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This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast To The Arts & Parks" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) features Tucson Arizona-based singer-songwriter Lara Ruggles who talks about her music and creative process, and month-long NPAF residency in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Lara Ruggles is an activist, singer/songwriter, pianist, guitarist, and electronic music producer performing under the stage name “Sharkk Heartt”. Since 2011, Ruggles has released an EP, two albums, and four standalone singles both as Sharkk Heartt and under her own name. More: https://www.sharkkheartt.com/Learn more about the National Parks Arts Foundation and their unique artist residenty programs at https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Travel Tulare County" Show features Manuel and Olga Jimenez who share what visitors can experience at Woodlake Botanical Garden, located in California's Sequoia Country.Maintained by Manuel & Olga Jimenez and Woodlake Pride youth volunteers, Woodlake Botanical Garden showcases San Joaquin Valley’s agricultural bounty with fruit trees, row crops, and vegetable patches, along with ornamental shrubs, roses, and flower beds. It is wheelchair accessible, and right next to Bravo Lake. It's a beautiful garden to spend time in, as well as a great place to learn about central California plants. Follow the Garden on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WoodlakeBotanicalGardens This episode is part of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "Travel Tulare County" series with the Sequoia Tourism Council. More: https://www.discoverthesequoias.com/ 

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, UK solo artist Tim Arnold talks about his new concept album SUPER CONNECTED that lifts a magnifying glass up to the technology vs. humanity debate! Conceived with guidance from Arnold’s mentors Kevin Godley and the late Lindsay Kemp, the album fuses tech addiction, consumerism, family trauma, and compassion for those affected by screen dependency into 12 new songs. Produced by Arnold with additional production from Jethro Tull bassist Jonathan Noyce, the album spans an elective mix of genres, and includes a vocal cameo from actor Stephen Fry on Track 6 “A Commercial Break”.WATCH THIS INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/PoKziLwEL48 SUPER CONNECTED is also a feature length film drama directed by Arnold in collaboration with the designers of Terry Gilliam’s Brazil and Kate Bush’s "The Line, The Cross and The Curve." More at: http://www.superconnected.technology/ 

This episode of Big Blend Radio's GARDEN GOSSIP Show features straw bale gardening pioneer features Joel Karsten. His book, "Straw Bale Gardens Complete, Updated Edition: Breakthrough Method for Growing Vegetables Anywhere, Earlier and with No Weeding," is out now through Cool Springs Press. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/lJDNhOC20zA Karsten’s method requires less maintenance and weeding, and because of the raised height, makes gardening more accessible for seniors who can’t do the hard physical work of gardening, he explains. The method works in any climate and for nearly every vegetable crop, and doesn’t require any soil at all, so it can be done on concrete, asphalt or even on a rooftop.More at https://strawbalegardens.com/

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Ivan Levin, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Communications for the National Park Trust, who discusses the organization's Military Family Programs. National Park Trust supports military communities, including active military and Gold Star Families, military family survivors, veterans, and others. They provide these dedicated servicemen and women and their families with memorable outdoor park experiences in a variety of public parks, lands, and waters nationwide. More: https://parktrust.org/overview/military-family-programs/

This episode of Big Blend Radio features innkeepers who support veterans and active military through special programs such as providing free and discounted stays and sending baked goods and care supplies to soldiers who are deployed. On this podcast, hear about the inns and the beautiful communities they are located in, and how each inn supports the military. FEATURED GUESTS: * Steve & Karen Wilson, The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, North Carolina. https://www.lion-rose.com/* Tiffany Bertram, Tiffany's Bed & Breakfast near Hot Springs, Arkansas. https://www.tiffanysbedandbreakfast.com/* Judey Truitt, The Virginia Cliffe Inn in Glen Allen, Virginia. https://vacliffeinn.com/* Kathleen Panek, Gillum House Bed & Breakfast in Shinnston, West Virginia. https://gillumhouse.com/* Dana Underwood, Stuart Avenue Inn in Kalamazoo, Michigan. https://www.stuartavenueinn.com* Mikelyn Wustman, The Bird & Butterfly Inn in Jasper, Texas. https://thebirdandbutterflyinn.com/* Susan Harman, 5 Ojo Inn in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. https://5ojo.com/Please visit these websites to learn more about the two main military support programs the inns collaborate with:* B&Bs for Vets: https://bandbsforvets.org/* Soldiers Angels: https://soldiersangels.org/

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/bdze82zaNominated 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/

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Lance Laber, Executive Director of the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, talks about the current Ted DeGrazia exhibits on display this summer at DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun.DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun is a 10-acre historic landmark nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains in Tucson, Arizona. Opened in 1965, it is home to over 15,000 originals of Ted DeGrazia art pieces including oil paintings, watercolors, ceramics and sculptures. There are six permanent collections on display and several rotating exhibitions each year. More: http://www.degrazia.org/ This Big Blend Radio "Tales of Ted DeGrazia" podcast airs every 4th Sunday. Follow the show here: https://shows.acast.com/artist-ted-degrazia 

Big Blend Radio’s new BIG WEEKLY BLEND podcast (formerly the Big Daily Blend) covering the holidays, pop culture, and historic happenings that span the week of May 28-June 2, 2023. Airing every Sunday, this show is a companion production of the new Big Weekly Blend digital magazine. Check out the show notes below for links to the music playlist, articles, recipes, and puzzles that connect with and celebrate this week’s holidays, celebrations, and observances.  FEATURED GUESTS: - Musician and cohost Joey Stuckey - ⁠https://www.joeystuckey.com/⁠  - Military author and historian Mike Guardia - ⁠https://mikeguardia.com/⁠  - Mike Dunmyer of US Wind Inc. - ⁠https://uswindinc.com/⁠  MUSIC PLAYLIST: - On YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGHUZITwHVJLqyF094PF79ZPLizyzjSXP⁠  - On Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1U828NYgagQRMoctc1jEWW?si=bf25e393630f4125⁠  ARTICLES, PODCASTS, RECIPES & PUZZLES:  - The Combat Diaries - ⁠https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/mike-guardia-the-combat-diaries/⁠  - Military Memorials - ⁠https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/veterans-memorials/⁠  - US Wind Inc. Offshore Wine Energy - ⁠https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/us-wind-inc-offshore-wind-energy-on-the-east-coast/⁠  - The ShackBurger - ⁠https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-shackburger/⁠  - Dessert by the Light of the Moon - ⁠https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/dessert-by-the-light-of-the-moon/⁠  - Queen Creek Olive Mill - ⁠https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/arizona-finds-queen-creek-olive-mill/⁠  - Dinosaur National Monument - ⁠https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/this-dinosaur-boneyard-is-worth-the-detour/⁠ - The All-American Donut - ⁠https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-all-american-donut/⁠