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LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Amanda B Perry

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, americana, blues-rock, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock November 22, 2022

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Amanda B Perry This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a […]

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Kate Baker and Vic Juris Return to Shore – The Duo Sessions

Jim Hynes americana, making a Scene, roots, roots rock November 22, 2022

Kate Baker and Vic Juris Return to Shore – The Duo Sessions Strikezone We’re just a tad late for this one; shame on us if we were to overlook it. The husband-and-wife duo of vocalist Kate Baker and the late esteemed guitarist Vic Juris is one of the most intimate, tender recordings in recent memory. […]

Artist Interviews/ Indie Country Artist

Charlie Treat is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, Country, indie country, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter November 21, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Charlie Treat Before becoming one of East Nashville’s most genre-bending songwriters, Charlie Treat grew up on a farm in New England, listening to old-school crooners whose songs reflected his own rural surroundings. Years later, he salutes those influences with Into The Wild Mystic Mountain, an imaginative […]

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring South Island Rhythm Kings

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, americana, blues-rock, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock November 21, 2022

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring South Island Rhythm Kings This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is […]

Podcasts/ Turn it Up

Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #168

Gerry Casey americana, blues, blues rock, classic rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock November 21, 2022

Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey with his Guest Brush Shiels Ronan Gallagher Out Of My Head Rory Gallagher Just Hit Town AC/DC Highway To Hell Deadwolf Heavy Rock ‘n’ Roll Nazareth Teenage Nervous Breakdown Nazareth Silver Dollar Forger Nazareth Broken Down Angel Mark S.Black Through The Gap Delta Fuse When […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Bywater Call Remain

Tom Clarke americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock November 20, 2022

Bywater Call Remain Gypsy Soul Records Maple Blues Award winners Bywater Call have drawn a fair share of parallels to Tedeschi Trucks Band since emerging in Toronto in 2017. Remain will likely bolster those comparisons, but also cement the distinctive character of this seven-member group through their gripping performances of eleven original songs. This […]

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Amanda B Perry is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock, soul November 20, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an interview with Amanda B Perry Amanda B. Perry is a Twin Cities musician who brings passion and drama to the stage through powerful vocals, and soaring piano chords. In a pop/soul/americana style, inspired by artists such as David Gray and Adele. Amanda specializes in writing love songs, and […]

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Dan Israel is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter November 19, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Dan Israel With Social Media Anxiety Disorder, Minnesota singer-songwriter Dan Israel returns with his 15th studio album, a mere 17 months after his acclaimed 2018 release You’re Free. Social Media Anxiety Disorder was recorded in the spring and summer of 2019 at two different Twin Cities studios, featuring […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Americana

Vince Herman Enjoy the Ride

Jim Hynes americana, roots, roots rock, singersongwriter, songwriter November 19, 2022

Vince Herman Enjoy the Ride LoHi The epitome of the Americana sound is present of Vince Herman’s Enjoy the Ride, the first solo album from the frontman of Leftover Salmon, a band that’s been with us for thirty years. Melding country, bluegrass, tinges of blues, and the kind of songs that echo John Prine and […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

South Island Rhythm Kings are Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots, roots rock November 18, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with the South Island Rhythm Kings At the nucleus of the South Island Rhythm Kings is Father/Son team of Lazy Mike Mallon and Carson Mallon creating a musical bond on early Electric Blues, accompanied by seasoned musicians delivering their mutual love of “no school like old school” blues. […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Spencer Mackenzie Preach to my Soul

Posted by Editor americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock November 18, 2022

Spencer Mackenzie Preach to my Soul Gypsy Soul Records Ranking high on my list of the newest wave of blues artists is Canadian bluesman Spencer Mackenzie. While just in his mid-twenties, he’s already been nominated for multiple blues awards in Canada, and is bound to push the envelope even further in his career. His talent for […]

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Emanual Casablanca Blood on my Hands

Phillip Smith americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock November 17, 2022

Emanual Casablanca Blood on my Hands Kings County Blues Blood on my Hands, the debut album from Brooklyn-based blues-rocker Emanual Casablanca has quickly garnered my admiration. Casablanca’s all-in approach to music produces deep and personal songs. That’s what makes his blues honest and real. This album contains sixteen tracks of all-original material featuring an amazing arsenal of guests which include Eric Gales, Albert […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

John Primer Hard Times

Phillip Smith americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots, roots rock November 16, 2022

John Primer Hard Times Blue House Productions Hard Times, the very latest release from Chicago Blues great John Primer captures my ‘real-deal’ blues-loving heart with thirteen new originals. With Steve Bell on harmonica, Lenny Media on drums, and David Forte on bass, this recording also features special guests Rick Kreher on 2nd guitar, Johnny Iguana on piano and organ, and John’s seventeen-year-old daughter Aliya Primer on vocals. Primer states: “The name of my new CD […]

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring The Lucky Losers

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, americana, blues-rock, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock November 15, 2022

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring The Lucky Losers This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Ivor S.K. Mississippi Bound

Phillip Smith americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock November 15, 2022

Ivor S.K. Mississippi Bound Vizztone Label Group Hailing from Sydney Australia, and now living in New Orleans, Ivor Simpson-Kennedy takes story-telling to the highest level with his music. There’s a unique spin he has on blues and roots which is very refreshing and quite captivating. The attention he pays to details in his songwriting, pairs perfectly with his laidback […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

The Lucky Losers are Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock November 14, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with The Lucky Losers Winners of five Independent Blues Award in 2021 including “Artist of the Year” (Cathy Lemons), “Song of the Year” (Godless Land), “The Lucky Losers are San Francisco’s finest male/female duet fronted band — a throwback to the hybrid of soul, blues, rock, gospel, […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Annika Chambers and Paul Deslauriers Good Trouble

Phillip Smith americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, roots, roots rock November 14, 2022

Annika Chambers and Paul Deslauriers Good Trouble Vizztone Label Group Annika Chambers and Paul DesLauriers have both been on my radar a while. I covered Chambers’ 2019 album Kiss My Sass, and DesLauriers’ 2016 release Relentless, as well as his 2019 release Bounce. I embraced all three of those recordings. The spirited couple met at the 2018 International Blues Challenge in Memphis and started working together in 2019. Within the […]

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Matt Woods

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, americana, blues-rock, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock November 14, 2022

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Matt Woods This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]

Podcasts/ Turn it Up

Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #167

Gerry Casey americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock November 14, 2022

Making a Scene Brings you Turn it up with Gerry Casey and his Guest Mary Gantley Van Morrison Streamline Train Sorrow & Spire Under The Gun Jarred James Nichols Down The Drain The Casanovas When You Want Something From Me Burnt Out Wreck Ain’t Done Nothing Wrong Cros My Kinda Woman Black Stone Cherry New […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

Doyle Turner is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter November 13, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Doyle Turner Doyle learned to love music listening to his father play guitar and listening to AM radio and 8 track tapes. He found a voice that’s gotten stronger through the years, as he’s realized he’s beholding to effort, listening close, and grace. The music that’s […]

Artist Interviews/ Indie Rock Artist

Gerry Casey interviews Mary Gantley

Gerry Casey americana, Country, indie country, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter November 13, 2022

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview Mary Gantley Mary Gantley is a trained piano player at the Royal Irish Academy of Music. She also started life playing church organ in her home town of Tullyallen, Co.Louth amazingly at the young age of 10. An extraordinary talent who’s songwriting and voice now excels as much as her […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews/ Indie Country Artist

Andrew Browning is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, Country, indie country, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter November 12, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene presents an Interview with Andrew Browning Truly gritty, west-coast-noir dripping with creosote, this dusty Outlaw Country might be the unlikely result of a 20-year hiatus to hang up his gear, change careers and raise a family. But this band and these songs snuck up on Andrew Browning and hit him […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Matt Woods is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock November 11, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Matt Woods The Matt Woods Band is a Des Moines based blues band specializing in old school urban electric blues. The band’s hard-hitting rhythms and powerful guitar lines evoke a sound right out of the early Chess Records catalog. Featuring Matt Woods on guitar and vocals, […]

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Annika Chambers and Paul DesLauriers

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, americana, blues-rock, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock November 8, 2022

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Annika Chambers and Paul DesLauriers This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Annika Chambers and Paul DeLauriers are Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots, roots rock November 7, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Annika Chambers and Paul Deslauriers Both on stage and in private life, these two internationally acclaimed artists share incredible chemistry! Their first introduction (lasting only a few seconds) in the crowded lobby of the historic Orpheum Theatre during the 2018 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, […]

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Ben Levin

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, americana, blues-rock, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock November 7, 2022

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Ben Levin This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]

Artist Interviews/ Indie Rock Artist

Present Company is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, Indie Rock, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, songwriter November 6, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Present Company Present Company is an indie-alternative band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Eddie Chisham (lead vocals, guitar, synth) and Christian Nelson (lead vocals, guitar, synth) came together in 2018. They were joined by Seth Lemmon (bass) in 2019 and Berin Joseph (drums) in 2020. Present Company […]

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Gerry Casey Interviews Zach Person

Gerry Casey americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Indie Rock, Rock, roots, roots rock November 6, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with Zach Person American recording artist, Zach Person, is the new face of indie rock. Emerging out of Austin, Texas, Person plays loud, raw, and connects with his music fans on a primal sonic level. Only 25 years old, Person has a swagger, talent and grit beyond […]

Artist Interviews/ CD Reviews Indie Rock

Stephen Jacques is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu alt rock, americana, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, songwriter November 5, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an interview with Stephen Jacques A rising star in the Alt-Rock scene, frontman Stephen Jacques & legendary indie producers Alan Weatherhead and John Morand, collaborate on this prolific body of work. A manifestation of material Stephen gathered throughout his career as engineer, custom builder, and actor. Over 300 Radio […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Ben Levin is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots, roots rock November 4, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Ben Levin At only 22 years old, Ben Levin is already making his mark as a blues pianist, vocalist, and songwriter. Ben has been nominated for a Blues Music Award and two Blues Blast Magazine Awards. Based in Cincinnati, OH, Ben has been playing 100 shows a year since he […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Americana

Kenny Shore Time Stands Still

Jim Hynes americana, folk, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter November 4, 2022

Kenny Shore Time Stands Still Hawida Music North Carolina-based singer-songwriter Kenny Shore courses through several styles from folk-pop to soul to bluegrass to rock n’ roll and even a bit of zydeco on his hook-filled Time Stands Still. It comes across easy, but the emotions are far ranging throughout on this warm, intimate effort. An […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Billy Truitt Abstract Truth

Jim Hynes americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock November 2, 2022

Billy Truitt Abstract Truth Gutbukit Billy Truitt is a veteran musician who goes as far back as Jack Ely and Kingsmen of “Louie Louie” fame. Hailing from southern Idaho, he spent time in the Bakersfield honky tonks and L.A. club scenes. Truitt moved to Las Vegas in the ‘90s and began working with the roots/rockabilly […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Buddy Guy The Blues Don’t Lie

Richard Ludmerer americana, blues, blues rock, buddy guy, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots, roots rock November 1, 2022

Buddy Guy The Blues Don’t Lie RCA Records “The Blues Don’t Lie” is the follow up album to the “Blues is Alve and Well” featuring producer, songwriter, and drummer Tom Hambridge. Also featured are Reese Wynans Hammond Organ; Michael Rhodes, bass; and Rob McNelley guitar. Guest artists are Mavis Staples, Elvis Costello and James Taylor. […]

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Lightnin Malcolm

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, americana, blues-rock, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock November 1, 2022

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Lightnin Malcolm This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]

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Lightnin Malcolm is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock October 31, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Lightnin Malcolm Cutting edge Mississippi Bluesman Lightnin Malcolm, a charismatic and energetic guitarslinger with a deep soulful voice, has taken his irresistible dance grooves from Juke Joint teen years to World Stages with mainstream artists such as Robert Plant, Jimmy Buffett, Robert Cray, The Black Keys, Widespread […]

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Robert Hill and Joanne Lediger

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, americana, blues-rock, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock October 31, 2022

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Robert Hill and Joanne Lediger This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Lee Fields Sentimental Fool

Jim Hynes americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock October 31, 2022

Lee Fields Sentimental Fool Daptone The venerable classic soul singer Lee Fields has joined the Daptone roster. Few things are more fitting. Sentimental Fool finds the septuagenarian Fields in fine voice, backed by the roster’s house band that brings out the singer’s best. The album was produced by Daptone’s Gabriel Roth (AKA Bosco Mann). He […]

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Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #165

Gerry Casey americana, blues, blues rock, classic rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock October 31, 2022

Making a Scene Brings you Turn it up with Gerry Casey and his Guest Ben Cutler Anthony Gomes Born To Ride Blackfoot Need My Ride Chris Spedding Motor Bikin Todd Sharpville Get Outta My Way Stepphenwolf Born To Be Wild Slade Cum On Feel The Noize Janis Joplin Me And Bobby McGee Jessey Jackson Bitch […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

Brian Blake is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter October 30, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Brian Blake Currently based out of North Mississippi near Memphis, Tennessee, Brian Blake is a songwriter who has been active in the Memphis-area music scene for more than 25 years. With musical influences and roots stemming from both Texas and Tennessee, Brian writes heartfelt and thought-provoking […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews/ Indie Country Artist

Stefan Prigmore is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, Country, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter October 29, 2022

HOME Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Stefan Prigmore Stefan has been creating and performing music since his teenage years, following his father into the business in the same way he learned from his father in the woods and the river. The joy Stefan finds in the outdoors and the gratitude he shows on […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Angela Strehli Ace of Blues

Richard Ludmerer americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock October 29, 2022

Angela Strehli Ace of Blues New West Records Angela Strehli “Ace of Blues” is Strehli’s first album in 17 years co-produced by her and her husband Bob Brown. Many will remember her 1990 album “Dreams Come True” with Marcia Ball and Lou Ann Barton and as part 2009’s Blues Broads also featuring Tracy Nelson. Strehli’s […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Americana

Luke LeBlanc Fugue State

Jim Hynes americana, folk, indie, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter October 29, 2022

Luke LeBlanc Fugue State 145 Entertainment Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter Luke LeBlanc delivers his fourth full-length effort with Fugue State, which is more outwardly focused than LeBlanc’s 2022 Only Human. LeBlanc gets elite support from Erik Koskinen, who in addition to playing a slew of instruments, produced, mixed, and engineered the album. Other musicians include Ryan Young […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Jazz

Matt Carmichael Marram

Jim Hynes americana, cd review, jazz, Jazz Review, roots October 29, 2022

Matt Carmichael Marram Edition When we think of Scotland, we invariably think of the ocean coastline, folk songs, ancient structures, mythology, literature, and for some, maybe golf. A jazz saxophone record is not one of likely things that first comes to mind. Enter tenor saxophonist Matt Carmichael who arguably embodies all of the above in […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Mud Morganfield Portrait

Richard Ludmerer americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock October 28, 2022

Mud Morganfield Portrait Delmark Records This is Mud Morganfield’s newest album. Included are seven originals and seven covers. The covers include Muddy Waters “You Can’t Lose What You Ain’t Never Had” and John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson’s “Good Morning Little School Girl. This is Mud’s first album for Delmark Records. All but the first track […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Robert Hill and Joanne Lediger are Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock October 28, 2022

HOME PAGE ROBERT HILL HOME PAGE JOANNE LEDIGER Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Robert Hill of Robert Hill and Joanne Lediger Robert Hill Robert Hill was born at a very early age, a small, naked male child in North Little Rock, Arkansas. As the story goes, whenever someone from the city of Little […]

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Sara Niemietz Superman

Jim Hynes americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, indie pop, Indie Rock, pop, Rock, roots, roots rock October 28, 2022

Sara Niemietz Superman Self-released Singer-songwriter Sara Niemietz has had widely eclectic musical tastes since childhood. So, it should not be surprising to see her deliver one of the most purposely diverse, genre agnostic we’ve heard with Superman. Partnering with top-notch co-producer, co-writer, and guitarist Linda Taylor, the duo brings us fourteen tunes. Niemietz, though a […]

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Yates McKendree Buchanan Lane

Jim Hynes americana, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter October 28, 2022

Yates McKendree Buchanan Lane Qualified It was the singer-songwriter Kevin Gordon who first sang Yates McKendree’s praises to this writer, describing Yates’ searing guitar playing on one of Delbert McClinton’s Sandy Beach Cruises. Whether the 2019 clip of Yates’ thumb work on “Sweet Little Angel” is the right one or not (it was likely even […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Americana/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Jeremiah Johnson Hi Fi Drive By

Jim Hynes americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock October 27, 2022

Jeremiah Johnson Hi Fi Drive By Ruf Ah, the guitar slinger – too many notes, too much repetition, and too loud. That was my previous impression of Jeremiah Johnson. Hi Fi Drive By conjures a different one because Johnson comes to this recording with a bunch of infectiously good songs. So, it seems that Johnson […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus/ Podcasts

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Laura Tate

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, americana, blues-rock, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock October 25, 2022

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Laura Tate This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Laura Tate is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock, soul October 24, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Laura Tate Laura Tate can’t help but sing: she has been singing in front of audiences since she was nine. Texas-born-and-bred, she grew up in Dallas as the fourth of five sisters. Her mother was a smart Southern beauty and her father was an opera singer […]

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