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Big Blend Radio Equinox Celebration with Ed Roman and East SM

This special Big Blend Radio live broadcast celebrates the 2022 Autumnal Equinox with singer-songwriter Ed Roman and author East SM. (This show aired live on Sept. 22, 2022 via generator!)Award-winning singer/songwriter, performer and multi-instrumentalist Ed Roman’s uniquely crafted songs blur the lines between pop, rock, folk, and country music genres. The animated music video for the Top 20 iTunes charting song, “Red Omen” has been shown at numerous film festivals around the globe, earning accolades and raising funds for Whole Dyslexic Foundation, a cause near and dear to Ed’s heart.  Ed is also a gentleman farmer, gardener and paranormal enthusiast.  Ed’s single, “Stronger” was released in January 2020 on MTS Records. The song raced onto the iTunes Canada Pop charts, and it was followed by an iTunes South Africa chart-topper, “Tomorrow Is Today” and the UK iTunes hit, “Happiness,” another international smash! His current single, “I Have a Dream” also hit the UK charts, while receiving airplay around the globe.East S.M. is the author of the occult fantasy novel “Mercy’s Quest” that will take you on a journey from the Appalachian Mountains into New Orleans, complete with magical beings and witches. East S. M. is an Appalachian Occultist, Diviner, educator, artist, performer, and now author. A cosmic being in her own right, she was born in a small Kentucky town that sits inside a meteorite crater. She spent her childhood studying under a strong matriarchal family that imparted its intuitive gifts and Appalachian Spirit practices from prior generations. East is continuously inspired by music and the power of myth.

Walking Destinations on the Historic Jefferson Highway

Created by the Jefferson Highway Association which was originally founded in 1915, the Jefferson Highway is an international highway, also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana. Learn more at: https://jeffersonhighway.org/This episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Thursday "Jefferson Highway" Show features Tom Alyea, author of the "Wandering Walks of Wonder" books, and Roger Bell, President of the Jefferson Highway Association. An avid walker, hiker, and author of numerous books, guidebooks, and journals, Tom Alyea spends most of his time walking across the United States and around the world finding ways that he can rediscover a new life on the trail and motivate others to do the same. On this episode he talks about many of the places he has visited and walked that are part of or near the historic Jefferson Highway. Keep up with Tom on his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/wanderingwonderwalkingFeatured music on the show is "Walk On" by Shelley King: https://www.shelleyking.com/Special thanks to the Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau who represent Louisiana's Oldest City, which is also on the Jefferson Highway. See: https://www.natchitoches.com/

Dr. Jackie Eubany - Heart Health Around the World

With World Heart Day coming up on September 29, 2022, this episode of Big Blend Radio features Dr Jackie Eubany who talks about heart disease around the world.Created by the World Heart Federation, World Heart Day informs people around the globe that CVD, including heart disease and stroke, is the world’s leading cause of death claiming 18.6 million lives each year, and highlights the actions that individuals can take to prevent and control CVD. It aims to drive action to educate people that by controlling risk factors such as tobacco use, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity, at least 80% of premature deaths from heart disease and stroke could be avoided. More: https://world-heart-federation.org/world-heart-day/Dr. Jackie is a board-certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist, and author of the best-selling book, "Women and Heart Disease: The Real Story." More: https://womenandheartdiseasebook.com/Sharing heart health tips and advice, Dr. Jackie appears on Big Blend Radio every third Wednesday.

Festive Fall Fun in Natchitoches, Louisiana

Founded in 1714, Natchitoches is the original French Colony and oldest city in Louisiana. Home to the Cane River Creole National Historical Park, it is part of the Cane River National Heritage Area, and is the final destination on the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail. From Scarecrows and Pumpkins to Cemetery Tours and the Annual Natchitoches Car Show, episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" Show focuses on Fall Fun in Historic Downtown Natchitoches. Featured guests are Arlene Gould - Director of the Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Jill Leto - Director of Promotions & Events - Natchitoches Historic District Business Association and Natchitoches Main Street. More: https://www.natchitoches.com/ 

Mark Duda - Bodega Flowers Album

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Music Monday" Show features NYC songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist Mark Duda who discusses his music career and new album "Bodega Flowers." Featuring Kasim Sulton (Todd Rundgren & Utopia), Thommy Price (Joan Jett, Billy Idol), Arno Hecht (Dion, Rolling Stones) and others, "Bodega Flowers" is an emotional journey packed with characters, experiences, and swagger straight from Manhattan’s lower east side. More: https://www.markdudamusic.com/Special thanks to The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, North Carolina: https://www.lion-rose.com/ 

The Career of Artist Alice Standish Buell

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, contemporary figurative artist Victoria Chick discusses the life, art, and career of artist and printmaker Alice Standish Buell (1892 – 1964). Her etchings are in the collection of the Library of Congress, the Art Students’ League, and the National Museum for Women in the Arts. More: https://victoriachick.com/alice-standish-buell/Victoria is based in the art community of Silver City, New Mexico where she is working with others to create The Southwest Regional Museum of Art and Art Center. She appears on Big Blend Radio every 3rd Saturday. More: https://victoriachick.com/ 

Chris Impellitteri and Rob Rock - Wake The Beast Album

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "New Music Friday" Show features guitarist Chris Impellitteri and vocalist Rob Rock, cofounders of acclaimed metal band Impellitteri. Their three CD compilation album, "Wake the Beast: The Impellitteri Anthology," will be released worldwide on Global Rock Records on September 30, 2022. Whether it’s original (and current) vocalist Rob Rock on vocals or former Impellitteri frontman Graham Bonnet (Rainbow, Alkatrazz) singing, the intensity never lets up. This is the first ever Impellitteri career spanning compilation released worldwide, featuring not only the well-known album tracks but also rare Japan-only released bonus songs and B-sides. More: https://impellitteri.net/ Special thanks to The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, North Carolina: https://www.lion-rose.com/ 

Lea Brovedani - How to Build Trust as a Realtor

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Lea Brovedani "The Trust Architect" who discusses How to Build Trust as a Realtor. As always, her 5 Tenets of Trust (Caring, Commitment, Consistency, Competence and Communication) are a main part of the discussion. Lea is a speaker and workshop facilitator on trust who is recognized as a Top Thought Leader on Trust for by the organization Trust Across America, and is the author of “TRUST Me – Restore Belief & Confidence in an Uncertain World” and “TRUSTED – Secret Lessons from an Inspired Leader.” More: http://thetrustarchitect.biz/ Listen to "Trust Talk with Lea" every Third Thursday on Big Blend Radio.