Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey and his Guest Gerry McAvoy For well over two decades Gerry McAvoy rode shotgun as the bass player to the legendary Rory Gallagher. Rory’s hell for leather stage presence was matched by the rock n roll dynamo that is Gerry McAvoy . In this heartwarming […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Tori Evans Tori Evans is an incredibly talented young singer / songwriter from Minneapolis. Writing songs since she was 7 years old, Tori made her public stage debut at 15 with a set at Ukefest 2017 at The Hook & Ladder Theater. With a jaw dropping […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Johnny Ray Jones 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 […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an interview with Colin Bracewell At only 20 years old, Colin Bracewell has established himself as a Minneapolis-based singer/songwriter whose raw vocals and production reflect the sound of Bon Iver and Jeff Buckley. Born in Ontario, Canada, he began writing and performing during his time in high school and […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Polly O’Keary of Polly O’Keary and the Rhythm Method! A century ago, blues was born in the fields of the South, played on porches and in little backwoods bars by kerosene lamp. The times have changed, and it’s a rare blues musician who grew up picking […]
Seth James Different Hat Tiny Ass Seth James has all the trappings of a West Texas cowboy and looks the part attired in his white Stetson. He is a life-long working rancher. Somehow, though James picked up the same kind of roadhouse blues bug as that mostly retired singer from Ft. Worth, Delbert McClinton. Yes, […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Johnny Ray Jones Johnny Ray Jones grew up in the LA blues music scene. Sam “Bluzman” Taylor, Johnny’s voice coach & mentor, traded him lessons for driving Sam to his shows & recording sessions. Percy Mayfield’s widow Tina Mayfield, Johnny’s godmother, booked Johnny Ray his first […]
Gabe Stillman Just Say the Word VizzTone Pennsylvanians are well acquainted with guitarist Gabe Stillman’s energetic, acrobatic, showman-like performances. He leaves no doubt that he can wield an axe gracefully, swaggeringly, and demonstratively depending on the tune. Nonetheless, this debut, Just Say the Word, will surprise even his most ardent fans due to his accomplished […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Tito Jackson 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 […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Rodd Bland 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 […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Evan Walton of Once More Autumn Once More, Autumn is the brainchild of Minneapolis-based artist and songwriter Evan Walton. A transplant of Dayton, Ohio and a student of Berklee College of Music, Walton is dedicated to bridging indie-folk music with alternative soundscapes. “Love is a Sea,” […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Urban Ladder Society 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 […]
The Furious Seasons Home All Day, Home All Night Stonegarden Home All Day, Home All Night, the pandemically named and recorded eighth album and fourth as an acoustic trio for The Furious Seasons, finds them stretching out more into a full band mode. Bandleader/ guitarist/songwriter and vocalist David Steinhart sees this as a more eclectic effort […]
Joe Troop Borrowed Time Free Dirt If the name is not familiar, perhaps the group is. Joe Troop is the bandleader for the Grammy-nominated Che Apalache. He’s a bilingual bluegrass multi-instrumentalist who brings the kind of activism we associate with Pete Seeger, early Bob Dylan, and the ‘60s era folkies. Much of this doesn’t sit […]
MUSIC ON THE COUCHSHOW #578 – 8/16/2021LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/11984763 TOBACCO ROAD BLUES BANDBrand new to The Couch, out of Austria Mike Diwald and Peter Prammerdorfer joined me to talk about the band’s history and the music on their new album, Papa Legba. WEB SITE FACEBOOK PAGE LAUREN ANDERSON – Segment Begins At The 50:15 MarkLauren […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Lea McIntosh 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 […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Ericson Holt 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 […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Lea McIntosh It’s only natural that pundits attempt to put artists in boxes and define them within a specific scenario. Yet when an individual is as multi-talented as Lea McIntosh, confining them to any one niche becomes a challenging proposition. An exceptional entrepreneur, Lea initially made […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring George Gritzbach 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 […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Thomas Abban “With Everything I did and with everything happening how it did, where it did, and with all those involved who did it, this work seemed like the only thing to do.. There’s not much I can say about this album other than it’s been […]
Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #103 with his Guest Pierce Kelly Pierce Kelly drummer with The Gary Moore Band . Pierce was the drummer for Gary in the early seventies. Grinding Stone was the only album to feature Pierce on drums . He’s a lovely man,so humble and full […]
Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with Pierce Kelly! Pierce Kelly drummer with The Gary Moore Band . Pierce was the drummer for Gary in the early seventies. Grinding Stone was the only album to feature Pierce on drums . He’s a lovely man, so humble and full of great stories Another interview you […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Ericson Holt Though his music may be steeped in the blues, it’s the gray areas that fascinate Ericson Holt the most. “There are very few moments in this life that are purely good or bad,” Holt reflects. “There’s always some kind of dichotomy going on, some […]
MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #577 – 8/09/2021 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/11952959 BRIGITTE PURDY – COUCH KID NEWS Brigitte came by to talk about her new single, Time For Love, and the world around her. The single is getting HUGE airplay. WEB SITE FACEBOOK PAGE GUY KING – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC SEGMENT BEGINS AT THE […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with George Gritzbach The George Gritzbach Band plays inventive takes on classics and a healthy helping of innovative originals offering a great mix of blues, roots, and R&B. The band has appeared at a wide variety of venues and Festivals across North America, including opening for B.B. […]
Andy Peake Mood Swings Big Little Mood Swings is the debut for singer/songwriter/drummer/percussionist Andy Peake who invites a wide cast of mostly Nashville-based musicians to join him in his eclectic mix of blues and roots tunes. Seven of the eleven are either penned or co-written by Peake with two highly recognizable cover tunes and two […]
Johnny Tucker Featuring Kid Ramos & The Allstars 75 and Alive Blue Heart/ HighJohn There are not that many seventy-plus original bluesmen, certainly few with the pipes of venerable Johnny Tucker who still has plenty left in the tank based on 75 And Alive, recorded on his 75th birthday in October of 2020. For that […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Tiffany Pollack 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 […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Blind Lemon Pledge 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 […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Tiffany Pollack! Tiffany Ann Pollack is New Orleans. She’s the beauty that lies deep down within old pain – the letting go and kicking your heels up despite it all that defines the most mysterious American city. She’s been a foster daughter. A teen mom. A […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Chris Daniels Chris Daniels & The Kings (now with Freddi Gowdy) are celebrating their 37th year with live performances over the summer, playing songs from BLUES WITH HORNS – our 15th Kings album and our second with Freddi Gowdy of the Freddi Henchi Band. In December […]
Making a Scene Presents Turn it UP with Gerry Casey and his Guest Christine Ries of Circuitrex In this interview the Melbourne base powerful rock / Metal trio fronted by Christine Ries tells the story of how over a period of time the band found its true identity a energetic three piece metal rock band […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with the Executive Director of the Kerrville Folk Festival Foundation Mary Muse Mary Muse is responsible for all Kerrville Folk Festival Foundation events, programs, fund-raising and projects which includes the Kerrville Folk Festival, Welcome Home Fest, The Grassy Hill New Folk Songwriting contest, Music Camp for Teens, […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Blind Lemon Pledge Throughout his recording and performing career, Blind Lemon Pledge, aka Bay Area bluesman James Byfield, has gained critical recognition for the broad scope of his stylistic skills; and for his ability to capture the essence of American Roots Music in his compositions. From […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Lauren Anderson 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 […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Lauren Anderson This soulful rocker, originally from Chicago, has had a passion for singing throughout her entire life. Growing up in a household that was rich in music, her influences were widely varied from artists such as Susan Tedeschi, Bonnie Raitt, The Pointer Sisters, Eva Cassidy, Etta James, Joss […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Soulful Femme 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 […]
Kerrville Folk Festival Announces Lineup for 49th Year – October 1st-11th The Kerrville Folk Festival has announced their lineup for their 49th year. Highlights of this year’s festival include, James McMurtry, Shinyribs, Trout Fishing in America, Jaimee Harris, Kyshona, Mobley, Heartless Bastards, the winners of the world famous New Folk competition from both 2020 and […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Stevee Wellons and Cheryl Rinovato of Soulful Femme! Stevee Wellons V O C A L I S T Vocalist Stephanie Wellons, aka Stevee Wellons, has been performing in the tri-state area for the last 25 years and is known for her high-energy stage presence and performance. […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Patty Tuite 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 […]
Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey and his Guest Mark Wright Tri State Corner Hypocrisia Shotgun Mistress May She Never Walk Alone MC Roads Smile Like A Knife Under The Influence Crows Rhapsody Of Fire Glory For Salvation Julian Sas Mercy Earl &The Agitators Where’s there Rock and Roll Eric Gales […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an interview with Patty Tuite Patty Tuite is a singer/songwriter who embraces the genre of blues, rock music and beyond. Strong influences in her style come from listening to notable artists such as Bonnie Raitt, Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James and Susan Tedeschi. Already having three highly acclaimed releases to […]
Los Lobos Native Sons New West Besides their 2019 Christmas album, Llego Navidad, it’s been six years since we heard from the iconic band Los Lobos who return now with Native Sons. They are indeed native sons of Los Angeles, hence the album title and an album that pays homage to L.A.’s musical heritage and […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Amanda Grace! Amanda does not claim a particular genre of music, and in doing so enjoys variety in her music and audiences. She has produced music drifting between folk and rock. With roots as a pianist her writing is thematically varied with an emphasis on melody […]
Son Volt Electro Melodier Transmit Sound/Thirty Tigers Electro Melodier is alt country pioneering Son Volt’s tenth studio album, a year after marking, sadly without touring, the 25th anniversary of their groundbreaking 1995 debut, Trace. Son Volt has always been defined by front man Jay Farrar’s weary, soulful, and inexplicably comforting voice as well his songwriting. […]
MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #576 – 07/26/2021 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/11952405 TOMMY Z – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Tommy Z is back with new music. The album is Plug In & Play, containing 11 tracks and featuring Producer Tom Hambridge. It was great to catch up with Tommy, who has many side projects including his […]
Mick Kolassa Wasted Youth Endless Blues The prolific, recently relocated to Memphis, resilient Mick Kolassa returns with a smile on his face after as devastating a year as any could endure. Kolassa lost his wife and many close friends but rather than sinking into maudlin self-pity, these losses inspire the album as Kolassa, in his […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Mike Zito 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 […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Eamonn McCormack 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 […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Moors and McCumber A vocal harmony duo fifteen years in the making, Moors & McCumber have done more than just endear themselves to fans – they’ve built a genuine community. Bridging the gap between classic folk rock and present day Americana, they write heartfelt songs […]
