Shows
Brian Tarquin's Guitar Trax ShowAnthony Krizan (Spin Doctors) InterviewAnthony Krizan’s rock roots run deep. He was lead guitarist of the Spin Doctors, opening 15 dates for the Rolling Stones with audiences of 70,000, and for the Allman Brothers. He played guitar with Jimi Hendrix’s legendary bassist, Noel Redding and is an original member of Amphibian, with Phish lyricist Tom Marshall. Anthony has also penned rock/soul staples such as Stand By My Woman with Lenny Kravitz, 5 songs on the Spin Doctors Greatest Hits, the theme of the Spin City TV series and The Howard Stern “Miss America” theme. Recently, Krizan co-wrote the title track to former Baby’s singer a...
2025-04-1729 min
Brian Tarquin's Guitar Trax ShowJoe Deninzon (Kansas) InterviewJoe Deninzon has been hailed by critics as “The Jimi Hendrix of the Violin,” because of his innovative style on the “Viper” seven-string electric violin. He became electric violinist/backup vocalist/rhythm guitarist for the legendary rock band, Kansas. Joe is also the lead singer and violinist for the progressive rock band,Stratospheerius, which has just released their 6th album, “Impostor!" to critical acclaim. Joe has performed and/or recorded with the Who, Bruce Springsteen, 50 Cent, Sheryl Crow, Ritchie Blackmore, Alex Skolnick, Smokey Robinson, Les Paul, Peter Criss (KISS), Michael Sadler (Saga), Renaissance with Annie Haslam, Kurt Elling, and...
2025-03-1237 min
Brian Tarquin's Guitar Trax ShowJohn Sykes Tribute ShowJohn Sykes a young lad from Reading, England changed the map of rock with his massive guitar sound on the well-received 1987 Whitesnake album. He got his big break by hooking up with Thin Lizzy bassist and frontman Phil Lynott through the producer of Tygers of Pan Tang, Chris Tsangarides. In 1982 John and Phil wrote and recorded the song "Please Don't Leave Me”. This led Sykes to join Thin Lizzy and to be featured on the 1983 album Thunder and Lightning. He also co-wrote the song “Cold Sweat” with Lynott, which has become a classic metal anthem. Sykes went on to join W...
2025-03-0247 min
Brian Tarquin's Guitar Trax ShowGeorge Lynch InterviewGuitarist George Lynch joined Dokken in the early 1980’s, success came very quickly. As history proves, much of the band’s album sales and credibility is the result of George Lynch’s guitar abilities and songwriting. With Dokken, Lynch recorded five albums from 1983 to 1988, all of which did remarkably well in the United States, Europe and Asia. This worldwide success made George Lynch one of the most influential rock guitarists in modern music, even earning the band a Grammy nomination in 1989 for Best Rock Instrumental. 1989 was also the year the George parted ways with Dokken and began the new decade...
2025-02-2035 min
Brian Tarquin's Guitar Trax ShowDoug Aldrich (Dio/Whitesnake) InterviewDoug Aldrich was the longtime guitarist of Whitesnake as well as working with Ronnie James Dio for years on such albums as "Killing the Dragon". He also has worked with such bands as, Lion, Hurricane, House of Lords, Bad Moon Rising and Revolution Saints. He is currently a member of The Dead Daisies having replaced Richard Fortus as guitarist in 2016.. Doug toured with former Deep Purple bassist and vocalist Glenn Hughes' band in 2015. In early 2014, Aldrich joined the critically acclaimed production show Raiding the Rock Vault at the Tropicana Las Vegas, where he performed six shows a...
2024-10-2945 min
Brian Tarquin's Guitar Trax ShowMalcolm Toft (Trident Studios) InterviewMalcolm Toft has a career spanning over 50 years in the professional audio industry. He started his career at CBS studios in London and went on to work at the iconic Trident Studios. There he began as an audio engineer, then moved to studio manager working on records by The Beatles, David Bowie, T-Rex, James Taylor, Joe Cocker and many others. As a designer, he founded Trident Audio and was responsible for the design of many of their iconic consoles, including the A Range, B Range, Series 80 and TSM. He eventually became the co-founder of Trident Audio Developments. Toft went on...
2024-10-1641 min
Brian Tarquin's Guitar Trax Show2024 Hal Lindes InterviewHal Lindes became a full-time member of Dire Straits at the end of 1980, shortly after the release of the group's third album, Making Movies. He replaced original co-founding member and rhythm guitarist David Knopfler. Lindes toured with Dire Straits while they were promoting Making Movies and remained with the band while they recorded their fourth album, 1982's Love Over Gold. Lindes was also with the band for the EP titled ExtendedancEPlay released in early 1983, which included the hit single “Twisting by the Pool”.Since his departure from Dire Straits, Lindes has composed music for films, and has won...
2024-09-2027 min
Coastal Connection with Terri WrightFlorida Wildlife Hospital hosts 5K and Hoot in the ParkFlorida Wildlife Hospital hosts 5K and Hoot in the Park. Tracey Frampton, Executive Director of the Hospital talks about the events and gives information on how you can help storm stranded babies.
2024-08-1503 min
Brian Tarquin's Guitar Trax Show2024 Jean Luc Ponty InterviewJean-Luc Ponty is a pioneer and undisputed master of violin in the arena of jazz and rock. He is widely regarded as an innovator who has applied his unique visionary spin that has expanded the vocabulary of modern music. In 1969, Frank Zappa composed the music for Jean-Luc’s solo album King Kong (Blue Note). In 1972, Elton John invited Ponty to contribute to his Honky Chateau #1 hit album. Within a year - at the urging of Zappa who wanted him to join his band the Mothers of Invention - Ponty emigrated with his wife and two young daughters to America an...
2024-08-0336 minCoastal Connection with Terri WrightKaren Houston and Phil Stasik talk about Hobnobbing with Space Coast Candidates this ElectionAugust 1st, 2024 at 6:30pm
Hybrid Meeting – Zoom and LiveUnitarian Universalist Friendship Fellowship Center3115 Friendship Place, Rockledge, Florida
Zoom Weblink:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84175950107OR call in on your phone, enter the phone number, and then follow the prompts to enter the meeting IDMeeting ID: 841 7595 0107Phone: +1 929 205 6099Watch on YOUTUBE after the event:https://www.youtube.com/@SCPABrevard
The “Hobnob with the Candidates” event is a non-partisan program jointly hosted by the League of Women Voters, the Central Brevard Branch of the NAACP, and Th...
2024-07-3104 min
Brian Tarquin's Guitar Trax ShowStuart Epps (Producer/Engineer) InterviewStuart Epps’s ‘official’ career in music began in 1967 at Dick James Music (The Beatle’s first publisher) on New Oxford Street in London. Aged only 15, he’d been persuaded by his friend Clive Franks, who was the record cutter at DJM at the time, to leave school and apply to be a ‘runner’. Getting a job as an office boy, he found himself right in the middle of an incredibly vibrant and growing industry at one of its most exciting and formative times. Epps also began working in the demo studio at DJM and in a short time had learned ev...
2024-06-0643 min
Brian Tarquin's Guitar Trax ShowRich Williams (Kansas) InterviewWith a legendary career spanning five decades, KANSAS has firmly established itself as one of America’s iconic classic rock bands. This "garage band" from Topeka released their debut album in 1974 after being discovered by Wally Gold, who worked for Don Kirshner, and have gone on to sell more than 30 million albums worldwide. Rich Williams is one of the few members of Kansas that has been in the band from it's inception. He shared guitar duties with keyboardist/guitarist Kerry Livgren until 1984 when Kansas first broke up, and later from 1990 to 1991 and 1999 to 2000. From 1985 to 1991, he shared gu...
2024-05-1541 min
Brian Tarquin's Guitar Trax ShowSteve Vai InterviewSteve Vai needs no introduction! A virtuoso guitarist, visionary composer, and consummate producer who sculpts musical sound with infinite creativity and technical mastery, Steve Vai has awed fans of all genres with his exceptional guitar skills and musicianship for decades. At age 12, he started taking guitar lessons from Joe Satriani. At 18, he began his professional music career transcribing for, and then playing with, the legendary Frank Zappa. More than three decades, over 15 million in album sales, and three GRAMMY Awards later, Vai has proven himself, in his own right, to be one of music’s true originals....
2024-04-3053 min
Brian Tarquin's Guitar Trax ShowStu Hamm InterviewStu Hamm is an iconic bass player who attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he met guitarist Steve Vai and, through him, met Joe Satriani. Hamm. He played bass on Vai's debut solo album, Flex-Able, which was released in 1984. Hamm has performed and recorded with Steve Vai, Frank Gambale, Joe Satriani and many other well-respected guitarists. It was his playing live on tour with Satriani that brought Hamm's skills to national attention. Subsequent recordings with Satriani and other rock/fusion artists, along with the release of his own solo recordings, solidified his reputation as a bassist...
2024-04-1737 min
Brian Tarquin's Guitar Trax ShowUli Jon Roth InterviewIn the year 1973, Uli’s friend, Michael Schenker, quit the already established band Scorpions to join UFO in England. This lead to the break-up of the Scorpions, which his brother, Rudolf Schenker, had formed in the Sixties. But before leaving the band, Michael asked Uli to take his place instead. Later that year, the two remaining members of Scorpions – Rudolf Schenker and Klaus Meine – joined forces with the four members of Dawn Road in the summer of 1973. Soon afterwards, the “new” Scorpions played their first gig, which happened to be a two-song live appearance on one of the two main Germa...
2024-04-1320 minCoastal Connection with Terri WrightDC Padgett discusses a Hands On experience with Beekeepers in BrevardSBB is a local beekeeping club that meets monthly and focuses on educating and helping people get started. We have start-up kits, tools, accessories, and materials to build hives.
Our monthly meetings held on the SECOND TUESDAY of each month at Christian Development Center (343 Nail St. Palm Bay, FL 32904) will primarily provide hands-on education and information specifically pertinent to the Southern Coast area. Subject matter will be relevant to the current season and weather, any insect threats, and seasonal behaviors of the bees. 6:30-7:00 is a presentation for New-Bees and 7:00-8:00 is for education and conversation.
2024-04-0804 minCoastal Connection with Terri WrightJoan Perry on the Resources for Educators in BrevardBrevard Schools Foundation fills educational funding and opportunity gaps at all of our 85 public schools for 75,000 students and 5,000 teachers by supporting innovation, engaging communities, and changing lives.
Brevard Public Schools will serve our community and enhance students’ lives by delivering the highest quality education in a culture of dedication, collaboration, and learning.
Brevard Schools Foundation supports students and teachers and enhances educational opportunities through citizen and corporate support. Brevard Schools Foundation fills educational funding and opportunity gaps. Funds come from private contributions, corporate support, public matching funds, fundraising, and endowments.
2024-04-0804 minCoastal Connection with Terri WrightArnav Jain teaches children about Healthy EatingFor the last 100 years, all students have been taught subjects such as math, reading, science, etc. Still, almost 50% of elementary schools don't mandate nutrition education, a vital factor to their overall health, as these habits kids develop at a young age are likely to follow in the future. Nutrients Without Limits is an organization dedicated to teaching children about nutrition and healthy eating, especially at Title-1 schools.
Nutrients Without Limits is a passionate and forward-thinking organization committed to championing nutrition literacy among school students. Our mission is to empower the youth with the understanding and capabilities to...
2024-04-0804 minCoastal Connection with Terri WrightBrian Ogle discusses Learning Experiences for all ages at the Brevard ZooFebruary 12 – April 14| During Zoo Hours
BREAKING NEWS: Sasquatch spotted monkeying around Brevard Zoo! Word is that the creature with the big feet has been camping out in Wild Florida. The Zoo has inspired Bigfoot to sustain and protect the places that creatures like himself call home. Enjoy fun educational activities and shop the rustic retail space. Whether you’re a skeptic or a true believer, join the fun and chase the legend at the heart of cryptozoology! You may see Bigfoot, but you may not. Let the fun begin!
Special Bigfoot Activities
• Stranger than F...
2024-04-0803 minCoastal Connection with Terri WrightSierra Thompson shares info on the Women's Center of BrevardGive of Your Time It may be the most valuable gift.
Calling All Empathetic Warriors!
The Women’s Center could not develop and offer its services without the invaluable assistance of its volunteers. We have ongoing volunteer opportunities depending on your interests, skills, and availability. We provide TRAINING FOR ALL VOLUNTEER POSITIONS and work around your schedule.
Consider volunteering as a/an...
• Sexual Assault Victim (SAVS) Advocate
• Domestic Violence Victim Advocate
• Administrative/Front Desk Receptionist
We have all types of volunteer positions, from direct client interacti...
2024-04-0803 min
Brian Tarquin's Guitar Trax ShowDave Mason InterviewDave Mason left Traffic in 1969 to pursue a solo career in the U.S. Dave has penned over 100 songs, has 3 gold albums: Alone Together, Dave Mason, Mariposa De Oro, and platinum album Let It Flow, which contained the top-ten single “We Just Disagree”.In addition to cranking out hits, Dave has performed on, or contributed to, a number of famous albums, including: The Rolling Stones’ Beggars Banquet, George Harrison’s All Things Must Pass, Paul McCartney and Wings’ Venus and Mars, and Jimi Hendrix’s Electric Ladyland. Mason is featured playing acoustic guitar in “All Along the Watc...
2024-04-0722 min
Coastal Connection with Terri WrightTerrence and Peg Girard reveal the challenges in choosing ProductionsMCT is organized to promote community interest in the performing arts, provide opportunities in all production and theatre management phases, educate in all areas of production and theatre management, and provide quality cultural entertainment to the community it serves.
We are Brevard County’s ‘longest running’ arts organization, an intimate 93-seat Community Theatre in the heart of Historic Downtown Melbourne.
Melbourne Civic Theatre began life as the Indian River Players in 1951. Indian River Players staged three seasons in the municipal auditorium at Trailer Haven, starting with its first play – Big Hearted Herbert – in February of 1952. Renovation...
2024-03-2104 min
Coastal Connection with Terri WrightLew Kontnik on the benefits of Seagrass in our LagoonRecognized as one of the most biologically diverse estuaries in the world, with a warm-temperate climate to the north and a subtropical climate to the south, the IRL is influenced by both, contributing to the spectacular biodiversity found within the Lagoon.
Several distinct habitats serve as home to the plants and animals of the IRL. Seagrass meadows, mangrove forests, and salt marshes are essential for a healthy Lagoon.
The Indian River Lagoon stretches 156 miles from Ponce De Leon Inlet in New Smyrna Beach in the north to Jupiter Inlet near West Palm Beach to the s...
2024-03-2104 min
Coastal Connection with Terri WrightAmber Carroll shares insight on Homelessness on the Space CoastThe Point-in-Time (PIT) count counts sheltered and unsheltered homeless persons on a single night in January.
HUD requires Continuums of Care to conduct an annual count of homeless persons sheltered in emergency shelters and transitional housing on a single night. Continuums of Care also must conduct a count of unsheltered homeless persons every other year (odd-numbered years).
PIT data can provide insight into a community’s homeless population and service gaps. It provides a “snapshot” of homelessness on a single night in our community.
The HUD PITC Reports for prior years can be found o...
2024-03-2104 min
Brian Tarquin's Guitar Trax ShowPercy Jones (Brand X) InterviewPercy Jones is the renowned pioneer fusion bass player with the British band Brand X. Virtuoso guitarist Steve Hackett stated "it was in fact Percy who chronologically emerged with his own unique fretless sound and should be given full credit for it”.Jones appeared on Eno’s Before and After Science, and Another Green World, on Steve Hackett’s debut solo album Voyage of the Acolyte and played on Roy Harper’s Bullinamingvase, all within a short time of Brand X exploding on the British scene. He also recorded sessions for a number of avant-garde players like Jon Hassel...
2024-03-2041 min
Brian Tarquin's Guitar Trax ShowSteve Hackett (Genesis) InterviewSteve Hackett the legendary guitarist from the band Genesis contributed to six of the band's studio albums, three live albums, seven singles and one EP before he left to pursue a solo career. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Genesis in 2010. He released his first solo album, Voyage of the Acolyte, while still a member of Genesis in 1975. Hackett also co-founded the supergroup GTR with Steve Howe in 1986. The group released the self-titled album GTR, which peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard 200 in the United States and spawned the Top 20 s...
2024-03-1128 min
Brian Tarquin's Guitar Trax ShowGus G (Ozzy) InterviewGus G. former Ozzy guitarist was born and raised in Thessaloniki, Greece and is hailed as one of the most important and influential Metal guitarists of his generation. Gus played guitar for Ozzy from 2009 till 2017, recorded all guitars on his Grammy nominated album “Scream” and toured the globe with the Prince Of Darkness until 2016. Gus has appeared on more than 50 magazine covers around the world including major music publications like Guitar World, Total Guitar, Metal Hammer, Young Guitar, Burrn!, and many more. He’s won 2 Metal Hammer awards (“God of Riffs” and “Best Shredder”) and topped categories multiple times in Readers Pol...
2024-03-1136 min
Coastal Connection with Terri WrightLew Kontnik outlines ways to help the LagoonBIRLC's Mission - To advocate for the healing of the Indian River Lagoon with an independent, unifying voice connecting our community partners.
Helping the Lagoon starts with understanding what harms it and how to make a difference in your life.
The www.helpthelagoon.org website seeks to help every individual find a way to help the Lagoon—something doable, someplace to begin.
2024-03-0803 min
Coastal Connection with Terri WrightLori Sutherland breaks down the impact of the Women's Center of BrevardFor over 47 years as a local non-profit organization in the Brevard County community, the Women's Center has been on a focused mission to help women, men & children who have faced trauma related to domestic violence & sexual assault.
Their mission is made possible through the support, kindness, and continued charitable donations from others. Serving thousands of people annually, the Women's Center can be the first and last step in helping people transition from victims to survivors. Trauma-informed, wraparound programs provide victims with the hope, tools & resources needed to build a healthy & prosperous future for themselves & their families.
2024-03-0803 min
Coastal Connection with Terri WrightJoseph Werner and Heather Morway discuss the Brevard Autism CoalitionOUR MISSION: Our mission is to bring medical professionals, educators, community organizations, and parents together to identify the needs of families and individuals dealing with Autism in Brevard County. Our membership includes representatives from Pediatrics in Brevard, the Brevard County School System, The Scott Center for Autism, UCF - C.A.R.D., Space Coast Early Intervention Center, Family Liaison Project, Angels Bridging Gaps, SOAK, and Child and Family Consultants.
Brevard Autism Coalition provides free educational seminars, workshops, and events. All funds raised by the Brevard Autism Coalition benefit families in Brevard County.
Brevard Autism C...
2024-02-1604 min
Coastal Connection with Terri WrightLew Kontnik discusses Saving the LagoonThe Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit, nonpartisan organization seeking and facilitating education and collaboration--bringing together organizations, businesses, and individuals who share the goal of supporting the restoration of the Lagoon.
What we do
Foster awareness, education and actions in support of returning our Lagoon to health through science-based efforts designed to address the complex problems affecting the Lagoon Collaborate and support the community of citizens, boaters, tourism, anglers, businesses, and non-profit organizations to advocate for the lagoon effectively Support, monitor and suggest changes to the Save Our Lagoon Citizens Oversight Commi...
2024-02-1603 min
Coastal Connection with Terri WrightJody Cassell on SustainabilityDid you know the average American produces 4.4 pounds of trash per day? All that waste ends up in a landfill. Replacing disposables at events with reusable ware reduces trash. Sustainable Settings is an initiative by WOW women to encourage community members to borrow packs of reusable tableware for their next event instead of using disposable plates, cups, and flatware. Each pack includes a serving set of 12.
Questions? Please email wow@brevardzoo.org.
How does Sustainable Settings work?
1. Click here to request a pack.
2. A refundable deposit of $50 is required for the firs...
2024-02-1604 min
Coastal Connection with Terri WrightZach Marchetti on Updates to Brevard Zoo AquariumJoin us in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build a world-class Aquarium and Conservation Center on Florida’s East Coast! Your participation can help bring to life the East Coast Zoological Society’s second campus.
Sitting on 14 acres of shoreline at Port Canaveral, the Aquarium will capture the beauty and benefits of natural Florida while serving as a regional conservation hub emphasizing restoring the Indian River Lagoon and our coastal estuary.
This space can be a new home for the vital conservation, education, and volunteer work that Brevard Zoo has been leading for years and provides the...
2024-02-1603 min
Brian Tarquin's Guitar Trax ShowAl Di Meola InterviewAl Di Meola a bona fide guitar hero, perennial poll-winner, and prolific composer, he has amassed over 20 albums as a leader while collaborating on a dozen or so others with the likes of the fusion supergroup Return to Forever (with Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke and Lenny White), the celebrated acoustic Guitar Trio featuring fellow virtuosos John McLaughlin and Paco de Lucia, and the Rite of Strings trio with bassist Clarke and violinist Jean-Luc Ponty. And while his dazzling technique on both acoustic and electric guitars has afforded him regal status among the hordes of fretboard fanatics who regularly flock...
2024-02-0335 min
Coastal Connection with Terri WrightTracy Frampton on the Florida Wildlife Hospital and "Hoot in the Park"Florida Wildlife Hospital Hosts Hoot in the Park
Subaru of Melbourne and One Sotheby’s International Realty Presents the 10th Annual Pet & Family friendly event benefitting Florida Wildlife Hospital
Event includes:
Live Animal Presentations
Lots of Vendors
Raffle Items
Photos of your dog with Santa
Lure Course for dogs
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Wickham Park
2500 Parkway Dr, Melbourne, FL 32935
For more info: hospitalevents@floridawildlifehospital.org
2023-11-0803 min
Coastal Connection with Terri WrightJoseph Werner and Heather Morway discuss the Brevard Autism Coalition FundraiserBrevard Autism Coalition Presents Brevard Uncorked Friday, November 10th, an annual wine-tasting fundraiser to benefit individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, their families, and support professionals. Silent Auction, light Hors D'oeuvres, wine and more.
Our mission is to bring medical professionals, educators, community organizations, and parents together to identify the needs of families and individuals dealing with Autism in Brevard County. Our membership includes representatives from Pediatrics in Brevard, the Brevard County School System, The Scott Center for Autism, UCF - C.A.R.D., Space Coast Early Intervention Center, Family Liaison Project, Angels Bridging Gaps, SOAK, and...
2023-11-0804 min
Coastal Connection with Terri WrightMartha Pessaro and John Ellis share the story of the 15th Annual Native Rhythms FestivalNative Rhythms Festival November 10 - 12, 2023, coming to you live from Wickham Park Melbourne, Florida.
The Indian River Flute Circle and Native Heritage Gathering, Inc. proudly present the fifteenth annual gathering of the Native Rhythms Festival. This three-day festival during Native American Heritage Month honors the culture of the indigenous peoples of the Americas through music, especially the music of the Native American Flute.
More information: nativerhythmsfestival.com
INDEX OF 2023 WORKSHOPS
Basic Introduction to the Native American Style Flute (Indian River & Riverwind Flute Circles)
Understanding Pow Wow Drumming...
2023-11-0804 min
Coastal Connection with Terri WrightDonna Sewell and Dr. Keri Watson share the art of Florida Landscape paintingsCalling all art history lovers! Learn the fascinating history of Florida’s landscape painters at 5:30 p.m. on November 14th at the Evans Library at Florida Institute of Technology. This event is free and open to anyone who would like to attend. RSVP
When: November 14, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Where: Evans Library Digital Scholarship Lab
The Evans Library celebrates community arts and culture and is happy to welcome the community to the Library for this exciting arts talk and presentation.
Secure your spot! Send an email to Ro...
2023-10-3103 min
Coastal Connection with Terri WrightJohn Robert Bridges and Amy Roub get loud at "Stop the Block" in Eau Gallie“Stop the Block Party” is a Halloween-themed day-long indoor/outdoor music festival featuring a variety of popular local bands. There will be speakers you won’t want to miss, food trucks, beverages, art, informational vendors, and activities for adults and children.
Sunday, October 29, between 12 pm and 8 pm at the Eau Gallie Civic Center.
Joining the efforts will be EC-LEARN (ec-learn.org). They are an esteemed local nonprofit that has consistently demonstrated its commitment to fostering growth, unity, and positive change within our community.
This event will focus on critical topics that affect our community. These topics inc...
2023-10-2603 min
Coastal Connection with Terri WrightStephanie Husted and Lori Sutherland on the Women's Center of BrevardChanging lives for the better, forever. Stephanie Husted, Executive Director, and Lori Sutherland, Director of Development of the Women's Center, speak about the services and mission of the Center.
Their services include:Victim AdvocacySexual Assault Victim ServicesCounselingPrevention EducationEmergency Safe & Transitional Housing
More information at womenscenter.net
2023-10-2604 minCoastal Connection with Terri WrightBettina Kuske on Teaching Kids about Animal RescueBettina S. Kuske is the author and creator of LOOVEBUGS. She emigrated from Schorndorf in Remstal, Germany to the USA in 1991. She brought with her a love for animals and children. Bettina followed her heart, leading her to write books for children about rescuing special needs animals from shelters.
2023-10-2604 min
Coastal Connection with Terri WrightNora McFarland on the 5th Annual Brevard Children's Business FairBrevard Children's Business Fair is being held Saturday, November 18th, in Viera from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
We are a non-profit team of passionate entrepreneurs, mentors, and parents who want our children to learn about entrepreneurship in a practical and fun way.
All committee members volunteer their own time to make this event a reality!
Kids want the chance to do what their parents did: open a 'lemonade stand' in their neighborhood.
Imagine a safe and fun environment for children to have their own business.
For 2023, we will be h...
2023-10-0504 min
Coastal Connection with Terri WrightAndrea Hill discusses "Boo at the Zoo" and "Jazzoo"This family-favorite Halloween activity returns as a daytime event! Visit us every Saturday and Sunday in October from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Halloween fun! Trick or treat at treat stations, enjoy Halloween-themed decorations, take advantage of photo opportunities, listen to spooktacular music, watch special performances, participate in activities, visit your favorite Zoo animals, and more!
All Boo at the Zoo activities are included with general Zoo admission and free for members.
Weekend Themes:
Weekend 1- Pirates
Weekend 2- Anime
Weekend 3- Magic
Weekend 4- Monsters
Fa...
2023-10-0404 min
Coastal Connection with Terri WrightVince Lamb on introducing Sea Turtle KiosksVince returns to speak with Terri to inform us about sea turtle nesting habits and the benefits of installing kiosks.
The Ribbon cutting celebration for the new sea turtle informational
kiosks was on Sunday, September 24, at 4 pm at the Barrier Island Center, 8385 S Highway A1A, south of Melbourne Beach.
2023-10-0404 min
Coastal Connection with Terri WrightMary Bonhomme and Gary Grant on the Rocky Water Brew FestRocky Water Brew Fest is presented to you by the Eau Gallie Rotary Club. Rocky Water is an event that will bring together some of the best breweries in Florida.
Only the finest breweries will be invited to the Rocky Water Brew Fest and you can enjoy unlimited tastings with your ticket to the event. Find a new favorite brew this October.
The Rocky Water Brew Fest will take place in the heart of the Eau Gallie Arts District at the Eau Gallie Square, on October 21st, 2023.
We apologize for any inconvenience, but...
2023-10-0403 min
Coastal Connection with Terri WrightAndrea Aubert on Curating Educational Programs at the Brevard ZooLearn through hands-on animal encounters, crafts, games, guided Zoo excursions, and more! The Brevard Zoo offers several enriching opportunities for children ages 2-16 and families to experience the wonders of nature in a safe, healthy, and happy environment. The professional staff ensures a positive, memorable experience for all participants.
2023-09-1104 min
Coastal Connection with Terri WrightPhil Stasik and Jodi James discuss Legalizing Recreational Cannabis in FloridaMarijuana laws at State levels are changing. According to DISA Global Solutions, a leading provider of statistical data, 38 states have legalized medical marijuana, and 32 states have decriminalized marijuana altogether. In 2016, over 70 percent of Florida voters approved medical marijuana via a citizen-driven constitutional amendment.
The effort to put a question to voters on the FL ballot to legalize recreational marijuana has collected nearly 1 million petitions, reaching the number of signatures necessary to qualify for the November 2024 ballot.
The ballot language is currently under review by the FL Supreme Court. FL Attorney General Ashley Moody urges the...
2023-09-0504 min
Coastal Connection with Terri WrightLynn Brockwell-Carey discusses the 17th Annual Fundraising Anchor BreakfastThis year’s annual Anchor Breakfast is scheduled for Thursday, September 14th, at the Hilton Rialto in Melbourne from 7:45 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Florida Tech's President, Dr. John Nicklow, is the featured keynote speaker.
In addition to being a fun and inspiring time, the Breakfast is critical to Neighbor Up Brevard – it’s one of the best opportunities we have all year to introduce new people and businesses to our mission. You can play an integral role in Neighbor Up Brevard's growth by sponsoring a table and inviting others to be your guests.
The...
2023-08-2904 min
Coastal Connection with Terri WrightCyndi Stinson on the 5K Turtle KrawlThe Sea Turtle Preservation Society has protected sea turtles and their habitat in Brevard County for over 35 years. The annual Turtle Krawl 5K event provides needed funds to continue the organization’s education and conservation programs. All race proceeds benefit the Sea Turtle Preservation Society’s mission to help sea turtles survive.
To become a sponsor or race participant, visit the newly revamped website at Turtle Krawl.
This year’s race theme is the leatherback turtle.
2023-08-2303 min
Coastal Connection with Terri WrightAaron Collins on the Loss of Funding for Brevard ArtsAs reported in Florida Today:
The grant funding in question comes from revenue generated by the county's 5% tourist development tax on hotel rooms, vacation rentals and other short-term rentals, and not from local property taxes.
County commissioners decided instead to move the $530,000 in proposed grants into a budget that would help pay for beach lifeguards and promote the safety of Brevard's lifeguard-protected beaches, saying it will be part of the Space Coast Office of Tourism's marketing efforts to attract tourists to the local beaches. They also said they want to move another $900,000 in tourism cultural...
2023-08-2104 min
Coastal Connection with Terri WrightAllyson Bootes on Rescuing Domesticated AnimalsH.A.L.O. No-Kill Rescue was created in 2006 with a mission to create a NO-KILL safe haven for abused and abandoned animals in Indian River County. We believe in a community where there are no more homeless pets and that together we can eliminate the killing of companion animals. For over a decade, H.A.L.O. has advocated for our community’s pets, paved the way for no-kill rescue, and reduced euthanasia by 92%!
More info at halorescuefl.org
2023-08-2104 min
Coastal Connection with Terri WrightJamie Snider and Rebecca Heidenreich discuss the importance of native plantsAll are welcome to participate in the 14th Annual Landscaping with Florida
Natives Tour. Visitors can explore wonderful native plant landscapes at various locations. This year, four homes, one commercial space, and two newly constructed local government sites are available to tour and learn about Florida native plants. The tour is a fabulous look at what homeowners and public spaces have done using native plants in different situations.
Native plants are important to preserve our wildlife, pollinators, and local heritage. They require much less maintenance, water, and fertilizer, which benefits our local environment and the Indian River...
2023-08-1003 min
Coastal Connection with Terri WrightKelly Currier on Grasshopper Sparrow breedingFlorida grasshopper sparrows
are the United States’ most endangered bird. We recognized the need to
keep these uniquely Floridian birds in our state and joined the breeding
program in 2019. Our Zoo is part of a collaborative conservation effort
to save this species with the Florida Grasshopper Sparrow Working
Group, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, United States
Air Force, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Archbold Biological
Station.
This species is only found in a few areas in Central and
South Florida and has lost approximately 85% of their natural habitat to
agriculture. Nonnative fire ants (which in...
2023-08-0204 min
Coastal Connection with Terri WrightPat Honeywill and Ilona Mettala from Melbourne Alumnae PanhellenicMELBOURNE ALUMNAE PANHELLENIC: A Gathering of Sorority Sisters
Monthly Meetings begin again September 2023. The Board will still be hard at work creating new adventures for our members and always looking for new adventure seekers to join our ranks. If interested contact melbournealumnaepanhellenic@gmail.com
2023-07-2004 min
Coastal Connection with Terri WrightOlivia Escandell on Sea Grass RestorationSeagrass monitoring is underway and the Restore Our Shores team is
learning a lot! The goal of this pilot project is to learn which sites
in the Indian River Lagoon may be ready for larger-scale seagrass
restoration. Of the 22 beds we've planted thus far, some are currently
seeing over 90% survival, while others are not doing so well. We'll
continue to monitor and look forward to having a stronger understanding
of where to expand our efforts at the end of this project. Want to learn
more about our seagrass efforts? Read our blog: https://brevardzoo.org/tag/seagrass/
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2023-07-1304 min
Brian Tarquin's Guitar Trax ShowPaul Stanley of Kiss InterviewFor more than 45 years, Paul Stanley has reigned supreme as one of the single-most recognizable front men in the history of rock and roll. Although preferring to live his off stage life out of the media spotlight he continues to be the chief songwriter, driving force and unwavering voice of KISS. A visionary and trendsetter since the early 1970s, Stanley’s passion for both the musical and visual arts has perhaps been the key to the astonishing ongoing worldwide phenomenon known as KISS. Stanley also returned to his passion for painting ten years ago by creating portraits and abstracts th...
2023-03-1435 min
Brian Tarquin's Guitar Trax ShowJeff Berlin InterviewFor over 40 years, he has stood as one of the most innovative electric bassists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Known for his one-of-a-kind tone, jaw dropping technique and highly advanced harmonic approaches to the bass, Jeff has been one of the major figures in firmly establishing the electric bass as a solo instrument well deserving of its own distinct place in modern music. Jeff’s recording and performance credits include a who’s who of jazz and rock. They include: Bill Bruford, Allan Holdsworth, Larry Coryell, Pat Martino, John McLaughlin, Yes, Frank Zappa, Patrick Moraz and many more.
2023-03-1050 min
Brian Tarquin's Guitar Trax ShowJeff Beck: Life & Times (Part 1)The world has just lost one of the great guitarists of a generation, the maestro himself Jeff Beck! Jeff represented so much for musicians because of his never ending strive for tone and proficiency as a guitar gunslinger. He reached millions through his decades of stellar recordings and performances that permeated our souls. He is the father of modern guitar instrumental music and pioneered the path for such guitarists as Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, Steve Vai, Al Di Meola and countless others. He was truly a risk taker and forged ahead in new styles of music that very few...
2023-01-2057 min
Brian Tarquin's Guitar Trax Show2022 Joe Satriani Interview-Part 1JOE SATRIANI is kicking off 2022 with a brand-new album, The Elephants of Mars, which marks the legendary guitarist’s 19th studio album in his 35+year career in music. This album also marks the debut of his new label partnership with earMUSIC, the international rock label of entertainment group Edel. Pre-orders are available now and include a special limited digi-pack cd release featuring seven double sided cards of original artwork by Satriani representing each song from the album. In addition, several colored vinyl options will be available as well to pre-order including orange, pink and a special purple version sold through Gu...
2022-06-2947 min
Brian Tarquin's Guitar Trax ShowEric Johnson InterviewEric Johnson has been traveling on a prolific odyssey over the course of more than four decades. Along the way, his creations have encompassed repertoire that cross pollinate genres which include rock, blues, jazz, fusion, soul, folk, new-age, classical and even country. Inevitably E.J. says it best himself in sharing. “It really boils down to the music and the song at the end of the day,” he explains. “If it doesn’t have that it gets boring for me. The most important thing for me is to grow musically and make a more expansive and meaningful artistic statement with eve...
2022-05-2818 min
Brian Tarquin's Guitar Trax ShowRobben Ford InterviewRobben Ford is one of the premier electric guitarists today, particularly known for his fusion and blues playing, as well as his ability to be comfortable in a variety of musical contexts. A five-time Grammy nominee, he has played with artists as diverse as Joni Mitchell, Jimmy Witherspoon, Miles Davis, George Harrison, Phil Lesh, Bonnie Raitt, Michael McDonald, Bob Dylan, John Mayall, Greg Allman, John Scofield, Susan Tedeschi, Keb Mo, Larry Carlton, Mavis Staples, Brad Paisley, and many others.Robben's 2021 instrumental studio album "Pure" is the first one since “Tiger Walk” from 1997. With nine unique tracks the albu...
2022-02-1044 min
Brian Tarquin's Guitar Trax ShowRobin Trower InterviewRobin Trower is one of the great guitar legends of all time. He began his career in the 1960s with the band The Paramounts and Procol Harum, whose enigmatic lyrics and evocative sound typified and exemplified for many an era of experimentation and idyllic hopes. Deeply inspired by the blues as well as his contemporaries, including rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix, Trower eventually struck out on his own. His solo records as Bridge of Sighs set a new standard for all guitarists in the early 70's and gave birth to such classics as "Bridge of Sighs", "Too Rolling Stoned", "Day of...
2021-06-1535 min
Brian Tarquin's Guitar Trax ShowCarl Verheyen InterviewA member of the British rock group Supertramp since 1985, Carl has played to millions of enthusiastic fans in sold out arenas worldwide. In his 50-plus years of playing the instrument, Carl has created a wildly successful, multi-faceted career. He is a critically acclaimed musician, vocalist, songwriter, arranger, producer and educator with fifteen albums and two live DVDs released worldwide. Carl is commonly regarded as a guitar virtuoso capable of playing any style of music with remarkable mastery and conviction. He has been one of LA’s elite “first call” session players for the past 38 years, playing on hundreds of records, movie...
2021-05-1050 min
Brian Tarquin's Guitar Trax ShowSteve Kindler InterviewViolin virtuoso Steve Kindler has performed and recorded with Mahavishnu Orchestra, Jeff Beck and Jan Hammer. He has played in The Honolulu Symphony, but he cut his jazz chops with guitar great John McLaughlin. Kindler's smooth yet impassioned violin improvisations are the perfect vehicle for his own highly melodic compositions, combining classical, jazz, rock, and ethnic influences.GUITAR TRAX hosted by Brian Tarquin featuring in- depth interviews with today’s hottest guitar legends and airs every Monday night from 10pm-12pm on WFIT 89.5FM on the Florida space coast and can be streamed on WFIT.org. In 2019 Tarquin re...
2021-04-1550 min
Brian Tarquin's Guitar Trax ShowJan Hammer (Jeff Beck) InterviewMost notably Hammer performed and recorded with Jeff Beck during Beck's most fruitful fusion period in the 1970's. He also scored the popular television show Miami Vice from the 1980s, consisting of the "Miami Vice Theme" and "Crockett's Theme". He collaborated with the most influential jazz and rock musicians from the fusion era such as John McLaughlin, Jeff Beck, Billy Cobham, Al Di Meola, Carlos Santana, Stanley Clarke, Tommy Bolin & Neal Schon. GUITAR TRAX hosted by Brian Tarquin featuring in- depth interviews with today’s hottest guitar legends and airs every Monday night from 10pm-12pm on WFIT 89.5FM...
2021-04-0539 min
Brian Tarquin's Guitar Trax ShowDean Brown InterviewDean Brown's guitar work can be heard on well over 200 recordings which include numerous GRAMMY® nominations and four GRAMMY® Award winners. Dean has released his fifth celebrated album after four acclaimed previous solo CD's worldwide. Dean has toured and recorded with legendary artists such as: Marcus Miller, The Brecker Brothers, Billy Cobham, David Sanborn, Bob James, George Duke, Roberta Flack, Bill Evans, Randy Brecker, Victor Bailey, Joe Zawinul, Simon Phillips, Lenny White, Chris Minh Doky, Kirk Whalum, and Steve Smith's Vital Information, just to name a few. GUITAR TRAX hosted by Brian Tarquin featuring in- depth interviews with to...
2020-10-2936 min
Brian Tarquin's Guitar Trax ShowJohn McLaughlinJohn McLaughlin has been called the "greatest guitarist in the world" by Jeff Beck & Pat Metheny. In the 60's he gave guitar lessons to Jimmy Page and in 1963, John played with Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker in the band Graham Bond Quartet. They played an eclectic range of music genres, including bebop, blues and rhythm and blues. In 1969 he played with Tony Williams's group Lifetime and then with Miles Davis on his electric jazz-fusion albums Bitches Brew (which has a track named after him), Jack Johnson and On the Corner. At the suggestion of Miles Davis, John formed the iconic...
2020-08-1532 min
Brian Tarquin's Guitar Trax ShowSteve Morse (Deep Purple, The Dixie Dregs) InterviewGuitar Icon Steve Morse is founder of the Dixie Dregs and lead guitarist of Deep Purple since 1994. Morse has also enjoyed a successful solo career and was briefly a member of the group Kansas in the mid-1980s. A “guitarist’s guitarist”, he was voted “Best Overall Guitarist” in the Guitar Player magazine Readers Poll for five consecutive years, before being removed from eligibility to open the award to other musicians, and being inducted into their Gallery of Greats. His work has received seven Grammy award nominations, and he has appeared on over 200 albums.GUITAR TRAX hosted by Brian Tarq...
2019-06-1557 min
Brian Tarquin's Guitar Trax ShowChuck Loeb (Fourplay) InterviewGrammy nominated guitarist, composer, and producer, Chuck Loeb has had a musical career that spans over four decades, and he is proud to be known as a "renaissance man" in the music world. He is a #1 jazz recording artist; composer of over 250 published songs, network television show themes and scores; a producer of over thirty world-renowned recording artists; as well as an in-demand clinician and educator. He was also a member one of the world’s premier jazz groups Fourplay, and the ground breaking fusion band Metro. GUITAR TRAX hosted by Brian Tarquin featuring in- depth interviews with to...
2016-11-2716 min
Brian Tarquin's Guitar Trax ShowLarry Coryell "Godfather of Fusion" InterviewLarry was one of the first pioneers of the jazz-rock/fusion movement that began in the mid 1960's. He remained an influential and integral part of jazz music throughout his 50+ year career as a musician. He made the History books and tons of music! Larry was a guitar virtuoso and mastered many styles. He played with the best of the best. He was the best of the best. GUITAR TRAX hosted by Brian Tarquin featuring in- depth interviews with today’s hottest guitar legends and airs every Monday night from 10pm-12pm on WFIT 89.5FM on the Florida sp...
2016-09-0725 min
Brian Tarquin's Guitar Trax ShowAdrian Belew of King CrimsonAdrian Belew is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, producer and guitar guru. Belew has released 20 critically acclaimed solo records and was the frontman, singer, co-writer and guitarist for progressive rock powerhouse King Crimson for 30 years. He also played alongside musicians such as David Bowie, Frank Zappa, Paul Simon, Nine Inch Nails, Tom Tom Club and Talking Heads. Known for his inventive guitar sounds, Belew has begun mixing his unique sound, complex time signatures, witty lyrics, wild sound and technical mastery into his newest app creations, FLUX:FX and FLUX by belew.GUITAR TRAX hosted by Brian Tarquin featuring in...
2016-05-0641 min
Brian Tarquin's Guitar Trax ShowFrank Gambale InterviewGrammy winning guitar virtuoso. As a legendary guitarist, Gambale is an undisputed genius who originated the "sweep picking" technique (a new way to play the instrument) and elevated it to a precise art form now standard in the guitar lexicon. The "Gambale Sweep Picking Technique" continues to inspire generations of musicians. Jazz, rock, metal and progressive artists alike are united in their awe of Frank as both an amazing technician and an unsurpassed musician.GUITAR TRAX hosted by Brian Tarquin featuring in- depth interviews with today’s hottest guitar legends and airs every Monday night from 10pm-12pm on...
2015-11-2415 min
Brian Tarquin's Guitar Trax ShowRon 'Bumblefoot' Thal (Guns N Roses) InterviewBumblefoot is lead singer and guitarist of the legendary progressive rock band Asia (with Geoff Downes, Carl Palmer and Billy Sherwood), and guitarist of progressive rock band Sons Of Apollo (with Mike Portnoy, Derek Sherinian, Billy Sheehan and Jeff Scott Soto. Formerly lead guitarist of rock groups Art Of Anarchy (2011 - 2017, including STP/Velvet Revolver vocalist Scott Weiland, Creed vocalist Scott Stapp and Disturbed bassist John Moyer) and Guns N' Roses (2006 - 2014), Bumblefoot toured sold-out shows all over the world, headlining festivals with crowds up to 150,000. Bumblefoot's unique 'fretless guitar' can be heard throughout Guns N' Roses' 2008 Chinese Democracy album.
2015-09-1114 min
Brian Tarquin's Guitar Trax ShowChris Poland (Megadeth) InterviewChris Poland is an American jazz fusion guitarist and creator/co-founder of the the Heavy Jazz/Rock/Fusion power trio OHM. In 1977, he moved to Los Angeles and formed the The New Yorkers with Robertino 'Pag' Pagliari, Gar Samuelson and Stu Samuelson. Poland and Gar Samuelson were then recruited by Megadeth and were crucial members of their early line-up. Poland worked on their first two albums “Killing is my Business...and Business is Good!” and “Peace Sells...But Who's Buying?” Poland quit Megadeth shortly after the second album.GUITAR TRAX hosted by Brian Tarquin featuring in- depth interviews with tod...
2015-08-2715 min
Brian Tarquin's Guitar Trax ShowLarry Carlton InterviewGrammy winning guitarist Larry Carlton built his career as a studio musician in the 1970s and '80s for acts such as Steely Dan and Joni Mitchell. He has participated in thousands of recording sessions, recorded on hundreds of albums in many genres, for television and movies, and on more than 100 gold records. He has been a member of the jazz fusion group the Crusaders, the smooth jazz band Fourplay, and has maintained a long solo career.GUITAR TRAX hosted by Brian Tarquin featuring in- depth interviews with today’s hottest guitar legends and airs every Monday night fr...
2015-07-0215 min