A Toast to The Arts

Kinetic Element Prog Rock Band - Mike Visaggio on Big Blend Radio

Mike Visaggio, veteran multi-keyboardist and founder of prog rock band Kinetic Element, talks about the release of group’s third album “The Face of Life.” Kinetic Element is a neo/symphonic progressive rock band from Richmond, Virginia that harbors musical roots in classic artists like Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Yes, Asia and Genesis and blends those influences with philosophical and spiritually powerful and uplifting lyrics. www.KineticElement.rocks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Music and The Arts in Greeley, Colorado - Sara Schell on Big Blend Radio

Sara Schell from Visit Greeley & Greeley Chamber of Commerce chats about some of the upcoming music and art events and festivals happening in Greeley, Colorado this spring and summer, including the Greeley Blues Jam, UNC Greeley Jazz Festival, Greeley Arts Picnic, and Friday Fest. More at www.VisitGreeley.org Featured music is 'Be Kind' by www.BorgoBand.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author John Thorndike - A Hundred Fires in Cuba

Author John Thorndike discusses his latest novel ‘A Hundred Fires in Cuba,’ a complex love story that’s set in Havana and Miami in the late ‘50s, during the Cuban Revolution. www.JohnThorndike.comMusic is "History" by www.EliotLewis.comSegment is sponsored by www.JKSCommunications.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grand Canyon Hollywood History with Steve Schneickert

On Big Blend Radio, Steve Schneickert recalls the Hollywood History of Grand Canyon National Park, including the films, "Grand Canyon," "Thelma & Louise," "National Lampoon's Vacation," "Fools Rush In," "Transformers," and "The Trial of Billy Jack." For more of Steve's Hollywood History segments on parks, see: https://nationalparktraveling.com/search/?q=steve%20schneickert Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Threads Around the World - Deb Brandon on Big Blend Radio

Textile artist, academic and brain injury survivor Deb Brandon discusses her beautiful new book, “Threads Around the World: From Arabian Weaving to Batik in Zimbabwe,” that weaves together the stories of 25 diverse world cultures by showcasing their unique take on textile art. More at www.DebBrandon.comFeatured music is 'Alive Again' by www.KimiaPMusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big Blend Radio - Red Dot Artist’s Studio Tour in Silver City, New Mexico

Artists Paula Manning Lewis and Victoria Chick discuss the Silver City Art Association’s Red Dot Artist’s Studio Tour, happening May 3-5, in the southwest art community of Silver City, New Mexico. www.SilverCityArt.com Featured music is "My High Desert Home" by www.WallyLawder.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prog Rock Keyboardist Andrew Colyer on Big Blend Radio

Keyboard veteran Andrew Colyer has secured possibly one of the most difficult gigs today – covering keyboard parts made legendary by Keith Emerson, Rick Wakeman, Jordan Rudess and Tony Banks! Andrew will tells us about his upcoming spring tour with 3.2 featuring Robert Berry. The band will not only cover Berry's work with Keith Emerson, but also Berry's years on the Magna Carta label, producing tribute albums to ELP, YES, Genesis, Jethro Tull, Pink Floyd, and Rush. More at www.ColyerMusic.com Thanks to www.NationalParksArtsFoundation.org for sponsoring this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Singer, Songwriter and Storyteller John Thursday on Big Blend Radio

Based in Birmingham, Alabama, John Thursday is a folk singer with a wife, four kids, and an untethered relationship to time, space, and the conforms of society. Hear his latest music including his new single “Dear Love,” and learn about his “In the Road” podcast story series, and “Outside the Perimeter,” a flash-fiction prequel to “In the Road.” More at www.TheJoinerHouse.comThanks to www.NationalParksArtsFoundation.org for sponsoring this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.