On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Music Talks" Podcast with Joey Stuckey, we celebrate Women’s History Month by honoring the trailblazing women guitarists who have shaped music across generations.

From foundational pioneers like Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Mary Ford, Elizabeth Cotten, and Mary Ford, to influential artists such as Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez, Dolly Parton, and rock icons like Joan Jett, Nancy Wilson, and Lita Ford, Joey explores their lasting impact.

The conversation also spotlights modern innovators and genre-bending artists including Bonnie Raitt, Susan Tedeschi, Samantha Fish, Sheryl Crow, St. Vincent, Orianthi, and H.E.R..

Together, these artists represent the depth, diversity, and innovation of women in guitar—from blues and folk to rock, Americana, and beyond—while also highlighting the challenges they’ve overcome and the legacy they continue to build.

🎧 Listen to our Women Guitarists Spotify Music Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4B3OAVC0AW60wF3i5SjLsZ?si=8ce204f42cb34fb2

🎶 Learn more about Joey Stuckey: https://www.joeystuckey.com/

Artist images courtesy of Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons. All images are used under their respective Creative Commons licenses. Photographers include Mandi Hall, Penguinstorm, Justin Higuchi, Skyerise, Stevie Rae Gibbs, Truejustice, Chris Hakkens, Jim Summaria, Zoran Veselinovic, David Gans, and Heinrich Klaffs.

In this shared episode of Big Blend Radio’s "World of Art" Podcast, artist and art historian Victoria Chick explores the vibrant art scene of Silver City, New Mexico, spotlighting the life and legacy of renowned artist Lois Duffy.

A key figure in establishing Silver City as a nationally recognized art destination, Duffy’s career spans from studying at Pratt Institute to exhibiting across the country and creating large-scale, imaginative works that blend realism with surrealist humor. Known for her innovative “cube paintings,” Duffy transforms two-dimensional painting into dynamic, multi-dimensional experiences that engage viewers from every angle.

The conversation also highlights the evolution of Silver City’s art community, local events and festivals, and the exciting development of the Southwest Regional Museum of Art & Art Center, a project designed to elevate the region’s cultural impact and support artists for generations to come.

🔗 Read Victoria’s article on Substack: https://bigblendarts.substack.com/p/spotlight-on-artist-lois-duffy

🌐 MORE TO EXPLORE - Lois Duffy: https://www.loisduffy.com/ - Southwest Regional Museum of Art & Art Center: https://www.southwest-art-museum.org/ - Visit Silver City: https://visitsilvercity.org/ - Artist Victoria Chick: https://victoriachick.com/ - World of Art Podcast: https://worldofart-victoriachick.podbean.com/

🎧 This episode also appears on Big Blend Radio’s "Toast to The Arts, "Big Daily Blend," and "Women Making History" podcast channels. Discover more: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork

In celebration of National Reading Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio features award-winning author and attorney Paul Coggins, discussing his latest legal thriller "Chasing the Chameleon", released March 6, 2026.

A former U.S. Attorney and nationally prominent criminal defense lawyer, Coggins brings real-world experience to his gripping fiction. In "Chasing the Chameleon," Dallas defense attorney Cash McCahill is forced into a dangerous game with a drug cartel, leading him to assume a new identity while racing to stop a series of violent attacks targeting vulnerable communities.

In this insightful conversation, Coggins shares how his legal career shapes his storytelling, the realities of defending high-stakes clients, and the challenges of writing authentic courtroom drama. He also discusses character development, the influence of classic legal and mystery figures, and his hopes of bringing the Cash McCahill series to television.

🔗 Learn more about Paul Coggins: https://paulcogginsauthor.com/