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  • This episode of Big Blend Radio features PANGAEA bassist Ron Poulson who shares some of the band's history, and discusses their music and new album, "Beowulf" that's out now and features Robert Berry as producer.

    A Texas band with influences ranging across Progressive Rock, Classic Rock, Classical Music, Heavy Metal, and Classic Country, PANGAEA is made up of Ron Poulson, Steve Osborn, Darrell Masingale, Scott Draughon, Corey Schenk and Andi Schenk.

    For over thirty-five years PANGAEA has been creating music that intrigues the mind and inspires the soul. Since their formation in 1989 they have garnered interest in over fifty nations across the globe. The band’s tight, melodic ensemble playing, highly proficient level of musicianship and excellent songwriting and singing, is reminiscent of prog rock’s classic era while also showcasing the band’s modern era sensibilities. More: https://pangaea.band

  • In honor of Great Outdoors Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show features legal and environmental historian, author, and attorney Lowell E. Baier. Hear about his latest book, "Earth’s Emergency Room: Saving Species as the Planet and Politics Get Hotter."

    "Earth's Emergency Room" is a celebration of 50 years of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA). In the book, Baier provides an insightful and entertaining history of the ESA’s dramatic highs and lows. He profiles his work with the ESA from its inception to the present, and with the key figures who shaped its history, from field biologists to Presidents of the United States. Baier ultimately calls on all Americans to embrace a spirit of bipartisanship and conservation to strengthen the law that has been the Earth’s emergency room for half a century. More at https://lowellebaier.com/ and https://esaat50.com/

    You can also listen to his earlier Big Blend Radio interview about the history and importance of the Endangered Species Act as well as his two related books The Codex of the "Endangered Species Act: Volume 1, The First Fifty Years", and "Endangered Species Act: Volume 2, The NextFifty Years." Listen: https://youtu.be/HPo-Mfb5i3c?feature=shared

    Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Podcast airs every 4th Friday in collaboration with Margot Carrera, a fine art nature photographer who is passionate about the environment. More: http://margotcarrera.etsy.com/

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  • This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND with co-host Joey Stuckey, focuses on his new album, "Joey Stuckey - Live from Macon." This in-studio recording was done during the filming of "Vision," an 11-minute documentary by Michael Whalen that showcases Joey's music and inspirations.

    Joey Stuckey, Music Ambassador of Macon, Georgia "The Southern Rock Capital of the World," is award-winning blind guitarist, songwriter, singer, composer, producer, and sound engineer. More: https://www.joeystuckey.com/

    Watch "Vision" on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Or6JL3zMBI8?feature=shared Order the album "Joey Stuckey - Live from Macon": https://found.ee/joey-stuckey-live-from-macon

    Joey Stuckey is co-host of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast every 4th Sunday. Follow the show, here: https://big-daily-blend.podbean.com/

  • This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Rants, Raves & Rock 'n Roll" Show features iconic drummer Carmine Appice, founding member of the blues rock band Cactus. Carmine is also a founding member of Vanilla Fudge and has performed and/or recorded with Rod Stewart, Jeff Beck, Ozzy, and Pink Floyd, amongst others.

    Cactus is as heavy, bluesy, and uncompromising in its musical assault as they were 50-plus years ago. Their new album "Temple of Blues - Influences & Friends" is out now through Cleopatra Records. Featured along with the current Cactus band is a who's who of blues and rock icons: Guitarists Joe Bonamassa, Ted Nugent, Pat Travers, Warren Hayes, Vernon Reid, Steve Stevens, Johnny A (The Yardbirds), Ty Tabor (King's X) and bassists Billy Sheehan (Mr. Big), Dug Pinnick (King's X) Tony Franklin (The Firm, Blue Murder), Phil Soussan (Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol), Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne), Kenny Aaronson (ex- Joan Jet and The Yardbirds), as well as members of Government Mule, Vixen, Rainbow, Zebra, and Whitesnake. Vocalist Dee Snider of Twisted Sister appears on the band's remake of the Howlin' Wolf classic "Evil," and Appice's bandmate in Vanilla Fudge Mark Stein turns in a powerful vocal on Little Richard's "Long Tall Sally." A second version of "Guiltless Glider," appears as a bonus track with former Judas Priest vocalist, Ripper Owens. In addition to Appice on drums and vocals on all tracks, original Cactus guitarist Jim McCarty also appears on Temple of Blues. Get the album at https://cleorecs.com/products/cactus-temple-of-blues-cd

    More at: https://www.carmineappice.net/

  • This episode of Big Blend Radio features Doug Kistner, keyboardist, singer, songwriter, and leader of the allstar project Studio D'Lux. Hear about their new single, "Not in a Million Years" featuring trumpeter Lee Loughnane of Chicago, guitarist Jon Herington of Steely Dan, and famed rock drummer Liberty Devitto who tours and records with Billy Joel.

    Doug Kistner has played keyboards with Trans-Siberian orchestra, John Waite, and Blood, Sweat & Tears, and is currently with The Lords of 52nd Street and Glen Burtniks Summer of Love.

    Stream/ purchase the track: https://vibe.to/notinamillionyears Follow Studio D'Lux on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@studiodlux Follow Studio D'Lux on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/studiodluxmusic

  • Celebrate Women's History, and Audiobook Appreciation Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio featuring Jennifer Schwed and Doug Bradshaw, creators of the groundbreaking new musical audiobook “19: The Musical.”

    Originally created and performed on stage, "19: The Musical" shares the dynamic and little-known story of Alice Paul, Ida B. Wells, Susan B. Anthony, Carrie Chapman Catt, Inez Milholland and the other suffragists who fought to get women the right to vote - The 19th Amendment. The inspirational story of these fearless women is brought to life through jazz, traditional musical standards style, spoken word, and hints of gospel. Alice Paul and the suffragist's fight for equality have been re-imagined for a new generation with a poignant and uplifting message that will resonate for years to come.

    Learn more: https://www.19themusical.com/

  • Award-winning Texas singer-songwriter and musician Shelley King returns to Big Blend Radio to catch us up about her active touring schedule and her 10th album "Madam Mystic." This is the third album that she has collaborated on with John Magnie and Steve Amedée, members of the renowned New Orleans group, The Subdudes. She also worked with esteemed musicians and vocalists Eric Thorin, Cindy Cashdollar, Will McFarlane, Shawn Camp, Carolyn Wonderland, Greta Cornett and Phuong Nguyen, Matt Skinner, and Tim Cook.

    Shelley King's decades-long journey in the music industry has been on her terms. She's taken on the roles of songwriter, band leader, studio producer, owner of her own label and publishing company, to self-release all of her work. Her talent, energy, commitment to the craft, and service to the community led her to be recognized by the Texas Legislature and appointed Official Texas State Musician. She’s won several Austin Music Awards, and had her songs recorded by several internationally known musicians. More at https://www.shelleyking.com/

    This episode is featured on the following Big Blend Radio podcast channels: Big Daily Blend, Women Making History, A Toast to The Arts, and Rants, Raves & Rock 'n Roll. Keep up with our shows here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork

  • This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Celebrates the Start of Summer Road Trippin' Season with a fun discussion about Road Trip Music, Books, Movies, and more!

    Special guest is Joey Stuckey, Music Ambassador of Macon, Georgia "The Southern Rock Capital of the World. Joey, who co-hosts the Big Daily Blend podcast every 4th Sunday, is an award-winning blind guitarist, songwriter, singer, composer, producer, and sound engineer. More: https://www.joeystuckey.com/

    BIG BLEND RADIO EXTRAS: * Summer Road Trip Music Playlist on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/53jk298y * Traveler's Tales Music Playlist on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/3wnv8cdd * Roadside Attractions Online Crossword: https://tinyurl.com/y53vxeev * Steve Schneickert Recalls the Hollywood History of Travel Movies Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/a97kzd5w

  • This episode of Big Blend Radio features T Bear, a distinctive singer, talented keyboard player, and songwriter, who discusses his music, touring, and latest solo album "The Way of the World" that's out now through Quarto Valley Records.

    T Bear has made his mark as a solo performer and collaborator with many iconic artists — Crosby Stills and Nash, The Blues Brothers, Robby Krieger of The Doors, Edgar Winter, Billy Squier, Cher, as well as Gene Simmons and Peter Criss of Kiss, to name just a few, while also releasing several noteworthy solo albums over the years. Most recently he has been touring the world with acclaimed blues guitarist Walter Trout as a member of Walter’s band.

    T Bear's album "The Way of The World," was written and recorded as the world emerged from the pandemic. Produced by long-time Grammy®-winning collaborators drummer Tony Braunagel (who has performed, toured, and recorded with a host of big names over the years including Bonnie Raitt, Buddy Guy, BB King and many many others) and former Wings guitarist Laurence Juber, the horn-driven excursions of his previous album, "Fresh Bear Tracks," were stripped-down to a small group sound, recorded mostly in home studio environments. Augmenting this core trio was a selection of bass players, including the legendary Reggie McBride, Hutch Hutchinson (Bonnie Raitt) and John Mayall-alumnus Ricky Cortez.

    The Way of The World boasts a stunning set of twelve original songs, written and/or co-written by T Bear. Musically, the album is a stirring and infectious melodic mix of blues, rock n roll, Americana, and roots music accented by some occasional touches of tasty soul, jazz, Latin, and funk textures. More at: https://www.tbear.rocks/

  • 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:

    * Visit his site: https://www.briantarquin.com/

    * 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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