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This Big Blend Radio's "Military Monday" Show features cohost award-winning military historian, educator, army veteran, and author Mike Guardia, and honors those who have served in the past, those who serve in the military now, and the families connected with service men and women. Featured Guests: - Ward Heinrichs - San Diego Employment Attorney & Veteran Marine - Steve Schneickert – Performer and Big Blend Radio Hollywood History podcaster - Steve & Karen Wilson – The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, North Carolina - Arlene Gould – Executive Director of the Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau in Louisiana - Glynn Burrows – Family History Expert & Owner of Norfolk Tours in England Featured music is "Beneath a Solemn Sky" by The Gunboat Diplomats, "Colors of the USA" by Doreen Taylor, and "Song for My Dad" by the late and great Jimmy Yessian. Mike Guardia appears on Big Blend Radio's military history shows every 1st Monday. More: https://mikeguardia.com/
This Big Blend Radio "Military Monday" Show aired live on Nov. 7, 2022 in honor of those who have served in the past, those who serve in the military now, and the families connected with service men and women. Featured Guests: - Mike Guardia - Award-winning military historian, educator, army veteran, and author - Ward Heinrichs - San Diego Employment Attorney & Veteran Marine - Steve Schneickert – Performer and Big Blend Radio Hollywood History podcaster - Steve & Karen Wilson – The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, North Carolina - Arlene Gould – Executive Director of the Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau in Louisiana - Glynn Burrows – Family History Expert & Owner of Norfolk Tours in England Featured music is "Beneath a Solemn Sky" by The Gunboat Diplomats, "Colors of the USA" by Doreen Taylor, and "Song for My Dad" by the late and great Jimmy Yessian.
Focusing on plant and habitat conservation as well as state parks and youth education, this episode of Big Blend Radio's Nature Connection aired live on May 27, 2022 from Lynnwood, Washington. Featured Guests:- MARGOT CARRERA - Fine art nature photographer and environmentalist who appears as a guest cohost on Big Blend Radio's Nature Connection show every 4th Friday. More: https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/- JEFFERSON MARSHALL – English teacher and author of the Texas State Park Adventures book series for kids including “The Creatures of Caprock Canyons,” “The Palo Duro Lighthouse Race,” and “The Timeless Garner.” More: https://texasstateparkadventures.com/Featured music is “Orchids & Waterfalls” by Michael and Spider, and “Uncle Remus Tales” by Jimmy Yessian.
Focusing on plant and habitat conservation as well as state parks and youth education, this episode of Big Blend Radio's Nature Connection aired live on May 27, 2022 from Lynnwood, Washington. Featured Guests: - MARGOT CARRERA - Fine art nature photographer and environmentalist who appears as a guest cohost on Big Blend Radio's Nature Connection show every 4th Friday. More: https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/ - JEFFERSON MARSHALL – English teacher and author of the Texas State Park Adventures book series for kids including “The Creatures of Caprock Canyons,” “The Palo Duro Lighthouse Race,” and “The Timeless Garner.” More: https://texasstateparkadventures.com/ Featured music is “Orchids & Waterfalls” by Michael and Spider, and “Uncle Remus Tales” by Jimmy Yessian.
Airing live from Lynnwood, Washington, this episode of Big Blend Radio's Nature Connection show focuses on plant and habitat conservation as well as state parks and youth education. Featured Guests: - Margot Carrera - Fine art nature photographer and environmentalist who appears as a guest cohost on Big Blend Radio's Nature Connection show every 4th Friday - Jefferson Marshall – English teacher and author of the Texas State Park Adventures book series for kids including “The Creatures of Caprock Canyons,” “The Palo Duro Lighthouse Race,” and “The Timeless Garner.” Featured music is “Orchids & Waterfalls” by Michael and Spider, and “Uncle Remus Tales” by Jimmy Yessian.
Focusing on Military Life, Memorial Day, and special opportunities to Serve Veterans & Deployed Soldiers, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Military Monday" Show aired live on May 2, 2022, from Eugene, Oregon, and features guest co-host Mike Guardia, an award-winning military historian and author who has just released his 22nd book, “The Combat Diaries: True Stories from the Frontlines of World War II.”ON THIS EPISODE- Retired Navy Commander & Veteran Pilot J. Doug Whitney, and his wife Nancy Hunter, discuss Doug's military career and what it's like to be a military family in service.- World champion horse trainer Christy Wood discusses her fundraising campaign with The Independence Fund to purchase another all-terrain wheelchair for a wounded veteran- Steve & Karen Wilson, owners of The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast, talk about the Inn Support of Our Troops baking for deployed soldiers project with the nonprofit Soldiers' AngelsFeatured music: “Wings of Fire” by guitarist Micha Schellhaas, “Colors of the USA” by Doreen Taylor, and “Song for My Dad” by Jimmy Yessian.
Focusing on Military Life, Memorial Day, and special opportunities to Serve Veterans & Deployed Soldiers, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Military Monday" Show aired live on May 2, 2022, from Eugene, Oregon, and features guest co-host Mike Guardia, an award-winning military historian and author who has just released his 22nd book, “The Combat Diaries: True Stories from the Frontlines of World War II.” ON THIS EPISODE - Retired Navy Commander & Veteran Pilot J. Doug Whitney, and his wife Nancy Hunter, discuss Doug's military career and what it's like to be a military family in service. - World champion horse trainer Christy Wood discusses her fundraising campaign with The Independence Fund to purchase another all-terrain wheelchair for a wounded veteran - Steve & Karen Wilson, owners of The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast, talk about the Inn Support of Our Troops baking for deployed soldiers project with the nonprofit Soldiers' Angels Featured music: “Wings of Fire” by guitarist Micha Schellhaas, “Colors of the USA” by Doreen Taylor, and “Song for My Dad” by Jimmy Yessian.
Focusing on Military Life, Memorial Day, and special opportunities to Serve Veterans & Deployed Soldiers, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Military Monday" Show airs live from Eugene, Oregon, and features guest co-host Mike Guardia, an award-winning military historian and author who has just released his 22nd book, “The Combat Diaries: True Stories from the Frontlines of World War II.” ON THIS EPISODE - Retired Navy Commander & Veteran Pilot J. Doug Whitney, and his wife Nancy Hunter, discuss Doug's military career and what it's like to be a military family in service. - World champion horse trainer Christy Wood discusses her fundraising campaign with The Independence Fund to purchase another all-terrain wheelchair for a wounded veteran - Steve & Karen Wilson, owners of The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast, talk about the Inn Support of Our Troops baking for deployed soldiers project with the nonprofit Soldiers' Angels Featured music: “Wings of Fire” by guitarist Micha Schellhaas, “Colors of the USA” by Doreen Taylor, and “Song for My Dad” by Jimmy Yessian.
This special episode of Big Blend Radio honors the life and music of acclaimed singer-songwriter and musician Jimmy "Muffin" Yessian. Featured guests include friends and musicians Jeff Kossack, Marty Axelrod, and Warren Sellers who share some of the songs and stories from the album "Muffin Music" that pay tribute to Jimmy's songs and music. Learn more and purchase the album which benefits the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, here: https://muffinmusic2021.bandcamp.com/releases Jimmy Yessian was a passionate live performer who connected instantly with his audiences. He performed around the United States and Europe with artists as diverse as Anthony Smith, Brian White, Jeffrey Steele, Allan Rich, Steve Dorff, Al Anderso, and Chuck Cannon, to name a few. He was appointed VP of Creative Development for Ash Street Music Publishing and was in charge of signing and developing young writers; he also signed an exclusive writers agreement with the company. Yessian was invited and performed in Venice, Italy for the World Global Party to help raise money for children's charities from 180 countries. His song “Stand Tall America,” co-written with Gary Baker (“I Swear” and “I'm Already There”) and Jerry Williams was the featured song in the PBS aired documentary film “One Voice/ The Healing Pole” and is the lead song on the “Inspiration New York” CD. Jimmy performed solo, founded the “Tall Men Group,” and toured and recorded Jeff Kossack as the duo – “From Different Mothers”. We miss him. He lives on through the memories and beautiful music he made with so many. We all love you Muffin Man.
This special episode of Big Blend Radio honors the life and music of acclaimed singer-songwriter and musician Jimmy "Muffin" Yessian. Featured guests include friends and musicians Jeff Kossack, Marty Axelrod, and Warren Sellers who share some of the songs and stories from the album "Muffin Music" that pay tribute to Jimmy's songs and music. Learn more and purchase the album which benefits the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, here: https://muffinmusic2021.bandcamp.com/releases Jimmy Yessian was a passionate live performer who connected instantly with his audiences. He performed around the United States and Europe with artists as diverse as Anthony Smith, Brian White, Jeffrey Steele, Allan Rich, Steve Dorff, Al Anderso, and Chuck Cannon, to name a few. He was appointed VP of Creative Development for Ash Street Music Publishing and was in charge of signing and developing young writers; he also signed an exclusive writers agreement with the company. Yessian was invited and performed in Venice, Italy for the World Global Party to help raise money for children's charities from 180 countries. His song “Stand Tall America,” co-written with Gary Baker (“I Swear” and “I'm Already There”) and Jerry Williams was the featured song in the PBS aired documentary film “One Voice/ The Healing Pole” and is the lead song on the “Inspiration New York” CD.Jimmy performed solo, founded the “Tall Men Group,” and toured and recorded Jeff Kossack as the duo – “From Different Mothers”. We miss him. He lives on through the memories and beautiful music he made with so many. We all love you Muffin Man.
This episode of Big Blend Radio features Mike Guardia, an award-winning author, military historian, and US Army veteran, who discusses his latest book, “Air War on the Eastern Front.” More: https://mikeguardia.com/Featured song is "Song for My Dad" by Jimmy Yessian.
Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, for Big Blend Radio’s special Veterans Day show broadcasting live from Top of the Mountain AirBnB in Springville, Pennsylvania. On This Episode: - Air War on the Eastern Front- Mike Guardia, award-winning author, military historian, and US Army veteran, discusses his latest book, “Air War on the Eastern Front.” - Taps - George Deutsch, historian and Executive Director of the Hagen History Center in Erie, Pennsylvania, shares the story behind the bugle call “Taps.” - Dogs: Our Unsung Heroes - Travel writer Cori Solomon discusses talks about dogs who serve in search and rescue, military, and in therapy. Featured music is “Song For My Dad” by Jimmy Yessian, and “Colors of the USA” by Doreen Taylor.
On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Jimmy Yessian and Jeff Kossack, Southern California singer-songwriter duo From Different Mothers, discuss their new album “Kickin' Up Dust," and play a round of Spontuneous “Song Game.” More: https://www.facebook.com/FromDifferentMothers
Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays Show, broadcasting live from Florence, the Antique Capital of Colorado. ON THIS EPISODE: - From Different Mothers - Southern California singer-songwriter duo Jimmy Yessian and Jeff Kossack discuss their new album “Kickin’ Up Dust.” Plus, they’ll play a round of Spontuneous “Song Game.” - Farm to Yarn - Cayenna Hanna talks about SPUN her yarn shop, gatherings and classes in Palisade, the heart of Colorado’s Wine Country. Plus, Mike McDermott of Suncrest Orchard Alpacas & Fiber Works talks about his alpacas, fiber processing, and finished alpaca products. Thanks to the National Parks Arts Foundation for sponsoring today’s show.
Join hosts Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays variety show, airing live from Florence, Colorado. On This Episode: - The Future - Singer-songwriter Jimmy Yessian discusses his third new album “The Future”. A passionate live performer who connects instantly with his audiences, he has performed around the United States and Europe. He currently performs solo, with the “Tall Men Group” and with Jeff Kossack as the duo “From Different Mothers”. - Lost Angel in Paradise- Travel writer Linda Ballou discusses her handbook “Lost Angel in Paradise: Outdoor Days from L.A. to the Lost Coast of California” that takes travelers on 32 day trips along the coast of California, from Malibu to Mendocino. These day trips can be enjoyed by anyone with a modicum of fitness and a spirit of adventure. Thank you to show sponsors: Spontuneous "The Song Game" and the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA).
Singer-songwriter Jimmy Yessian discusses his third new album “The Future”. A passionate live performer who connects instantly with his audiences, he has performed around the United States and Europe. Along with discussing his album and music career, he also plays a fun round of Spontuneous "The Song Game" - www.songgame.com. More at: https://www.jimmyyessian.com/
Jeff Kossack, the Southern California based singer, songwriter, musician and producer discusses his new album “Float” with The Otherhand Band, touring, and latest record productions for artists Jimmy Yessian, The Ploughboys, and Wally Riggs. More at www.JeffKossack.com Plus, he plays a fun round of Spontuneous 'The Song Game' - www.SongGame.com
Join hosts Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays show, airing live from the historic Coronado Motor Hotel in Yuma, Arizona. On This Episode: - FLOAT - Jeff Kossack, the Southern California based singer, songwriter, musician and producer discusses his new album “Float” with The Otherhand Band, touring, and latest record productions for artists Jimmy Yessian, The Ploughboys, and Wally Riggs. - THIS IS ALL IT TAKES - Jon Magnusson, the Sweden based singer, songwriter and musician talks about his new instrumental EP “This Is All It Takes” that ranges from psychedelic and progressive rock to classic jazz. Along with raising a glass to Jeff and Jon’s new music and playing some of their new tunes, we’ll play a round or two of Spontuneous ‘The Song Game’ with them!
Ed Tree returns to All About Guitar and he brought some friends!! Joining me is the Tall Men Group, a bunch of guitarists-songwriters (and one keyboardist). The line up is Marty Axelrod on keyboards, Severin Browne on acoustic guitar, John Stowers on acoustic guitar, Ed Tree on electric and acoustic guitar, and bass, and founder Jimmy Yessian on acoustic guitar. In 2011 Jimmy invited these prominent musicians for a gathering and sharing of food and original music, and Tall Men Group was born! We talk to the members about their music, their guitar playing, and, of course, their tone and gear!
Ed Tree returns to All About Guitar and he brought some friends!! Joining me is the Tall Men Group, a bunch of guitarists-songwriters (and one keyboardist). The line up is Marty Axelrod on keyboards, Severin Browne on acoustic guitar, John Stowers on acoustic guitar, Ed Tree on electric and acoustic guitar, and bass, and founder Jimmy Yessian on acoustic guitar. In 2011 Jimmy invited these prominent musicians for a gathering and sharing of food and original music, and Tall Men Group was born! We talk to the members about their music, their guitar playing, and, of course, their tone and gear!
The Tall Men Group discuss their WALKING collection of songs that were inspired by a songwriting challenge during their previous Big Blend Radio interview about their 4th album STRIPPED DOWN. The Tall Men Group features Southern California singer-songwriters and musicians Marty Axelrod, Severin Browne, Jeff Kossack, John Stowers, Ed Tree and Jimmy Yessian. www.TallMenGroup.weebly.com
Acclaimed Southern California singer-songwriters and musicians Marty Axelrod, Severin Browne, Jeff Kossack, John Stowers, Ed Tree and Jimmy Yessian play new songs and talk about their fourth Tall Men Group album, STRIPPED DOWN. Featuring an intimate glimpse at twelve new songs, they bare it all with one voice, one instrument. Learn more: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/tall-men-group-stripped-down/
This episode of Big Blend Radio aired live on May 3, 2017. Acclaimed singer-songwriters and musicians Marty Axelrod, Severin Browne, Jeff Kossack, John Stowers, Ed Tree and Jimmy Yessian play new songs and talk about their third Tall Men Group album, FEAST. Plus, Spontuneous Rob Ridgeway, creator of the board game Spontuneous ‘The Song Game’, joins in the conversation and challenges the Tall Men to play a Happy Hour round of the radio version of Spontuneous! www.BigBlendRadio.com
Los Angeles based Tall Men Group release their second album 2 TALL. Hear some of the music and listen to their interview. Tall Men Group include musicians, singer-songwriters: Jimmy Yessian, Jeff Kossack, John Stowers, Severin Brown, Ed Tree and Marty Axelrod. www.TallMenGroup.weebly.com.