HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Tori Evans Tori Evans is an incredibly talented young singer / songwriter from Minneapolis. Writing songs since she was 7 years old, Tori made her public stage debut at 15 with a set at Ukefest 2017 at The Hook & Ladder Theater. With a jaw dropping […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Johnny Ray Jones This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an interview with Colin Bracewell At only 20 years old, Colin Bracewell has established himself as a Minneapolis-based singer/songwriter whose raw vocals and production reflect the sound of Bon Iver and Jeff Buckley. Born in Ontario, Canada, he began writing and performing during his time in high school and […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Polly O’Keary of Polly O’Keary and the Rhythm Method! A century ago, blues was born in the fields of the South, played on porches and in little backwoods bars by kerosene lamp. The times have changed, and it’s a rare blues musician who grew up picking […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Johnny Ray Jones Johnny Ray Jones grew up in the LA blues music scene. Sam “Bluzman” Taylor, Johnny’s voice coach & mentor, traded him lessons for driving Sam to his shows & recording sessions. Percy Mayfield’s widow Tina Mayfield, Johnny’s godmother, booked Johnny Ray his first […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Indie Blues Double Shot Show! This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. An Indie Blues double shot of artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These […]
The Future of Music Streaming – The Fan Experience We have been in the digital revolution for the past 20 years and in this time the music industry has been redefined several times over. The reality today is the consumer has embraced streaming as a way to consume music, and in fact they no longer […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Tito Jackson This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with the Legendary Tito Jackson Born Toriano Adaryll Jackson, Tito has spent his entire life enchanting music lovers with soulful harmonies interwoven with curvaceous rhythms as a member of Motown’s greatest discovery, The Jackson 5, and presently as a multi-faceted solo artist. Tito’s unyielding passion for blues, […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Rodd Bland This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Evan Walton of Once More Autumn Once More, Autumn is the brainchild of Minneapolis-based artist and songwriter Evan Walton. A transplant of Dayton, Ohio and a student of Berklee College of Music, Walton is dedicated to bridging indie-folk music with alternative soundscapes. “Love is a Sea,” […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Urban Ladder Society This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Rodd Bland! From Blues Royalty, the son of Bobby “Blue” Bland and godson of B.B. King, Rodd Bland rose up from the age of 3 learning traditional blues from his father’s drummers, John “Jab O” Starks, Harold “Peanie” Portier, and Rodd’s brother, Tony Coleman, to become […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Stevie J of The Urban Ladder Society Urban Ladder Society is an all star band with the most diverse and unique musical style ever!! this band offers Blues, classic rock, and R&B all with a heavy saturation of metaphoric hip hop lyrics. front man Victa […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Indie Blues Double Shot Show! This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. An Indie Blues double shot of artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These […]
MUSIC ON THE COUCHSHOW #578 – 8/16/2021LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/11984763 TOBACCO ROAD BLUES BANDBrand new to The Couch, out of Austria Mike Diwald and Peter Prammerdorfer joined me to talk about the band’s history and the music on their new album, Papa Legba. WEB SITE FACEBOOK PAGE LAUREN ANDERSON – Segment Begins At The 50:15 MarkLauren […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Lea McIntosh This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Ericson Holt This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Lea McIntosh It’s only natural that pundits attempt to put artists in boxes and define them within a specific scenario. Yet when an individual is as multi-talented as Lea McIntosh, confining them to any one niche becomes a challenging proposition. An exceptional entrepreneur, Lea initially made […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring George Gritzbach This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Thomas Abban “With Everything I did and with everything happening how it did, where it did, and with all those involved who did it, this work seemed like the only thing to do.. There’s not much I can say about this album other than it’s been […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Ericson Holt Though his music may be steeped in the blues, it’s the gray areas that fascinate Ericson Holt the most. “There are very few moments in this life that are purely good or bad,” Holt reflects. “There’s always some kind of dichotomy going on, some […]
Muddy Waters Home Granted Landmark Status – To Become a Museum Dedicated to the Father of Chicago Blues! The North Kenwood home where blues legend Muddy Waters once lived is planned to be converted into The MOJO Muddy Waters House Museum has been granted a final landmark status by the Commission on Chicago Landmarks. This […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with George Gritzbach The George Gritzbach Band plays inventive takes on classics and a healthy helping of innovative originals offering a great mix of blues, roots, and R&B. The band has appeared at a wide variety of venues and Festivals across North America, including opening for B.B. […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Indie Blues Double Shot Show! This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. An Indie Blues double shot of artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Tiffany Pollack This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Blind Lemon Pledge This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Tiffany Pollack! Tiffany Ann Pollack is New Orleans. She’s the beauty that lies deep down within old pain – the letting go and kicking your heels up despite it all that defines the most mysterious American city. She’s been a foster daughter. A teen mom. A […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Chris Daniels Chris Daniels & The Kings (now with Freddi Gowdy) are celebrating their 37th year with live performances over the summer, playing songs from BLUES WITH HORNS – our 15th Kings album and our second with Freddi Gowdy of the Freddi Henchi Band. In December […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with the Executive Director of the Kerrville Folk Festival Foundation Mary Muse Mary Muse is responsible for all Kerrville Folk Festival Foundation events, programs, fund-raising and projects which includes the Kerrville Folk Festival, Welcome Home Fest, The Grassy Hill New Folk Songwriting contest, Music Camp for Teens, […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Blind Lemon Pledge Throughout his recording and performing career, Blind Lemon Pledge, aka Bay Area bluesman James Byfield, has gained critical recognition for the broad scope of his stylistic skills; and for his ability to capture the essence of American Roots Music in his compositions. From […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Indie Blues Double Shot Show! This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. An Indie Blues double shot of artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Lauren Anderson This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Lauren Anderson This soulful rocker, originally from Chicago, has had a passion for singing throughout her entire life. Growing up in a household that was rich in music, her influences were widely varied from artists such as Susan Tedeschi, Bonnie Raitt, The Pointer Sisters, Eva Cassidy, Etta James, Joss […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Soulful Femme This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
Kerrville Folk Festival Announces Lineup for 49th Year – October 1st-11th The Kerrville Folk Festival has announced their lineup for their 49th year. Highlights of this year’s festival include, James McMurtry, Shinyribs, Trout Fishing in America, Jaimee Harris, Kyshona, Mobley, Heartless Bastards, the winners of the world famous New Folk competition from both 2020 and […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Stevee Wellons and Cheryl Rinovato of Soulful Femme! Stevee Wellons V O C A L I S T Vocalist Stephanie Wellons, aka Stevee Wellons, has been performing in the tri-state area for the last 25 years and is known for her high-energy stage presence and performance. […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Patty Tuite This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an interview with Patty Tuite Patty Tuite is a singer/songwriter who embraces the genre of blues, rock music and beyond. Strong influences in her style come from listening to notable artists such as Bonnie Raitt, Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James and Susan Tedeschi. Already having three highly acclaimed releases to […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Amanda Grace! Amanda does not claim a particular genre of music, and in doing so enjoys variety in her music and audiences. She has produced music drifting between folk and rock. With roots as a pianist her writing is thematically varied with an emphasis on melody […]
MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #576 – 07/26/2021 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/11952405 TOMMY Z – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Tommy Z is back with new music. The album is Plug In & Play, containing 11 tracks and featuring Producer Tom Hambridge. It was great to catch up with Tommy, who has many side projects including his […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Mike Zito This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Mike ZIto! Mike Zito is one of the most lauded artists in the contemporary blues arena today and rightfully so, but for him, the thing that counts the most is maintaining his honesty, authenticity and integrity. Those are the qualities that have steered Zito’s career since […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Eamonn McCormack This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Moors and McCumber A vocal harmony duo fifteen years in the making, Moors & McCumber have done more than just endear themselves to fans – they’ve built a genuine community. Bridging the gap between classic folk rock and present day Americana, they write heartfelt songs […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Andy Peake Andy Peake has been surrounded by music since his formative days. His mother held a bachelor’s degree in music and sang and played professionally as a church support person. His influences included jazz, Broadway, classical and the pop music of the 1950s forward. He […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an interview with Eamonn McCormack Eamonn was born in the center of Dublin, the capital city of Ireland and was raised on a North side Suburb. He started out on the acoustic guitar at six years of age. Prompted by the acoustic performance of his school classmate Gerry Leonard (David […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Indie Blues Double Shot Show! This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. An Indie Blues double shot of artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Sean Chambers This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Sean Chambers Florida born Sean Chambers began his career in the Blues back in 1998 when he toured with the legendary Hubert Sumlin as his guitarist and band leader until 2003. During Sean’s tenure with Mr. Sumlin, Britain’s own Guitarist magazine named Chambers as “One of […]
