A Toast to The Arts

Poets in Gettysburg - Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo and Steve Bellin-Oka on Big Blend Radio

This episode of Big Blend Radio features poets Xochitl Julisa Bermejo and Steve Bellin-Oka who were both Poets-in-Residence at Gettysburg National Military Park. Created by the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) through a unique partnership between the Poetry Foundation, National Park Service and Gettysburg Foundation, this Poets in Parks residency was designed and curated to raise the profile of poetry as a vibrant and modern way to do public art. Featured music is "Colors of the USA" by Doreen Taylor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fine Artist Mark J. Spangenberg on Big Blend Radio

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, fine artist Mark J. Spangenberg discusses his work as a contemporary realist, muralist, and portrait artist. He received his formal education at Art Center College of Design in 1985 with a Bachelors of Art Degree in Illustration, and also studied fresco painting in Salzburg, Austria under the tutelage of master fresco painter Robert Scherer from Bolzano, Italy. Mark is lives in Twentynine Palms, CA where he is involved with the promotion of the arts in the Morongo Basin. More: https://markspangenbergfineart.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.

Goin’ Home - James Byfield / Blind Lemon Pledge

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, James Byfield, aka Blind Lemon Pledge, discusses his new album “Goin' Home” that’s a return to the roots of his eclectic blend of American music genres. With just bass and guitar accompaniment, he explores the kinds of music that influenced him as he developed his musical and compositional skills. With songs from artists as diverse as Muddy Waters, Boz Skaggs, Peggy Lee and even an old Spiritual, Blind Lemon Pledge creates a warm glow like sitting around a fireplace swapping songs. More: http://blindlemon-pledge.com/Thanks to the National Parks Arts Foundation for sponsoring this segment: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stories To Live Up To - Harvey Dalton Arnold on Big Blend Radio

This episode of Big Blend Radio features The Outlaws legend Harvey Dalton Arnold discusses “Stories To Live Up To”, his new retrospective album that examines the emotions and choices that have defined his life. More at https://musicmaker.org/product/harveydaltonarnold-storiestoliveupto/Thanks to the National Parks Arts Foundation for sponsoring this segment. www.NationalParksArtsFoundation.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Vegas - Guitarist Brian Tarquin on Big Blend Radio

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Emmy award-winning guitarist, composer and engineer Brian Tarquin discusses his new album “Vegas Blue” that he recorded in memory of the 2017 Las Vegas shooting tragedy. More: http://www.briantarquin.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.

Ariel’s Island - Author Pat McKee on Big Blend Radio

This episode of Big Blend Radio features author Pat McKee who discusses his action-packed legal thriller, “Ariel’s Island,” that examines Artificial Intelligence through the lens of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest.” More at: https://www.patmckeeauthor.com/Featured music is “Fiction Theatre” by Michael and Spider of Red Wedding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Artist Chuck Caplinger and Actress Holgie Forrester on Big Blend Radio

Artist and muralist Chuck Caplinger and his actress wife Holgie Forrester join this Big Blend Radio "Toast to Twentynine Palms, CA" Happy Hour show to talk about their careers, and life in the high desert. Chuck is a master at portraying the wildlife and landscapes of the desert Southwest in his murals and oils on canvas. More at: http://www.desertartstudio.com/ and https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0286726/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

About Tomorrow - Lizzie Harrah of The Madisons on Big Blend Radio

This episode of Big Blend Radio features singer-songwriter and keyboardist Lizzie Harrah of The Madisons, who shares some of the songs and stories behind their new album “About Tomorrow." Rooted in Americana via Texas blues, country, and jazz, and based in Greenville,Tennessee, The Madisons are made up of Lizzie, Ruel Russell on bass and vocals, and Lee Hamilton on drums, vocals, and songwriting. https://www.madisonsmusic.com/Special guest co-host is Tanya Ortega, founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation. https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/Along with the radio conversation, Lizzie and Tanya also play a fun round of the radio version of the award-winning and best-selling board game Spontuneous "The Song Game." https://www.songgame.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.