INDIE Blues Scene

This weekend: Indie blues in and around Atlanta Jan. 26-28

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta live blues, Atlanta live music, Atlanta nightlife, atlanta nights, blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots rock, what to do in atlanta January 25, 2018

Lots of good stuff this weekend, including Monkeyjunk all the way from Canada in Duluth Friday! Notice the Atlanta Blues Society meeting Sunday, as well as two benefits for great causes! Get out and participate! Friday The Mar-Tans are at Darwin’s and House Rocker Johnson and The Shadows are at Blind Willie’s. Swap Raw Deal […]

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INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This week: Indie blues in and around Atlanta Jan. 22-28

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta nightlife, atlanta nitghts, indie Blues, Live music, making a Scene January 22, 2018

Not only do we have all the fine local talent we expect this week, but Jonny Lang is coming to town and Forrest McDonald brings his band to visit too! Come out for them and a lot more great blues in all these places: Monday Jonny Lang comes to Center Stage Theater. Matt Pendrick is […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This weekend: Indie blues in and around Atlanta Jan. 19-21

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta, Atlanta blues, Atlanta nightlife, atlanta nights atlanta live music, what to do in atlanta January 19, 2018

it’s time to shake your fist at the weather, get out of the house and party in Atlanta with some hot blues in warm environments! Here;s where you can find the live blues this weekend: Friday The Heather Gillis Band is at Darwin’s and The Chris O’Leary Band is at Blind Willie’s. J.T. Speed is at […]

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INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This week: Indie Blues in and around Atlanta Jan 15

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues club, Atlanta live music, Atlanta nightlife, atlanta nights, live blues, Live music, making a Scene, what to do in atlanta January 15, 2018

There is never a lack of good music in Atlanta, and blues lovers are particularly blessed. Here is where to find the shows this week. Monday Mudcat is at Blind Willie’s. Larry Griffith is at Fat Matt’s, and the Blues Jam is hosted by Lola st Northside Tavern. There’s a jam with Mike Watson & Friends […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist/ INDIE Blues Scene

Ladies & Gentlemen, Laith Al-Saadi

Adam Signore 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, the voice January 11, 2018

Allow me to introduce to you Laith Al-Saadi By Adam Signore But first let’s get this out of the way right now. Go see the indie Blues artist Laith Al-Saadi first chance you get. OK now that that is out of the way, here’s the skinny on Laith’s beginnings: Laith started singing at four years […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

Blues Foundation announces Blues Music Award Nominees!

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music awards, blues-rock, indie Blues, memphis, roots rock January 9, 2018

The Blues Foundation is very excited to announce the nominees for the 39th Blues Music Awards. Congratulations to all musicians, producers, engineers, and record labels for making such stellar music this past year! The BMA Ballot will be sent to all Blues Foundation members on January 23, 2018. Voting closes on March 1, 2018. Join […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This week” Indie blues in and around Atlanta Jan. 8-14

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta live music, Atlanta nightlife, live blues, Live music, what to do in atlanta January 8, 2018

Come in from the cold and wrap yourself in the blues at these great shows! It is mostly locals, which gives us a chance to rejoice that our locals are so spectacular! Monday Brandon Reeves is at Blind Willie’s. Larry Griffith is at Fat Matt’s, and the Blues Jam is hosted by Lola st Northside […]

INDIE Blues Scene

Blues Foundation Announces New Rules for the IBC

Richard L'Hommedieu 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 making a scene January 6, 2018

The Blues Foundation has modified it’s Rules for the International Blues Challenge in an effort to insure a fair competition and to allow for the greatest diversity. The International Blues Challenge is the largest gathering of the Blues Industry with both professional and amateur blues artists from around the world. Each year the these Blues artists […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This weekend: Blues in and around Atlanta Jan. 5-7

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta, Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta nightlife, atlanta nights, live blues, making a Scene January 5, 2018

It’s the first weekend of 2018 and that;s a fantastic reason to go out and hear some great blues in an awesome club! Here are some choices for you: Friday he Colin Alvarez Band is at Darwin’s and Watermelon Slim is at Blind Willie’s.Tyler Neal is at Fat Matt’s and Eric Gales entertains at Terminal […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Music Biz News

A Brief History of the International Blues Challenge

Mick Kolassa .blues, blues competition, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues-rock, IBC, indie Blues, International Blues Challenge January 5, 2018

A Brief History of the International Blues Challenge by: Mick Kolassa “You don’t have to win the IBC, all you have to do is be in the game, and there’s no telling what good things can happen to you, because they happened to me.” Watermelon Slim What do Teeny Tucker , Jarekus Singleton, Shakura S’Aida […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

An artist to watch: Cody Matlock at Darwin’s, Sandy Springs GA, Dec. 30, 2017

Rhetta Akamatsu .blues, Atlanta blues, atlanta indie blues, Cody Matlock. Cody Matlock and The Mothership, Darwin's Blues Club, indie Blues, live blues January 5, 2018

Let’s talk about Cody Matlock. There he is, on the stage at Darwin’s. two days after his 22nd birthday. He’s already a seasoned performer. His dad hauled him around to play Atlanta clubs when he was 13 We first saw him at 16, when he seemed shy on stage and didn’t sing much, just letting […]

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INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This weekend: Indie Blues in and around Atlanta Dec. 29-31

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues club, Atlanta live music, atlanta new years, Atlanta nightlife, live blues December 31, 2017

Goodbye to 2017! It’s the last weekend of the year and Sunday at midnight we get to welcome in 2018. The blues was good to us this year and we can count on them in the year to come! Choose your venue and see the year out right! Friday Eli Cook is at Eddie’s Attic. […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This week: Indie Blues Around Atlanta Dec. 25- 31

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta live music, Atlanta nightlife, live blues, new years eve atlanta, what to do in atlanta December 25, 2017

What better way to see one year out and another in than with the blues? Here’s where to find them: Monday Most of the clubs, like Darwin’s, Blind Willie’s and Fat Matt’s, are closed for Christmas.The Blues Jam hosted by Lola at Northside Tavern still takes place. Tuesday Poverty Level is at Darwin’s and Mudcat […]

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INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This Weekend: Indie Blues for the Atlanta Here are the blues Offerings of the weekend:

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues clubs, Atlata blues, live December 24, 2017

Here are the weekend’s blues offerings! Remember to celebrate responsibly on this holiday weekend! Friday The Joe Gransden & Francine Reed Christmas Special is at Eddie’s Attic for 2 shows. Royal Johnson has a CD Release Party with the Natchez Tracers Darwin’s and Houserocker Johnson & The Shadows are at Blind Willie’s. Willy Jackson is […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

Victor Wainwright and The Train – Darwin’s, Sandy Springs, GA Dec. 15

Rhetta Akamatsu darwins burgers and blues, live blues, Victor Wainwright, Vuctor Wainwright and the Train December 19, 2017

Victor Wainwright and The Train came to Darwin’s in Sandy Springs Friday night. He is a man of many titles, like “The Piano from Savannah,” and “the Ayatollah of Rock”n Rolla.”. Add to that the awards he has earned. He has been the Pinetop Perkins Piano Player of the Year three times, including in 2017, […]

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INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This week Indie Blues In and Around Atlanta Dec. 18-24

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta, Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta live blues, Atlanta live music, Atlanta music, Atlanta nightlife, atlanta nights, Atlanta nitelife, blues music, christmast atlanta, live blues, making a Scene, what to do in atlanta December 18, 2017

Celebrate the holiday week with lots of local blues and blues jams! Happy holidays! Rhetta Monday There’s a Toys for Tots drive with Cody Matlock at Blind Willie’s. The Pork Bellys are at Fat Matt’s. Mike Watson hosts the jam at Loco’s in Alpharetta and Lola is the host for the jam at Northside Tavern. Tuesday […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This weekend: Indie Blues in and around Atlanta: December 15-17

Rhetta Akamatsu americana, Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta live blues, Atlanta live music, Atlanta nightlife, atlanta nights, atlanta nites, blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots rock, what to do in atlanta December 15, 2017

As always there is a lot of good blues music going down this weekend, but the two HUGE things in my eyes are Victor Wainwright bringing good times and boogie-woogie piano to Darwin’s and the Royal Blue Holiday Celebration to benefit prostate cancer with Bobby Rush and Big Bill Morganfield! And don’t forget to take toys to Lola’s […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This weekend: Indie Blues around Atlanta Dec 8-10

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta, Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta live blues, Atlanta live music, Atlanta nightlife, atlanta nights, blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, live entertainment, Live music, making a Scene, what to do in atlanta December 8, 2017

Take a break from holiday frenzy and head for your favorite venue for some great live local music this weekend! Or catch Nick Moss at Blind Willie’s! Of the local acts you can choose from some of the best: Heather Luttrell, Cody Matlock and The Mothership, Delta Moon, The Cazanovas, and more! So get out, relax and […]

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INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

Festive Fun at Atlanta Blues Society Holiday Party – Dec. 3

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta, atlanta blues society, blues music, holiday parties, making a Scene December 6, 2017

Its the party Atlanta Blues Society members look forward to all year, and this year as always, it lived up to expectations! The Atlanta Blues Society Holiday Party took place at the Helene S. Carter Multipurpose Facility in Atlanta, with loads of space for tables, food, drink and dancing and a big stage. The tables were […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

Little G Weevil Moving to Memphis Party – Darwin’s Burgers and Blues, Dec. 2

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Cody Matlock, Farwin's Blues Club, Little G Weevil, making a Scene, Mudcat, Rebekah Easton Ellis, Truett December 6, 2017

Little G Weevil had himself a fantastic farewell party a Darwin’s Saturday afternoon, and many of his fans came out to see him off. We are sad to have him leave us, but Memphis is not so far so we know he will be back to play for us. And, in the meantime, Gee, as he […]

INDIE Blues Scene

This week: Indie Blues in and around Atlanta Dec. 4-10

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta, Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta live blues, Atlanta live music, Atlanta nightlife, atlanta nights, live blues, making a Scene December 4, 2017

Monday Mike Watson hosts the jam at Loco’s in Alpharetta and Lola is the host for the jam at Northside Tavern. Tuesday Poverty Level is at Darwin’s and Ross Pead & Friends are at Front Page News in Little 5 Points. Swami Gone Bananas is at Northside Tavern and there is an acoustic open mic […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

6th Annual Bradenton Blues Festival

Richard Ludmerer 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 December 4, 2017

6th Annual Bradenton Blues Festival, December 2nd, 2017. The Bradenton Blues Festival is now in its sixth year. Produced by Paul Benjamin and Johnette of Realize Bradenton, this year’s festival featured high profile artists. The relatively new but talented Brody Buster played between sets. This year’s festival was sold out two weeks prior to the […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This weekend: Indie blues in and around Atlanta Dec. 1-3

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta live blues, Atlanta live music, Atlanta nightlife, atlanta nights, blues, indie Blues, live blues, making a Scene December 1, 2017

It’s a festive weekend, with the Atlanta Blues Society Holiday Party, Diane Durrett and Soul Suga’s Merry Little WooHoo, and Albert White’s birthday party! Also, while Little Gee Weevil moving to Memphis is bittersweet for Atlanta fans, he is having one heck of a farewell party! Plus, Lil’ Ed and The Blues Imperials are in town! So get […]

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INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This week: Indie blues in and around Atlanta Nov. 27-Dec 3

Rhetta Akamatsu atl, Atlanta, Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, atlanta blues dancing, Atlanta live blues, Atlanta live music, Atlanta nightlife, atlanta nights, making a Scene November 28, 2017

The holiday season is in full swing but holiday parties like the Atlanta Blues Society one on Sunday are not the only special events this week. Little Ed and The Blues Imperials are in town and so are Squirrel Nut Zippers. But my first choice this week is slightly bittersweet because one of my favorite musicians is […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

JP Soars and The Red Hots, Darwin’s in Sandy Springs, GA, Nov.18, 2017

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta live music, Atlanta music, Atlanta nightlife, atlanta nights, blues musicians, darwins burgers and blues, JP Soars, JP Soars and The Red Hots, live blues, making a Scene November 22, 2017

Some performers are just mesmerizing to ‘watch. JP Soars is one of those. He’s not a particularly tall man, or physically imposing. He isn’t flamboyant in his movements or his speech. But on stage, with his excellent drummer (Chris Peet) and bassist (Fredrick Cleveland), he consumes your attention. Playing that red guitar or one of […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

Blues Stotts: Blind Willie’s, Atlanta GA, Nov. 11

Rhetta Akamatsu atlanta blues society, Bennie Mobley, Blind Willie's, Blues Stotts, Clarksdale Regulators, Garrett Collins, Jeff Jensen Band, live blues, The Cazanovas November 16, 2017

It was a great way to spend a Saturday. The scene was Blind Willie’s, one of Atlanta’s best-known and most popular blues clubs. At 2 pm, Garrett Collins, the youngest performer at 18, and Bennie Mobley, the most mature, started things off by proving that age means little to the blues. Mobley is one of […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

Blues on the Block Festival – Darwin’s Burgers and Blues, October 27-29, 2017

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta nightlife, blues, Blues on the Block festival, darwins burgers and blues, live blues, making a Scene, music festival November 4, 2017

Darwins Blues on the Block Festival got off to a great start on Friday with Poverty Level, The Way Back Band, and The Markey Blue Ric Latina Project. We missed Poverty Level because of work but thoroughly enjoyed The Way Back Band’s interpretations of hits from the past, announced in fabulous DJ style by drummer […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

Eliza Neals and The Narcotics at Darwin’s Burgers and Blues Oct. 21, 2017

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta entertainment, darwins burgers and blues, eliza neals, Eliza Neals and the Narcotics October 24, 2017

By Rhetta Akamatsu Photos courtesy of Takesi Akamatsu Eliza Neals looked every inch the star on Darwin’s stage Saturday night. She is still her same sweet self though, and before the show, we hugged and had a few minutes to catch up. The band recently got back from the UK, which she tells me was great. […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Music for Good

Atlanta Blues Society BluesStotts A Benifit for Cystic Fibrosis

Richard L'Hommedieu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta live blues, Atlanta live music, Atlanta nightlife, atlanta nights, Atlanta nitelife, blues dancing, live blues, making a Scene, what to do in atlanta October 21, 2017

The Atlanta Blues Society is so proud to bring Blues Stotts back this year in celebration of the life of Larry Stotts, one of the biggest fans of the ABS and of the blues that we’ve ever had the privilege to know. Mark your calendars and come down to Blind Willies and celebrate with us the […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Music Biz News

Atlanta Blues Society Makes Commitment to Healthy Environments for Musicians

Richard L'Hommedieu Atlanta, Atlanta blues, atlanta blues society, atlanta music scene, making a Scene, musicians health, smoke free, smoke free atlanta October 20, 2017

The Atlanta Blues Society has long had the policy of a Smoke Free Environment for all of their events. They require any venue that they work with to be smoke free during any event that is hosted by the Atlanta Blues Society. This in itself is a huge step in creating a healthy environment […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Music Biz News

Independent Blues Awards Nominations are now open!

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues-rock, independent blues awards, indie Blues, indie blues awards, making a Scene, roots rock October 19, 2017

IMPORTANT!! PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU ENTER ANY NOMINATIONS The independent Blues Awards celebrate the diversity and power of the music that is created by those artists that acknowledge their inspiration and roots are in the blues. These awards will represent not only those “touring” artists who work within the established blues community, but embrace working artists […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

Review” Jason Ricci and The Bad Kind, Darwin’s Burgers, October 14, 2017

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta, Atlanta entertainment. Darwins, Atlanta live blues, Atlanta live music, Atlanta nightlife, atlanta nights, jason ricci, Live music, making a Scene, the bad kind, what to do in atlanta October 16, 2017

Picture a packed house at Darwin’s Saturday night for Jason Ricci and The Bad Kind. At first sight, dressed in loose white pants and shirt and with his hair pulled back by a headband, Ricci looked rather like a decadent angel. But when he started to blow that harp, it was immediately clear that the […]

INDIE Blues Scene

Daytona Blues Festival Day 3

Richard Ludmerer 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 9, 2017

Day Three: The 2017 Daytona Blues Festival The opener Al Hill previously played with Bettye Lavette finished first in the solo/duo category at the 2017 International Blues Challenge The Paul Deslauriers Band won four 2017 Maple Leaf Awards (Canada’s equivalent to our Blues Music Awards) , best bassist, best drummer, Best Electric Act of The […]

INDIE Blues Scene

Daytona Blues Festival Day 2

Richard Ludmerer 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 8, 2017

2017 Daytona Blues festival – Day Two Main Stage – In order of Appearance: Willie Green seated; The Souliz Band; Tas Cru; Alvin Younglood Hart’s Muscle Theory; Joe Louis Walker; and Marcia Ball who closed another beautiful day of blues. Also Mick Kolassa enjoying Tas Cru on stage at the after party at the Bahama […]

INDIE Blues Scene

Day One Friday October 6th, 2017 Daytona Blues Festival

Richard Ludmerer 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 7, 2017

Day One Friday October 6th, 2017 Daytona Blues Festival Ladies Day! The festival was cancelled last year due to Hurricane Matthew so we were especially glad to be here. On the main stage: Vanessa Collier – an absolutely fabulous set. Collier graduated high school in 2009 and was the point guard on her high school […]

INDIE Blues Scene

Ted Drozdowski and The Scissormen at Darwin’s in Sandy Srings, Sept. 23

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Darwin's urgers and Blues, Ted Drozdowski, The Scissormen October 3, 2017

Ted Drozdowski and The Scissormen at Darwin’s in Sandy Springs, Sept. 23 Sept. 23-Rhetta Rambles It was a football night in Atlanta and unfortunately meant a rather small crowd for Ted Drozdowski and The Scissormen.But Drozdowski and his two bandmates gave an excellent performance anyway, and with his usual good humor. There may have been […]

INDIE Blues Scene

The Georgia Blues and Roots Festival 2017!

Richard L'Hommedieu 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 September 29, 2017

Website – Facebook Page – Facebook Event On Sept 30 2017 the Atlanta Blues Society will present it 2nd “Georgia Blues and Roots Festival“. The festival was designed not only as an event to showcase currently touring artists writing and performing blues rooted music, but also as a fund raiser for the Atlanta Blues Societies […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist/ INDIE Blues Scene

Tinsley Ellis Returns to Alligator Records!

Richard L'Hommedieu .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 September 28, 2017

Feral blues guitar…non-stop gigging has sharpened his six-string to a razor’s edge…his eloquence dazzles…he achieves pyrotechnics that rival early Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton. –Rolling Stone Ellis unleashes a torrent of dazzling musicianship pitched between the exhilarating volatility of rock and roll and the passion of urban blues. –Los Angeles Times Alligator Records is pleased […]

INDIE Blues Scene

Lauren Mitchell and Joe Moss Team up for a Tour

Take one sassy, powerful singer… Add one impassioned guitar player… And you have a combination that will keep audiences riveted all night long! Whether they are burrowing deep into listeners emotions with blues from the dark end of the street, or lifting them up with the strains of joyful soul music, Lauren Mitchell and Joe Moss […]

INDIE Blues Scene

AUSTRALIAN BLUES/ROOTS GUITAR SENSATION GEOFF ACHISON RETURNS TO THE U.S.

Richard L'Hommedieu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta live blues, Atlanta live music, Atlanta music, Atlanta nightlife, atlanta nights, blues, blues clubs, 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, Live music, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, what to do atlanta September 18, 2017

AUSTRALIAN BLUES/ROOTS GUITAR SENSATION GEOFF ACHISON RETURNS TO THE U.S. Kicks off tour Oct. 5th ATLANTA, GA – Australian blues/roots singer/songwriter, guitar sensation Geoff Achison, who invokes the spirit of the great blues & soul artists to create his original sound, will hit the American shores for part II of his extensive CD release tour in […]

Americana Scene/ Country Scene/ INDIE Blues Scene

Singer/Songwriter Kate Van Dorn Brings Rootsy Alternative Sound to New York

Rick Eberle September 18, 2017

September, 2017 (Long Island, NY) – With a powerful country rooted sound and blues influenced lyrical drive that has been described as both alternative and psychedelic, New York based Singer/Songwriter Kate Van Dorn, has shared her music with a discerning East Coast audience for some time now. With new music and a number of upcoming […]

INDIE Blues Scene

Paramount Music Festival Sept 1-3 2017!

Paramount Music Festival 2017 Coal Dock Park – Main Stage 190 S. Wisconsin Street Port Washington, WI Paramount Music Fest – Stage 2 190 S. Wisconsin Street Port Washington, WI September 1-3, 2017 Advance prices end August 30 Gate prices will be higher. Fri $15, Sat & Sun $35 each. Only individual day tickets will […]

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

Is ASCAP Hurting Live Music Venues?

Richard L'Hommedieu ASCAP, Live music, making a Scene, Performing Rights, PRO August 29, 2017

Where it all Began ASCAP On February 13, 1914 composer Victor Herbert was eating dinner at the Hotel Claridge in NY City when he heard the piano player in the restaurant playing one of his compositions. As he looked around the bustling restaurant, he realized that while the patrons were eating and spending money, they […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Indie Rock Scene

On the trail of the Allman Brothers: Macon August 12. 2017

Rhetta Akamatsu Allman Brothers Band, Allman Brothers Museum, Macon, Otis Redding, Rose Hill Cemetery, The Big House August 16, 2017

By Rhetta Akamatsu Photos by Takesi Ken Akamatsu Saturday morning on a whim we decided to go to Macon, GA,about 2 hours from our house. We were mainly on the trail of Allman Brothers sites, and specifically wanting to see the graves of Duane. Berry Oakley, and Gregg. We stopped at the nearest rest stop […]

INDIE Blues Scene

Independent Blues Awards 2017 WINNERS!

Here they are! The Winners of the Independent Blues Awards! This year we had a record number of votes for our nominees! Our total number of “Completed” votes was 2,226 over 1,000 more than last year. If you want to see the actual totals for each nominee in each category you can view the total […]

INDIE Blues Scene

Bobby Messano at Darwin’s in Sandy Springs GA, August 11

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta live music, Atlanta nightlife, atlanta nights, Bobby Messano, Bobby Messano Darwin's Burgers Darwin's blues club blues music blues-rock, darwins burgers and blues, what to do atlanta August 14, 2017

Seeing Bobby Messano at Darwin’s is like seeing an old friend. In fact, my husband and I are old friends of Bobby’s so I am far from unbiased. But I think everyone who sees him feels that warmth and connection and walks away feeling they have seen a very talented friend. Part of it is […]

INDIE Blues Scene

Joel DaSilva and The Midnight Howl at Darwin’s in Sandy Springs, GA August 4

Rhetta Akamatsu Arlanta live music, Atlanta, Joel DaSillva and Nidnight Howl, Joel DaSilva Darwin's b;ues club August 7, 2017

By Rhetta Akamatsu Photos by Takesi Ken Akamatsu Joel DaSilva crouches over his guitar onstage, ready to unleash a flood of sound. The drummer is poised and the bass player stands tall as the audience waits with anticipation. The song begins, and it is immediately obvious that we’re in for an exciting evening! Trying to […]

INDIE Blues Scene

Phil Varca & The SlamJammers Set to Rock NYC’s B.B. King Blues Club Sunday, August 6th Opening for INDIGENOUS

Rick Eberle 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 July 21, 2017

Phil Varca & The SlamJammers Set to Rock NYC’s B.B. King Blues Club Sunday, August 6th Opening for INDIGENOUS Together for Nearly Three Decades, The Band Recently Signed with The Wing Agency and Re-Released Songs Off Their 1996 Album “Ready, Willing & Able” On Sunday, August 6th at 7:30PM Phil Varca & The SlamJammers are […]

Americana Scene/ INDIE Blues Scene

Little G Weevil at Darwin’s in Sandy Springs, GA, July 15 2017

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta, Darwun's, Little G Weevil, live blues July 17, 2017

Whata night! Little G Weevil celebrated his 40th birthday in the city of Budapest, Hungary, where he was born, but now he was back home in Atlanta and at Darwin’s and ready to celebrate again! He played the old Darwin’s many times, but after touring in Eastern Europe for four months, this was his first […]

INDIE Blues Scene

JP Soars and The Red Hots at Darwin’ s Burgers and Blues in Sandy Springs, GA June 8

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta live music, Atlanta nightlife, atlanta nights, darwins burgers and blues, JP Soars and the Red Hots. Atlanta entertainment, JPSoars, live blues, what to do in atlanta July 11, 2017

JP Soars and the Red Hots played Darwin’s in Sandy Springs Saturday night. What an amazing musician that man is! Who else do we know who mixes original tunes in with not only blues but gypsy jazz and Latin music? He moves easily from his own songs to Django Reinhardt, Johnny Guitar Watson, and Muddy […]

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