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Zabadodat Means Love at “Darwin’s Burgers and Blues” in Atlanta on Saturday Jan 9

Rhetta Akamatsu .blues, Charlie Wotton, Darwi's Blues Club, jazz, Laura Reed, Zabadodat January 13, 2016

Charlie Wooten said that the name of his new band, Zabadodat, a word he made up, but throughout the show and Laura Reed mentioned that it basically means “love.” And that was a good theme for the evening, as the band and Reed sent love out to the audience and got it back in abundance. […]

Book Reviews/ INDIE Blues Scene

Joseph A. Rosen Blues Hands

Richard Ludmerer blues, book review, making a Scene, photography, richard ludmerer January 6, 2016

Joseph A. Rosen Blues Hands Schiffer Publishing Ltd. This is photographer Joe Rosen’s first book. He is a free lance photographer working out of New York City. His work has appeared in Time, Newsweek and Sports Illustrated among other publications. Rosen is also a fan of Blues music. Rosen began photographing the Blues in 1976. […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Indie Rock Scene/ On the Scene

The Indie Authority now has new ownership and management!

Richard L'Hommedieu indie, indie Blues, Indie Rock, the indie authority January 6, 2016

The Indie Authority now has new ownership and management! The Indie Authority now has new ownership – Read for the heat? SCRANTON, Pa. – Jan. 6, 2016 – The Indie Authority is a multimedia company, located in Scranton Pa / Elmira NY is dedicated to the promotion and support of Independent performers and artists. We strive […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues/ INDIE Blues Scene

Making a Scene – The 54 “Indie Blues” CD’s of 2015 you should know!

Richard L'Hommedieu albert cummings, balkun brothers, best blues 2015, Best indie blues, betty fox, billy hector, bob margolin, Brandon Santini, buddy guy, Christian Collins, Crooked Eyed Tommy, Danielle Nicole, David Michael Miller, Delta Moon, dl duncan, eddie cotton, eliza neals, fiona boyes, Gary Clark Jr., Georgie Bonds, ghost town blues band, jack the radio, jarekus singleton, Jeff Jensen, Jerimiah Johnson, joe moss, john ginty, jonn del toro richardson, JP Blues, JP Soars, kern pratt, laura rain, Linsey alexander, making a Scene, mick kolassa, Micke Bjorklof, Mighty Mike Schermer, mike zito, Mindi Abar, monkeyjunk, Randall Bramblett, Reverend Shawn Amos, Royal Southern Brotherhood, samantha fish, selwyn birchwood, slam allen, Tas Cru, the stone foxes, Thorbjorn_Risager, Tinsley Ellis, todd wolfe, tommy castro, Trudy Lynn, Victor Wainwright, vintage Trouble, Voo Davis, zac harmon December 29, 2015

Here is 54 “Indie Blues” CD’s of 2015 that you should know about. Why 54? Well no reason other than that was the year I was born and I felt it was a good number to use. Everyone uses top 20, 50, 100 .. me, I march to a much different drummer. Now as this […]

Acoustic Scene/ Americana Scene/ Bluegrass Scene/ Country Rock Scene/ Country Scene/ Funk Scene/ Hip Hop Scene/ INDIE Blues Scene/ Indie Rock Scene/ Jam Scene/ Music for Good/ On the Scene/ Out with Ken Shankman/ R&B Scene

Making a Scene – 2015 Year in Review!

Richard L'Hommedieu best of 2015, blues, indie Blues, making a Scene, music, music business, year in review December 28, 2015

This has been a very busy year for us here at Making a Scene! Our daily visitor count has skyrocketed and our new Newsletter has exploded to over 6,100 subscribers! Since we started this magazine we have had over 135,000 visitors with over 85,000 just this year alone, double our visitor count of 2014!! We are […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Jam Scene

Event review: Lola lights up Darwin’s in Marietta December 12

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta, Atlanta blues, indie Blues, Lola Gully, making a Scene December 15, 2015

Lola, just back from Europe, played Darwin’s Saturday night and proved herself in absolute top shape! She was not originally scheduled to play but the group who were to come could not make it and Lola stepped in. Not a soul was disappointed! Any blues lover in the Atlanta area and beyond jumps at the […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

Event review: Markey Blue blows the Darwin’s crowd away December 11

Rhetta Akamatsu Darwin's Burgess and Blues, Markey Blue December 15, 2015

Markey Blue is one dynamic and unstoppable group and they blew the crowd at Darwin’s Burgers and Blues in Marietta away Saturday night. Beautiful Markey danced and sang her heart out. She never stopped moving! She is so tall that with her heels on she kept bumping her fist on the ceiling henever she raised […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

Atlanta music reviews: Little G Weevil and the ABS party

Rhetta Akamatsu atlanta blues society, Blnd Cadillac, Darwin's Blues Club, diane durrett, Little G Weevil, Markey Blue, No Solution December 15, 2015

Due to technical issues I was not able to write reviews last week of two great events, the Little G Weevil Band at Darwin’s Blues Club in Marietta and the Atlanta Blues Society Holiday party. Both of these events deserve reviews and so I am combining them in this article. Friday,, December 5, was Little […]

INDIE Blues Scene

The 2015 Bradenton Blues Festival

Richard Ludmerer blues, blues festival, indie Blues, making a Scene, review, richard ludmerer December 12, 2015

The 2015 Bradenton Blues Festival “The Bradenton Blues Festival on the west coast of Florida is an annual festival featuring a stellar lineup of top blues artists. Food, drink, and an array of vendors complement the live music to create an awesome experience. The proceeds from the Bradenton Blues Festival support Realize Bradenton’s youth, art and […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Jam Scene

Smokin’ Joe Kubek Passes at Blues Festival!

Cleve Baker blues, cleve baker, indie Blues, making a Scene, smokin joe kubek October 12, 2015

Smokin’ Joe Kubek Though Born in 1956 in Grove City, PA, Smokin’s Joe Kubek became another in a long line of world renowned Texas Guitar Slingers. Raised in Irving, TX, Smokin’ Joe picked up a six string early on and by the time he was 14 he was leading his own outfit and gigging in […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Music for Good

Music on the Couch – The Future of the Blues Foundation!

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues foundation, indie Blues, Music on the couch September 12, 2015

SHOW # 286 – 09/08/15 Listen Here: https://goo.gl/WfiyuD THE FUTURE OF THE BLUES FOUNDATION Barbara Newman and Paul Benjamin joined me on this evening. I wanted to introduce Barbara to the Blues World in a proper forum and live, so the fans and membership could also participate. Though many know Paul, many others do not, […]

INDIE Blues Scene

2015 Trois-Rivieres en Blues Festival 8/20-8/23

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, Indie B, indie Blues, Trois-Rivieres En Blues Festival August 31, 2015

2015 Trois-Rivieres en Blues Festival 8/20-8/23 – Ascends to the top of the stack as one of this year’s best Blues Festivals www.3renblues.com This is the seventh edition of the Trois-Rivieres en Blues Fest, otherwise known as Three Rivers. Trois-Rivieres is located in the province of Quebec, about ninety minutes northeast of Montreal, and approximately […]

Americana Artist/ Americana Scene/ INDIE Blues Artist/ INDIE Blues Scene

Los Lobos and The Mavericks at Atlanta Botanical Gardens Aug. 28

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta Botanical Gardens, Atlanta concerts, Los Lobos, The Mavericks August 31, 2015

Oh.The Mavericks! Don’t get me wrong..Los Lobos opened the show at Atlanta Botanical Gardens with a very strong set that mixed Southern rock with their iconic Mexican-flavored rock. They did an excellent version of “No Way Out,” for instance, that had the crowd singing along enthusiastically. You can’t go wrong with ah Allman Brothers song […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Interview the Pros/ Music Biz News

Meet Paul “Mr. Blues” Benjamin “Chairman of the Board” of the Blues Foundation

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues foundation, Chairman of the Board, future of the blues, Indie B, indie Blues, paul benjamin August 28, 2015

An Exclusive Interview with Paul Benjamin – “Chairman of the Board” of the Blues Foundation by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud The Board of Directors for any non for profit organization is the driving force in determining the direction the organization takes. The awarding of the position of “Chairman of the Board” can be the most […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Interview the Pros/ Marketing/ Music Business

Meet Barbara Newman “President and CEO” of the Blues Foundation

Richard L'Hommedieu barbara Newman, blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music awards, bma, future of the blues, IBC, Indie B, indie Blues, making a Scene August 28, 2015

An Exclusive interview with Barbara Newman – President and CEO of the Blues Foundation by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Barbara B. Newman has been selected to succeed Jay Sieleman as President and Chief Executive Officer of The Blues Foundation, the Memphis-based, international music organization dedicated to preserving blues music history, celebrating recording and performance excellence, […]

INDIE Blues Scene

Selling the Blues

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, blues foundation, Indie B, indie Blues, making a Scene, Richard L'Hommedieu, selling the blues August 28, 2015

Selling the Blues Current Condition of the Blues There are those who say the current condition of the blues is good. They are usually the more traditional fans that may go to a show once a month in a club or go to maybe 1 or 2 local festivals a year. Their understanding of the […]

INDIE Blues Scene

The INDIE BLUES MOVEMENT!

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, making a Scene August 28, 2015

When I published my article “Selling the Blues” I did not anticipate how much the idea of re-branding the genre would resonate within the Blues Community. In the coming months the term “Indie Blues” began to crop up in Artist’s one sheets and as descriptions of radio shows across the country and a link to […]

Making a Scene reaches 100,000 Visitors!!!

Richard L'Hommedieu 000 visitors, 100, artist interviews, blues, cd reviews, Funk, Indie B, indie Blues, Indie Rock, making a Scene, music business, Rock, studio techniques August 8, 2015

On May 1 2014 “Making a Scene” “The Independent Musicians Guide to Music Business” was launched with a few articles and couple of writers. Since that time we have posted over 640 articles and have reached 100,000 visitors!! Our rise was surprising even to us, It was only after 8 months that we hit the […]

INDIE Blues Scene

The 2015 Pennsylvania Blues Festival

Richard Ludmerer blues, blues festival, indie Blues, making a Scene, Pennsylvania Blues Festival, richard ludmerer August 5, 2015

The 2015 Pennsylvania Blues Festival Last year Michael Cloeren amicably received his marching papers from Blue Mountain. He had produced his Pennsylvania Blues Fest there for the last four years having moved it there from the original Big Boulder site in Lake Harmony. Soldiering on, Michael Cloeren found refuge at The Split Rock Lodge back […]

Country Scene/ INDIE Blues Scene

How Outlaw Country Changed Country Music

Posted by Editor Country Music, indie Blues, making a Scene, outlaw country July 23, 2015

Outlaw Country Written by Brent Borman, Mark Anderson & Will Glass. 3 September 2014. Reprinted by Permission from https://sites.utexas.edu/countrymusic/the-history/outlaw-country/ During the 1950’s and 1960’s, country music experienced the commercial and artistic success known as the Nashville Sound. By the 1970’s, however, it was clear that the Nashville Sound was simply not working for many country artists. It was nearly […]

INDIE Blues Scene

2015 Tremblant Blues Festival

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, Indie B, indie Blues, tremblant blues fest July 20, 2015

2015 Tremblant Blues Festival; July 3rd through July 12th https://tremblantblues.com/en/ 2015 was the twenty-second edition of the Festival International Du Blues De Tremblant who has been assembling annual Blues festivals that compare with the best in world. This year’s headliners feature national performers such as: The Danielle Nicole Band, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Victor Wainwright & […]

INDIE Blues Scene

Crawfish Festival 2015!

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, crawfish festival, Indie B, indie Blues June 22, 2015

This is Michael Arnone’s twenty-seventh edition of his now legendary Crawfish Fest that has found a very consistent home at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta, NJ. The Festival has become a Northeastern regional musical institution that continues to grow in popularity – a rarity and a testament accomplishment of Arnone’s shrewd music acumen. The […]

INDIE Blues Scene

2015 Tremblant Blues Festival Preview

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, Bob Putignano, Indie B, indie Blues, tremblant blues festival June 14, 2015

2015 Tremblant Blues Festival Preview; July 3rd through July 12th https://tremblantblues.com/en/ 2015 will be the twenty-second edition of the Festival International Du Blues De Tremblant. This world-class blues festival has been assembling annual festivals that compare with the best blues festivals from around the world. This year’s event headliners feature national performers such as: The […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues/ INDIE Blues Scene

Muddy Waters 100

Richard Ludmerer blues, Indie B, indie Blues, muddy waters June 11, 2015

Muddy Waters 100 John Primer and Friends Raisin’ Music Records Raisin’ Music Records is the independent blues label led by director and producer Larry Skoller. In 2009 Raisin’ Music released the Grammy nominated “Chicago Blues: A Living History” and its sequel 2011’s “Chicago Blues: A Living History – The (R)Evolution Continues”. Muddy Waters 100 celebrates the […]

INDIE Blues Scene

Darwins Burgers and Blues – The Biggest Little Indie Blues Club in Atlanta!

Richard L'Hommedieu Atlanta, blues, darwins burgers and blues, Indie B, indie Blues, JP Blues, JP Soars, jpblues, making a Scene June 8, 2015

Biggest Little Indie Blues Club in Atlanta! An Exclusive Interview with Jonathan Aiken from Darwins Burgers and Blues! Like them on Facebook! An Interview with Aiken from Darwins Burgers and Blues by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud In a small ramshackle house nestled between a couple of Car Dealers on Roswell Rd in Marietta Georgia is […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Uncategorized

Blues Radio Master List 6/2015!!

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, blues radio, Blues Radio master List, Indie B, indie Blues, making a Scene, Richard L'Hommedieu June 2, 2015

Here you go! Here is the latest list of Blues Radio stations around the world! Looking to see who is playing blues both on Terrestrial Radio and on Internet Radio? Well look no further than right here Click Below to get a full list of Blues shows around the world! June2015RadioMaster

INDIE Blues Scene

Barbara Blue Gets Brass Note on Beale St.

Richard Ludmerer Barbara BLue, beale st, blues, Indie B, indie Blues, memphis May 11, 2015

On May 8th at 4:30pm the reigning queen of Beale Street, Ms Barbara Blue, received an honor that few before her have received to date. Barbara is enshrined forever with a prestigious brass note on Beale Street. Literally millions of blues fans from around will make the stroll from one downtown Memphis blues club to the other […]

INDIE Blues Scene

Blues Music Awards Winners!

Richard Ludmerer blues, blues foundation, blues music awards, Indie B, indie Blues May 11, 2015

The 36th Blues Music Awards took place before a sell-out crowd of 1500 in Downtown Memphis Thursday night. The evening began at a 5:30 reception with nominees Austin Walkin’ Cane and Annika Chambers performing and it ended after midnight. During the course of the evening, 24 Blues Music Award winners were announced and the show […]

Acoustic Scene/ Americana Scene/ Bluegrass Scene/ Country Rock Scene/ Country Scene/ Funk Scene/ Hip Hop Scene/ INDIE Blues Scene/ Indie Rock Scene/ Jam Scene/ Music for Good/ On the Scene/ R&B Scene

Cathead Vodka Aims to Support Music Interest Groups through Alcohol Sales

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, cathead vodka, Indie B, indie Blues, making a Scene, mississippi May 5, 2015

AN Exclusive Interview with Austin Evans of Cathead Vodka! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Inspired by Blues Roots, Cathead Vodka Aims to Support Music Interest Groups through Alcohol Sales After three years in development, Georgia native Richard Patrick and partner Austin Evans placed Cathead Vodka into distribution in May 2010 throughout the state of Mississippi […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Uncategorized

Randy Chortkoff, founder, president and CEO of Delta Groove Productions, passed away today

Richard Ludmerer blues, delta groove, Indie B, indie Blues, making a Scene, randy chortkoff May 5, 2015

From the Delta Groove family: Randy Chortkoff, founder, president and CEO of Delta Groove Productions, passed away today at 8:40am in Los Angeles at the age of 65. A highly successful entrepreneur outside of the music business, Chortkoff simultaneously followed his true passion as a music producer, performer, and promoter for two decades before founding […]

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MAKING A SCENE IS 1 Year OLD TODAY!

Richard L'Hommedieu indie music, making a Scene, music business May 1, 2015

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 […]

Americana Scene/ INDIE Blues Scene/ Jam Scene

Review: Jimbo Mathus at Red Clay Theatre April 25, 2015

Rhetta Akamatsu americana, Blue Healer, Eddie Ownes Presents, Jimbo Mathus, Red Clay Theatre, roots music April 27, 2015

Jimbo Mathus is such fun to see in concert. He is a skinny guy and he and the TriState Coalition have a very down-home look. In concert, at least in Duluth, he skews considerably more straight country than he does on most of his CDs (with the exception of 2008’s Jimmy The Kid. His laid […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Indie Blues Vol 1

LiveWire with LadySpitfire features Making A Scene Indie Blues Vol 1

Richard L'Hommedieu indie blues vol 1 April 9, 2015

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Book Reviews/ INDIE Blues Scene

Book review: “In Tune: Charley Patton, Jimmie Rodgers and The Roots of American Music” by Ben Wynne

Rhetta Akamatsu American music, blues, Charley Patton, Country, Jimmie Rogers, roots music March 31, 2015

In In Tune: Charley Patton, Jimmie Rodgers and The Roots of American Music, Ben Wynne has written an important book that supplies a great deal of information about two key figures in American popular music and the blues, country and rock ‘n roll music they fostered. The book is well-researched and for the most part […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist/ INDIE Blues Scene/ Indie Blues Vol 1

Making a Scene – Indie Blues Vol 1

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, Indie B, indie Blues, making a Scene, Richard L'Hommedieu March 28, 2015

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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Acoustic Scene/ Americana Scene/ Bluegrass Scene/ Country Rock Scene/ Country Scene/ Funk Scene/ Hip Hop Scene/ INDIE Blues Scene/ Indie Rock Scene/ Jam Scene/ Music for Good/ On the Scene/ R&B Scene

L.I. Music Hall of Fame Hires it’s 1st Executive Director

Richard L'Hommedieu limhof, long island music hall of fame, Richard L'Hommedieu March 26, 2015

The Long Island Music Hall of Fame has announced the hiring of Executive Director Joe Jankowski as the music organization prepares to open its first museum. The Long Island Music Hall of Fame has announced the hiring of Executive Director Joe Jankowski as the music organization prepares to open its first museum, to be located in […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Music Biz News/ On the Scene

ReverbNation and Making A Scene teaming up to find the best INDIE BLUES

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, compilation cd, Indie B, indie Blues, making a Scene, radio airplay, reverbnation, Richard L'Hommedieu March 2, 2015

Making a Scene has teamed up with Reverbnation to create a “Opportunity” for the purpose of conducting an international search to find artists that best define what “INDIE BLUES” is or could be. The search is not restricted to those who categorize themselves as “Blues” artist but is expanded into all genres of music. Those chosen will be […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist/ INDIE Blues Scene/ Music Biz News

Willie Dixon enters the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame

Rhetta Akamatsu .blues, Indie B, indie Blues, making a Scene, songwriter hall of fame, Willie DIxon February 23, 2015

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 […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist/ INDIE Blues Scene/ Music Biz News

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

Rhetta Akamatsu .blues, Atlanta, Atlanta blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, Indie B, indie Blues, Tommy Brown February 23, 2015

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 […]

INDIE Blues Scene

Making magic at Darwin’s: Review of the IBC Send-Off Party, Jan. 10

Rhetta Akamatsu .blues, Blind Cadillac, Darwin's Blues Club, GHP, IBC, Indie B, indie Blues, International Blues Challenge, JP Blues January 19, 2015

It was a night to remember at Darwin’s for the IBC Send-Off Party, a night of friends, fun, lots of raffle prizes, and fabulous music from not only the three marvelous groups going to Memphis but an stunning array of some of the best local musicians for the jam. First on the bill musically was […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Music Biz News/ Music for Good

Blues Foundation Provides FREE Health Screenings at the IBC!

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues foundation, FREE Health Screening, Hart Fund, IBC, Indie B, indie Blues, International Blues Challenge, making a Scene, Musicares January 11, 2015

An Exclusive Interview with Dr. Janice Johnston about Health Screening at the IBC by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Often musicians do not have access to good medical care and more importantly, to good early detection services to protect them from some of the most common and potentially deadly medical conditions such as High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, […]

INDIE Blues Scene

Bluz is on the move and alive and well on Long Island, NY

Posted by Editor blues, Frank Lombardo, Indie B, indie Blues, Long Island Blues, making a Scene, Sam Bluzman Taylor January 11, 2015

Bluz is on the move and alive and well on Long Island. Frank Lombardo For most of my adult life I have been living on this island we call Long Island. Just minutes from New York City, one of the major music entertainment cities in the world. As music fans and artists we have been […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Interview the Pros

An Exclusive Interview with Joe Whitmer of the Blues Foundation

Richard L'Hommedieu blues foundation, IBC, independent blues, Indie B, indie Blues, International Blues Challenge, joe Whitmer, making a Scene January 5, 2015

An Exclusive Interview with Joe Whitmer Of the Blues Foundation by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud We get a rare opportunity to talk to Joe Whitmer who is responsible for coordination and production for the 31st International Blues Challenge(IBC). Hundreds of Blues Societies from all over the world have held preliminary competitions to choose who will […]

INDIE Blues Scene

Betsie Brown Talks about the Blind Raccoon Showcase and the IBC

Richard L'Hommedieu betsie brown, blind raccoon, blues, blues foundation, IBC, independent blues, Indie B, International Blues Challenge, making a Scene December 30, 2014

An Exclusive Interview with Betsie Brown about the IBC and Blind Raccoon Showcase! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud We talk with Betsie Brown of Blind Raccoon about this years Blind Raccoon Showcase that will be held at the International Blues Challenge the end of January. We also have the rare opportunity to talk to Betsie […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Interview the Pros

An Exclusive Interview with Betsie Brown of Blind Raccoon!

Richard L'Hommedieu betsie brown, blind raccoon, blues, booking, making a Scene, PR, Public Relations December 17, 2014

An Exclusive Interview with Betsie Brown! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Listen to the interview with Betsie Brown as we talk about what she does with Blind Raccoon, PR and Radio Promotion. This is a great insight in one of the genre’s hardest working PR/Radio women! BETSIE BROWN has over twenty-five years of experience in entertainment […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Interview the Pros

An Exclusive Interview with Thomas Ruf of Ruf Records!

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, making a Scene, Ruf Records, Thomas Ruf, where blues crosses over December 17, 2014

An Exclusive Interview with Thomas Ruf of Ruf Records! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud We Talk with Thomas Ruf about Ruf Records, the Future of the Blues and so much more. This is an interview you really don’t want to miss if you believe in “Keeping the Blues Alive”. This is something Thomas Ruf Has […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Music for Good/ On the Scene

Now that’s Christmas spirit: Joe Bonamassa provides free download for charity

Rhetta Akamatsu Christmas, Christmas blues, free Christmas musc, Joe Bonamassa December 17, 2014

This is one reason we love Joe Bonamassa. “I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.,” wrote Dickens in A Christmas Carol. Joe Bonamassa has got that covered. This renowned blues man does a lot for charity, especially music education foundation Keeping the Blues Alive. Now, he is […]

INDIE Blues Scene

The Blues DJ’s that would not Go Quietly! Caldonia’s Crossroads Radio!

Richard L'Hommedieu blues radio, caldonia's Crossroad Radio, Deb Magin, making a Scene, Tim Powers December 7, 2014

Listen to our Exclusive Interview with Blues DJ Tim Powers of Caldonia’s Crossroads Radio! AN Exclusive Interview with Tim Powers by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Recently GoldRadio.net decided to discontinue the blues stream on their station and continue with only Oldies and Doo Whop. The ending of this stream was done very unceremoniously soon […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Interview the Pros

A Conversation with Jay Sieleman of the Blues Foundation

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, Jay Sieleman, making a Scene, Richard L'Hommedieu December 6, 2014

An Exclusive Interview with Jay Sieleman by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Listen to our exclusive interview with Jay Sieleman! We talk about the Blues Foundations Past, Present and it’s future! Jay Sieleman is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Blues Foundation, A position that he held since 2005, though his involvement with the […]

DIY Radio/ INDIE Blues Scene

Blues Radio Master List for December 2014!

Rick Lusher blues, Blues Radio master List, radio, Radio Promotion December 2, 2014

Are you looking to do a radio promotion in Blues radio? Are you looking for somewhere to listen to Blues? Well here is the updated Blues Radio Master List for December 2014 FREE!! No where else will you find such an extensive listing of ALL Blues Radio! Merry Christmas!! <Click Link Below> Blues Radio Master List

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