A Toast to The Arts

Susan Cummins Miller - Author of the Frankie McFarlane Geologist Mysteries

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Wednesday "Tucson Sisters in Crime" Show features Susan Cummins Miller, a recovering field geologist and college instructor, and author of six Frankie MacFarlane, Geologist, mysteries. Her poems, short stories, and essays appear frequently in journals and anthologies. More: http://www.susancumminsmiller.com/The 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.

Singer-Songwriter Tamara L. Wilson - Let It Go EP

Spreading love and positive vibes is Tamara L. Wilson's mission for her music; and it's a breath of fresh air. She believes a great song should lift your heart, warm the soul and make you feel good.On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Tamara chats about her music career, songwriting process, and new EP "Let It Go" that features acclaimed blind guitarist, musician and producer Joey Stuckey, Tom Rule on piano and strings, Miguel Castro on drums, Freddy Tripp on keyboards and trumpet, Coleman Murphy on guitars, and Tim Loftin on bass. The EP was mixed and mastered by Doug Diamond. More: https://tamaralwilson.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guitarist Chantel McGregor - The Shed Sessions

On this episode of Big Blend Radio we welcome back critically acclaimed British blues-rock guitarist Chantel McGregor who has just released two new albums, “The Shed Sessions Volume 1 & 2.” The albums feature songs from her livestream shows she broadcasted for fans during the COVID-19 lockdown. Volume 1 is acoustic, and volume 2 is electric. She still broadcasts her Shed Session livestream shows every Saturday.Chantel has been performing live gigs since the age of 12, schooled at a music college and achieved a First Class Honours Degree in Popular Music. Along with her current band members, Colin Sutton on bass and Thom Gardner on drums, they form an awesome power trio playing an eclectic mix of blues based tunes, composed by Chantel, ranging from traditional blues numbers complimented perfectly by the purity of her singing voice, to a much more raunchy blues rock style. And boy, can that girl play guitar! More at https://www.chantelmcgregor.com/ Special thanks to the National Parks Arts Foundation - https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Artist Victoria Chick - Experience The Arts in Silver City, New Mexico

In 2006, Silver City, New Mexico was put on the map as an art town by John Villani in his book “The 100 Best Art Towns in America”. What was true in 2006 has grown exponentially with the arrival of new visual artists, musicians, and writers, the development of art festivals and workshops, numerous galleries, international exhibitions, and the formation of a fine art museum and art center in the process.On this episode of Big Blend Radio, artist Victoria Chick gives an overview of the arts scene in Silver City and Grant County in Southwest New Mexico, including the new development of the Southwest Regional Museum of Art and Art Center. Read her article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/experience-the-arts-in-silver-city-new-mexico Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All the Lies That I Have Told - Grover Anderson on Big Blend Radio

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "New Music Friday" Show features California singer-songwriter Grover Anderson who shares some of the songs and stories from his new album "All The Lies That I Have Told," a collection of small town stories. Written around a high-country campfire, in a Texas Uber, and amidst Wikipedia deep dives, the songs dig a little deeper than traditional rural clichés. More at https://groveranderson.com/Thanks to the National Parks Arts Foundation for sponsoring this episode: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mystery Author Elise M. Stone on Big Blend Radio

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Wednesday "Tucson Sisters in Crime" Show features mystery author Elise M. Stone, known for her "Shipwreck Point" and "African Violet Club" mystery series. Elise M. Stone was born in New York, went to college in Michigan, and lived in the Boston area for eight years. Ten years ago she moved to sunny Tucson, where she doesn't have to shovel snow. She’s written eleven books in two series. Her most recent novels are the “Shipwreck Point Mysteries," historical cozies featuring a Gilded Age defense attorney, a former Pinkerton detective, and an adventurous secretary. She spends her days doing her two favorite things: writing and reading. Agatha and Spenser, her two cats, keep her company while watching birds and lizards outside her office window. More: https://www.elisemstone.com/ The 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.

Comfort in Illusion - Joshua Corum of Head With Wings

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Joshua Corum, lead singer and songwriter of alternative prog rock ensemble Head With Wings. Hear about the start of the band, their innovative music and videos, and new EP "Comfort in Illusion." The three-track collection draws the listener into the isolated, agonizing, and momentarily euphoric struggle for self-actualization amidst the stifling frame of an increasingly unfamiliar world. The band's first output since 2018’s critically-acclaimed debut, “From Worry to Shame,” presents a concise summation of the group’s collective growth as artists and individuals. It dives deeper into the quartet’s textural and emotive sound exploration with a timely personal narrative of self-discovery and the anxiety of change. Get it here: https://headwithwings.bandcamp.com/album/comfort-in-illusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chosen - Musician Brian Smalley on Big Blend Radio

This episode of Big Blend Radio features central Florida musician Brian Smalley who discusses his acoustic novel, "Chosen," a musical murder mystery set in Belle Glade, Florida. The story is fiction, but the core of this material is very real. The album boasts a gaggle of talented folks who help to tell this nearly eighty minute story. Brian and (in order of appearance) Grant Peeples, Tony Macaluso, Lis Williamson, Christian Ward, Sam Pacetti, Marianne Lerbs, Jonathan Hodge & Lon Williamson offer up splendiferous performances which make this opera come to life. More: https://www.briansmalley.com/Featured "Chosen" songs on this episode include "Three or Four Days a Week," and "He'd Talk About Mango." Special thank you to the National Parks Arts Foundation for sponsoring this episode: https://nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.