A Toast to The Arts

The Noise it Makes! Guitarist Peter Grant on Big Blend Radio

Guitarist Peter R. Grant discusses his book “The Noise it Makes.” He says, “It’s a book about what music can mean to people, what it means to me. To illustrate my idea that in many ways it can mean almost everything, I have used illustrations from my life. From my earliest memories of an apartment full of music to teenage skirmishes with the rock and roll lifestyle." Other show highlights include Steve Schneickert’s Hollywood History segment on the Barn Theatre in Porterville, California (where Pete currently lives), plus, Steve joins Pete in a round of Spontuneous ‘The Song Game,’ the award-winning and best-selling board game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Calling All Earthlings Movie - Jonathan Berman on Big Blend Radio

Filmmaker Jonathan Berman discusses his film Calling All Earthlings that explores the The Integratron, a mid-century dome in the Mojave Desert that was created by one-time Howard Hughes confidante, George Van Tassel. www.CallingAllEarthlingsMovie.com Featured music is "Indrid Cold" by Johnny Mastro & Mama's Boys - www.JohnnyMastro.com Thanks to National Parks Arts Foundation for sponsoring this episode - www.NationalParksArtsFoundation.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Artist Ted DeGrazia’s Desert Dwellings Collection - Lance Laber on Big Blend Radio

Famed Arizona artist Ted DeGrazia is most likely the most reproduced artist in the world, known for his art and paintings that trace historical events and native cultures of the Southwest. Lance Laber, Executive Director of the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun on Tucson, discusses the artist’s fascinating life, art career, and the upcoming new “Desert Dwellings” exhibit. Distant ranch houses, and saguaros populate these moody landscapes, many of which have never been on display. More at www.DeGrazia.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Fourteenth of September - Author Rita Dragonette on Big Blend Radio

Author Rita Dragonette discusses her compelling debut novel that portrays a pivotal time during the Vietnam War era, through the rare perspective of a young woman, tracing her path of self-discovery and a “coming-of- conscience.” www.RitaDragonette.comThis episode is sponsored by Family History Expos, dedicated to helping you trace your family history with online classes, expos, books and more! See www.FamilyHistoryExpos.comFeatured music is “My Turn Begins Today” by Lisa Dawn Miller - www.LisaDawnMiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bill and the Belles: DreamSongs Etc - Kris Truelsen on Big Blend Radio

Kris Truelsen, lead singer and guitarist of Bill and the Belles chats about their album "DreamSongs, Etc." that's built on a strong foundation of love for early Americana music, and laden with rich vocal harmonies and simple catchy melodies. www.BillandtheBelles.com Thanks to Spontuneous - The Song Game for sponsoring this episode - www.SongGame.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

American Impressionist Childe Hassam - Artist Victoria Chick on Big Blend Radio

A prolific painter and a foremost American Impressionist, Childe Hassam may be most important in his role as a bridge between American art and the Impressionist art of Europe. He was a leader in introducing Impressionism to America and remained committed to it. Artist Victoria Chick discusses the life and work of American impressionist Childe Hassam (1859-1935). Read her article on him here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/american-impressionist-childe-hassam/Music on this episode is ‘Clouds in Advance’ from the ‘Parting Is’ album by guitarist Jon Durant. www.JonDurant.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Box Tops: A Hip Music History Experience - Bill Cunningham on Big Blend Radio

Bill Cunningham, bass player and founding member of The Box Tops, the ground breaking 1960s group made up of five friends from Memphis, Tennessee who first charted in 1967 with a song called 'The Letter.’ Hear his Big Blend Radio conversation about their hits, musical history and current shows. More: www.BoxTops.comThanks to Spontuneous "The Song Game" for sponsoring this episode! www.SongGame.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Demotlition! Borgo on Big Blend Radio

Hot on the heels of his debut LP, BE KIND, Borgo (Brian Bourgault) offers four fresh tracks on DEMOLITION! The new EP marks a turn in the road for Borgo, the Denver based singer-songwriter/producer who made his triumphant return to music with BE KIND, following a decade long hiatus due to a debilitating neuromuscular disease. “These are dance songs, party songs, funky grooves with elements of psychedelic riff rock! I have a ferocious drive to create and release music and I am excited about doing it this way; not only composing on the computer, as I did for Be Kind, but doing everything from programming and arranging, right down to the final mix and mastering on my computer.” www.BorgoBand.comThanks National Parks Arts Foundation for sponsoring this episode! www.NationalParksArtsFoundation.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.