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A Little Bit Country & A Little Bit Rock ‘n Roll…and we’re not talking about The Osmonds!!

Join hosts Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith – Big Blend Magazine editors, and special co-hosts Rachel & Taylor Joiner – The Joiners Band, for another rousing show on Monday, Dec. 8^th from 2-4pm PST!
We’ll chat with country music sensation Lacy J. Dalton; Nashville photographer Jim McGuire whose work includes over 400 album covers & portraits of country music stars such as Johnny Cash & Emmylou Harris; we’ll celebrate Jim Morrison’s birthday with Kerry Humpherys, founder of The Doors Collector Magazine; we’ll rave with Chris Winn about the million dollars that New Belgium Brewing’s Tour de Fat raised for charities; and we’ll hear from Nashville musician, Big Baby.

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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.

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.

Jim McGuire – Nashville Photographer & Author ‘Historic Photos of the Opry: Ryman Auditorium 1974’ - 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’.

Kerry Humpherys - The Doors Collectors Magazine - December 8th, marks what would have been Jim Morrison of The Doors’ 65th 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.

Chris Winn – New Belgium Brewery’s Tour de Fat - We’re going to Rave It Up with Chris Winn, coordinator and event evangelist of Tour de Fat, New Belgium Brewing’s traveling celebration of all things bicycle, which has passed the $1 million mark in money raised for non-profit organizations. The eleven 2008 Tour de Fat stops raised more than $250,000, making the grand total $1,015,196 for the nine years of the cycling circus. Tour de Fat spreads the good word about the myriad benefits of cycling, while promoting sustainability and folly.

Big Baby – Nashville Musician - Big Baby is a power pop, punk and rock band based out of Nashville, Tennessee. The band features Jeff - Bass/Lead vocals; Andy-Guitar/BG Vocals; Brooks-Guitar; and Steve-Drums/BG Vocals. We’ll find out what Big Baby has to rant and rave about, chat about the band, and of course the music! Check out more about Big Baby.

Read more about our Guests – visit: http://www.bigblendmagazine.com/Rants-Raves-Rock-N-Roll/Dec8-08.htm

Listen to the Show – visit http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Rants-Raves-N-Rock/2008/12/08/Rants-Raves-Rock-n-Roll