to murder him. When he survives the trip, the captain forces him to walk the plank into the Hudson River. Hell’s Kitchen, Johnny discovers, is thronged with people whose damaged hearts ache for revenge, repentance and love.This Big Blend Radio Show features authors and writers every second Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Toast To Music Big Blend Radio Happy Hour Anniversary Party

This Big Blend Radio “Toast to Music” Happy Hour Party aired live from Peachtree City, Georgia and is part of a special live broadcast series celebrating the 25-year anniversary of Big Blend Magazines, plus, 15 years of Big Blend Radio, and 10 years of Nancy & Lisa’s Love Your Parks Tour.Featured Guests:- Americana / blues artist James Byfield, aka Blind Lemon Pledge- Australian singer-songwriter Dino Jag- The Cravens Rock Band: John & Bill Storch, Ron & Nancy DeSaram, Dennis Ambrose, Bill Meredith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Artist Etsuko Ichikawa in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show features multimedia artist Etsuko Ichikawa who talks about her month-long Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park experience as the Fall 2021 National Parks Arts Foundation artist-in-residence. More about Etsuko's art and career: http://www.etsukoichikawa.com/More about the National Parks Arts Foundation: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big Blend Radio ”Toast to The Arts” Happy Hour Show

This Big Blend Radio Happy Hour Show aired live from Peachtree City, Georgia, with mother-daughter hosts Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith, as part of a special live broadcast series celebrating their 25-year anniversary of Big Blend Magazines, plus, 15 years of Big Blend Radio, and 10 years of Nancy & Lisa’s Love Your Parks Tour.Featured Guests:- Fine art nature photographer Margot Carerra- Contemporary figurative artist Victoria Chick- Singer-songwriter Lizzie Harrah of The Madisons- Hollywood History podcaster and performer Steve SchneickertPlus, "Party Crashers" Steve & Karen Wilson, of The Lion & The Roses B&B. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tucson Sisters in Crime Authors and Writers Panel Discussion

This episode of Big Blend Radio is the final segment of the 2021 monthly author podcast series with the Tucson Sisters in Crime.Featured authors and writers on this segment include:* Eva Eldridge - https://evaeldridge.com/* Elaine A Powers - https://elaineapowers.com/* Millicent Eidson - https://drmayamaguire.com/* Paula F. Winskye - http://www.winskyebooks.com/* Susan Cummins Miller - http://www.susancumminsmiller.com/* Kathy McIntosh - https://kathymcintosh.com/* D.R. Ransdell - https://www.dr-ransdell.com/he Tucson Sisters in Crime is a local Tucson, Arizona chapter of the international organization Sisters in Crime. They are authors, writers, readers, librarians, editors, publishers, agents, and booksellers with a passion for the mystery genre. They welcome Sisters and Brothers in Crime from everywhere who have an interest in writing, and in the Southern Arizona mystery community. More: https://www.tucsonsistersincrime.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Raw Terra - Musician Richard d’Andrea

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Raw Terra, the the alter-ego of musician Richard d'Andrea. Primarily a bassist, he is also a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He was an early member of The Motels (in the historic Radio Free Hollywood lineup), The Know (with Gary Valentine and Joel Turrisi) and later forming Factor Four with Jeff Wolfe and joining The Roosters United with Jeff Jourard and Graham Daddy. He has also performed or recorded with many other musicians including Joan Jett, Michael Des Barres, The Halibuts, The Insect Surfers, The Furys, The Textones, The Roosters United, Bob Beland, Marc Platt, David Nigel Lloyd, Fur Dixon and Joao Erbetta.After decades of playing in bands he decided to mix it up and embarked on solo recordings of his own compositions. 2018 marked the released of his first solo album “Mars 12, Earth 0” and soon after the same album's backing tracks: “Mars 12, Earth 0 - (Instrumentals)” (a nod to “Stack-o-Tracks”). “Mystery Monkey Remix”, released August 2019, revisits and remixes two songs from that first album: “(Waitin’ for The) Mystery Train” is given a clearer, more punchier mix and “Monkey See, Monkey Do” is reworked with electric 12-string guitar and new vocals.Original songs “Every Little Bit” and “I Don’t Need You” make up his first 2-sided single release (December 2021) and he is working on the other songs that will comprise his second, as yet unnamed, album. More at https://www.rawterra.com/Special thanks to the National Parks Arts Foundation - https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carly Thomas - Behind the Focus Album

"Behind The Ficus" is a candid and personal glimpse of an artist in bloom. Navigating through the gritty undertones of self doubt and the messiness of heartache, we are left with a beautifully framed map of life's journey through the things that make us human. Love, loss, grief, and growth. Carly Thomas paints a beautiful and vulnerable picture through her words and music in this brave and personal collection.This episode of Big Blend Radio features the talented singer and songwriter Carly Thomas who talks about her travels, music, mental health, and new album, "Behind the Ficus."  More: https://carlythomas.com/ Special thanks to the National Parks Arts Foundation - https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joanna Best - Virginia and The Slims Classic Jump Blues and Swing Band

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Joanna Best, lead vocalist of the Asheville, North Carolina classic jump blues and swing group, Virginia and The Slims. Hear about their music, shows, North Carolina and Asheville music scene, and the group's debut full-length album “Busman’s Holiday”. Along with Joanna on vocals, the band features James Kamp on sax and vocals, Howie Neal on guitar, John Davis on bass, and Spatchmo on drums. More at https://www.virginiaandtheslims.net/Special thank you to The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, NC. More: https://www.lion-rose.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.