A Toast to The Arts

Queen Esther - Gettysburg Artist-in-Residence

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s First Friday Toast to The Arts & Parks show features Queen Esther, who discusses her experience as the recent National Parks Arts Foundation artist-in-residence in Gettysburg National Military Park. A member of SAG/AFTRA and AEA, Queen Esther’s work as a vocalist, lyricist, songwriter, actor/solo performer and playwright/librettist led to creative collaborations in neo-vaudeville, alt-theater, various alt-rock configurations, (neo) swing bands, trip hop DJs, spoken word performances, jazz combos, jam bands, various blues configurations, original Off Broadway plays and musicals, experimental music/art noise and performance art. Whether she’s singing, writing songs or creating theater, Queen Esther is a storyteller in the grand Southern tradition that’s found her way back to Africa through her Lowcountry roots.This segment was recorded in early March 2020, while Queen Esther was on-site in Gettysburg, and features two of her latest recordings, “Oleander” and "The Whiskey Wouldn't Let Me Pray.” More: http://queen-esther.com/ and http://queen-esther.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pop Singer-songwriter Jann Klose on Big Blend Radio

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Champagne Sundays features guest co-host Marisa Hammerbeck of PortoVino Wine Purses, and award-winning pop singer-songwriter Jann Klose who discusses his latest singles, "Pilot Light" and "Love You the Most." More at https://jannklose.com/ and https://porto-vino.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zakiya Hooker - Legacy Album

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, award-winning blues singer-songwriter Zakiya Hooker shares the songs and stories behind her upcoming new album “Legacy.” On this album she produced, wrote all the songs, and composed all the music on the entire project. At first glance it would seem that Zakiya was born into the blues. After all, her father is the late great Blues Legend John Lee Hooker. Zakiya has pursued life and music on her own terms. Her music paints a broad swath in the styles it covers. More: https://www.zakiyahooker.com/Thanks to the National Parks Arts Foundation for sponsoring this episode. https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ 

Imperfect Valentine - Jeff Kossack and Nick Kirgo on Big Blend Radio

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s Musical Happy Hour Show aired live from the historic Homestead Inn in Twentynine Palms, California gateway to Joshua Tree National Park. Featured guests are singer-songwriter / producer Jeff Kossack and guitarist Nick Kirgo, who discuss their music, the songs from Jeff’s new album “Imperfect Valentine.” https://www.facebook.com/jkossackThey also play the radio version of Spontuneous “the Song Game.” https://www.songgame.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kick Up Your Heels - Shelley King on Big Blend Radio

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Champagne Sundays show features Austin-based singer-songwriter Shelley King, who shares the songs and stories behind her 9th album, “Kick Up Your Heels!” Plus, she plays a fun round of Spontuneous "The Song Game" with Jerri Hagman of Homestead Inn, and actor/entertainer Steve Schneickert, who also airs his Hollywood History segment covering Rex Allen “The Arizona Cowboy.”More at https://www.shelleyking.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three Floral Artists - Artist Victoria Chick on Big Blend Radio

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, artist Victoria Chick discusses three 20th century printmakers who made flowers and plants their subjects. These artists include: master printmaker Carl Grupp (1939-1974), Wilbur Niewald (1925-), and Victoria Hutson Huntley (1900-1971). Read her article and see their art, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/three-printmakers-make-flowers-and-plants-their-subjects/ Featured music is "What's Your Story, Morning Glory" from the album "Soul to Soul" by Carmen Lundy, https://carmenlundy.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Made in LA Writers - Cody Sisco and Aryn Youngless on Big Blend Radio

This episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on the Made in L.A. indie author co-cooperative based in Los Angeles with author and co-founder Cody Sisco, and writer Aryn Youngless. Hear about the three anthologies “Made in L.A. Vol. 1: Stories Rooted in the City of Angels,” “Made in L.A. Vol. 2: Chasing the Elusive Dream,” and “Made in L.A. Vol. 3: Art of Transformation.” http://madeinlawriters.com/Featured music is “Lost in L.A.” from the album “Heartbeat” by Nicki Kris. http://nickikris.com/Thanks to the National Parks Arts Foundation for sponsoring this episode. nationalparksartsfoundation.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guitar Master and Composer Peppino D’Agostino on Big Blend Radio

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, guitar master and composer Peppino D'Agostino discusses his music and new solo album “Connexion.” Peppino has had a busy six years since his critically-acclaimed release, “Penumbra,” touring internationally, scoring documentary soundtracks and video games, and performing with some of the world’s best musicians. This all served as inspiration for his new, original recording, “Connexion,” the long-anticipated album will be released on April 3rd, 2020, by A-Train Entertainment. Peppino's new musical effort contains entirely original compositions that reflect the distilled work and artistic sensitivity of a virtuoso master and composer. Peppino is not only one of the top guitarists in the world, but also a charming, engaging performer who composes music that truly mesmerizes audiences. His gift for creating emotional melodies supported by beautiful harmonies is well known. http://www.peppinodagostino.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.