Interviews and Features on Indie Blues Artists
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an interview with Meghan Parnell of Bywater Call! Harnessing the sounds of southern soul, gospel and blues, Bywater is lead by the raw, powerful vocals of Meghan Parnell. With elements of jam bands, traditional blues, soul and rock and roll, with touches of New Orleans, Alabama and small town […]
HOMEPAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Stefanie Nicholson of Second Line Parade Heavily influenced by old school country, rockabilly, soul, blues and jazz artists of the Deep South, Second Line Parade follows in the footsteps of their southern predecessors. They conjure up a vintage sound that channels the ghosts and hobos you might […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Mark Hummel Grammy Nominee, Blues Award Winner, Author, Harp Man Mark Hummel had a banner year in 2014. Grammy Nominated for his Remembering Little Walter CD he produced and performed on, Mark also won Best Blues CD and Best Traditional Blues CD at the Blues Music […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Matt Isbell of the Ghost Town Blues Band! GTBB’s new album Shine debuted at #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart. Recently headlining the blues stage at The Montreal Jazz Festival, Beale Street’s latest success story, 5-time Blues Blast Music Award Nominee and International Blues Challenge Runner-up is Ghost Town […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Andrew “Jr. Boy” Jones! Andrew was born October 16, 1948 in Dallas Texas. Both parents loved music. His mother Gladys was a vocalist with an orchestra headed by close family friend Adolphus Sneed who his brother, sister, and he would call uncle. Andrew’s mother bought his […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene presents an interview with Chris “Bad News” Barnes! Chris ‘Bad News’ Barnes is a live performer. After logging over 2,000 stage shows with Chicago’s legendary Second City comedy troupe, Barnes has brought that expertise to the Blues concert stage. On the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #32, along with a […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an interview with Kern Pratt! Kern Pratt grew up with the blues. Living it. Breathing it. Experiencing it. Becoming it. Playing it. You can feel the emotion in every note he sings; every strum of the guitar. Kern Pratt has the blues and he shows it off in every […]
Brandon Hudspeth Levee Town Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Brandon Hudspeth of Levee Town Guitarist, singer, and songwriter Brandon Hudspeth was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He began taking guitar lessons at an early age after hearing Johnny Cash on Sesame Street. In high school, heavily influenced by the Blues, he started playing […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene presents an Interview with Rae Gordon! Rae began her singing career in the piano bars and comedy clubs of Los Angeles, where she honed her ability to relate to any audience – from a small wine bar with a few people sipping libations, to a big festival attended by thousands. […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with CW Ayon! CW Ayon may call the Southwestern deserts of New Mexico home but his soul is deeply rooted in the Blues and grooves of the Mississippi Hill Country. With a rather simple kick/snare and tambourine setup he lays down solid beats while picking out some […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Hamilton Loomis Hamilton Loomis has released his first-ever Christmas album, This Season. With covers of five Yuletide classics and five originals destined to become seasonal classics, the album offers something for everyone. “When I was a kid,” he recalls, “my mom always had Christmas records playing in […]
Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Hudspeth and Taylor Brandon Hudspeth Guitarist, singer, and songwriter Brandon Hudspeth was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He began taking guitar lessons at an early age after hearing Johnny Cash on Sesame Street. In high school, heavily influenced by the Blues, he started playing weekend gigs around the Tulsa […]
Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Whitey Somers “High energy Roots and Blues, with soaring solos and infectious grooves that will have you dancin’ in your shoes!” Since the age of 16 guitarist, Motorhome Records recording artist, singer, songwriter Whitey Somers has been performing internationally at festivals, concerts and clubs, on the bill with […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Andrew Kastner and Bill Bergman of Jack Mack and the Heart Attack! Jack Mack’s sweet and funky soul music has earned a critically acclaimed thirty-nine year legacy of success in the music business that includes: ten records, blockbuster movie soundtracks, and hundreds of global television and […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Rebekah Meldrum! Rebekah Meldrum delivers the blues with deliberate precision. Every track on her self-titled debut, is steeped in the love and the passion she has for the genre. It’s almost a religious reverence, which makes perfect sense considering she’s a preacher’s daughter who grew up […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Matty T Wall! The blues is music that traveled on trains and steamboats from the Mississippi Delta to the neon streets of Memphis, Chicago and St. Louis. For Matty T Wall – a guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and bandleader – it is the supernatural sound that crossed […]
HOMEPAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Barbara Stephan She classifies herself as a super nerd. She geeks out and freaks out over all things Alan Watts, Ram Dass, Terrance Mckenna and Timothy Leary to name just a few. And if it weren’t for the inspirations from these incredible renegades, she might not have […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an interview with Kimberly Dill of The Sister Lucille Band The Sister Lucille Band is a four piece soulful Blues and Roots band hailing from Southwest Missouri. With so much of their inspiration coming from their “musician family” in Memphis Tn, this band is well versed in the art […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Randy McAllister He’s been flying in the face of convention his whole career. No smoke, no mirrors, no choreography, no industry machines. One of the most versatile bluesmen in Texas, Randy plays driving drums and world-class harmonica, writes incredible songs and has one of the most […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Lucky Peterson! Legendary American Bluesman Lucky Peterson, master of the blues guitar and the Hammond B3 , in 2019 will be celebrating his 50th Anniversary of performing professionally. Born in Buffalo, NY in 1964, the son of James Peterson, a renowned blues guitarist and owner of “The Governor’s […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Katy Hobgood Ray Dave and Katy met in 2001 at a songwriter’s night in Shreveport, Louisiana—their hometown. Both write songs in the Americana/folk rock/country vein. In 2003, the couple moved to New Orleans, and over the years they’ve continued to perform at coffeeshops and small venues, […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Leslie “Miss Bix” Bixler LESLIE BIXLER aka MISS BIX aka LESLIE LETVEN has been writing, recording and performing since her early twenties. Her first international record MAKE IT RIGHT was released on Syndrome Records under her maiden name Leslie Letven and did very well in the smooth jazz category, reaching 12 on the charts, and […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Troy Gonyea Troy Gonyea has spent his fabled career working both sides of the musical street: touring the world supporting hall-of-fame-stature legends and using that unique experience to perfect his own sound. Now, with the release of his new live album, “Click Click Spark,” that two-lane […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an interview with Doug Duffey Multi award-winning Doug Duffey and BADD are a North Louisiana-based quartet specializing in 100% original ‘Bayou Funk’, ‘Swampadelic’, Bluesiana and Delta Soul music. Influenced by old school 70’s funk and soul classics, as well as their native regional New Orleans funk, Memphis Soul, Louisiana […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Nicholas David! From the Stage of “The Voice” to Samantha Fish’s New Label “Wildheart Records” Nicholas David Is Making a Scene! Nicholas David is excited to bring his original music to listeners. The pull of the American South has been ever increasing in recent years, bringing […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an interview with Brody Buster! Brody Buster is a Blues based rockin roots artist out of Lawrence, Kansas. Buster was a former child prodigy who was featured on countless television shows. These include “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”, “Dateline”, “Crook and Chase” and the “Jon Stewart Show”! In […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Teresa James Teresa James was born and raised in Houston, Texas where she was introduced to music at an early age by her father and grandfather, both guitar players in the old tradition. She started playing piano at five and hasn’t stopped since. Teresa has been […]
Home Page Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Mike Zito! He may be one of the most lauded artists in the contemporary blues arena today, and rightfully so, but for Mike Zito, the thing that counts the most is maintaining his honesty, authenticity and integrity. Those are the qualities that have steered Zito’s career […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Rob Robinson of Heavy Drunk! With a band name that’s evocative of the thick, dizzying vibes coursing through their latest album, Holywater, Nashville-based blues-soul outfit HeavyDrunk continues to solidify their reputation both on record and in their live shows, which bristle with kinetic, freewheeling energy. The nine-piece […]
The Sensational Barnes Brothers Nobody’s Fault But My Own Bible & Tire Recording Co. The Sensational Barnes Brothers are vocalists Chris and Courtney and organist Calvin II. This is the first recording released on the new Memphis gospel label the Bible & Tire Recording Co. founded by Fat Possum Records and its producer Bruce Watson. […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Mike Osborn Michael W. Osborn was born in Illinois and grew up in the country on the bank of the Kankakee river, not unlike Huckleberry Finn hiking, hunting and fishing, enjoying the outdoors. His family listened to country music and “blue grass” often, He hated it […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with the Wentus Blues Band! While most people associate the blues with the steamy bayous of Louisiana and the cotton fields of Mississippi, lovers of the devil´s music may be surprised to hear that there is also a thriving scene in Scandinavia. At the heart of this […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Kenny Wayne Shepherd! There are few artists whose names are synonymous with one instrument and how it’s played in service to an entire genre. Utter the phrase “young blues rock guitarist” within earshot of anyone with even a cursory knowledge of the modern musical vanguard and […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Mr. Downchild and Kasimira! Mr. Downchild and Kasimira met at a jam session when a mutual friend asked them to sit in. It was immediately evident that their musical styles worked well together. Later, Mr. D would invite Kassy to show up at his gigs and […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Chris Eger Very few musicians are said to be extraordinary examples of excellence in any one genre of music. Even fewer can be described as exceptional across multiple. When considering Chris Eger fits into the latter category as both a guitarist AND vocalist, it is no […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Present an Interview with Janiva Magness Janiva Magness has a brand new release out “Janiva Magness Sings John Fogerty Change in the Weather”! Grammy nominee, B.B. King Entertainer of the Year, Song of the Year, Contemporary Female Artist of the Year. As a 7x Blues Music Award winner, 28x BMA […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Jeff Dale! Jeff Dale is an award winning songwriter and performer, born and raised on the south side of Chicago. Having played all over the United States, he now reaches international audiences with shows from Belgium to Croatia. With over 40 years of performing and writing […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Present an interview with a Pro – B Christopher – Production Music Libraries! Production Music Libraries One of the best income streams for a musician can be having your music licensed for TV or movies. What many don’t realize there is a huge market for “Stock” music or “Production Music […]
John McNamara Andrea Marr John McNamara Andrea Marr Making a Scene Presents an Interview with John McNamara of the McNaMarr Project! McNaMarr Project combine the powerhouse voices of multi-award winning blues artists John McNamara and Andrea Marr. From a mutual love of soulful blues they bring a sound evocative of old school soul, blues and […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Pascal Bokar! Pascal Bokar’s American Shores, in the “AfroBlueGrazz” style coined by the album’s producer Greg Landau, is an ambitious fusion of textures and styles that comes from Bokar’s unique cultural perspective. As an accomplished jazz guitarist and scholar of African music and jazz he consistently heard clear […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an interview with Vaneese Thomas! Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Vaneese is the daughter of Rufus Thomas, whose legendary career as a musician and entertainer began in Vaudeville and spanned more than half a century in rhythm-and-blues recording and radio. Her older siblings are the hit recording artist “Memphis Queen” […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Seth James! Authenticity and originality don’t always make for the most compatible bedfellows. Indeed, paying reverence to one’s roots sometimes moots the possibility of finding contemporary credence. Happily though, in the case of the Texas born and bred singer/songwriter Seth James, all those elements find equal […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an interview with Professor Louie! Professor Louie has emerged over his five decades in the music industry as the torch bearer of the true spirit of American Roots music. Seasoned live performer, prolific recording artist and versatile multi-instrumentalist (Hammond B3 organ, piano/keyboards, accordion, vocals), Professor Louie also wears the […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Ghalia! You can’t miss Ghalia Volt. She’s the natural-born rock star with the leather jacket and wicked grin, leaning from her album sleeve to offer you a hit on her hip flask. But the real Southern blend ain’t in the bottle, it’s on the songs. Following […]
HOMEPAGE Making a Scene Interviews Dudley Taft! Dudley Taft grew up in the American Midwest, where he learned the values of friendship, roots, blues, rock ‘n’ roll and a good ear of corn. With a background that includes Berklee College of Music as well as years touring with rock bands, Sweet Water and Second Coming, […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Carolyn Gaines Carolyn Gaines was born into the blues as the daughter of the great guitarist-singer Roy Gaines who was superstar Diana Ross and Billie Holiday’s guitarist. In addition, her uncle is saxophonist Grady Gaines who worked with many top names including Diana Ross & The […]
HOME PAGE Making A Scene Presents an interview with Black Betty of Moonshine Society! Moonshine Society gives a big nod to Aesop’s theory that we’re known by the company we keep. So, while staking claim to lofty Music Land real estate of their own with a searing, cutting-edge blend of blues, soul, rock and R&B, […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Talks with Billy Price! 2016 Blues Music Award Winner Billy Price first attracted national attention during his three-year association with guitarist Roy Buchanan. Price is the vocalist on two of Buchanan’s LPs, That’s What I’m Here For and Live Stock. Since then, with the Keystone Rhythm Band, the Billy Price […]
HOMEPAGE Making a Scene Talks with Jeff Taylor of The Altered Five Blues Band! Altered Five Blues Band makes music with a swaggering stomp of bruising, barrelhouse grit. According to Downbeat magazine, frontman Jeff Taylor “sings powerfully” and “Jeff Schroedl’s live-wire guitar reaches the high bar of mixed invention and fluidity.” Blues Bytes magazine declares […]
HOME PAGE Making A Scene Talks with Jim Bowers of Jimbo Pap! Jimbo Pap’s members don’t wear rhinestoned Nudie suits like the Flying Burrito Brothers did, or like so many of their current peers continue to — in fact, they declare that right away, in the first verse of their debut LP’s first track— but […]
