A Toast to The Arts

House of Belonging - Author Andrea Thome on Big Blend Radio

Who can we count on? The family we’re born into, or the one we create for ourselves? Author Andrea Thome discusses her latest novel “House of Belonging” that whisks readers away to the Rocky Mountains for some steamy romance, drama and suspense! “House of Belonging” is the final book in her award-winning Hesse Creek Series, and while each title in the series can be read independently, Thome’s dedicated fans will recognize some familiar characters who peppered the pages of her first novel, “Walland,” and her second book, “Seeds of Intention.” www.AndreaThome.com This episode is sponsored by the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association - www.IFWTWA.org Featured music is “We Had to Meet” from the album “Nothing In Between” by Peggy James. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Magic Music Movie - Filmmaker Lee Aronsohn on Big Blend Radio

Magic Music is one of the most fondly remembered bands of the Boulder Revolution of the late 60s and early 70s. Their biggest fan, acclaimed TV writer/producer Lee Aronsohn (The Big Bang Theory, Two and a Half Men, and Murphy Brown) discusses his film, "40 Years in the Making: The Magic Music Movie" that chronicles how he tracked down the original band members to tell their story, and brings them all back to Boulder for a sold-out reunion concert. www.MagicMusicMovie.com Thanks National Parks Arts Foundation for sponsoring this episode. www.NationalParksArtsFoundation.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Photographer and Mixed Media Artist John Ferdico on Big Blend Radio

Photographer and mixed media sculpture artist John Ferdico discusses his art and recent National Parks Arts Foundation artist-in-residence experience at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. The Artist takes hyperreal model aircraft, painstakingly builds them, paints them, and then uses them as a launching platform for a surrealist visual experiments that both entrance and estrange. www.NationallParksArtsFoundation.orgFeatured music is 'Slackmenco’ from the album 'Ripe' by Makana: www.MakanaMusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Things Are Looking Up - The Walk-A-Bout on Big Blend Radio

Hailing from the artistic East End of Long Island, New York, Aussie-American acoustically driven rock ‘n’ roll quintet The Walk-A-Bout features Kevin Anderson (Acoustic Guitars), Darren "Sully" Sullivan (Lead Vocals, Harp & Digeridoo), Andrew "Drumz" Bertrand (Drums & Producer), Michael Perrotta (Bass), and Dave Christian (Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals). Hear the songs and stories about their sophomore album ‘Things Are Looking Up,’ which was recorded and mixed at Ridge Hill Sound Studios. www.WalkAboutBand.comThanks National Parks Arts Foundation for sponsoring this episode! www.NationalParksArtsFoundation.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shelter Me - Hard Rocker Jack Russell of Great White on Big Blend Radio

Jack Russell has one of the most powerful and distinctive voices in hard rock history, heard on such classics as “Once Bitten, Twice Shy,” “Rock Me” and “Save Your Love.” The inimitable vocalist and founding member of ‘80s metal legends Great White discusses his newly reissued 1996 debut solo album, Shelter Me, available at https://cleorecs.com/store/shop/jack-russell-shelter-me-cd/ Thank you National Parks Arts Foundation for sponsoring this episode. www.NationalParksArtsFoundation.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Walking - Tall Men Group on Big Blend Radio

The Tall Men Group discuss their WALKING collection of songs that were inspired by a songwriting challenge during their previous Big Blend Radio interview about their 4th album STRIPPED DOWN. The Tall Men Group features Southern California singer-songwriters and musicians Marty Axelrod, Severin Browne, Jeff Kossack, John Stowers, Ed Tree and Jimmy Yessian. www.TallMenGroup.weebly.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

American Impressionism & Weir Farm NHS - Victoria Chick and Kristin Lessard on Big Blend Radio

Kristin Lessard - Chief of Interpretation & Education Weir Farm National Historic Site, and contemporary figurative artist Victoria Chick, discuss how Impressionism Came to America, American Impressionist artist J. Alden Weir and 'The Ten,' and historic Weir Farm, a national park dedicated to American painting. See Victoria's article: http://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/how-impressionism-came-to-america/Featured music is "Clouds Alive in Wild Paint" by Mae Edwards. www.MaeEdwards.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Return of the Goya - Part 1 - Sam Llanas on Big Blend Radio

Sam Llanas, formerly of the BoDeans, joins Big Blend Radio to discuss newly released 13th studio album and fourth major solo effort, Return of the Goya - Part 1. The album showcases his long love of classic country music (his earliest musical memory is hearing and being mesmerized by Hank Williams). These eleven works are a loving tribute to a style of music witnessing simple songs with strong melodies and harmonies that told stories resonating in the heart. Produced by lap steel & electric guitarist Sean Williamson & mastered by longtime collaborator Gary Tanin, the recording features bassist Matt Turner, drummer Kevin Dunphy, drummer Ryan Schiedermayer, and trombonist John Simons. www.SamLlanas.comThis episode was sponsored by the National Parks Arts Foundation - www.NationalParksArtsFoundation.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.