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Blues Foundation announces the Keeping the Blues Alive Recipients!

Posted by Editor blues foundation, indie Blues, KBA Awards, Keeping the Blues Alive, making a Scene, memphis November 13, 2018

THE BLUES FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES THE RECIPIENTS OF 2019’s PRESTIGIOUS “KEEPING THE BLUES ALIVE” AWARDS The eleven honorees will be feted at the KBA Awards event to be held during the 35th International Blues Challenge taking place in Memphis January 22-26, 2019. ________________________________________ MEMPHIS, Tenn. — On Friday, January 25, 2019, The Blues Foundation will honor 11 individuals and organizations […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Making a Scene Talks with Dave Keller

Posted by Editor blues, dave keller, indie Blues, making a Scene November 11, 2018

Home Page Facebook Page Making a Scene presents an Interview with Dave Keller Dave Keller is an award-winning, triple-threat: an outstanding singer, an intense guitarist and a talented songwriter. Fueled by his love of deep Southern soul and blues, his performances ring out with passion, integrity, and an ability to break down the barriers between […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Making a Scene Talks with Kirk Fletcher

Posted by Editor artist interview, blues, indie Blues, kirk fletcher, making a Scene October 28, 2018

Home Page Facebook page Making a Scene Presents an interview with Indie blues artist Kirk Fletcher! Kirk Fletcher has a reputation as a bonafide can’t-miss performer. His soulful playing and singing never fails to elicit chills, and his unique approach to Rhythm & Blues music is both refreshingly modern and completely authentic. Widely considered one […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus/ Podcasts

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Steve Krase

Posted by Editor indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, Steve Krase August 22, 2018

Making a Scene presents the Podcast of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Indie Blues Artist Steve Krase! This is the voice of indie blues the show that brings you the future of the blues being made by those artists who are out there creating new original music from it’s roots. These are the artists […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus/ Podcasts

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Kat Riggins

Posted by Editor indie Blues, kat riggins, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene August 22, 2018

Making a Scene presents the Podcast of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Indie Blues Artist Kat Riggins! This is the voice of indie blues the show that brings you the future of the blues being made by those artists who are out there creating new original music from it’s roots. These are the artists […]

Music on The Couch/ Podcasts

Music on the Couch #432

Posted by Editor indie Blues, making a Scene, Music on the couch July 31, 2018

MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #432 – 07/30/18 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/10893931 ELIZA NEALS – COUCH KID NEWS Eliza came by to talk about her new single, Love Dr. Love. We also talked about what is going on in her world and when the new album would be released. WEB SITE FACEBOOK PAGE SUGAR BLUE – […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Interview with Vanessa Collier

Posted by Editor blues, indie Blues, making a Scene, vanessa collier July 29, 2018

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Making a Scene presents an interview with Indie Blues Artist Vanessa Collier about her journey, her new CD “Honey Up” and the future of the blues! “There’s a young lady [Vanessa Collier] came onstage with me, I forget where I was, but she’s playing an alto saxophone, and man, she was […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus/ Podcasts

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “Indie Blues Double Shot” 6/16/2018

Posted by Editor blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, roots rock June 23, 2018

Making a Scene presents “The Voice of Indie Blues” LIVE from the Midnight Circus This is the INDIE Blues Double shot show! This is the show where we bring you 2 songs from every Indie Blues Artists on our playlist .. These artists are creating the future of the blues by honoring the true tradition of the blues, innovation […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Interview with Dany Franchi

Posted by Editor blues, blues-rock, dany franchi, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, roots rock June 23, 2018

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Making a Scene presents an interview with Indie Blues Artist Dany Franchi! Dany Franchi was born in 1990 in Genoa, IT and he is widely considered one of the best young Blues musicians on the scene today. In 2014 he recorded his album “I Believe” in Ohio along with the “International […]

Music Business

Spotify Explained!

Posted by Editor indie Blues, indie music, music business, promoting music, Spotify May 10, 2018

Before we dig into everything there’s to know about Spotify playlists at this moment in time, you should remember that just because someone has a ton of streams does not mean they have a ton of fans. Streams are not equivalent to downloads or sales. Apples and oranges. When someone bought a song or an […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews/ Indie Country Artist

An Interview with Will Kimbrough

Posted by Editor americana, Country, Daddy, indie Blues, indie country, making a Scene, songwriter, Tommy womack, will Kimbrough May 3, 2018

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Kimbrough was born in Mobile, Alabama, and started his musical career as a founding member of Will & the Bushmen, a popular college band in the eighties that produced a handful of albums and singles and made it to MTV. He then went on to form the Bis-quits with long-time friend […]

Music on The Couch/ Podcasts

Music on the Couch show 420 04/16/2018

Posted by Editor blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Markey Blue, Music on the couch, myles goodwyn, rev freakchild, roots rock April 17, 2018

MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #420 – 04/16/2018 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/10720015 EXIT 56 BLUES FEST Sonia Outlaw-Clark came by to talk about the Exit56 Blues Fest which takes place in Brownsville, TN on May 26-27. The festival is a Music On The Couch Partner. WEB SITE FACEBOOK PAGE MARKEY BLUE/RIC LATINA PROJECT – COUCH KID […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Interview with Tim Woods

Posted by Editor blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, roots rock, tim woods April 13, 2018

For more than three decades, singer and Indie Blues guitarist Tim Woods’ career has taken him on a long and storied journey that continues to write new chapters every year. Originally from Western Pennsylvania – where he remains a fixture of the music scene – Tim grew up in a virtual “melting pot” of music. […]

Gear Reviews/ Music Biz News/ Music Business

BandLab Launches Cakewalk by BandLab as a FREE DOWNLOAD!

Posted by Editor cakewalk by bandlab, cakewalk sonar, FREE DAW, making a Scene April 8, 2018

SONAR relaunches as ‘Cakewalk by BandLab’: Iconic DAW now free to download for everyone World-leading DAW SONAR, with the entire SONAR Platinum feature set, is relaunching as Cakewalk by BandLab Full authentication and unlimited feature-access will be available free Early access to Cakewalk by BandLab is available now on Windows SINGAPORE, 4 APRIL 2018 — Today, […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Interview with Peter Karp

Posted by Editor americana, artist interview, blues, indie Blues, making a Scene, peter karp, singersongwriter, songwriter March 11, 2018

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Accolades aside, Indie Blues artist Peter Karp is a storyteller who also happens to be an assertive singer, an insightful songwriter, a spellbinding performer, and a searing slide guitarist. Fortunately, those distinctions aren’t mutually exclusive. Nor is it a contradiction to call Karp both a master of the blues and an […]

Music on The Couch/ Podcasts

Music on the Couch Show #413

Posted by Editor blues, blues radio, blues-rock, indie Blues, internet radio, making a Scene, Music on the couch, roots rock March 6, 2018

MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #413 – 03/05/18 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/10611311 BILLY WALTON From the Jersey Shore comes the Billy Walton Band and their rockin’ Blues-Flavored R&B sound. The new album, Soul Of A Man, celebrates the 10th anniversary for the band. Billy and I talked about the history of the band and their future […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Interview with Samantha Martin

Posted by Editor Artist, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, cd review, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, INDIE Blues Scene blues, Indie Rock, International Blues Challenge, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, the voice, the voice of indie blues February 2, 2018

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE **Five Time Maple Blues Award Nominee** Bubbling up from the cauldron of roots Americana music, Samantha Martin is an artist of extraordinary power, gravitas and deep-seated emotion. On first listen, one is immediately struck by the awesome presence and sheer magnitude of her other worldly voice. Cigarette-ravaged and whiskey-soaked in the extreme, […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Greg Sover

Posted by Editor Artist, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, INDIE Blues Scene blues, Indie Rock, International Blues Challenge, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, the voice January 16, 2018

This is the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO .. The Voice of Indie Blues! The show that brings you ONLY those artists who are touring and creating new original music rooted in the blues. These artists ARE the Future of the Blues! They are keeping the true tradition of the blues alive, innovation and creativity! These are the Indie […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Interview with Albert Cummings

Posted by Editor albert cummings, blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues radio charts, blues-rock, cd review, cd reviews, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, DIY Radio, Eric Hughes, Eric Hughes Band, Funk, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, internet Radio Free, live from the midnight circus, Living Blues, making a Scene, Meet Me in Memphis, r&B, radio charts, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, Roots Music Report, roots rock January 9, 2018

HOME PAGE FACE BOOK PAGE Check out this interview with an Indie blues artist Albert Cummings on Making a Scene Albert Cummings writes, plays and sings the blues like nobody else. He has played with blues legends B.B. King, Johnny Winter, and Buddy Guy. Taken with Albert’s fire and passion bassist Tommy Shannon and drummer Chris […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An In Depth Interview with Shaun Murphy

Posted by Editor blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, jazz, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock November 26, 2017

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK I found my way to the Blues stage at the first Ann Arbor Blues Fest, and was completely smitten. Getting to play at such an important milestone festival had my head spinning. That was my awakening to the Blues, and I couldn’t have been among a better line-up: Son House, Muddy Waters, […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An In Depth Interview with The McKee Brothers

Posted by Editor .blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock October 3, 2017

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE The roots of the McKee Bros. project go back to 70s Ann Arbor and Detroit, where Ralph McKee, inspired by his college roommate, guitarist Bob Doezema (now a Berklee professor who tours with Al Kooper), bought a cheap bass and a Silvertone amp and started to teach himself to play. After […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE From the Midnight Circus Featuring Scottie Miller

Posted by Editor americana, blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock August 14, 2017

This IS The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the Future of the Blues being made by artists who are creating new original music from it’s roots. These artist Embrace the Diversity of the Blues … it is this diversity that is the TRUE Tradition of the Blues .. This week we give you the music by The Legendary […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An In Depth Interview with Gordon Meier

Posted by Editor .blues, americana, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock June 30, 2017

HOME PAGE FACE BOOK PAGE EVERY MUSICIAN IS A PRODUCT OF THEIR INFLUENCES. IT WOULD BE DISHONEST FOR ME TO DENY THE INFLUENCE OF B.B. KING, MUDDY WATERS, LIGHTNIN’ HOPKINS AND OTHERS HOWEVER THE TWO PROFOUND “GAME CHANGERS” WERE FREDDIE KING AND MAGIC SLIM. A QUOTE FROM B.B. OR MUDDY MAY COME AT ANY TIME […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Dan Bubien

Posted by Editor americana, blues, blues radio, blues-rock, Funk, indie, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, neo blues, new Blues, nu blues, r&B, RNB, Rock, roots, soul August 26, 2016

This is the only radio show that is dedicated to showcasing the true power of the blues.. the power of the diversity of music that has been created from it’s roots. We only play currently touring artists who are creating new music from the roots of the blues! This week we start off with music […]

INDIE Blues Scene

ALLIGATOR RECORDS ARTISTS ON TOUR this Summer!

Posted by Editor July 18, 2016

Marcia Ball Agency: The Kurland Agency Phone: 617.254.0007 Jack Randall; Email: jack@thekurlandagency.com 07/19/2016 Portland, OR Aladdin Theater 07/21/2016 Chico, CA Sierra Nevada Brewing Company – Big Room 07/22/2016 Berkeley, CA Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse 07/23/2016 Rohnert Park, CA Blues at the Green at the Green Music Center 07/24/2016 Ukiah, CA Sundays in the Park Free […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Billie WIlliams

Posted by Editor americana, blues, blues-rock, Funk, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, new Blues, RNB, Rock, soul July 15, 2016

This IS the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show on the net. The only show that is dedicated to showcasing the DIVERSITY of music that is and has been created from the blues. The true power of the blues lies in the diversity of music that is being created from it’s roots both now […]

Acoustic Scene/ Americana Scene/ Bluegrass Scene/ Country Rock Scene/ Country Scene/ DIY Radio/ Funk Scene/ Hip Hop Scene/ INDIE Blues Scene/ Indie Rock Scene/ Jam Scene/ Music Business/ On the Scene/ R&B Scene

An Update for Small Internet Webcasters!

Posted by Editor Copyright Royalty Board, internet radio, making a Scene, small webcasters agreement May 14, 2016

UPDATE! The new bill (HR 1733, known as the “Fair Play, Fair Pay Act”) is currently being discussed in DC! (It is before the sub-committee on “courts, intellectual property and the internet.”) RIGHT NOW is the time to contact your local congress representative to really make a difference! You don’t need to take the time […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 11/23/2015 with Whelan

Posted by Editor blues, Indie B, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, sidney whelan, whelan November 24, 2015

LIVE from The Midnight Circus 11/23/2015 with Whelan by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Celebrating the Diversity and Power of the Music created by artists that acknowledge their roots are in the Blues! Honoring the past by Supporting the Future of the Blues !!! INDIE Blues – Currently Touring Musicians who recognize they are influenced by The Blues artists that […]

Music on The Couch

MUSIC ON THE COUCH Show 294 11/09/2015

Posted by Editor blues, Indie B, indie Blues, making a Scene, Music on the couch November 10, 2015

SHOW # 294 – 11/09/15 Live, Uncut & Uncensored Conversations With “Musicians You Should Know” Listen Here: https://goo.gl/YcpaIY HANS THEESSINK – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Back on March 25, 2013 Hans Theessink was a guest on the Couch. It was the World Premier of his album with Terry Evans, Wishing Well. We spoke about his […]

Music on The Couch

Music on the Couch #288 9/28/2015

Posted by Editor blues, indie Blues, making a Scene, Music on the couch September 30, 2015

SHOW # 288 – 09/28/15 Live, Uncut & Uncensored Conversations With “Musicians You Should Know” Listen Here: https://goo.gl/Enj81N NIECIE – COUCH KID NEWS Niecie comes by with her new single Just This Side Of Memphis and we talk about the song. WEB SITE FACEBOOK PAGE H.A.R.T. FUND SILENT AUCTION SHOW In May […]

Country Scene/ INDIE Blues Scene

How Outlaw Country Changed Country Music

Posted by Editor Country Music, indie Blues, making a Scene, outlaw country July 23, 2015

Outlaw Country Written by Brent Borman, Mark Anderson & Will Glass. 3 September 2014. Reprinted by Permission from https://sites.utexas.edu/countrymusic/the-history/outlaw-country/ During the 1950’s and 1960’s, country music experienced the commercial and artistic success known as the Nashville Sound. By the 1970’s, however, it was clear that the Nashville Sound was simply not working for many country artists. It was nearly […]

Music on The Couch

Music on the Couch 7/6/2015

Posted by Editor blues, Indie B, indie Blues, making a Scene, Music on the couch July 9, 2015

SHOW # 276 – 07/06/15 Live, Uncut & Uncensored Conversations With “Musicians You Should Know” Show Link: https://goo.gl/FQsruW BEAN BLOSSOM BLUES FEST – Grant Stuart, Organizer of the Festival, came by to talk about the history of “The Bean” and this year’s event. We talked about the music and all the activities that are available to […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist/ Music on The Couch

Music on the Couch 2/9/2015

Posted by Editor .blues, Indie B, indie Blues, Music on the couch February 10, 2015

SHOW # 260 – 02/09/15 ANGEL FORREST – originally Sat On The Couch back on December 8th, but technical difficulties wiped out her portion of the show, so she came back to tell her story once again. Angel is a wonderful singer and performer from Canada who has won multiple Maple Blues Awards, including two more […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist/ Music on The Couch

Music on the Couch 1/12/2015

Posted by Editor January 13, 2015

SHOW # 251 – 01/12/15 – IBC PREVIEW Mr. SIPP – 2014 Band Challenge Winner Mr. Sipp spoke about his coming to the IBC in 2013 and the many friends he made. He described the Challenge as a group of friends, competing but always willing to assist. He and his band took the judges comments from […]

INDIE Blues Scene

Bluz is on the move and alive and well on Long Island, NY

Posted by Editor blues, Frank Lombardo, Indie B, indie Blues, Long Island Blues, making a Scene, Sam Bluzman Taylor January 11, 2015

Bluz is on the move and alive and well on Long Island. Frank Lombardo For most of my adult life I have been living on this island we call Long Island. Just minutes from New York City, one of the major music entertainment cities in the world. As music fans and artists we have been […]

CD Reviews Americana/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Tommy Talton – Until After Then

Posted by Editor americana, blues, Indie B, indie Blues, making a Scene, Tommy Talton, Until After Then January 6, 2015

Tommy Talton – Until After Then (Hittin’ the Note Records) Album Review by Scott B. Bomar Six decades in, it’s clear that guitarist and songwriter Tommy Talton is still making music for the sheer joy of it. Until After Then, his fourth album for Hittin’ the Note Records, is a breezy romp through Talton’s wide-ranging […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist/ Music on The Couch

Music on the Couch 1/5/2015

Posted by Editor Music on the couch January 6, 2015

SHOW # 250 – 01/05/15 – IBC PREVIEW ZAC HARMON – 2004 Band Challenge Winner Zac gave us insight into how he found out about the IBC and his first time coming to the Challenge. He used the words ‘be yourself’ a few times in describing the most important attribute a Challenger can have. In fact, […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist/ Music on The Couch

Music on the Couch 12/29/2014

Posted by Editor December 30, 2014

SHOW # 249 – 12/29/14 GHOST TOWN BLUES BAND – WORLD PREMIER Matt Isbell from Ghost Town Blues Band finally took an official Monday Night Seat On The Couch! And to make it even better, he brought along the WORLD PREMIER of Hard Road To Hoe their new album, which will not drop for a few weeks. We talked about Matt’s […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist/ Music on The Couch

Music on the Couch 12/15/2014

Posted by Editor making a Scene, Music on the couch December 16, 2014

MUSIC ON THE COUCH LIVE, UNCUT & UNCENSORED CONVERSATIONS WITH “MUSICIANS YOU SHOULD KNOW” 12/15/14 – SHOW # 247 CAROLYN FE – COUCH KID NEWS Carolyn Fe came by for the segment to give some thanks for her album being named “International Release Of The Year” for the Jimi Awards. WEB SITE FACEBOOK PAGE […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist/ Music on The Couch

Music on the Couch 12/8/2014

Posted by Editor December 10, 2014

SHOW # 246 – 12/08/14 We had a technical issue and lost the entirety of the Angel Forrest Interview. She will be back the beginning of February. Also, Mike Zito had to cancel at the last hour due to a conflict. FATHEAD Fathead is John Mays, Al Lerman, Omar Tunnoch, Papa John King and Bucky […]

Americana Scene

Christmas Gift from Nia Peeples

Posted by Editor Christmas, making a Scene, nia peeples December 7, 2014

Nia Peeples https://tinyurl.com/oyfm3y4 Oh that Silent Night This is my gift to you. Yes it’s seasonal, but to me, it’s so much more. It’s a reminder that within each of us is a light so valuable, so bright, so inspiring yet so often hidden by our own fear that even we can not detect it. […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist/ Music on The Couch

Music from the Couch 12/1/2014

Posted by Editor December 2, 2014

SHOW #245 12/01/14 HOWARD & THE WHITE BOYS Howard & the White Boys (Howard McCullum, Rocco Calipari, Pete Galanis and Jim Christopulos), got together for a little jam in 1988 and the magic of what they brought to the table was evident. Their 6th album, Rosa’s Lounge, is their second live release. I sat with guitarist Rocco Calipari […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist/ Music on The Couch

Music on the Couch 11/24/2014

Posted by Editor November 25, 2014

CHRIS DUARTE Chris grew up in Texas and began playing his brother’s guitar and bought his first guitar at age 14. 37 years, 14 albums (including one ‘best of’), 2 instructional DVDs and thousands of performances later, he is still going strong. Chris and I talked about his life and career and checked out songs from […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ LIVE from the Midnight Circus/ Making A Local Scene

Three Blues Radio Stations Chosen as the Best Internationally!

Posted by Editor blues, blues matters, Indie B, indie Blues, internet radio, live from the midnight circus November 25, 2014

Recently Blues Matters Magazine published their “2014 Writers Poll” of the Best in Blues, within this list of prominent blues players and proponents of the genre is the category of “Blues Radio – International”. Since this magazine is based out of Europe, 3 US based stations were chosen in a 3 way tie for the #1 […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Music for Good

Cooking with Hart – Helping Musicians!

Posted by Editor November 24, 2014

In 2001, The Blues Foundation established the HART Fund through which The Blues Foundation provides assistance to Blues musicians and their families in times of great financial need due to medical emergencies. Donations to the HART Fund are dedicated 100% to artist relief efforts. Disbursements began in 2003 and have been used to pay medical […]

INDIE Blues Scene

The British Blues Exhibition

Posted by Editor blues, British Blues, making a Scene November 20, 2014

The British Blues Exhibition – November 2014 The Blues is a remarkable music arising from American and African roots. It has been played by artists as diverse as Fleetwood Mac, Seasick Steve, ZZ Top, Robert Plant, BB King, and Imelda May. It can be joyful or sad, angry or loving, party music, or lament. The Blues has inspired […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 11/18/2014

Posted by Editor blues, dana fuchs, live from the midnight circus November 18, 2014

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 11/18/2014 by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud The only blues radio show that is dedicated 100% to the Touring Blues Artist! Each week we give you the best in what is happening in blues TODAY! You will only hear music from artists who are on the road and touring! NEW BLUES, […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist/ Music on The Couch

Music on the Couch 11-17-2014

Posted by Editor November 18, 2014

JOHN WEEKS BAND The John Weeks Band are John on guitars & vocals, Andras “AC” Csapo on keys, harmonica and vocal, Curtis Hawkins on bass and Tim “Chooch” Molinaro on drum and their debut album is simply entitled John Weeks Band. They share a blend of blues, funk and rock. I sat with John and we discussed his […]

Acoustic Scene/ Americana Scene/ Bluegrass Scene/ Country Rock Scene/ Country Scene/ Funk Scene/ Hip Hop Scene/ INDIE Blues Scene/ Indie Rock Scene/ Jam Scene/ Music Biz News/ Music Business/ Performance/ R&B Scene

HOW ONE INDEPENDENT MUSICIAN DEFEATED BMI

Posted by Editor November 13, 2014

EDITORS NOTE: This is reprinted with permission of the author. I felt it was ironic that an independent musicians needs to be at odds with an organization that is designed to protect his rights. It is an interesting read, and a conversation that needs to happen with the new music business increasingly becoming centered on […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist/ Music on The Couch

Music on the Couch 11-10-2014

Posted by Editor .blues, devon allman, Gary Nicholson, making a Scene, Marky BLue, Music on the couch, Nathan James November 11, 2014

Gary Nicholson is a #1 hit songwriter, two time Grammy winning producer, recording artist, with over 500 of his songs recorded by artists as diverse as BB King, Garth Brooks, Etta James, and Ringo Starr to name a few. He can also be “Whitey Johnson,” his bluesman alter ego, or a part of the Fortunate […]

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