Making a Scene Presents the Podcast of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Reverend Freakchild This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the show that brings you the future of the blues being made by artists who embrace the diversity of the blues and are creating new original music from it’s roots. These are the […]
Biscuit Miller “Live” At The North Atlantic Blues Festival Independent David Miller was raised on the south side of Chicago. He was nicknamed “Biscuit” by his grandma as he wouldn’t get out of her kitchen. He learned to play bass from his friend’s older brother. Biscuit played with Mojo Buford formerly with Muddy Waters. One […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Making a Scene presents an Interview with Indie Blues Artist Jeff Jensen! Sometimes all it takes is a tiny spark to ignite a raging inferno. For Jeff Jensen, the spark occurred in 2011. Feeling the need for a fresh start, he loaded up his car to head back to his boyhood […]
Making a Scene Presents LIVE from the Midnight Circus Podcast featuring John Clifton! This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the show that brings you the future of the blues being made by artists who embrace the diversity of the blues and understand that the TRUE tradition of the blues is Innovation, Creativity and Truth! […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Making a Scene presents an interview with Indie Blues Artist The Reverend Freakchild! In the tradition of such Blues Reverends as Rev. Gary Davis – such is the irreverent Reverend Freakchild. The Rev has played in many bands including an early incarnation of Soul Coughing with M. Doughty leaving to form […]
Rory Block A Woman’s Soul: A Tribute to Bessie Smith Stony Plain Records Aurora “Rory” Block spent her formative years as part of the Greenwich Village folk music scene. At the age of fourteen she was introduced to the music of the Mississippi Delta by Stefan Grossman. She made it her business to seek out, […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with INDIE BLUES ARTIST John Clifton As a co-founder (w/ brother Bill Clifton) of Fresno’s The MoFo Party Band, John Clifton has solidified himself as one of Central California’s most in demand Blues frontmen since he started in the late ’80’s. His from the gut vocal […]
Vanessa Collier Honey Up Independent Vanessa Collier graduated Boston’s Berklee College of Music with degrees in Performance, Music Production, and Engineering. In 2014 Collier released her debut album “Heart, Soul and Saxophone”. Her mixture of blues, rock, soul and funk resulted in being named a 2014 Best of Blues Breaker on Dan Aykroyd’s House of […]
MUSIC ON THE COUCH 07/02/18 – SHOW #429 LISTEN HERE: CALGARY BLUES FEST Cindy McLeod joined me to discuss this years’ festival and all that will be taking place. WEB SITE FACEBOOK PAGE RORY BLOCK – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Segment Begins At The 10:30 Mark Rory returned to The Couch to talk about her […]
Lady A Doin’ Fine Independent Anita White a.k.a. Lady A makes her home in the greater Seattle area. She has been a Pacific NW Blues favorite for over a decade and has been called “the hardest workin’ woman in Blues, Soul & Funk”. Her high energy performances showcase her husky but sultry voice. Lady A […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the Future of the Blues being made by artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and are out there touring and creating new original music from it’s roots. These are the innovators not the imitators, they ARE the Indie Blues Artists! Today our featured artist is Tom Hambridge Check […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the Future of the Blues being made by artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and are out there touring and creating new original music from it’s roots. These are the innovators not the imitators, they ARE the Indie Blues Artists! Today our featured artist is Dustin Douglas and […]
Steve Howell and The Mighty Men featuring Katy Hobgood Ray Good as I Been To You Out of The Past Music Steve Howell is from the area around Texarkana. That region is steeped in tradition and so is Howell’s music. Howell finger picks the guitar and usually is content to recreate traditional country blues. This […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Making a Scene brings you an interview with Grammy Award winning Indie Blues Artist “Tom Hambridge”! TOM HAMBRIDGE is a two time Grammy® Award-Winning Producer, ASCAP Award Winning Singer/Songwriter, an accomplished session/touring Drummer and Solo Artist. He is also the recipient of seven Grammy® Nominations. Originally from Buffalo, New York, Tom […]
Making a Scene presents the PODCAST of Live from the Midnight Circus featuring Markey Blue and Ric Latina! This is the voice of Indie Blues, the show that brings you the future of the blues being made by artists that embrace the diversity of the blues. These artists understand the true tradition of the blues […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Making a Scene brings you an interview with Indie Blues Artist Dustin Douglas! In 2014, Dustin Douglas released “Black Skies and Starlight” his first solo record, to rave reviews. Self proclaimed as “A mix of big guitars, with pop-laced hooks and an alternative attitude,” “Black Skies and Starlight” propelled Dustin back into the […]
This is the VOICE of Indie blues! The show that brings you the future of the blues being made by touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. These artists Embrace the diversity of the blues and understand the true tradition of the blues lives in Innovation and creativity. These ARE […]
A boxer and a rocker who was born in London, raised in Brooklyn, Ben de la Cour played dive bars underage and dropped out of school to join a Heavy Metal Band. His formative years were deftly shaped by Bob Dylan the Everly Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Turning his steely eyed intensity towards an acoustic […]
Making a Scene presents The PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus featuring Keeshea Pratt! This is The Voice of Indie Blues, the show that brings you the Future of the blues being created by artists who Embrace the diversity of the blues and understand that the true tradition of the blues is based in […]
Making a Scene presents The PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus featuring The Lucky Losers! This is The Voice of Indie Blues, the show that brings you the Future of the blues being created by artists who Embrace the diversity of the blues and understand that the true tradition of the blues is based […]
Paul Filipowicz Unfiltered Big Jake Records Paul Filipowicz was born in Chicago in 1950. One night while listening to the radio he heard songs by both Sonny Boy Williamson II and Muddy Waters and got bitten by the blues bug. His first exposure to live blues music was going to see Otis Rush. Paul says […]
Making a Scene presents LIVE from the Midnight Circus featuring Dany Franchi Podcast! This is The Voice of Indie Blues, the show that brings you the Future of the blues being created by artists who Embrace the diversity of the blues and understand that the true tradition of the blues is based in Innovation and […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with 2018 IBC winner and Indie Blues Artist Keeshea Pratt Singing since the age of six, Keeshea Pratt has shared the stage with several notable national figures including bluesman Bobby Rush, Eddie Cotton, opera singer Grace Bumbry, soul singer Musiq Soulchild, and gospel icon the […]
The Atlanta Blues Society will once again bring you the “Georgia Blues and Roots” Festival at the Mable House Barnes Amphitheater in Mapleton Georgia on September 29, 2018 from 12pm to 10:30pm! This year the Lineup contains both traditional and Indie Blues artists! Which reflects the diversity of music that comes from the Roots of […]
Making a Scene presents “The Voice of Indie Blues” LIVE from the Midnight Circus This is the INDIE Blues Double shot show! This is the show where we bring you 2 songs from every Indie Blues Artists on our playlist .. These artists are creating the future of the blues by honoring the true tradition of the blues, innovation […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Making a Scene presents an interview with Indie Blues Artist Dany Franchi! Dany Franchi was born in 1990 in Genoa, IT and he is widely considered one of the best young Blues musicians on the scene today. In 2014 he recorded his album “I Believe” in Ohio along with the “International […]
Ry Cooder The Prodigal Son Fantasy Records/Concord Music Group Ry Cooder began his recording career in 1970 with his self-titled debut. In 1972 he followed up with two widely acclaimed albums that helped develop his artistry; “Into The Purple Valley” with its movie-like cover and “Boomer’s Story”. On these albums Cooder covered older often obscure […]
It’s am exciting blues weekend! We cannot wait to see The Tullie Brae Band at the Atlanta Blues Society meeting Sunday! Even if you aren’t a member, you can come. ABS Meetings are always open and free! Also, please note the change Saturday at Darwin’s. Annika Chambers had to cancel but The Cazanovas are providing […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Making a Scene presents an interview with Indie Blues Artists Cathy Lemons and Phil Berkowitz of the Lucky Losers! Accompanied by a dynamic four piece ensemble, veteran Bay Area artists, Cathy Lemons and Phil Berkowitz deliver a truly signature sound, layering elements of Stax/Volt styled R&B, electric Americana, and psychedelic rock atop a Chicago and […]
Keeshea Pratt Band Believe Independent The Keesha Pratt Band finished first in the band competition at the 2018 International Blues Challenge. The eight piece band is that rare collective that can perform both traditional “old school” blues or more contemporary styles. The core band is Keesha Pratt, lead and background vocals; Shawn Allen, piano, organ and bass; […]
Making a Scene presents The PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus ” The Voice of Indie Blues” Featuring Artur Menezes This is the show where we bring you Indie Blues Artists .. These artists are creating the future of the blues by honoring the true tradition of the blues, innovation and creativity .. These artists Embrace the Diversity of the […]
MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #428 – 06/18/18 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/10814635 ANN ARBOR BLUES FESTIVAL James Partridge came by to talk about the 2018 Festival and the incredible lineup he has put together this year. We’ll also touch base about next year, the 50th Anniversary! WEB SITE FACEBOOK PAGE ARTUR MENEZES – Segment Begins At The […]
Making a Scene presents The PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus ” The Voice of Indie Blues” Featuring Sarah Rogo This is the show where we bring you Indie Blues Artists .. These artists are creating the future of the blues by honoring the true tradition of the blues, innovation and creativity .. These artists Embrace the Diversity of the […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Indie blues Artist Artur Menezes Winner of the “Albert King Award” for Best Guitarist and 3rd place on Band Category at the International Blues Challenge 2018, Artur Menezes is a high-energetic guitarist and plays with such a feeling that impresses the crowds. Based in Los […]
Making a Scene presents “The Voice of Indie Blues” Featuring Kara Grainger This is the show where we bring you Indie Blues Artists .. These artists are creating the future of the blues by honoring the true tradition of the blues, innovation and creativity .. These artists Embrace the Diversity of the blues! These ARE the Indie Blues […]
There’s a lot of fun and interesting things going on this week, but my top picks are Annika Chambers and The Tullie Brae Band! Both Annika and Tullie are spectacular entertainers! Who else will you choose? ‘Monday Matt Pendrick is at Blind Willie’s and The Pork Bellys are at Fat Matt’s. Lola is the host […]
The Record Company All Of This Life Concord Records The Record Company’s music is a blend of early electric blues and garage rock. In 2016 The Record Company released their hugely successful debut which appealed to a broad range of listeners. Chris Vos vocals, harmonica, and guitars states “We’re just as influenced by bands like […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Making a scene presents an interview with Indie Blues Artist “Sarah Rogo”! Sarah Rogo has long blond hair, loves to surf and play the blues on her National guitars. While she may look and sound like your prototypical Southern Californian, the 25-year-old singer, guitarist and songwriter was born in New England. […]
Making a Scene presents “The Voice of Indie Blues” This is the INDIE Blues Double shot show! This is the show where we bring you 2 songs from every Indie Blues Artists on our playlist .. These artists are creating the future of the blues by honoring the true tradition of the blues, innovation and creativity .. These ARE […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Making a Scene Brings you an Interview with Indie Blues Artist “Kara Grainger”!! Her music career began in a small suburban town of Sydney Australia and since then has taken her on an incredible journey throughout the globe. Combining tasteful blues and slide guitar, soulful vocals and a heartfelt approach to […]
Buddy Guy The Blues Is Alive And Well Silvertone/RCA Records Buddy Guy is undoubtedly the reigning “King of The Blues”. He began his career performing in 1953 in Baton Rouge, La. By 1957 he had relocated to Chicago. In 1965 and 1966 Guy recorded sessions with Junior Wells for both Delmark and Vanguard Records. Guy’s […]
Making a Scene Presents The Voice of Indie Blues! The Show that brings you the Future of the Blues being made by artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand that the true tradition of the blues exists in Innovation and creativity! These ARE the Indie Blues Artists!! Today our Featured artist is Tas Cru Victor Wainwright Dull Your […]
Mark Wenner Mark Wenner’s Blues Warriors EllerSoul Harp ace Mark Wenner, founder and band leader for Washington D.C.’s long-running Nighthawks, has put together a pure straight-ahead blues band in his latest side project. As you may know, The Nighthawks began as a solid traditional blues band in the late ‘70s but have grown into a […]
Steve Krase Just Waitin’ Connor Ray Music Houston-based harmonica ace and bandleader Steve Krase moves outside the conventional blues boundaries on this outing, into Americana and Zydeco with guests skilled in those styles. Driving much of these proceedings is noted Houston producer Rock Romano who played bass, background vocals, wrote three of the tunes, and […]
Making a Scene Presents The Voice of Indie Blues! The Show that brings you the Future of the Blues being made by artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand that the true tradition of the blues exists in Innovation and creativity! These ARE the Indie Blues Artists!! This week our Featured artist is Willie Jackson! Victor Wainwright Dull […]
Bridget Kelly Band Blues Warrior Alpha Sun Records Bridget Kelly and Tim Fik met sometime in May of 2007. They were married that December. Tim produced two Americana albums for Bridget but was convinced she should change her style and sing Blues. Tim was already a guitarist well versed in all styles of the Blues. […]
Making a Scene Presents The Voice of Indie Blues! The Show that brings you the Future of the Blues being made by artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand that the true tradition of the blues exists in Innovation and creativity! These ARE the Indie Blues Artists!! This week our Featured artist is Larkin Poe! Victor Wainwright Dull […]
Tom Hambridge The Nola Sessions: Dedicated To New Orleans, La. SuperStar Factory Productions Tom Hambridge is a two time Grammy Award winning producer, songwriter, and drummer. He also has six Blues Music Award nominations and shares his 2011 BMA for “Song of The Year” with Buddy Guy. Hambridge has produced Guy’s last four albums including […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Making a Scene talks with Indie Blues Artist TAS CRU! Tas Cru has been nominated for 3 Independent Blues Awards – Best Contemporary Blues CD (Simmered and Stewed), Best Contemporary Blues Band and Best Contemporary Blues Song (Grizzle n Bone) Raucous, rowdy, gentle, sweet, eccentric, quirky, and outright irreverent are all […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Making a Scene talks with Indie Blues Artist Willie Jackson! Willie Jackson is a native son of Savannah, GA; the youngest of the 6 children born to the late, great Reverend Jackson and, his wife, Annie Pearl. Willie has always been a songwriter in his free time while working to support […]
