Rants, Raves & Rock ’n Roll

Guitarist Brian Tarquin - Brothers in Arms Album

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/71D6KBNlga0Brian 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brandon Kramer and Louis L. Reed - The First Step Documentary Film

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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mercury - New Priest Album, Body Machine

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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack Starr - Souls of the Innocent

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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hard Rock Vocalist Doogie White - As Yet Untitled

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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Reunited States - Filmmaker Ben Rekhi on Big Blend Radio

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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big Blend Radio: Jairo Vargas of Bayonics - Resilience Album

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Broken Bargain - Kathleen Day on Big Blend Radio

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.comFeatured music is "To the Bones" by www.EverettCoast.comThanks to www.JKSCommunications.com for sponsoring this segment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.