A Toast to The Arts

Tucson Sisters in Crime - Eva Eldridge and Elaine A Powers on Big Blend Radio

The first of Big Blend Radio's new monthly "Tucson Sisters in Crime" Show with writer Eva Eldridge and author Elaine A. Powers. Welcoming Sisters and Brothers in Crime from everywhere who have an interest in writing, and in the Southern Arizona mystery community, the Tucson Sisters In Crime is made up of authors, writers, readers, librarians, editors, publishers, agents, and booksellers with a passion for the mystery genre. https://www.tucsonsistersincrime.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Edwin Hill - Hester Thursby Mystery Series

Big Blend Radio’s new “Authors Sunday" with Books Forward Show, features Edwin Hill, author of the critically-acclaimed Hester Thursby mystery series, the first of which, “Little Comfort,” was an Agatha Award finalist, a selection of the Mysterious Press First Mystery Club, and a Publishers Marketplace Buzz Books selection. The second installment, “The Missing Ones,” was also an Agatha Award finalist and a Sue /Grafton Memorial Award nominee. A university mired in scandal and an enigmatic librarian entangle in “Watch Her,” Edwin’s latest installment in the series.Featured music on this episode is “Red Light Shakedown” from the album “Be Kind” by Brian Bourgault. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Singer-Songwriter Ben Lang - Modern Man

This episode of Big Blend Radio features California-based singer-songwriter Ben Lang. Hear some of the songs and stories behind his solo release “Modern Man” that offers six finely crafted alternative-acoustic tracks, with expressive lyrics and a slight country feel. More: https://benlangmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mae Edwards: I.M.L.A - A Musical Graphic Novel

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Champagne Sundays show features Mae Edwards, a composer, multi-media mixologist, and creator of I.M.L.A. a musical graphic novel and screenplay. IMLA is the hero’s journey of Shylene Steele and is a story about friendship. Four young LGBTQ women of color make their way to Los Angeles from the Deep South, dreaming of hitting the big time and changing the world. Their adventures in Hollywood have them meeting a mystical mentor, a gender non-conforming ally, and shadowy enemies along the way. http://maeedwards.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musicians Jon Durant & Peter Chilvers on Big Blend Radio

This episode of Big Blend Radio features English keyboardist Peter Chilvers and American guitarist Jon Durant. Hear about their collaboration to create and release “Always Golden Sands” and “Vista,” an ambient jazz album in two parts that features a series of stunningly beautiful aural vistas, which blend ECM inspired chamber jazz improvisation with ambient music. For both artists, this recording was an opportunity to explore their introspective sides as well as their textural tendencies. Gentle melodies weave their way through atmospheric clouds, at times reminiscent of Budd and Eno, but with a sense of interplay between the guitar and keys those ambient pioneers left out.  Both releases are available now on Bandcamp and all streaming services - see: https://jondurant.bandcamp.com or https://peterchilvers.bandcamp.com Special thank you to the National Parks Arts Foundation. www.NationalParksArtsFoundation.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor Melanie Chartoff on Big Blend Radio

This episode of Big Blend Radio features award-winning actor, voice artist, and author Melanie Chartoff. Beginning as an actor off and on Broadway, Melanie is best known for the characters she created on “Fridays,” “Seinfeld,” “Newhart,” and “Rugrats.” Her memoir “ODD WOMAN OUT: EXPOSURE IN ESSAYS & STORIES” will be out in paperback, e-book and as an audiobook through amazon on FEB 2, 2021 through Books Fluent. More: http://www.melaniechartoff.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor and Filmmaker Harley Wallen on Big Blend Radio

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, multi award-winning filmmaker and actor Harley Wallen talks about his career and latest film projects. He has starred in over 40 feature films and TV shows with legendary stars such as Tom Sizemore, Tara Reed and John Savage among many others. Harley and his wife Kaiti formed the film production company 'Painted Creek Productions' that produces original feature films such as "Eternal Code," "Betrayed," "Bennett’s Song," "Abstruse," "Moving Parts" and "Enigma." More: https://www.facebook.com/PaintedCreekProductions/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gun and a Hotel Bible Film - Big Blend Radio Panel Discussion

This episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on the indie film “Gun & A Hotel Bible” with directors Raja Gosnell (Home Alone, Mrs. Doubtfire, Scooby Doo, Never Been Kissed) and Alicia Joy LeBlanc (The Convergence: Mission), and stars Bradley Gosnell (The Smurfs) and Daniel Floren (The Influencers).Based on an award-winning play, the story follows Pete (Bradley Gosnell), a desperate man on the verge of a violent act and his encounter with Gideon (Daniel Floren), a personified hotel bible. As Pete and Gideon spar over ideas about morality, the Bible and God, they are forced to deal with their inadequacies. With the clock ticking, can Gideon sway Pete from pulling the trigger? More: https://gunandahotelbible.com/Featured music on this episode is "Little Liar" from the album "Glorious, Glorious" by The Joiners: https://music.thejoinerhouse.com/album/glorious-glorious Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.