A Toast to The Arts

Supergroove - Blues Guitarist Andy Watts on Big Blend Radio

This episode of Big Blend Radio features blues guitarist Andy Watts, Israel’s Ambassador of the Blues, who discusses his latest album “SuperGroove.” A highly charged album of ten electrifying rockin’ blues tracks featuring Andy’s raw, gritty guitar and his soulful vocals, “SuperGroove” was recorded at Kibbutz Ma’abarot in Israel and co-produced by Kenny Neal for Kenny’s new label Booga Music, in cooperation with the VizzTone label group. More: https://www.andywattsguitarslinger.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aerial Views - Guitarist Todd Mosby on Big Blend Radio

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, acclaimed Imrat guitarist and composer Todd Mosby discusses his latest album “Aerial Views, the third in a series of concept albums that highlight the natural elements. It follows “Eagle Mountain,” a tribute to earth, and “Open Waters,” dedicated to the seas. In conceiving the music for “Aerial Views,” Mosby focused on strong melody and a unique form of harmony inspired by the Imrat guitar; the bulk of the tracks feature Mosby interacting in instrumental settings with some A list musicians; Tony Levin, Jerry Marotta, Michael Manring and Jeff Haynes to name a few. The album was produced by the legendary Will Ackerman and Tom Eaton team. More: https://www.toddmosby.band/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zakiya Hooker and Ollan Christopher Bell on Big Blend Radio

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, R&B/blues/jazz artist Zakiya Hooker (daughter of blues legend John Lee Hooker), and producer Ollan Christopher Bell (aka Chris James), co-founder of the 70’s hit making soul group The Natural Four, talk about their latest music projects. More at https://www.zakiyahooker.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blues Guitarist Kirk Fletcher on Big Blend Radio

This episode of Big Blend Radio features award-winning blues guitarist Kirk Fletcher. Hear about his career and latest album “My Blues Pathway” that’s out now through Cleopatra Records. The album follows hot on the heels of Kirk’s 2018 album “Hold On,” and features a mix of originals, covers, and two co-writes with Robert Cray’s longtime bass player Richard Cousins, with all music arrangements by Kirk Fletcher. More: http://kirkfletcherband.com/ Thanks to the National Parks Arts Foundation: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musician Sandy McKnight - San Fernando Blitz EP

After last January's release of their successful first collaboration, Albany-area artist Sandy McKnight and Los Angeles' ubiquitous multi-instrumentalist/producer Fernando Perdomo have released their latest work "San Fernando Blitz." Sandy McKnight joins Big Blend Radio to discuss the project.McKnight has been an in-demand bassist since the 70s, and has worked with many notables as a musician and producer. His large catalog of self-penned songs can be heard regularly on TV and in films.  Perdomo has become one of the top session players and producers on the west coast. He's been called the 'Todd Rundgren of L.A.', and was featured with Jacob Dylan in the recent documentary 'Echo in the Canyon', now playing on Netflix.The new EP by the team features 6 power pop killers, with the first single being the dancy-hooky "Living on the Westside.” This new set highlights Perdomo on guitar, drums and keys. McKnight plays bass and sings leads and harmonies on all 6 tracks. Recording took place at Reseda Ranch Studio in L.A., and Systems Two in NYC. The EP is available for download on Bandcamp, and streaming on Spotify, YouTube, and Soundcloud. More: https://sandymcknight.bandcamp.com/album/san-fernando-blitz Special thanks to the National Parks Arts Foundation. More: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guitarist Eric Byak on Big Blend Radio

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's Champagne Sundays show, celebrated guitarist Eric Byak discusses his career, musical work on the hit TV show “This is Us,” and latest music including the single “Laguna Breeze” that features Grammy award-winning percussionist MB Gordy, along with Nathan East and Ricky Lawson. More at http://ericbyakmusic.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Singer-songwriter Evan Wardell: In Like a Lion - Out Like a Light

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Evan Wardell, a musician, producer, and audio engineer based in San Francisco. Hear about his new debut solo album “In Like a Lion / Out Like a Light,” a hook-laden indie rock masterpiece that illustrates the pain of addiction, heartbreak, and the all too common struggle just to get out of bed in the morning. Written, performed, produced, recorded, and mixed entirely by Evan, the album represents at least seven years of songwriting and recording, and as a result offers a chronicle of how he has changed over that time as a person, as a songwriter, and even as an audio engineer. http://www.evanwardellmusic.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Anna Marie Jehorek on Big Blend Radio

This episode of Big Blend Radio features author and travel writer Anna Marie Jehorek who chats about her travel adventures and two women’s fiction novels, “The Cottage on Lough Key" and “The House With the Georgian Door,” which are both set in Ireland. More: https://annamariejehorek.com/In addition to writing contemporary women’s fiction she’s also busy writing at her travel website https://pulloverandletmeout.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.