A Toast to The Arts

Death Valley Photographer-in-Residence Cody Brothers on Big Blend Radio

This episode of Big Blend Radio features acclaimed landscape black and white analog photographer and dark room expert Cody Brothers, His photography is analog only, using a 4 x 5 field camera and the unique panoramic Linhof 617 Technorama medium format, often using infrared film to create surrealist landscape effects. Hear about his work and recent month-long National Parks Arts Foundation artist-in-residence experience in Death Valley National Park. Featured music is “Sands of Time” from the album “Other Desert Cities” by Bay Station Band. Links:http://codybros.squarespace.com/https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hawaii Volcanoes Artist-in-Residence Dawn Waters Baker on Big Blend Radio

On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Toast to The Arts & Parks show, landscape oil painter Dawn Waters Baker discusses her art and National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) month-long artist-in-residence experience in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. Dawn was born and raised in the Philippines and lived through the Mt. Pinatubo eruption in 1991, so she is familiar with lush, volcanic landscapes. Today she lives in Dallas, Texas and is a signature member of Artists of Texas. Along with her work being featured in several national shows, she was also selected as an NPAF artist-in-residence in Big Bend National Park and Gettysburg National Military Park. https://www.dawnwatersbaker.com/NPAF is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to the promotion of the National Parks of the U.S. through creating dynamic opportunities for artworks that are based in our natural and historic heritage. https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/Featured music is “I Saw a Rainbow” by singer-songwriter Wally Lawder. http://www.wallylawder.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award-winning Author and Storyteller Marc Graham on Big Blend Radio

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, award-winning author Marc Graham discusses his writing career and two latest releases, “Son of the Sea, Daughter of the Sun,” and “Runes for Writers: Boost Your Creativity & Destroy Writers Block.” https://www.marc-graham.com/ Featured music is “Write a Freakin’ Book” by the Tall Men Group. https://tallmengroup.weebly.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prog Rock Artist and Producer Dave Kerzner on Big Blend Radio

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, modern prog rock artist Dave Kerzner shares discusses his music and album “Breakdown: A Compilation 1995-2019,” out now on Cherry Red Records. This 2 cd collection features 21 songs with over 2 hours of music produced by Kerzner. Kerzner has been making music since the mid-90s with artists such as Kevin Gilbert of Toy Matinee and others. In 2010 he co-founded the award-winning band Sound of Contact with Simon Collins and co-wrote/produced their debut album “Dimensionaut.” Since then, he has released two highly acclaimed studio solo albums “New World” and “Static” as well as several live albums. Kerzner has released a lot of music made with an array of collaborative projects such as his band In Continuum featuring special guests Steve Hackett of Genesis and more, Mantra Vega, a transatlantic project with former Mostly Autumn singer Heather Findlay, Lo-Fi Resistance with Randy McStine and star-studded tribute albums with his side project Sonic Elements. http://davekerzner.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.

Steve Schneickert Recalls the Hollywood History of Railtown 1897 on Big Blend Radio

Steve Schneickert Recalls the Hollywood History of Railtown 1897 State Historic Park in the historic California gold rush town of Jamestown. Known as “The Movie Railroad” and called “the most photographed railroad in the world”, this unique attraction features industrial heritage and railroad history, along with a piece of Hollywood’s film industry. More: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/railtown-1897-california-state-historic-park/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Southwest Artist Ted DeGrazia Exhibits in 2020 - Lance Laber on Big Blend Radio

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s Toast to the Arts Show features Lance Laber, the Executive Director of DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, a 10-acre historic southwest landmark in Tucson, Arizona. Hear about artist Ted DeGrazia’s fascinating career and new exhibits, “DeGrazia’s Circus,” “DeGrazia’s Saguaro Harvest,” and the annual “Way of the Cross.” Featured music is “Te Quiere Mucho” from the DeGrazia album, “Please Remember Me.” More at https://degrazia.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Eyes on New Mexico - Artist Victoria Chick on Big Blend Radio

On this episode contemporary figurative artist Victoria Chick discusses her painting collection “New Eyes on New Mexico”, which will be on display from February 7 - March 21, 2020 in the Richardson Gallery of the Branigan Cultural Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico. More: https://victoriachick.com/Featured music is "My High Desert Home" by Wally Lawder, see: http://wallylawder.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tewa Artist Jason Garcia on Big Blend Radio

Tewa artist Jason Garcia combines traditional Pueblo art forms with pop culture. On this episode of Big Blend Radio, he discusses his art and recent National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) artist-in-residence experience at Chaco Culture National Historical Park in Northern New Mexico. Learn more about:- Jason Garcia - http://www.okuupin.com/ - NPAF - https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ - Chaco - https://www.nps.gov/chcu/index.htmFeatured music is “Chaco” by the Tall Men Group. https://tallmengroup.weebly.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.