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Each week we interview independent musicians about their career, the Music Business and their views of what is happening in their genre.

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AN Exclusive Interview with Billy Hector!

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An Exclusive Interview with Billy Hector! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Winner of the Asbury Park Music Awards “Best Guitarist”, “Best Blues Band” and “Living Legend” awards. Two-time winner of the East Coast Rocker’s “Best Guitarist” award. Two-time invitee to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s American Music Masters Series celebrating the music of […]

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An Exclusive Interview with Isaiah B. Brunt!

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Isaiah B Brunt INDIE BLUES ARTIST An Exclusive Interview with Isaiah B Brunt by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Isaiah has been a top Aussie production guy and former studio owner of Darling Harbor studios who’s worked along side some of Australia’s top groups including solo projects by Rob Hirst, Midnight Oil, Steve Prestwich, Cold Chisel, […]

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An Exclusive Interview with Betty Fox!

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Website: https://www.bettyfox.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BettyFoxBand?fref=ts Reverbnation: https://www.reverbnation.com/bettyfoxband AN Exclusive Interview with Betty Fox by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud With an extensive background in gospel and a lifelong passion for soul music, Betty Fox has come a long way from her southern roots to headlining festivals and captivating thousands with her raw swagger and unwavering talent. Now the 2015 representative […]

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An Exclusive Interview with Sonny Moorman!

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Sonny Moorman Group Website https://www.sonnymoorman.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SonnyMoormanGroup Reverbnation https://www.reverbnation.com/rpk/sonnymoormangroup Booking CMoormanJr@aol.com AN Exclusive Interview with Sonny Moorman by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud More than just an Indie Blues artist, award-winning guitar player Sonny Moorman balances his signature smoking-hot riffs with a hard-rocking precision and feel born deep in the Blues ethos. Seeming to channel inspiration from elsewhere, his world-class […]

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AN Exclusive Interview with Chris Beard!

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Chris Beard Website https://www.chrisbeard1.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/princeofblues1 Reverbnation https://www.reverbnation.com/rpk/chrisbeardband Booking Steven Washington sophpaw@gmail.com An Exclusive Interview with Chris Beard by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud When you grow up in a house filled with the blues, when your father grew up on Beale Street, when music was in your DNA, then blues is who you are and what you do. Chris Beard […]

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An Exclusive Interview with Sam “Shake” Anderson!

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Shake Anderson Website https://www.shakeanderson.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/therealshake Reverbnation https://www.reverbnation.com/rpk/sammylouis Booking shakeanderson@ymail.com An Exclusive Interview with Shake Anderson by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Sam “Shake” Anderson, started recording and touring at age nine. A multi-instrumentalist/singer/songwriter/producer. Shake has worked with artists as varied as Ruben Studdard, Ann Nesby, Bruce Hornsby, Static Major, (Steve Cropper, nominated for a grammy with Felix Cavalieri), B […]

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An Exclusive Interview with Voo Davis!

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Voo Davis Website https://voodavis.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/voodavismusic Reverbnation https://www.reverbnation.com/rpk/voodavis Booking VOODAVISBOOKING@LIVE.COM Radio Todd Glazer TODDG@GCI.NET AN Exclusive Interview with Voo Davis by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Born in Anniston, AL Brian “Voo” Davis’ love for music began at an early age. While Davis grew up with AM radio, his past was stocked old 45s of Motown, Sun, and British sensations of […]

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An Exclusive Interview with Benny Turner!

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Benny Turner Website https://www.bennyturner.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/benny.turner.75 Reverbnation https://www.reverbnation.com/rpk/bennyturner Booking nolablue835@gmail.com AN Exclusive Interview with Benny Turner by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud A veteran musician of more than fifty years, Benny Turner has played everywhere from the Chitlin’ Circuit, to Europe, Japan, Australia, and all points in between.  Content to be a sideman in support of the many giants he […]

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An Exclusive Interview with Geoff Achison!

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Geoff Achison Website https://www.geoffachison.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/geoffachison Reverbnation https://www.reverbnation.com/rpk/geoffachison Booking Brilliant Productions npegel@mindspring.com An Exclusive Interview with Geoff Achison! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Geoff began playing music professionally in his father’s dance band at the age of 13. He switched to bass at 15 playing mostly jazz. In his early 20s he moved to Melbourne and was hired as […]

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AN Exclusive Interview with Felicia Andrews of Sovereign Dame!

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Sovereign Dame Website https://www.sovereigndame.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SovereignDame Reverbnation https://www.reverbnation.com/rpk/sovereigndame Booking Booking@sovereigndame.com An Exclusive Interview with Felicia Andrews of Sovereign Dame by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Recently described as a breath of fresh air, this piano driven, female fronted rock band will keep you firmly on the edge of your seat, if you can sit still that is. Keep an eye […]

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An Exclusive Interview with Larry Griffith!

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Larry Griffith Website https://www.larrygriffithmusic.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LarryGriffithBand Reverbnation https://www.reverbnation.com/rpk/larrygriffithband Booking  info@larrygriffithmusic.com An Exclusive Interview with Larry Griffith by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Larry was brought up in the inner city of Cincinnati, Ohio by a single parent along with nine other siblings. The dilapidated three tiered tenement literally shook with the radio and vinyl record sounds of everything from […]

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An Exclusive interview with Kellie Rucker

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Kellie Rucker Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kellieruckerfanpage Reverbnation https://www.reverbnation.com/rpk/kellierucker Booking kellierucker@hotmail.com Exclusive Interview with Kellie Rucker by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud She stands a mere five feet tall, but don’t let her tiny stature fool you, Kellie Rucker is a very BIG talent. Over the course of a career that has spanned more than 20 years, she has appeared on the […]

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MAKING A SCENE IS 1 Year OLD TODAY!

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That’s right it was one year ago today that Making a Scene was officially launched .. Here is what we have accomplished up to now! We have published 486 articles Which equals over 9 posts a week! CD Reviews, Artist Interviews, articles on Music Business, and so much more! I have to thank all our […]

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An Exclusive Interview with Jeremiah Johnson!

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Jeremiah Johnson Website https://www.jeremiahjohnsonband.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JeremiahJohnsonBand Booking booking@celebritydirect.net An Exclusive Interview with Jeremiah Jobnson by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Jeremiah Johnson’s superior song writing; backed up by his incredibly sexy voice, and fantastic fret work, demonstrate his three dimensional ability to provide music that virtually anyone can appreciate… young or old… Rocker… Blues Man… Jazz Man… or Country […]

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An Exclusive Interview with Jackie Venson!

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Jackie Venson www.jackievenson.com www.facebook.com/jackievenson Reverbnation EPK www.reverbnation.com/rpk/jackievenson Booking Contact: booking@jackievenson.com An Exclusive Interview with Jackie Venson by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud It is legend that during a drunken back-alley brawl, Jackie Venson punched Pluto straight out of planetary existence. Venson’s “…astonishing mix of raw soul, superb musicianship and laid back grace…” (Austin American Statesman, June 2014) has […]

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An Exclusive Interview With Anthony Rosano!

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Anthony Rosano and the Conqueroos Website https://www.conqueroos.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Anthonyandtheconqueroos EPK https://www.reverbnation.com/rpk/anthonyrosano Booking booking@conqueroos.com  757-285-5061 An Exclusive Interview with Anthony Rosano! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Formed in July of 2012 Anthony and the Conqueroos have quickly made a name in the Local and National blues scene. Two time International Blues Challenge Finalists, Anthony Rosano and the Conqueroos blend old school […]

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AN Exclusive Interview with Hurricane Ruth!

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Hurricane Ruth Website https://hurricaneruth.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hurricane-Ruth/204514259582328 Reverbnation https://www.reverbnation.com/rpk/hurricaneruth Booking  hurricaneruth1@gmail.com Radio/PR An Exclusive Interview with Hurricane Ruth by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Hurricane Ruth is The Ultimate INDIE Blues Experience! Hurricane Ruth originates from central/southern Illinois, packing venues throughout the region. Critics and fans hail their shows as powerful, raw, emotional and dynamic. The band’s contagious energy is […]

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An Exclusive Interview with Michael Williams

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Michael Williams Band Website https://michaelwilliamsband.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Michael-Williams-Band/225985637465497 Reverbnation https://www.reverbnation.com/rpk/michaelwilliamsband Booking LSRAMESH@MAC.COM AN exclusive interview with Michael WIlliams! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Texas-born Michael Williams is “The One to Watch.” He is “The Next Great Guitarist.” He combines blistering guitar licks and intense performance energy with soulful songwriting and a dynamic voice; bringing younger fans that raw, classic, Rock […]

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Making a Scene – Indie Blues Vol 1

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Making a Scene-INDIE BLUES vol 1 from makingascene on 8tracks Radio.  When I wrote the article “Selling the Blues” I did not anticipate the immense support the idea of re-branding the Blues would garner. But, it was also met with criticism and confusion as to exactly what was “Indie Blues”, what music should be in […]

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An Exclusive Interview with Greg Nagy!

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AN Exclusive Interview with Greg Nagy! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Born in 1963, in Flint, Michigan, the “Auto City” birthplace of once-mighty General Motors, young guitarist Greg was fortunate to grow up with friends whose older siblings encouraged an exploration of soul, rock, funk, jazz, and the Motown Sound originating down Interstate 75 in […]

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An Exclusive Interview with Matt Isbell of the Ghost Town Blues Band!

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An Exclusive Interview with Matt Isbell of the Ghost Town Blues Band by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud “With a shoot-from-the-hip Memphis attitude, and a STAX-busting explosion of modern blues vision, GTBB represents a welcome changing of the guard.” -Mark Uricheck Living Blues Magazine April 2012 Beale Street’s latest success story and 2014 INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE […]

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An Exclusive Interview with JPBlues!

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An Exclusive Interview with JP Blues! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud On the heels of releasing his brand new CD “LIVE from Darwins” which was recorded at the famous blues venue in Atlanta Georgia Darwin’s Burgers and Blues .. Recently JP competed in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis and place in the Semi finals. […]

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An Exclusive Interview with the “Balkun Brothers”!

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An Exclusive Interview with the Balkun Brothers by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Balkun Brothers is an American INDIE BLUES band hailing from Hartford, CT. Originally formed in 2010 by brothers Nick and Steve Balkun. Balkun Brothers has been described as “… Spectacular torch-bearers for rockin’ American blues… The band brings a raw, soulful and energetic personality […]

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An Exclusive Interview with Zeke Johnson

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An Exclusive Interview with Zeke Johnson by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Zeke Johnson was born Oct. 28, 1943, in Ripley, MS., and he lived in Blue Mountain, MS, from ’48- ’54. He moved to Memphis when he was eleven. Both parents and his two sisters were musical, and encouraged him with his interest in music. He […]

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An Exclusive Interview with Jeff Jensen

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An Exclusive Interview with Jeff Jensen by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Growing up listening to 50’s, 60’s and 70’s Rock –N-Roll, the Blues was always just a step away. So when Jeff started playing guitar at age 11 the significance of blues was overwhelming. Flirting with different styles of music like Rock and Roll, Funk, […]

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Willie Dixon enters the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame

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Willie Dixon will be inducted into the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame at the 46th Annual Induction and Awards Dinner in New York City June 18 He will be joined by Cyndi Lauper, Robert Hunter & Jerry Garcia, Toby Keith, and Linda Perry. It is wonderful to see this bluesman recognized by this prestigious organization, as […]

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Atlanta’s own Tommy Brown is going to be inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame

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The Blues Foundation has announced three living performers to be inducted into its Blues Hall of Fame. The three are Tommy Brown, Eric Clapton and Little Richard! What a wonderful thing for Atlanta blues fans, to see our own Tommy Brown honored in this fashion! The press release states, “In the early ‘50s Tommy Brown […]

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An Exclusive Interview with Eliza Neals!

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An Exclusive Interview with Eliza Neals by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud ELIZA NEALS is a dynamic front woman, multi-talented musician, confident producer and outstanding live performer plus the voice of the ‘new blues’ for this generation. National press and radio says “Eliza has such power in her voice that she can take on a big […]

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Exclusive Interview with with Shaun Murphy

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Exclusive Interview with Shaun Murphy! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud She found her way to the Blues stage in 1969 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 […]

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An Exclusive Interview with Tinsley Ellis!

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An Exclusive Interview with Tinsley Ellis by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Southern blues-rocker Tinsley Ellis may speak no evil, but he sings and plays with the conviction of, as Billboard wrote, “…a man possessed.” Over the course of eleven albums and literally thousands of live performances, Ellis easily ranks as one of today’s most electrifying […]

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An Exclusive Interview with Christopher Hayzel

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An Exclusive Interview with Christopher Hayzel by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Christopher Hayzel is embarking on a unique and unusual tour. The Indigo Soul Tour is using an unusual model in that he will hire local indie artists to open for him in each different city he and his partner “Shiloh” plays in. In addition […]

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An Exclusive Interview with Magnus Berg!

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AN Exclusive Interview with Magnus Berg! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Magnus Berg was born in Norway in 1996. He received his first guitar (built by his grandfather) at the age of seven. Early on, Berg discovered classic rock and the first guitarist he tried to emulate was Angus Young (AC/DC). He took his admiration […]

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An Exclusive Interview with Josh Hoyer and the Shadowboxers!

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An Exclusive Interview with Josh Hoyer and the Shadowboxers by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud “Living By The Minute, coming out January 13, 2015 from Silver Street Records, is a powerful soul statement, combining the sheer power of Otis Redding, the funk of James Brown and the social immediacy of Puzzle People-era Temptations…Josh Hoyer and the […]

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An Exclusive Interview with Selwyn Birchwood!

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An Exclusive Interview with Alligator Recording artist Selwyn BIrchwood by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Selwyn Birchwood, Florida’s rising young blues fireball, is a guitar and lap-steel-playing bundle of pure energy. He delivers his original songs with a revival tent preacher’s fervor and a natural storyteller’s charisma made all the more impactful by his raw, unvarnished […]

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An Exclusive Interview with Stevie J

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Exclusive Interview with Stevie J! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Website: https://www.steviejmusic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steviej68 Singer, Songwriter and Guitarist Stevie J can relate to the history of the blues and how it has impacted modern music. Son of a pastor and native of Jackson Ms, He has twenty years of experience as a professional musician. Beginning in Gospel […]

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An Exclusive Interview with Tas Cru!

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AN Exclusive Interview with Tas Cru by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud This week we talk with Road Warrior and INDIE B artist Tas Cru! We get right to it talking about his New CD, The IBC, The Future of the Blues and SO MUCH MORE! .. You are going to love this interview! Website-https://www.tascru.com Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/TasCru […]

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An Exclusive Interview with Lazer Lloyd!

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An exclusive Interview with Lazer Lloyd by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Lazer Lloyd is an Israeli singer/songwriter and an international recording artist influenced by blues, gospel, southern rock, and the great guitar traditions of power and groove from Hendrix to Wes Montgomery. His music takes the audience into his world from the tender moments of […]

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An Exclusive Interview with Brooklyn Allman!

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AN Exclusive Interview with Brooklyn Allman by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Listen to our Interview with “Brooklyn Allman” as we talk about her music legacy, her band “Picture me Broken” and where she sees her future in the music industry! Layla Brooklyn Allman is the daughter of the famous Gregg Allman! Like her famous father […]

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Local Internet DJ interviews mainstream superstars for special edition of LiveWire with LadySpitfire Christmas Night?

Local Internet DJ interviews mainstream superstars for special edition of LiveWire with LadySpitfire Christmas Night? Scranton, PA – 12/17/2014 – Local Internet DJ, LadySpitfire aka Lucia Peregrim is gearing up for a special edition of LiveWire with LadySpitfire Season Preview # 2  sponsored by Jenny Promotions to be released on Christmas Night featuring 3 mainstream […]

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An Exclusive Interview with Kirby Sewell!

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An Exclusive Interview with Kirby Sewell by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Kirby Sewell was born to sing. The big Blues shouter, who stands 6 ft 6, belts out his tunes like the great gospel soul singers of the past. Kirby, known to break a sweat performing, commands the stage, sharing nuances of his own life […]

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An Exclusive Interview with Mikey Junior

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An Exclusive Interview with Mikey Junior! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Mikey Junior burst onto the blues scene less than a dozen years ago and since that time has amassed an impressive catalog of music and praise from both music fans and industry insiders. For a musical style that has historically placed so much weight […]

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Ian McLagan R.I.P. Obit – Rod Stewart side-man

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Ian McLagan R.I.P. Obit – Rod Stewart side-man focus:  www.CultureFactory.fr About ten days ago I received a list of promo CD’s from the good folks at the Culture Factory label, on that list were four Rod Stewart albums each with Ian McLagan on keyboards.  At the time of my request I didn’t know of McLagan’s […]

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