A Toast to The Arts

Between a Rock and a Dark Place - Suzanne Schiffman on Big Blend Radio

Daniel Perrault is a brash and glamorous French entrepreneur who thinks his intelligence, sophistication and style will bring culture to the backwater American countryside known as Wayne County. He loves the bucolic forested landscape, but as soon as he gets there, he starts making enemies with pretty much everyone in this isolated, suspicious, clannish town. He is found murdered by the side of the road in a sleeping bag for anyone to find, and it seems Perrault has found a killer who is just as brash and bold as he. The job of finding the assailant belongs to sheriff Spike Stryker.Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, for Big Blend Radio with author Suzanne Schiffman who discusses the characters and mystery behind her propulsive, twisty new novel “Between a Rock and a Dark Place”.Featured music on this show is “The Hills of West Virginia” from the Blind Lemon Pledge album, “Backwoods Glance”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What We Had - Jazz Vocalist Rebecca Angel on Big Blend Radio

Jazz vocalist Rebecca Angel joins Big Blend Radio to discuss her debut album “What We Had,” that was recorded with renowned jazz/R&B producer Jason Miles, and is out now on Timeless Grooves Records. The emerging NYC based singer makes every emotionally compelling track an invitation – to dream, to love, to reminisce wistfully about beautiful times gone by which infuse every waking thought of today. With every swaying breeze of her distinctive voice, whether she’s singing romantic lyrics or sharing her artful sense of vocalese, Rebecca tempts us to explore her cool and edgy contemporary update on the deeply exotic vibe of classic artists like Sade and Brazilian greats Bebel Gilberto and Astrud Gilberto. See: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/rebecca-angel-what-we-had/This episode is sponsored by the National Parks Arts Foundation. www.NationalParksArtsFoundation.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

American Architecture in Printmaking - Artist Victoria Chick on Big Blend Radio

In the late 19th and early 20th century United States, many printmakers were attracted to architecture as subject matter. Artist Victoria Chick discusses how the dynamics of what was going on in the world of Architecture, largely represented characteristics of the American people and American life during an approximate 50 year period of printmaking. Read Victoria's article here: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-american-character-represented-by-architecture/ Music on this episode is ‘Heart of the City by Wally Lawder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Find You In The Dark - Author Nathan Ripley on Big Blend Radio

Martin Reese is a man of unusual interests. The devoted father and husband retired from his job after selling his tech company for a hefty profit, and he now fills his free time with camping trips. But those trips are only a cover for Martin’s true passion – tracking down the undiscovered graves of serial killers’ victims and uncovering their bodies. Author Nathan Ripley discusses his twisty, haunting new thriller FIND YOU IN THE DARK, that delves into the sinister darkness buried in obsession! More: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/nathan-ripley-find-you-in-the-dark/Music featured on this episode is “Obsessive Love” from the album ‘Fine State of Affairs’ by Gunboat Diplomats! www.GunBoatDiplomats.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Similitude of a Dream - Neal Morse on Big Blend Radio

Multi-instrumentalist and progressive rock composer Neal Morse discusses his triumphant and epic new 2 CD / 2 DVD Set “The Similitude Of A Dream” Live in Tilburg, Netherlands 2017! This recording features Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy, Eric Gillette, Bill Hubauer, and Randy George.Thanks to the National Parks Arts Foundation for sponsoring this episode. More: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/neal-morse-band-the-similitude-of-a-dream/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BE KIND Album - Borgo Band on Big Blend Radio

Denver based singer-songwriter Brian Bourgault "Borgo" discusses his debut full-length album BE KIND. Made with the help of engineer/co-producer Marc Benning and a group of noted musicians including Leftover Salmon’s Erik Deutsch and sax player Dwight Bement, the album was recorded live on tape at Hideaway Studios. Twelve songs were recorded in three days. It was an old soul rendering of new music, connecting Brian's creative energy with a group of talented players. Be Kind isn’t a concept record, it’s a life record. Available via iTunes and Spotify, the album tells stories of love lost, breaking societal norms, and reflecting on life through jazz piano ballads and funk-infused guitar, guaranteed to take listeners back in time. www.BorgoBand.comThanks to Spontuneous ‘The Song Game,’ the award-winning and best-selling board game, for sponsoring this episode! www.SongGame.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drink, Swear, Steal & Lie - Country artist Michael Peterson on Big Blend Radio

Grammy-nominated and CMA award finalist country star Michael Peterson is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his music career with his new album “Drink, Swear, Steal & Lie!”! Not only is Michael a million selling country artist with three # 1 hits and over 2500 performances under his belt, he’s also a contributing author for 6 books, including the New York Times bestselling "Chicken Soup for the Soul,” and the recipient of numerous distinguished public service awards including the prestigious Bob Hope “Spirit of Hope” medal from the USO following his 11 tours and over 150 performances for Service men and women deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan and South Korea. See www.MichaelPetersonOnline.com Thanks to Spontuneous - The Song Game for sponsoring the show! www.SongGame.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Civil War Artist Sean McGraw & Tanya Ortega - National Parks Arts Foundation on Big Blend Radio

Acclaimed civil war bronze sculptor, painter and illustrator Sean McGraw discusses his art and his return to Gettysburg National Military Park for his 2nd National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) residency. We also chat with Tanya Ortega, Founder of NPAF. Featured music is ‘Colors of the USA’ by Billboard charting contemporary vocalist, Doreen Taylor. More here: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/artist-sean-s-mcgraw-returns-to-gettysburg/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.