A Toast to The Arts

Nothing In Between - Singer-songwriter Peggy James on Big Blend Radio

Milwaukee singer-songwriter Peggy James discusses her fourth solo studio album “Nothing In Between” that's out now through Happy Growl Records, and championed by veteran producer / guitarist Jim Eannelli. Thank you National Parks Arts Foundation for sponsoring this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Freedom Blues - Bobby Britt of Town Mountain on Big Blend Radio

Since releasing their debut album Original Bluegrass and Roots Country in 2007, Town Mountain have made a name for themselves in bluegrass and roots circuits and have amassed a sizable catalog of original songs. Bobby Britt, fiddle player in Town Mountain discusses the group’s 6th studio album "New Freedom Blues" and current US tour. Thanks to Spontuneous 'The Song Game' for sponsoring this episode - www.SongGame.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

National Parks Veteran Artist-in-Residence - Nick Collier on Big Blend Radio

Big Blend Radio conversation with recent Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park artist-in-residence Nick Collier, and Tanya Ortega - Founder of National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF).A photographer, sculptor and installation artist, Collier was NPAF’s first-ever U.S. veteran artist when he was selected to pilot the foundation’s program at Big Bend National Park, and the successful program has grown to encompass several residencies at Gettysburg National Military Park, and now at Hawai‘i Volcanoes NP. Nick has been an artist-in-residence in all three parks. See www.NationalParksArtsFoundation.org and www.NickCollier.comMusic featured on this episode is ‘Home’ from the album ‘Ripe’ by acclaimed Hawaiian slack key guitarist, Makana - www.MakanaMusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor and Street Photographer Norman Bush on Big Blend Radio

Norman Bush discusses his impressive career as an acclaimed actor, as well as his street photography that documents over 50 years of history through images of bill postings, notices and playbills that were plastered on buildings throughout NYC. Featured music is “Universal Love” by Kwame Binea - www.KwameBineaShakedown.com Thank you National Parks Arts Foundation for sponsoring this show - www.NationalParksArtsFoundation.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catch That Train - David T. Dunn on Big Blend Radio

David T. Dunn best describes his music as "Rock n Roll with blues and country influences…with a little Punk mixed in for attitude." Hear about his music career, songwriting, touring, and his latest EP “Catch That Train” which is out now on Star 1 Records. www.DavidTDunnMusic.com.Thanks to Spontuneous "The Song Game" for sponsoring this episode! www.SongGame.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Evangline - Blind Lemon Pledge on Big Blend Radio

San Francisco based singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Blind Lemon Pledge (aka James Byfield) chats about his latest album, “Evangeline.” Listening to the album is like taking a tour through America’s Roots Music legacy with overtones of deep Southern blues, Hoagy Carmichael swing, and almost Byrds-like melodicism. This episode was sponsored by the National Parks Arts Foundation - www.NationalParksArtsFoundation.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Second Shot - Jon Roniger and The Good for Nothin’ Band on Big Blend Radio

Singer-songwriter Jon Roniger, front man of The Good for Nothin’ Band, shares the stories behind the songs in their lively new album ‘Second Shot’ which was recorded over a series of tours of the Southeastern US, and in Nashville, TN with Eric Fritsch at Eastwood Studios. Based in New Orleans, Jon Roniger & The Good for Nothin’ Band proudly plays all original grease slicked, jazz licked, blues-rock, singer/songwriter music that draws wayward wanderers from the streets and pulls them to the dance floor. In only two years since the band’s inception, they boast a host of local residencies on the highly competitive New Orleans music scene. Songs played from ‘Second Shot’ on this episode include ‘X-Man of New Orleans’, ‘Larissa’ and ‘Jawbone Alley’. www.TheGoodforNothinBand.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Acoustic Dreams - Jon Magnusson on Big Blend Radio

Stockholm-based singer-songwriter Jon Magnusson joins Big Blend Radio to share the stories behind the songs in his third EP “Acoustic Dreams”. In this collection, he has peeled off the electric guitars, drums and all other electronic instruments. Instead he uses a finger-picked acoustic guitar as the main attraction, supported by some orchestral arrangement. The EP consists of five songs, two originals and three covers of songs from such different genres as punk, power metal and synth pop. This episode was sponsored by the National Parks Arts Foundation who creates unique artist-in-residence programs in park units within the National Parks Service. www.NationalParksArtsFoundation.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.