A Toast to The Arts

Paint - Filmmaker Michael Walker on Big Blend Radio

This episode of Big Blend Radio features filmmaker Michael Walker who discusses his award-winning film PAINT, a dark comedic journey about young NYC artists as they struggle to sell their first paintings, that will be available on VOD everywhere on December 15, 2020. More: https://www.pangofilms.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Realism in Two Directions - Artist Victoria Chick on Big Blend Radio

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Victoria Chick, a contemporary figurative artist and early 19th / 20th century print collector, discusses the sculpture work of George Segal and Duane Hanson. Read her article: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/george-segal-and-duane-hanson-realism-in-two-directions/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guitarist Joey Stuckey on Big Blend Radio

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Joey Stuckey, an award-winning blind guitarist, songwriter, singer, composer, producer, radio and television personality, music columnist, educator and sound engineer. Joey is also the official music ambassador for Macon, Georgia, the “southern rock capital of the world.” Joey’s latest single “You Know My Name” was produced at his Shadow Sound Studio recording facility, and features special guest Randall Bramblett (Traffic and Steve Winwood) on B3, and Charlie Hoskyns (UK band The Popes) on bass. Along with talking about his music career, composing and recording, production and sound engineering work, Joey plays a fun round of Spontuneous “The Song Game”. https://www.joeystuckey.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcendance - Guitarist Dennis Haklar on Big Blend Radio

Guitarist Dennis Haklar shares songs and stories behind his new album “Transcendance” that he recorded with percussionist Giovanni Hidalgo, with appearances by vocalist Steffie Moonlady. "Transcendance” is a journey into inner worlds. It is the process of release through sonic meditation. Travel inward, unafraid, with full belief in yourself, knowing that what others think will not disturb or deter you. Tune into the vibrations of sound and transcend to the “Inner”. More: https://dennishaklar.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mara Byrne Mystery Series - Author Tami Kidd on Big Blend Radio

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Tami Kidd, author of the Mara Byrne Mystery Series including “Deadly After,” “Deadly Discovery,” and “Deadly Deception.” Tami gains inspiration and ideas for her books from life experiences, reading, dreams, and interacting with the world. Most of her writing is character driven. A character is presented to her and then she builds the world around the character. Available on Kindle and in paperback, the series is published through Cyanide Publishing. http://www.tamikidd.com/Featured music is “Dark Side of Love” by The Cravens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fargo Burns - Author Kos Kostmayer on Big Blend Radio

Kos Kostmayer an award-winning novelist, poet, playwright, and screenwriter, talks about his latest novel FARGO BURNS that dramatizes the turmoil and upheaval of American society. https://www.koskostmayer.com/ Featured music is "Fiction Theatre" by Red Wedding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun is Open - Lance Laber on Big Blend Radio

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Lance Laber, Executive Director of the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun. After being closed due to the pandemic, the Gallery is back open and following guidelines to protect the safety of visitors and staff.DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun is 10-acre historic landmark nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains in Tucson, Arizona. Opened in 1965, it is home to over 15,000 originals of Ted DeGrazia art pieces including oil paintings, watercolors, ceramics and sculptures. There are six permanent collections on display and several rotating exhibitions each year. More: http://www.degrazia.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Metal Music Mogul Jon Zazula on Big Blend Radio

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Johnny Zazula shares highlights from his memoir, “Heavy Tales: The Metal. The Music. The Madness. As Lived by Jon Zazula.” Available now in paperback, and as a digital and audio download, “Heavy Tales” is a riveting tumultuous journey from renegade youth to Metal music mogul, with detailed accounts of the struggles and successes along the way. Find out how he created Megaforce Records, CraZed Management out of a flea market in New Jersey with his wife, Marsha to discover Metallica and launch a musical genre that forever changed the scope of music history. The hundreds of artists they worked with would go on to release some of the most prolific and important albums in heavy metal history, giving it it’s Golden Era. Penned by Jonny Zazula and co-written by Harold Claros-Maldonado, “Heavy Tale” details the stories of how Jonny Z worked miracles by managing and releasing albums by Metallica, Anthrax, Testament, Mercyful Fate, Raven, Overkill, Exciter, Stormtroopers of Death, Method of Destruction, Ace Frehley’s Comet, King’s X, Ministry, Mindfunk, Nudeswirl, Warren Haynes, Disco Biscuits, and many more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.