A Toast to The Arts

Guitarist Chantel McGregor on Big Blend Radio

A female blues guitar prodigy who has been performing since the age of 12, British blues rock guitar phenom Chantel McGregor has been dismissed by major label reps as having a “great voice, but girls don’t play guitar like that.” Well, this one does, and she’s teamed with indie giant Cleopatra Records to release her new studio single, a superb reworking of Lady Gaga’s latest hit “Stupid Love.” Hear our Big Blend Radio conversation with Chantel who talks about her career and latest projects. http://www.chantelmcgregror.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

San Fernando Beat - Sandy McKnight on Big Blend Radio

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, songwriter, producer, musician, screenwriter and performer Sandy McKnight discusses his extensive music career and new EP SAN FERNANDO BEAT with Fernando Perdomo, a multi-instrumentalist, producer and noted session player. Together, their individual talents are exponentially enhanced. Fernando takes the infectious melodies that flow freely from the prolific McKnight and adds musical textures and his trademark energy, and the result is magical. https://sandymcknight.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Only the Women are Burning - Author Nancy Burke on Big Blend Radio

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, author Nancy Burke discusses her novel ONLY THE WOMEN ARE BURNING that shares the story of three women who are eclipsed by flames in a single morning, one at a commuter train, one at a school, one while walking her dog in the woods.. Part mystery, part science fiction, part suburban domestic novel, Burke’s “Only the Women are Burning” asks important questions about women in contemporary suburban lives. http://www.nancyburkestories.com/Featured music is "Building a Fire" by Shelley King. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finding Hemingway - Author Ken Dortzbach on Big Blend Radio

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, author Ken Dortzbach discusses his new romantic comedy "Finding Hemingway" where he sends his protagonist on a life-changing adventure after she receives a mysterious phone call from Ernest Hemingway. Embarking on a spontaneous 6-month trip to Spain, New York lawyer Callie McGraw finds herself surrounded by red wine and a rotating cast of friends and lovers. http://www.kendortzbach.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Singer-songwriter Doreen Taylor on Big Blend Radio

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, multiple award-winning and Billboard-charting adult contemporary singer-songwriter Doreen Taylor chats about her music and musical theatre background, and debuts her latest single "Climb Ev'ry Mountain." More at https://www.doreentaylormusic.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spotlight on Brooklyn Artist Beulah Stevenson - Victoria Chick on Big Blend Radio

Contemporary figurative artist Victoria Chick discusses the life and career of Brooklyn-based artist Beulah Stevenson (1895-1965) whose paintings and lithographs have been exhibited in more than 70 museums in the United States as well as museums in Japan, England, France, Argentina, and Mexico. More: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/artist-beulah-stevenson-a-rich-life/Featured music on this episode is "Get Me To The Station" by the Walk-A-Bout Band. More: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-walk-a-bout-band-20-20-album/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Invisible - Drummer Nick D’Virgilio on Big Blend Radio

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, acclaimed drummer, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Nick D’Virgilio discusses his music career and second solo album, “Invisible.” With the recording process split between the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London (including full string and brass sections) and the world class Sweetwater Studios in Fort Wayne, Indiana, “Invisible” boasts star turns from luminaries such as guitarists Paul Gilbert (Mr. Big), Rick Nielsen (Cheap Trick) and Carl Verheyen (Supertramp), bassists Tony Levin (King Crimson, Peter Gabriel) and Jonas Reingold (The Flower Kings, Steve Hackett), plus keyboard players Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater) and Jem Godfrey (Frost*). More: https://www.nickdvirgilio.com/Thanks to the National Parks Arts Foundation for sponsoring this episode. More: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kickin Up Dust Album - From Different Mothers on Big Blend Radio

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Jimmy Yessian and Jeff Kossack, Southern California singer-songwriter duo From Different Mothers, discuss their new album “Kickin’ Up Dust," and play a round of Spontuneous “Song Game.” More: https://www.facebook.com/FromDifferentMothers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.