HOME PAGE Making A Scene presents an Interview with Billy Prine The best education a musician can get is playing in bar bands, and the earlier the better. Billy Prine formed and led his first bar band in Chicago at the tender age of twelve. Chicago in the 1960’s and early 1970’s was wide open, […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with JD Taylor! JD Taylor grew up in Brownsville TN. never dreaming that at age 30 a gift of a harmonica would change his life forever. In just 3 short years of writing songs practicing harmonica, hanging out on Beale Street and and catching all the greats traveling […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Graham Bramblett Graham Bramblett was born in raised in Dallas, Texas before embarking on a journey where he called many places home. Bramblett attended college in Missouri but found himself paying as much attention to writing and performing songs as much as his school. Upon graduation, […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Jon Strahl 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 […]
HOME PAGE Muddy Water MOJO Museum and Community Center Muddy Waters aka McKinley Morganfield is widely recognized as the father of the Chicago Blues and one of the major influential figures in the birth of Rock and Roll. Modern music today would be much different if it not for the music of Muddy Waters. For […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Rick Berthod 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 […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Leslie Mandoki In 1991, Ian Anderson, Jack Bruce, and Al Di Meola became founding members of Leslie Mandoki’s band project Mandoki Soulmates, and for almost three decades, Leslie Mandoki has continued to unite a “who is who” of the icons of Anglo-American and European rock and […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Jon Strahl We are a group of musicians interested in exploring the Blues and the many interweaving genres of American music. Our playing and songwriting is straightforward and heartfelt, always moving forward while remaining rooted in tradition. We continue to create, perform, and entertain on our […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an interview with Rick Berthod Rick started playing Blues Guitar in his late teens influenced by Eric Clapton, Duane Allman, Rory Gallagher,Jeff Beck ,Jimi Hendrix ,& BB King. Rick played clubs in town even though he was barely old enough to get into a bar. While living in […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Jay Moonah One man. A suitcase kick-drum. A toolbox of harmonicas. A beat-up guitar. Also a mini-washboard, and a bit of kazoo for good measure. Broke Fuse is a one-man folk-blues band from Toronto, playing originals alongside classic songs by Willie Dixon, Jimmy Reed, Little Walter, […]
Home Page Making a Scene Reviews “InstaBand” The Movie The changes in the music industry and how music is consumed has forced the indie artist to adapt and look for new ways to navigate the world of Music Business. Streaming is now the delivery platform for music today and despite the fact that artists are […]
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 a Review of the Warm Audio WA 47jr History When Neumann discontinued production of the legendary U47 Microphone in the mid 1960’s their engineers started working on a solidstate version of the microphone to take it’s place. In 1969 they introduced the U47 FET using the same K 47 Capsule as […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Gerald McClendon 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 […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Mandalyn 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 Danny O’Reilly of The Coronas! The Coronas’ 13-year journey has definitely been unique. With a handful of multi-platinum selling albums and a huge fan base in their native Ireland, they were just about to embark on a planned six-month world tour in support of their long-awaited […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Gerald McClendon Gerald, known in Chicago as the “Soulkeeper.” One of the most reminiscent and versatile soul, R&B, singer/songwriter/performer in the recording industry. Gerald McClendon has graced the stage to sellout crowds to practically all the major entertainment venues throughout the Midwest area. In addition, his […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Mandalyn! Mandalyn hales from NW Indiana (the region). She was born with a love of music in her soul. Being classically trained, Mandalyn started competing in various competitions at a young age. In her late teens, she started performing at live venues. Mandalyn’s background includes studio […]
PreSonus Releases Studio One 5 When you invest in a DAW for your studio it is important to remember you are also investing in the company and their ability to continue to develop the software to not only innovate add new features but also to stay abreast (if not ahead) of the technology. PreSonus has […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Johnny Ryan of Johnny and the Mongrels Johnny & The Mongrels is a high-powered, New Orleans-influenced band that is “the perfect combination of a funk filled heart & a deep bayou soul.” Its founders, currently based in Fort Collins, Colorado, are singer/songwriter Johnny Ryan and singer/bassist/songwriter […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Hurricane Ruth LaMaster earned her “Hurricane” nickname because people had difficulty believing that her powerhouse vocals could be coming out of such a small woman. Ruth grew up in Beardstown, IL. Her father’s Glendale Tavern was her music school. “The bar featured live blues, jazz, and […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with CD Woodbury From a reputation as an ace sideman and “The Northwest’s best kept secret” in the Pacific NW blues scene; CD Woodbury is emerging as an internationally recognized singer, songwriter, and guitarist. The CD Woodbury Band album “Monday Night!” charted internationally in its genre, […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Johnny and the Mongrels 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 […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring CD Woodbury 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 […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Hurricane Ruth 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 Nick Dokter of Big Pacific BIG PACIFIC is Vancouver Island’s premier original music rock n roll band! Fans of guitar-driven , blues tinted classic rock will want to get onboard the grass-roots journey with BIG PACIFIC. This is no tribute band … the strong, melodic themes and […]
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 COUCH 07/06/20 – SHOW #524 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/11755066 BRIDGET KELLY BAND – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Bridget and Tim came by to talk about Dark Spaces, their latest release. We also discussed the current situation with the pandemic and the civil unrest and discussed Tim’s new course on The History Of The […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Greg Martinez 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 Eric Hughes 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 Gregg Martinez Gregg Martinez is an American rhythm and blues singer and purveyor of the south Louisiana genre called Swamp Pop. He is also referred to as “Mac Daddy” and is a member of the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. His vocal style has been inspired and influenced by the soul […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Marie Martins and the Messarounds 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 […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Gravel and Grace 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 […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an interview with Eric Hughes Eric Hughes has been called a “guaranteed crowd-pleaser” by Living Blues Magazine; his enthusiasm for Memphis music, and his authenticity, are obvious. Hughes was born and raised in Memphis and spent his weekends in Mississippi, where he came to cherish blues music. After a couple […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Marie Martens Swedish born and raised Marie Martens takes the intensity and feeling of blues and various rock n roll and roots music to a new level. With the help of a slide and a wah-wah she enhances the experience of funky roves from swamp pop to rock ‘n’ roll and of course that always present deep […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Ava Grace and Big Earl Matthews of Gravel and Grace Gravel & Grace is a seven-piece Blues and R&B outfit that plays a wide range of classic covers and original songs. The band features Big Earl Matthews on vocals, Ava Grace on vocals and keyboards, Issac […]
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 […]
How to Make it in the New Music Business Practical Tips on Building a Loyal Following and Making a Living as a Musician By Ari Herstand I am always looking for good information about the music business and how it is evolving. Most of the books I have read on the subject seem to fall […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Too Slim and the Taildraggers 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 […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Johnny Burgin 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 art […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Thomm Jutz He is a guitar player, producer, songwriter – in no particular order. He has played guitar for Nanci Griffith, Kim Richey, Mary Gauthier, David Olney and a bunch of other folks. As a Producer he has produced records for Nanci Griffith, Otis Gibbs, Jason […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Tim Langford of Too Slim and the Taildraggers Tim “Too Slim“ Langford is a monster guitarist and unabashed blues rocker whose influences run the gamut from Lightnin’ Hopkins, Freddy King, Duane Allman, and Lynyrd Skynyrd to Robin Trower. He is a prolific singer/songwriter whose songs have now yielded an impressive […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Johnny Burgin Johnny Burgin earns his name as The Worldwide West Side Guitar Man by performing up to 250 shows a year in Europe, Japan and coast to coast in the US. Johnny started his career in the rough and tumble neighborhood blues joints on Chicago’s West Side with […]
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 Tools for the Modern Songwriter Before we even get into it, let’s be clear. Songwriting is a craft and there are no shortcuts to writing songs. You have to do the hard work and you have to create a discipline in your writing if you want to have success in this […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Mark Telesca 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 art […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Zakiya Hooker 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 art […]
Home Page Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Mark Telesca! Mark Telesca is an American songwriter, singer, guitarist, bassist, band leader and author. He has started off the New Year of 2020 with a new solo acoustic CD titled “ Higher Vibrations” along with a new book titled “Love Music-Hate Cancer” “Higher Vibrations” is […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Zakiya Hooker Zakiya Hooker was born in the Motor City – Detroit, Michigan – but she was also born into the blues. You could even say she had a front-row seat to the best the genre had to offer, right in her own living room – […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring The Smoke Wagon Blues Band 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 […]
