A Toast to The Arts

Joe Louis Walker - Eclectic Electric Album

This episode of Big Blend Radio features soulful blues force of nature and Blues Hall of Fame inductee Joe Louis Walker, who chats about his music background and superb new studio album, "Eclectic Electric," that's out now through Cleopatra Records.The album features outstanding guest performances by fellow guitarists Doyle Bramhall II, Jimmy Vivino, Murali Coryell (Larry Coryell’s son) and Waddy Watchel, plus New York soul/R&B singer Bette Smith, the B.B. King Blues Band, and Steve Berlin from Los Lobos. This album explodes with the passionate playing and soulful melodies that have made Walker a favorite among true blues aficionados including the Rolling Stones. More: http://www.joelouiswalker.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Eva Shaw - The Seer

This episode of Big Blend Radio features best-selling and award-winning author Eva Shaw who discusses her writing and latest novel, "The Seer." This high-speed new mystery explores New Orleans’ history of deception and domestic terrorism during World War II. A perfect combination of heart-pounding mystery and extensive historical research, this captivating look into the Crescent City will have you on the edge of your seat as you become part of New Orleans history with the unlikely pair of psychic and scientist.Eva Shaw, Ph.D., is the ghostwriter and author of more than 100 published books and thousands of magazine articles, essays and short stories. She teaches writing at 4,000 colleges and universities worldwide. More: http://www.evashaw.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Singer-songwriters Melissa Manchester and Johnny Schaefer

This episode of Big Blend Radio features GRAMMY® award-winning legend Melissa Manchester and singer-songwriter Johnny Schaefer. Enjoy their duet "You Can't Hide The Light," as well as Johnny's single "You Are Right In Front Of Me."More:https://melissamanchester.com/https://hearjohnny.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lance Laber - Winter Exhibits at DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Lance Laber, "The Tucson Dude," Executive Director of DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains in Tucson, Arizona. Opened in 1965, this 10-acre historic landmark is home to over 15,000 originals of Ted DeGrazia art pieces. Hear about the current winter exhibits on display now through Jan. 26, 2022, plus the visiting winter artists in the property's Little Gallery. More at https://degrazia.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Love Bubble - Love Revolution Album

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Love Bubble, a trio of award-winning singers/musicians/songwriters from Asheville, North Carolina who serendipitously came together in the spring of 2019 and discovered their shared desire to bring more love into the world through music. Voices that blended from the first note, it was that inspiring sound that kick-started LOVE REVOLUTION, a collaborative collection of tuneful, delectable, charming, romantic, humorous and uplifting original songs. Hank Bones’ prowess as a singer, guitarist and songwriter were irresistible to Miss Paula Hanke and Miss Peggy Ratusz, not to mention his ample supply of wit and merriment. It was love at first sight. More at: https://lovebubble.bandcamp.com/ Special Thank You to the National Parks Arts Foundation. More: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mystery Author and Writer Kate Thornton

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Wednesday "Tucson Sisters in Crime" Show features mystery author and writer Kate Thornton.Kate Thornton has been writing and editing short stories for years, and now has written both the TONI CAREY MYSTERY SERIES and the KITTY AND COCO MYSTERIES. Her first short story, "Just Like In The Movies", was published in David Firks' legendary BLUE MURDER and nominated for a Derringer award. With over 100 short stories in print, she is retired from the US Army, has been a contestant on Jeopardy!, once kissed French film director Francoise Truffaut, and currently lives with her husband, two dogs, and two cats in Tucson, AZ, where she is working on her next book. More: http://www.katethornton.netThe 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.

Literary Legends of Natchitoches Parish in Northwest Louisiana

From Robert Harling (Steel Magnolias) to Kate Chopin (The Awakening) and Caroline Dorman (Forest Trees of Louisiana) to Lyle Saxon (Lafitte the Pirate), this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Go To Natchitoches" Show focuses on the Literary Legends who lived in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. Featured guests are Arlene Gould and Kelli West of Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau. Founded in 1714, Natchitoches is the original French Colony and oldest city in Louisiana. The city features a charming historic downtown that runs along Cane River Lake, and it is home to the Cane River Creole National Historical Park, the Cane River l Heritage Area, historic Melrose Plantation, and is also the final destination of El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail. More: https://natchitoches.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musician Sandy McKnight - San Fernando Blast Album

This episode of Big Blend Radio features musician, vocalist, songwriter, and author Sandy McKnight, who discusses his full length power pop album "SAN FERNANDO BLAST" recorded with acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Fernando Perdomo. The album features 12 songs from their previous 2 EPs, "SAN FERNANDO BEAT" and "SAN FERNANDO BLITZ," plus, 3 new recordings of McKnight originals. More: https://sandymcknight.bandcamp.com/album/san-fernando-blast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.