Rants, Raves & Rock 'n Roll: Recent Episodes
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Best known as longtime guitarist, vocalist and collaborator in the Greg Johnson Band, Ted Brown has released his third studio album "Solstice Canyon Loop." Hear all about it on this episode of Big Blend Radio, along with some banter about his move from New Zealand to the US, his music career and songwriting, and some conversation on music history.
The album “Solstice Canyon Loop” is a reminiscence of a journey. From Ted’s crazy, dangerous troubled twenties in his hometown of AK New Zealand, to his restoration to sanity in Los Angeles CA. He was able to start again in the U.S. and had time to really pause and reflect on this during the lockdown months of the pandemic. Plus, Ted really got in touch with the memory of some of those who never made it.
Calling on members of his 70’s Country cover band, The Electric Fields, Ted assembled some of his favorite L.A. guys to play on the record. Notably, Dusty Wakeman on Bass (Dwight Yoakam, Lucinda Williams, Buck Owens), Mark Hart on Keys (Crowded House, Supertramp), Joel Martin on Guitar (Grateful to the Core, Pearl), Tim Walker on Pedal Steel (Glen Campbell, Jimmy Webb, The White Buffalo) and CalArts Alum and musician extraordinaire Rob Anderson on Drums. Ben King, Ted’s Greg Johnson bandmate, added sweet harmonies from his studio in NZ.
More at http://www.tedbrownsongs.net/
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio features filmmaker Jennifer Takaki who discusses the making of the documentary, "Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story," and how photographer Corky Lee influenced her work.
For 50 years, Chinese American photographer Corky Lee documented the celebrations, struggles, and daily lives of Asian American Pacific Islanders with epic focus. Determined to push mainstream media to include AAPI culture in the visual record of American history, Lee produced an astonishing archive of nearly a million compelling photographs. His work takes on new urgency with the alarming rise in anti-Asian attacks during the Covid pandemic. Jennifer Takaki’s intimate portrait reveals the triumphs and tragedies of the man behind the lens. Learn more at: https://photographicjustice.com/
The film will have a nationwide US television release, premiering Monday, May 13 at 10/9C on PBS (check local listings) and on PBS apps to follow. More at: https://www.pbs.org/show/photographic-justice-the-corky-lee-story/
Filmmaker Jennifer Takaki is a fourth generation Japanese American from Colorado. She began her career in journalism at a Denver TV station and later moved to Hong Kong to work with Encore International. In Hong Kong she produced English-based news programming broadcast in China, India, and the Middle East via Rupert Murdoch’s STAR-TV. In New York, she produced and directed “Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story” which premiered at DOC NYC and was supported by the Ford Foundation and The Center for Asian American Media (CAAM). She was awarded the prestigious Better Angels Lavine Fellowship in 2023.
Ever since two Byrds left the “Sweetheart of the Rodeo” mothership over 50 years ago, The Burrito Brothers have been evolving and putting out wonderful albums. This episode of Big Blend Radio features Chris P. James, lead vocalist and keyboardist, who talks about the legendary history of The Burrito Brothers (aka The Flying Burrito Brothers), and their latest album, "Together."
The musicians in today’s Burrito Brothers group, who have been together since 2009, include Chris P. James (keys/lead vocals), Tony Paoletta (pedal steel), Peter Young (drums) and Steve Allen (guitar). They have performed and recorded numerous notable previous works of their own and with countless other artists. More at https://www.theburritobrothers.net/
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This episode of Big Blend Radio features filmmakers Brian Lindstrom and Andy Brown who discuss their new documentary "Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill." The film provides an intimate look at one-of-a-kind singer-songwriter from 1970s Los Angeles, Judee Sill. It charts her life from a troubled adolescence of addiction, armed robbery and prison through her meteoric rise in the music world and early tragic death.
Featuring Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne, David Crosby, Graham Nash, Fleet Foxes, David Geffen, JD Souther, Big Thief, Weyes Blood, Tim Page and more. Executive Producers include Maya Hawke and Cheryl Strayed.
"Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill" will be released theatrically in New York (IFC Center), Los Angeles (Laemmle Noho), Portland (Cinema 21) and key cities on April 12, 2024 with a VOD release on all major platforms in the US and Canada.
Images and trailer featured on the podcast are courtesy of Greenwich Entertainment.
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Featuring Emmy and multiple award-winning guitarist Brian Tarquin, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast celebrates National Guitar Day (Feb. 11) and the release of his latest "Brian Tarquin & Heavy Friends" collaborative album "Beyond the Warrior's Eyes."
The follow up to "Brothers in Arms," this album also features legendary jazz violinist Jean Luc Ponty, and guitar legends Eric Johnson, Robben Ford (Miles Davis), Steve Morse (Deep Purple), Dean Brown (David Sanborn), Hal Lindes (Dire Straits), Chris Poland (Megadeth), John Tropea (Billy Cobham), Steve Kindler (Jeff Beck), Carl Verheyen (Supertramp) & Larry McCray (John Mayall) and the Budapest Symphony Orchestra, and, studio drummer Reggie Pryor.
“Beyond The Warrior’s Eyes” mission is to support and raise awareness for the charity, Hope For The Warriors, who provide medical care, mental health counseling, professional training and education, physical conditioning and transition services for wounded, ill, and injured Marines and Navy members. More: https://www.hopeforthewarriors.org/. If you'd like to support the effort, visit the Special Donation Page: http://tinyurl.com/4p6psem6
MORE ABOUT BRIAN TARQUIN:
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Visit his site: https://www.briantarquin.com/
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Check out his Guitarist Success Insider Q&A and "Brothers in Arms" interview in our Big Weekly Blend Magazine: http://tinyurl.com/mry9af7d
SPECIAL THANKS to Steve & Karen Wilson, innkeepers and owners of The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in Asheville. Visit: https://www.lion-rose.com/
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND podcast remembers popular rock 'n roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and "The Big Bopper" J. P. Richardson, along with pilot Roger Peterson, who were all killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa on February 3, 1959.
We revisit an interview with Lindsay James, Executive Director of Visit Mason City in Iowa, a destination near the memorial at the crash site, and Surf Ballroom where the musicians played their last concert. More: https://visitmasoncityiowa.com/
Mason City is also a destination on the historic Jefferson Highway that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana. Learn more: https://jeffersonhighway.org/
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This episode of Big Blend Radio features Guy Wall, a New Orleans-based musician, singer, songwriter and founder of the Arrythmers.
WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/DFhvGKxrlx4
Hear about their second album "Cardiac" that evolves from the rhythm and blues feel of their first album, “Below Sea Level” (released in June 2021), to a modern rock sound with new songs and new members on bass, drums and keyboards.
The song instrumentation and most backing vocals were recorded in the living room of the late Vince Marini, lead guitar player. The rhythm section consisted of Moses Eder on drums and David Gilman and Dave Pomerlou on bass. Emma Moates sang lead vocals on WTF and "Lover Forever" and backing vocals on most of the songs. Rick Nelson added keyboards on some of the tracks. More: https://aarythmers.com/
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This episode of Big Blend Radio features Steve Rosen, a veteran rock journalist who discusses his book, "Tonechaser - Understanding Edward: My 26-Year Journey with Edward Van Halen." Rosen first met Edward in 1977 and had a friendship with him that lasted until 2003. "Tonechaser" chronicles that relationship and describes in poignant and heartfelt detail what it felt like to be friends with him. More: https://www.tonechaserbook.com/
As a contributor to "Guitar Player" magazine, Rosen also wrote a prodigious 16 covers in a six-year span and been tapped seven times to write books on several high-profile musicians, including Jeff Beck, Prince, Bruce Springsteen, Black Sabbath, Free/Bad Company and Randy Rhoads. The traveling troubadour’s work has taken him to distant vistas in search of mysterious stories and elusive sagas—hand-selected to accompany numerous bands as a traveling wordsmith for the likes of Led Zeppelin, The Who, Deep Purple, Jethro Tull, Loggins & Messina, ZZ Top, Aerosmith, Lenny Kravitz, Alice Cooper, The Firm, Van Halen, and others.
Photos in the book and featured on this podcast art are by legendary Van Halen photographer Neil Zlozower.
Special thanks to "Mr & Mrs Wild of Asheville" who own and run The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast - see: https://www.lion-rose.com/
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This episode of Big Blend Radio features guitarist Buddy Whittington who discusses TEXAS SCRATCH, the legendary and highly anticipated blues album featuring three iconic, guitar slinging Texans and their friends.
WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/HwR_HIs4Azw
Texas Scratch consists of renowned Texas guitarists Jim Suhler (George Thorogood and the Destroyers), Buddy Whittington (John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers), Vince Converse (Sunshine Heights) and the driving drum beat of Jeff Simon (George Thorogood and the Destroyers) with the help of their friend and bassist Nathaniel Peterson (Savoy Brown).
Released after 14 years this self-titled album is out now on CD and all digital formats via Quarto Valley Records: https://quartovalleyrecords.com/
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This episode of Big Blend Radio features Northern California indie rockers Red Hot Shame who have just released their fourth album, "You Can't Make Me." Fronted singer-songwriter Xeff Scolari the album features frequent collaborators Steven Pitsenbarger (vocals, percussion), Ryan Wilson (guitar), Spencer Kennedy (bass, drums, keys, vocals), and Mark Bennet (harmonica). Music videos for their new tracks “Stone” and “Vampire Empire” are out now with more in the works. Learn more at: https://www.redhotshame.com/
WATCH THIS PODCAST, WITH MUSIC VIDEOS, ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/ItXOZhK8NVA
Special thanks to the National Parks Arts Foundation: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/
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This episode of Big Blend Radio features composer, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Malcolm Bruce who discusses the album "Heavenly Cream: An Acoustic Tribute to Cream."
In 2018 and 2019 Malcolm was co-executive producer, arranger and performer for 'HEAVENLY CREAM', a project headed by Cream lyricist Pete Brown and recorded at Abbey Road Studios, which featured performances by Ginger Baker, Joe Bonamassa, Bobby Rush, Paul Rodgers, Deborah Bonham, Bernie Marsden (Whitesnake), Pee-Wee Ellis (James Brown), Abass Dodoo and many more. Produced by Rob Cass. The album along with a documentary, 'THE CREAM ACOUSTIC SESSIONS' will be released by Quarto Valley Records in November, 2023.
HEAVENLY CREAM takes us on a magical journey -- traveling the brief course of the iconic band’s musical life -- back to the raw, stripped-down magic of the creativity of Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker, Eric Clapton and Pete Brown. Passionately produced and mixed by Rob Cass, the new album will be released via Quarto Valley Records on November 3rd, 2023 on Double 180 Gram Limited Edition Cream-Colored Vinyl, CD and Digitally on all platforms and is now available for pre-order. More: https://quartovalleyrecords.com/
More about Malcolm's music https://www.malcolmbrucemusic.com/
Special thanks to The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in the Montford Historic District in Asheville, North Carolina. More: https://www.lion-rose.com/
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This episode of Big Blend Radio features Scott Holt, lead vocalist and guitarist for FOGHAT, who talks about his music career that includes being Buddy Guy's guitarist for 10+ years, working with FOGHAT, and their new album, "Sonic Mojo."
WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Tbh_dT3NXmw
"Sonic Mojo" is exactly what FOGHAT will be bringing to their loyal legion of fans on November 10 in the form of their highly anticipated and long-awaited 17th studio album—their first in seven years--on the band’s label, Foghat Records, which is distributed by Select-O-Hits (part of the Sun Records family). More: https://foghat.com
Formed in 1971 when Lonesome Dave Peverett and Roger Earl left the British blues-rock band, Savoy Brown, FOGHAT has earned eight Gold records, one Platinum record and one double-Platinum record. They continue to release new music every few years, and they’ve never stopped touring and recording although there have been several ups and downs and changes over the years. They sadly lost Lonesome Dave Peverett in 2000, Rod Price in 2005, and Craig MacGregor in 2018, but Roger Earl keeps banging and kicking to keep FOGHAT’s musical legacy going.
Special thanks to "Mr & Mrs Wild", owners of The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, North Carolina. Visit: https://www.lion-rose.com/
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On January 2nd, 2016, two musician's Jillian Speece and Nathaniel Hoff, The Bergamot, set out on a tour of all 50 states of America, spreading a message of unity through performing 265 shows and by inviting the curious to sign their message of unity on their station wagon known as The Unity Car.
This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Parks & Arts" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) features Jillian Speece and Nathaniel Hoff who talk about their journey that's showcased in their award-winning documentary "State of The Unity" that's out on digital release now! More: https://www.stateoftheunity.com
WATCH THE PODCAST + TRAILER ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/9w_o1DykM9o
NPAF is a non-profit offering unique Artist-in-Residence Programs, Museum In-Loan Programs, and Workshops inspired by our National Parks, National Monuments, and World Heritage Sites. NPAF has supported over 300 programs, over 120 artists, and been the conduit for over a million dollars in artwork donations. Learn more: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features author George Franklin, a man who has worn many hats – lawyer, lobbyist, businessman, candidate, speaker and author.
In his latest work of political fiction, “A Feeding Frenzy in Washington” releasing on Sept. 15 2023, Franklin draws from his career experiences to offer a hilarious take on Congress today. It's a rollicking tale of Washington lobbying that makes you think twice about our government. The people and the story are all fictional, but there is a vein of truth in how lobbyists and Washington really work. George hopes readers get a good laugh out of his new book and take solace in the fact that our democracy has survived this long and somehow will continue. More: https://www.georgefranklinauthor.com/
More about Books Forward: https://booksforward.com/
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Bay Area singer/songwriter Anna Karney returns to Big Blend Radio to discuss her powerful new full-length album "Creatures in the Garden" that channels her love for the planet and the beauty of the earth.
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Using themes of climate change awareness and respect for the planet as a focal point for her writing, "Creatures in the Garden" showcases an incredible blend of soulful and dreamy acoustic arrangements, easy indie rock beats, dusty distortion, winding bass lines, and astounding indie, emo, and shoegaze rock styles, all as KARNEY weaves images of nature throughout and incorporates a high-spirited positive message about finding solutions to our current climate crisis.
Prominent musicians on the album include Jeff Herrera, Erik Smyth, David Doucet, Ronnie James Dio, James Deprato, Kevin White, Kyle Capistra, Bill Ortiz, Karl Perazzo, and Gawain Matthews. More: https://karney.bandcamp.com
Special thank you to the National Parks Arts Foundation: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/
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This episode of Big Blend Radio features acclaimed singer/songwriter and multiinstrumentalist Lisa Gee. Hear about her music, songwriting, and new EP "Shut It Down" that was produced and co-arranged by legendary rock drummer Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge, Cactus, Beck Bogert Appice; Ozzy Osbourne, and Rod Stewart), and features veteran bassist James LoMenzo (Megadeth, John Fogerty, Black Label Society, White Lion) and Don Mancuso (Lou Gramm Band, Black Sheep, D-Drive, Lips Turn Blue).
"Shut it Down" offers a musical tribute to the human experience. Songs of love, hate, exhilaration, exuberance, and the inevitable fallout we are all forced to confront at some point in our lives, radiate from the record via its cutting-edge production, infectious rhythms, and powerful vocals. Gee delivers this to her listeners and more, in a compact celebration of enchantments, vicissitudes, and uncertainties. https://lisagee.rocks/
Special thanks to the National Parks Arts Foundation: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/
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This episode of Big Blend Radio features blues rocker Lance Lopez who talks about his music career that started in Texas and Louisiana, and his blues-infused hard rockin' new album "Trouble Is Good" that's out now through Cleopatra Records.
Featuring a whole host of stellar guest performers including drummer Brian Tichy (Whitesnake, Foreigner), bassist Danny Miranda (Queen, Blue Öyster Cult), and Jack Daley (Lenny Kravitz, Little Steven and the Disciples) as well as keyboardist Peter Keys (Lynyrd Skynyrd), "Trouble Is Good" is much more than just a platform for Lopez to show off his impressive chops. The songs, most of which were written either by Lopez or by the album’s producer Joey Sykes, offer memorable hooks and surprising twists and turns.
Check out the album and tour dates at https://www.lancelopez.net/
Special thanks to our friends Steve & Karen Wilson, aka "Mr & Mrs Wild," who own and operate The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, North Carolina: https://www.lion-rose.com/
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This episode of Big Blend Radio features Will Hawkins, founder of Nine Mile Station Band, who are getting ready to release their self-titled album on July 21, 2023 with an album release show on July 29 at The Troubador. Mixed by multi-grammy award-winning producer Al Schmitt and engineered by grammy-award winning Niko Bolas, the album features 11 original cuts of modern Americana, with influences as diverse as Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, Bruce Springsteen, Wilco, Nick Cave, Neil Young and Bob Dylan.
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NINE MILE STATION are:
Will Hawkins - Lead vocals and guitar
Fernando Perdomo - Lead Guitar
Nick Moran - Drums
Brendan Vasquez - Bass
More at https://www.ninemilestationmusic.com/
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This episode of Big Blend Radio features veteran filmmaker and director Sean Claffey, who discusses his award-winning documentary AMERICONNED - TIME TO RISE, released through Shine the Light Films.
WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/JF2Hnu6gaqI
Over the past few generations, millions in the middle class have been pushed to the edge and even into poverty. Shamed into believing that if they tried harder things might work out, the middle class has been silent. No more. AMERICONNED exposes the inside story, showing how corporations have wormed their way into government, laying out why the middle class should rise, and how it should do it.
AMERICONNED is available to watch on major USA & Canadian VOD platforms, starting June 13, 2023. More: https://americonned.com/
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This episode of Big Blend Radio features Part 2 of the "Brothers in Arms" conversation with multi-Emmy award-winning guitarist/composer Brian Tarquin. Hear about his latest Heavy Friends album "Brothers in Arms" that was inspired by those military soldiers who have fought for their country, and, how partial proceeds from the sales go to the Fisher House Foundation who supplies housing to veterans' families while they are hospitalized. DONATION LINK: https://tinyurl.com/bdze82za
Nominated for four Josie Awards, the "Brothers in Arms" features iconic guitarists including Joe Satriani, Vinnie Moore (UFO), Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal (Guns N’ Roses), Alex De Rosso (Dokken), Travis Stever (Coheed & Cambria), Jeff Duncan (Armored Saint), Johannes Weik (Son of a Bach), Gerald Gradwohl (Tangerine Dream), Chris Haskett (Henry Rollins Band). Brian Tarquin, a one-man army, composed, produced and performed all guitar melodies, solos, bass, rhythm guitars and used session drummer Reggie Pryor.
Info:
Part One of the conversation: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/guitarist-brian-tarquin-brothers-in-arms-album/
https://www.bhpmusic.com/
https://www.briantarquin.com/
https://fisherhouse.org/
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This episode of Big Blend Radio features guitarist Jason Blake who has established himself as “one of the most distinguished technicians on the Warr.” The Warr guitar is a unique twelve-string instrument incorporating the range of a guitar and bass that is played by tapping the strings, a technique known as touchstyle.
“Subsequent Ruins" is Jason's new solo instrumental progressive rock album that features the Warr guitar as the sole melodic instrument along with Marco Minnemann on drums. The songs work as a modern retelling of Rattenfänger von Hameln (The Pied Piper), whereas screens play the title role. The six song album was mixed in Chicago at Gravel Road Recording by Amery Schmeisser and mastered by Andy VanDette (Rush, Porcupine Tree). Hajo Mueller (Steven Wilson, Mariusz Duda) completed the thought provoking artwork for the release. More: https://www.jasonblakemusic.com
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Roaring out of the fog-shrouded hills of Sonoma and drowning out the chatter, prog-pop troubadours PARDON THE INTERRUPTION (aka PTI) are taking their place and asserting their voice in the storied musical conversation of the San Francisco Bay Area.
This episode of Big Blend Radio features David Noble, founder, lead singer and guitarist of Pardon the Interruption who discusses the band's music and latest album HOT N’ FRESH, that finds them in full stride with nine original tracks mining every corner of the indie-pop-funk spectrum, always with a self-effacing smile and a nod to the progressive rock of the ’80s and ’90s that is the quartet’s uniting influence. More at https://www.ptimusic.com/
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This episode of Big Blend Radio features Matt Dorsey, a singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist from Orange County, CA. Best known as a founding member of Sound of Contact he has also played with Beth Hart, Dave Kerzner, In Continuum, and most recently with the all-star progressive rock cover band ProgJect.
WATCH THIS INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/z88AwVF8l_M
Hear about Matt's new progressive rock album "Let Go." On it. Matt sings and plays guitars, bass, keyboards, percussion and, on two of the songs, the drums. Marco Minnemann provides drums on three tracks and Jonathan Mover on another three. Dave Kerzner performs a keyboard solo that he wrote for one of the songs. The album releases on April 7, 2023. More: https://www.mattdorseyofficial.com/
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This episode of Big Blend Radio features internationally esteemed professional songwriters Indo-Canadian Raj Ramayya and San Francisco native Brett Boyd, who discuss their latest album "San Francisco." Known as THE BEAUTIFUL LOSERS, their music is described as “Indian-influenced electro-acoustic alternative rock." Though they draw influence from a wide range of iconic rock artists, it’s their diverse and innovative musical style and their unforgettable songs with poignant lyrics that define and set the band apart. More: https://tbl2022.bandcamp.com/
WATCH THIS INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/wlNn8ckI-10
Special thanks to the National Parks Arts Foundation. https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/
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Blues-rock prodigies are a special breed... This episode of Big Blend Radio features Louisiana-born and Texas-based blues-rocker Clay Melton. His powerfully raspy voice and wicked guitar licks leave no doubt he’s grown up in the school of barroom blues-rock. Enjoy the conversation and the two new singles from his forthcoming new album "Alive on a Wire" (released February 24, 2023), and the second new single, "Runner" which will be released on April 14, 2023. More: https://www.claymelton.com/
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This episode of Big Blend Radio features Riki Rachtman, former host of the MTV Heavy Metal show "Headbangers Ball", and creator of the iconic Cathouse nightclub in Hollywood.
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For decades Riki has been the face of hard rock and heavy metal having worked with some of the biggest names in rock 'n roll, and he's sharing some of those wild stories on his "One Foot In The Gutter" one man show in America and in Australia. "One Foot in the Gutter" is a fun fast paced non-stop roller coaster ride jam packed with stories, tales, and true life fables from Riki himself….Riki is uncensored, unapologetic and not at a loss for words. A must see for any rock fan. Get the scoop and see the tour schedule: https://www.cathousehollywood.com/
Special thanks to Steve & Karen Wilson "Mr & Mrs Wild of Asheville," who own and run The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, North Carolina. See: https://www.lion-rose.com/
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Legendary British blues-rock band Savoy Brown have released a new album "Blues All Around" on Quarto Valley Records after the passing of acclaimed founder, Kim Simmonds. The album showcases Kim's most-inspired guitar work and expressive vocals, since his illness during the recording sessions lead him to play a great deal more slide guitar than on previous albums.
On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Savoy Brown drummer Garnet Grimm and bass player Pat DeSalvo talk about their friendship and experiences performing and recording with Kim Simmonds, and the new album "Blues All Around." More here: https://savoybrown.com/
WATCH THIS INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/LVwVkMLjS8s
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This episode of Big Blend Radio features "Starlite & Campbell," the husband/wife music duo Suzy Starlite and Simon Campbell. Suzy is a songwriter, visual artist, and multi-instrumentalist. Simon is an artist, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, songwriter and music producer.
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Hear about their recent tour and current projects including their new multimedia project 'Starlite.One' and podcast "The Supertone" and so much more. Keep up with their music and projects at:
https://starlite-campbell.com
https://starlite.one
http://supertonerecords.com/
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This episode of Big Blend Radio features multi-Emmy award-winning guitarist/composer Brian Tarquin who discusses his new Heavy Friends album "Brothers in Arms" featuring such iconic guitarists as Joe Satriani, Vinnie Moore (UFO), Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal (Guns N’ Roses), Alex De Rosso (Dokken), Travis Stever (Coheed & Cambria), Jeff Duncan (Armored Saint), Johannes Weik (Son of a Bach), Gerald Gradwohl (Tangerine Dream), Chris Haskett (Henry Rollins Band).
WATCH THIS INTERVIEW WITH FULL SOUNDTRACKS FOR THE SONGS "SPEED OF SOUND" WITH JOE SATRIANI, AND "KISS MY AXE" WITH VINNIE MOORE, ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/71D6KBNlga0
Brian Tarquin, a one-man army, composed, produced and performed all guitar melodies, solos, bass, rhythm guitars and used session drummer Reggie Pryor. The album features exclusive songs inspired by those military soldiers who have fought for their country. Partial proceeds from the sales go to the Fisher House Foundation who supplies housing to veterans' families while they are hospitalized.
Info: https://www.briantarquin.com/ and https://fisherhouse.org/
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This episode of Big Blend Radio features director/filmmaker Brandon Kramer and Louis L. Reed, Sr. Director of Membership and Partnerships for the REFORM Alliance, who discuss the documentary film THE FIRST STEP.
"The First Step" is an independent production of Meridian Hill Pictures that focuses on how in a divided America, Van Jones controversially works across party lines on landmark criminal justice reform and a more humane response to America's addiction crisis. Attempting to be a bridge builder in a time of extreme polarization takes him deep into the inner workings of a divisive administration, internal debates within both parties, and the lives of frontline activists fighting for their communities.
Showing in select theatres across North America, Van Jones, Jared Kushner, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, Vice President Kamala Harris, Senator Bernie Sanders, Senator Cory Booker, Senator Shelly Capito, Senator Rand Paul, Senator Mike Lee, Mayor Karen Bass, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman, Louis L. Reed, Patrisse Cullors, Charlemagne Tha God, Karen Hunter, Kim Kardashian, Donald Trump, and many more. More at www.firststepfilm.com/
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This episode of Big Blend Radio features Mercury, Swedish vocalist and co-founder of Priest, who talks about their new album BODY MACHINE. Priest, who describes its musical vision as a of blend of darkwave and industrial goth, also has a talent for creating catchy, melodic hooks, memorable synth riffs and heavy, throbbing rhythms in its music, which is very much in evidence on the ten tracks on Body Machine. Think of a darker, heavier Depeche Mode, a band who has been a big influence on Priest over the years.
Priest features in its lineup two former members of the hugely popular and Grammy Award-winning Swedish rock band Ghost - vocalist Mercury, who was known as Water when he played bass for Ghost, keyboardist Salt, formerly known as Ghost keyboardist Air, and programmer/ keyboardist Sulfur. releasing through Cleopatra Records on July 15, 2022, "Body Machine" was produced by another Ghost alumni, Simon Söderberg (guitarist and producer/engineer of Ghost’s debut album Opus Eponymous). More: https://priestnexus.com/
This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Music Monday" Show features Jack Starr, founder of US power metal band, Jack Starr's Burning Starr. The band is proud and excited to release its new album, "Souls of the Innocent," worldwide on Global Rock Records, on July 15, 2022.
Jack, a co-founder of influential and beloved metal band Virgin Steele, has been a household name in the metal scene for decades and has always surrounded himself with exceptional musicians.
The current lineup of Burning Starr, who all play on the new album, includes the sensational vocals of Alexx Panza, thunderous drummer Rhino (ex-Manowar) and Jack’s longtime pal and bandmate, bassist Ned Meloni (who previously played with UFO’s Paul Chapman and former Rainbow/Deep Purple singer Joe Lynn Turner) on bass.
"Souls Of The Innocent" continues Jack and the band's commitment to true power metal, with Panza continuing the band’s legacy of discovering and showcasing great vocal talent within its ranks. More at https://www.facebook.com/jackstarrsburningstarr/
This episode of Big Blend Radio features acclaimed Scottish hard rock vocalist Doogie White, who discusses the reissue of his solo album "As Yet Untitled." It's a dramatic and hard-hitting album and, a decade on from its original release, remains compelling and fresh. This 2CD reissue, packed with great songs and great musicians celebrates not only the anniversary but the career and talent of Doogie White himself.
Doogie is currently the lead vocalist in longtime UK hard rock band Alcatrazz, but is also known for stints performing with other amazing bands including Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow, Yngwie Malmsteen’s Rising Force, Praying Mantis, Tank, La Paz, and Michael Schenker’s Temple Of Rock. More: http://www.doogiewhite.com/
While the country is split into two warring factions, The Reunited States is an urgent documentary that follows four everyday heroes on the difficult journey of bridging our political divides. This powerful and urgent documentary focuses on hope and solutions instead of dwelling in our differences. Based on the book of the same name by Mark Gerzon, “The Reunited States” is out now in Virtual Cinemas and will be available on VOD platforms February 9, 2021. This episode of Big Blend Radio features award-winning narrative and documentary filmmaker Ben Rekhi. More: https://reunitedstates.tv/
Featured music is “Universal Love” by Kwame Binea Shakedown. More: http://www.kwamebineashakedown.com/
Lead singer Jairo Vargas discusses the band and the worldwide release of their highly anticipated new album “Resilience.” Born in the San Francisco Mission District, for the past two decades BAYONICS has mixed Reggae and Latin music to create a style as unique as the city they call home. www.bayonics.com
Award-winning journalist and author Kathleen Day discusses her book, “Broken Bargain: Bankers, Bailouts, and the Struggle to Tame Wall Street,” that shows how a bargain between the government and Wall Street has evolved. www.KathleenDay.com
Featured music is "To the Bones" by www.EverettCoast.com
Thanks to www.JKSCommunications.com for sponsoring this segment.
Filmmaker Stephanie Welch discusses her debut feature film “A DANGEROUS IDEA: Eugenics, Genetics and The American Dream.”
Dealing with the interconnections of complex topics within the arena of science, history and politics, A Dangerous Idea effectively brings to light how false scientific claims have rolled back long fought for gains in equality, and how powerful interests are poised once again to use the gene myth to unravel the American Dream. The film is also a radical reassessment of the meaning, use, and misuse of gene science. It features interviews with prominent scientists, victims of eugenic policies, and social thinkers.
Featured music on this episode is ‘World on Fire’ from the Kwame Binea album, ‘Roots Rock ‘n Universal Love' - www.KwameBineaShakedown.com
Acclaimed film director Gilda Ann Brasch discusses Let My People Vote Movie, the 2018 award winning short documentary exposing the harsh voter suppression laws that prohibit 6.1 million Americans from voting. The film is fast becoming a rallying call for youth to participate in the midterm elections. www.LetMyPeopleVoteMovie.com
Featured music on this episode is 'We Are the Many' by Makana - www.MakanaMusic.com
Thanks National Parks Arts Foundation for sponsoring this episode - www.NationalParksArtsFoundation.org
Drummer Insider interview with Tyler Zarzeka whose credits include Charlie Puth, Kiiara, Cher Lloyd, Emblem 3 and currently Noah Cyrus, who he’s on tour with now. www.TylerZarzeka.com
Steve Hunter, long time Alice Cooper/Lou Reed guitarist, talks about his latest blues/rock solo album “Before The Lights Go Out”, that also features bass players Erik Scott (also an Alice Cooper alumni), and Andy Stoller who has toured with Tracy Chapman and Ann Wilson of Heart. www.SteveHunter.com
With the heaviness of Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin, coupled with the groove of Grand Funk Railroad, BANG released three critically acclaimed albums on Capitol Records in the early 1970s before disappearing for a number of years. In celebration of their 45th anniversary critically acclaimed debut album, bass player Frank Ferrara and guitarist Frank Gilcken of the legendary proto-metal power trio BANG, share stories from their career and the release of their new biography, “The BANG Story: From the Basement to the Bright Lights”. www.BangMusic.com
Country rocker Marc Daniels talks about his music, debut album ‘The Starting Line,’ and latest singles "Redheads" and "Summer Song". www.MarcDanielsCountry.com
Singer-songwriter Michael Ely, front man of the Tucson, Arizona-based psychedelic indie rock band 'The Elegant Rabies', made up of Ryan Hingorani on guitar, Kevin Conklin on bass, and Justin Tornberg.
https://www.facebook.com/TheElegantRabies/
Big Blend Radio conversation with Drummer Chris Hornbrook, best known for his work with Poison The Well, as well as performing and recording with bands and artists such as Trash Talk, Senses Fail, Big Black Delta, and Sleigh Bells. Music featured in this segment is "Carry The Weight" and "My Fear of an Unlived Life" off the 2015 Senses Fail album "Pull The Thorns From Your Heart". www.ChrisHornbrook.com.
Carolyn Phillips, Executive Director of the Louisiana Political Museum in Winnfield, talks with Big Blend Radio about the museum, Louisiana politics and Governors Huey P. Long, Earl K. Long, and O.K. Allen.
Robert Miller, bass player and frontman of Project Grand Slam, discusses the New York City based jazz fusion group's new post-fusion album that features tracks from vocalist Lucy Woodward, and pushes the envelope in that gap between rock and jazz in a new and energetic way. www.ProjectGrandSlam.com
Country singer, songwriter and guitarist Rudy Parris, as seen on Season 3 of NBC's The Voice (Team Blake), talks about his debut album Makin’ My Way. Having enjoyed a longstanding residency playing alongside country legend Buck Owens at his Crystal Palace in Bakersfield, California, carrying the torch for the Bakersfield sound is important to Rudy. That’s why his label Warrior Records, chose to record Makin’ My Way at Hollywood’s famed Capitol Records in “Studio B” (the same room where both Buck Owens and Merle Haggard recorded their many hits). www.RudyParris.com
Angie Bruyere, front lady of the Americana Alt-Country group Angie and The Deserters, chats with Big Blend Radio about her love for the desert and motorcycles, her music and songwriting career, and the band’s rockin' new EP ‘Blood Like Wine’ that includes their lead track “Country Radio” as well as the second single “The Gift”. www.AngieandTheDeserters.com
Charles Wright, the legendary soul musician best known as the leader of `70s soul group The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band and composer of R&B smash hit ‘Express Yourself’, talks about his new soul/funk/R&B solo album ‘Something to Make You Feel Good’. Charles is also the author of his autobiography ‘Up From Where We’ve Come’. Visit www.ExpressYourself.net
From politics to his role in the upcoming film ‘The Birth of a Nation’ directed by Nate Parker, listen to the Big Blend Radio interview with Jason Stuart, an award-winning actor, comedian known for his show 'I'm Only Gay on the Weekends', producer, podcast host of 'Absolutely Jason Stuart', and activist. Visit www.JasonStuart.com.
Los Angeles based guitarist / singer-songwriter Zachary Kibbee, talks about his debut full length album SONGS FROM THE MUD, a follow up to his EP 'Little Clocks'. Visit www.ZacharyKibbee.com and see him featured in Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine> http://www.bigblendnetwork.com/songs-from-the-mud.html
Steven Blush talks about his new book ‘Lost Rockers: Broken Dreams and Crashed Careers’, published by powerHouse Books and co-written with Paul Rachman and Tony Mann. 'Lost Rockers' offers a compelling narrative connecting the lives of different musicians and their strangely similar adventures in the entertainment industry. Featured in Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine> http://www.bigblendnetwork.com/lost-rockers.html
Alastair Greene, guitarist and vocalist for Alan Parsons and the Alastair Greene Band, talks about his music, career, and performances including the upcoming 18th Annual Julian Blues Bash in San Diego's mountain region, held on June 18, 2016 and organized by Robb Bower - see: www.Robb-BowerPresents.com. Visit www.AlastairGreene.com. Also hear the interview with Robb Bower and Jerry Raney, frontman of The Farmers Band> http://www.spreaker.com/user/big_blend_radio/julian-blues-bash-the-farmers-band
Interview with funny lady Hope Flood and comedy legend Marsha Warfield about their careers and upcoming 5th Annual Comics Rock! Convention that occurs on April 26-30, 2016 in Westchester, CA. Featured in Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine> http://www.bigblendnetwork.com/comics-rock-convention.html
Guitarist, songwriter and producer Sean Hurwitz talks about moving from Jerusalem to Los Angeles, to pursue his musical dreams. Sean currently tours with Enrique Iglesias and Smash Mouth, while successfully writing, producing and recording songs that have been licensed to TV, film and radio worldwide. www.SeanHurwitz.com.
Front man of Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal, keyboardist and vocalist Josh Hoyer discusses the band's funky soulful new album 'Running From Love', produced by Ken Coomer (Wilco, Uncle Tupelo) on Silver Street Records. Visit www.JoshHoyer.com and see the feature in Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine> http://www.bigblendnetwork.com/josh-hoyer-and-soul-colossal.html
RJ Comer, the blues-based Americana rocker formerly known as the front man of Dance Hall Pimps, discusses his second solo EP release, 'Nightly Suicide'. Visit www.RJComer.com and see the feature in Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine> http://www.bigblendnetwork.com/nightly-suicide.html
Lukas Nelson discusses the band's rockin' new album 'Something Real' that was recorded at San Francisco's William Westerfeld Mansion, and embraces their cowboy, hippie, surf, rock genres. Featured in Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine > http://www.bigblendnetwork.com/something-real.html