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Scarecrow’s John Blaze Guests On “If These Walls Could Talk” With Hosts Wendy Stuart and Tym Moss Wednesday March 25th, 2026 

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Who else but hosts Wendy Stuart and Tym Moss could “spill the tea” on their weekly show “If These Walls Could Talk” live from Pangea Restaurant on the Lower Eastside of NYC, with their unique style of honest, and emotional interviews, sharing the fascinating backstory of celebrities, entertainers, recording artists, writers and artists and bringing their audience along for a fantastic ride.  

John Blaze will be a featured guest on “If These Walls Could Talk” with hosts Wendy Stuart and Tym Moss on Wednesday, March 25th, 2026 at 2 PM ET live from the infamous Pangea Restaurant. 

Wendy Stuart is an author, celebrity interviewer, model, actor, filmmaker and along with If These Walls Could Talk she hosts TriVersity Talk, a weekly web series with featured guests discussing their lives, activism and pressing issues in the LGBTQ Community. 

Tym Moss is a popular NYC singer, actor, and radio/tv host who recently starred in the hit indie film “JUNK” to critical acclaim.

SCARECROW is a hard-rock band founded in 1989 by writer, producer, and lead vocalist John Blaze, whose gritty voice and theatrical vision helped shape the band’s distinctive sound and image. Emerging during the final wave of the late-80s hard rock era, SCARECROW quickly developed a reputation for powerful live performances and a dramatic stage presence that blended raw rock energy with a darker, almost cinematic storytelling style.

The original lineup featured Jim Harris on drums, Rickie Panzica (Rick Anthony) on bass, and Eddie Ojeda—known for his work with Twisted Sister—on guitar. From the beginning, Blaze embraced a raspy, aggressive vocal tone that perfectly matched the band’s pounding instrumentation and helped create the gritty identity that fans would come to associate with SCARECROW.

The Early Years

SCARECROW made their explosive debut in September 1989 at the legendary Sundance nightclub on Long Island, immediately captivating audiences. Their performance generated a strong following almost overnight. The venue’s owner, Frank Cariola, became an early supporter, recognizing the band’s potential and helping fuel the growing buzz around their shows.

Throughout the early 1990s, SCARECROW recorded and toured extensively. The band eventually signed with Redlight Records in Illinois, releasing their debut album featuring a collection of powerful hard-rock tracks produced by Blaze himself. The release gained attention domestically and internationally, even reaching audiences as far as Japan.

Evolution and Line-Up Changes

Like many rock bands navigating the changing music landscape of the 1990s, SCARECROW experienced several lineup shifts. Guitarist Jimmy Quinn joined the band, expanding the sound with a second guitar. Later, drummer Bobby Marks, known for his work with Humble Pie, joined the lineup. During this time, Eddie Ojeda returned to the spotlight with Twisted Sister while SCARECROW continued its journey with Quinn on guitar.

Despite these changes, the band remained committed to recording and performing, building a loyal fan base and refining its hard-rock style while keeping the dramatic intensity that defined their early years.

A Theatrical Reinvention

In the 2020s, John Blaze expanded the SCARECROW concept beyond music, creating a theatrical stage production titled “I AM SCARECROW.” The show incorporated storytelling, music, and Blaze’s signature stage makeup to bring the darker persona of the SCARECROW character to life.

To celebrate the band’s legacy, Blaze released a compilation album, “Best of SCARECROW,” marking two decades of music. The project featured performances by notable musicians including guitarist George Cintron, drummer John Miceli, and bassist Danny Miranda—who has performed with Queen alongside Brian May and Paul Rodgers.

The New Era — “Twisted”

In 2026, SCARECROW entered a new chapter with the release of “Twisted,” one of the most ambitious tracks of Blaze’s career. Inspired by his long-standing friendship with Dee Snider and the legacy of Twisted Sister, the song delivers a modern, radio-ready rock sound while staying true to the band’s heavy roots.

The track features Dee Snider providing powerful guest vocals during the climactic second verse and chorus. Additional contributions include violin work by Mark Wood of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, lead guitar by TJ Jordan, and drums by Bobby Marks. The single is available across major streaming platforms, including Spotify and iTunes, with a music video planned to support live performances in 2026.

The Legacy

Across decades of evolution, SCARECROW has remained driven by John Blaze’s vision of blending hard rock, theatrical storytelling, and relentless musical energy. From underground clubs on Long Island to international releases and theatrical productions, the band continues to push forward.

SCARECROW — the best is yet to come.

Watch John Blaze from Scarecrow  on “If These Walls Could Talk” with hosts Wendy Stuart and Tym Moss on Youtube here:

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Christian Balvig releases gorgeous new album ‘Find And You Will Seek’ in collaboration with Ensemble Hermes.

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Acclaimed composer and arranger Christian Balvig is known for his work with an array of artists and bands like Jade, Efterklang, Lowly, When Saints Go Machine and Mew, as well as his work with some of the most acclaimed orchestras like Royal Northern Sinfonia (BBC Proms), The Royal Danish Orchestra, Copenhagen Phil, London Contemporary Orchestra, The Danish Radio Broadcast Orchestra and The Norwegian Wind Ensemble.

The cinematic sound on his new album might echo Balvig’s work in the world of film and TV music. Scoring the 2025 Oscar shortlisted short movie ‘Eternal Father’ and the Danish hit series ‘Cry Wolf’ (Ulven Kommer), which has been shown on television in more than 30 countries around the globe, including Channel 4 in the UK. He was also nominated for a Harpa award for ‘Best score’ last year at the Berlinale for ‘The Son and the Moon (Min Arv Bor I Dig)’.

Balvig’s new album, ‘Find And You Will Seek’, backed by Danish string group Ensemble Hermes, grew organically out of this background of experiences and is music that appeals to listeners seeking original, immersive music with space for reflection and contemplation.

‘Find And You Will Seek’ is a collection of chamber works that explore the combination of piano and strings in new ways. Recent single ‘The BirdSuite II – Praesentia’ is part of a 3-part Suite running throughout the record, written and performed on a custom made “Keybird” piano, which is an una-corda (one string pr note) piano that gives a more subtle and intimate sound. On top of it is a lush and emotional string ensemble arrangement with Ensemble Hermes in multiple layers fluctuating in and out of the keybird piano.

Balvig’s second single from the record is ‘What Happened To The World’, an ultra transparent neo-classical inspired piece, with slow melodic structures, a simple chord progression and emotional performance starting with a floating viola solo. It is written from the feeling that the world sometimes goes backwards, and you feel left on the platform wanting to take the train in a different direction.

From film music inspired pieces to experimental chamber music over piano concerto inspired movements, to more neo-classical productions with almost orchestral sounding dubs of strings, ‘Find And You Will Seek’ flows with emotions and lush sound worlds, always with a tangible organic texture.

Find Christian Balvig and Ensemble Hermes on tour in Denmark:

27.5 Ansgars Kirke (Odense)

28.5 Folkegaarden Festival (Aalborg)

29.5 Gnisten (Ry)

30.5 Musikhuset (Aarhus)

1.6 Basement (Copenhagen)

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