Rants, Raves & Rock ‘n Roll
Aired Live Monday, Dec. 8, 2008 from 2pm-4pm Pacific Time

December 8, 2008

MEET OUR GUESTS:

Taylor & Rachel Joiner – The Joiners Band
No strangers to Big Blend Magazine, Taylor & Rachel Joiner of ‘The Joiners’ band from Nashville, will join us are our special co-hosts. The Joiners recently released their awesome new album ‘Olives and Oil’, which is available as a free download off their site. The band is made up of Taylor and Rachel (husband and wife), and their good buddy Joe Bidewell. Taylor plays the guitar and sings; Rachel backs him up on vocals and keeps the band steady on the drums; and Joe plays bass, harmonica, and accordion, and also sings the highs in their three part harmonies. Read more about The Joiners.

Lacy J. Dalton – Country Music Sensation
Ever wondered what would happen if you could combine Janis Joplin, Bonnie Raitt and Joan Baez into one performer? Ever wondered what equal parts “Country” and “UFO” would create? Look no further than Lacy J. Dalton. She’s one of the most instantly recognizable voices in music - the woman People magazine called “Country’s Bonnie Raitt.” From the first time Lacy J. Dalton caught the public’s ear, that soulful delivery, full of texture and grit, was a mainstay of country music. Lacy will be joining us to talk about her music, and about her work protecting the wild horses of Nevada. Read more about Lacy J. Dalton. 

Jim McGuire – Nashville Photographer & Author ‘Historic Photos of the Opry: Ryman Auditorium 1974’
Nashville photographer Jim McGuire is known for his amazing his photographic work on over 400 album covers and portraits of country music’s finest including Johnny Cash, Emmylou Harris, Bill Monroe, Ralph Stanley, Kris Kristofferson, Vince Gill, The Highwaymen, Waylon Jennings, Tammy Wynette, Reba McIntyre…and the list goes on…and on! Jim will join us to chat about his incredible career, his coffee-table book ‘Historic Photos of the Opry: Ryman Auditorium 1974’ which was published by Turner Publishing, and his traveling exhibit ‘Nashville Portraits’. Read more about Jim McGuire.

Kerry Humpherys - The Doors Collectors Magazine
December 8^th, marks what would have been Jim Morrison of The Doors’ 65^th Birthday. What better way to celebrate his birthday, than to have Kerry Humpherys, founder of The Doors Collectors Magazine join us to chat about this unforgettable rock ‘n roll legend and poet. The Doors Collectors Magazine has been in existence since 1991 and has earned an international reputation for business excellence in the rock 'n' roll memorabilia market place, and for entertaining Doors fans around the world with their free Strange Days News & Memorabilia Emailer.  Read more about  The Doors Collectors Magazine