This is the show that brings you those artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being created from the roots of the blues .. These artists are the innovators not the imitators .. they are the future of the blues .. the Independent Blues Artists .. and we […]
Guitar Slim Jr. The Story of My Life Orleans Records Rodney Glenn Armstrong a.k.a. Guitar Slim Jr. is a New Orleans blues guitarist and singer and the son of Eddie “Guitar Slim” Jones. Guitar Slim is best known for his million selling hit single “The Things That I Used to Do”. The elder Slim died […]
Polly O’Keary and The Rhythm Method Black Crow Callin’ Independent Polly O’Keary grew up in a log cabin with no plumbing or electricity. At the age of nineteen she had a husband in prison and an 8th grade education. Twenty years later she was a bassist for touring blues bands including “Too Slim & The […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you those artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being created from the roots of the blues. These artists are the innovators .. not the imitators .. these are the Indie Blues Artists! This week we start […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the best in INDIE BLUES RADIO with artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being created from the roots of the blues. These are the Indie Blues Artists! We have a great 3 hour block of […]
Brad Stivers Took You Long Enough Vizztone Label Group Brad Stivers grew up in California where his father instilled in him a love for roots music. In school he took up both sax and trombone. After moving to the greater Marysville, Washington area Stivers and his brothers played guitar. Influenced by B.B. King, Stevie Ray […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues .. the show that is dedicated to those artists that are creating new orginal music rooted in the blues. These artists Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists are the innovators, not the imitators .. these […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the future of the blues being created by those artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists are the innovators no the imitators .. these are the Indie Blues Artists […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that showcases the future of the blues .. we play the artists who are the new songwriters and performers that are keeping the blues alive who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These are the […]
This IS The Voice of Indie Blues this is the show that brings you those artists that Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being created from these roots .. These are the innovators not the imitators .. these are the Indie Blues Artists We have a 3 hour show […]
Music On The Couch 05/22/17 SHOW # 374 LISTEN HERE: https://goo.gl/M4NSn4 TALL CITY BLUES FEST Tall City Blues Fest enters its 7th year with another stellar lineup. Lisa Grissom and Ronn Reeger joined me to talk about the lineup and all of the other events happening the weekend of July 14-16. Music On The Couch is a media […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues The show that brings you those artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being created from the roots .. these artist understand that the blues must be a an evolving art form . these are the innovators .. not the imitators […]
Laura Tate Let’s Just Be Real Gold Records Laura Tate is from Dallas, Tx. where she began performing when she was nine years old. She studied acting in New York City and toured in theatrical productions. She soon found herself on the production side of the business directing music videos, documentaries and commercials. She now […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the future of the blues .. by showcasing those artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that has and still is being created from it’s roots .. these artists represent the what “Keeping the Blues Alive” really Means .. these are innovators […]
North Mississippi All-stars Prayer For Peace Sony Legacy The North Mississippi All-stars were formed in 1996 by Luther and Cody Dickinson the sons of Memphis record producer Jim Dickinson. The North Mississippi Allstars released their first studio album “Shake Hands With Shorty” in 2000. That album received a Grammy Award nomination for “Best Contemporary Blues […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots .. this is the show that brings you the future of the blues .. these artists are the innovators .. not the imitators .. These ARE the Indie […]
Janiva Magness Blue Again Blue Elan Records Janiva Magness had some hard beginnings as she was a foster care child. Inspired by an Otis Rush performance she found her calling. She recorded her first album in 1991. She has since been nominated for twenty-six Blues Music Awards winning seven times. Magness won the BMA for […]
Selwyn Birchwood Pick Your Poison Alligator Records Selwyn Birchwood was born in Orlando but grew up in the Tampa Area. He first picked up the guitar at the age of 13. By seventeen he was into Jimi Hendrix, Albert King, Freddie King and Albert Collins. He went to see Buddy Guy live and was so […]
This is the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus The Voice of Indie Blues, the show that brings you the “New Blues” being created by artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These are the songwriters and artists who are creating that […]
This IS The Voice of Indie Blues .. the show that brings you the best in Independent Blues Artists .. artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists are the innovators .. not the imitators .. these ARE the Indie Blues Artists!! […]
The Breeze Kings played Guston’s Grille in Kennesaw Friday night. Guston’s is an inviting place with great, reasonably priced food, a bar and a friendly staff. The stage is sizable and we could see very well from where we sat. It turned out to be a case of the perfect band in the perfect venue. […]
John Nemeth Feelin’ Freaky Memphis Grease Records John Nemeth has an adventurous soul. Originally from Boise, Idaho he convinced his wife to move from their Oakland, California home to Memphis. Nemeth’s soul was always in Memphis, the home of Blues, R n’ B, and Rock n’ Roll. In 2013 he released his eighth album “Memphis […]
This IS The Voice of Indie Blues .. the show that brings you the best in Independent Blues Artists .. artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists are the innovators .. not the imitators .. these ARE the Indie Blues Artists!! […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you those artist who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists are the future of the blues .. these are the innovators .. not some imitators .. these ARE the Indie Blues […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you those artist who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists are the future of the blues .. these are the innovators .. not some imitators .. these ARE the Indie Blues […]
MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #372 LISTEN HERE: https://goo.gl/4abB21 Celebrating WOMEN IN BLUES For Mother’s Day Week THORNETTA DAVIS Thornetta Davis’ new album, Honest Woman is a collection of 13 originals that show the incredible strength of this Detroit native. The Queen Of Detroit Blues joined me to talk about her journey…the joy she finds in sharing […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that showcases the FUTURE of the blues and those artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still being created from those roots! These artists are the innovators not the imitators .. they are not afraid to, in the steps of those […]
Tune into The Voice of Indie Blues The show that brings you the future of the blues with artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These are the artists who are not afraid add their stamp on the music .. as with the […]
John McNamara Rollin’ With It Bahool Records/Black Market Records John McNamara is an award winning soul blues singer from Australia. He released his debut recording “One Voice, One Guitar” in 2014. In 2015 he competed in the International Blues Challenge and was a semi-finalist. This is McNamara’s follow-up recording. In order to “roll with it” […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the future of the blues that is being created by artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots .. these are the artists who are the innovators .. not the imitators .. […]
Nick Schnebelen Live In Kansas City Vizztone Label Group Nick Schnebelen was a founding member of the band Trampled Under Foot. First formed in 2000 the band released their self-titled debut in 2006. They won the band competition at the 2008 International Blues Challenge and Schnebelen took home the Albert King Award for “Best Guitarist”. […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the future of the blues by showcasing those artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues which has always been and still is being created from those roots .. these are the artists who are not afraid to explore and expand the blues […]
This IS The Voice of Indie Blues .. the show that brings you the FUTURE of the blues .. The show that believes you honor the past by supporting the future .. we bring you those artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand that this is where the true power of the […]
Taj Mahal/Keb Mo TajMo Tajmo Record/Concord Records Taj Mahal released his first two albums in 1968 when he was twenty six years old. He was a product of an older generation and his influences included Howlin Wolf, Muddy Waters, Junior Wells, Lightnin’ Hopkins and Sleepy John Estes. His self titled first album included his version […]
MUSIC ON THE COUCH 05/01/17 SHOW #371 LISTEN HERE: https://goo.gl/CBEmOE SMOKIN’ IN STEELE BLUES FEST John “Blueshammer” Hammer joined me to talk about this year’s Smokin’ In Steele Blues Fest to be held June 2-4 in Owatonna, MN. Music On The Couch is proud to be a media sponsor for this sensational festival. WEB SITE FACEBOOK PAGE […]
This IS The Voice of Indie Blues .. the show that brings you the FUTURE of the blues by showcasing those artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand it has been this diversity, that always has and still is being created from the roots of the blues, is it’s true power! These […]
Making a Scene is now 3 years old! And what a wonderful 3 years it has been. Since we began we have posted almost 2,000 articles! Artist Interviews, CD Reviews, Recording Techniques and hardware and software reviews, Editorials, feature articles, and so much more. We have maintained our goal of posting new content EVERY DAY, […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the best in INDIE BLUES RADIO. We showcase Indie Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and are out there creating new original music rooted in the blues. These artists are the innovators .. not some jukebox imitators .. These ARE […]
Jon Zeeman Blue Room Membrane Records Jon Zeeman grew up near New York City. As a child he studied classical guitar and piano. He attended Ithaca College and settled in Manhattan where he began to take session work as a jazz fusion guitarist. His first album “Still Life” was released in Europe in 2003 and […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues, the show that brings you those artists who are creating the future of the blues. We Embrace the Diversity of the Blues, because it is through this diversity that the true power of the blues lives. We bring you those artists who are creating new original music rooted in […]
Anthony Rosano and The Conqueroos Independent Anthony Rosano and The Conqueroos are a relatively new band. Formed in 2012 their debut recording was 2014’s “Get ROO’D”. They followed up with the live “ROO’D Awakening” in 2016. The Conqueroos are two time International Blues Challenge semi-finalists who have opened or shared the stage with Tab Benoit, […]
I am enthralled by You Can’t Do That! I’ve been a Beatles fan all my life and I can honestly say that I never imagined them this way. Bu oh, how well it works! Mick Kolassa and Mark Telesca are Beatles fans too, and at the 2016 International Blues Challenge in Memphis they started swapping […]
MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #370 LISTEN HERE: https://goo.gl/M0grNX EXIT 56 BLUES FEST Sonia Outlaw-Clarke dropped by to talk about this year’s Exit 56 Blues Fest held in Brownsville, TN on May 27 & 28. Sonia spoke about the lineup and all the events over the two days. Music On The Couch is proud to […]
This IS The Voice of Indie Blues! The show that only plays touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues .. These artists Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and the music that always has and still is being created from it’s roots .. these artists are the innovators .. not […]
Steve Krase Should’ve Seen It Coming Connor Ray Music Steve Krase got his education playing harp with Jerry Lightfoot and The Essentials. In 2004 he formed his own band, “Steve Krase & The In Crowd”, and they won the award for Houston’s Best Unsigned Blues Band. The following year “The In Crowd” released their only […]
ELECTRIC BLUES BAND MORELAND & ARBUCKLE BRINGING GROUP TO AN END Alligator Records rcording artists Moreland & Arbuckle, whose latest album Promised Land Or Bust recently received a 2016 Blues Music Award nomination for Rock Blues Album Of The Year, have decided to amicably dissolve the band. They will play the remaining booked dates on […]
This IS The Voice of Indie Blues! The #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show .. This is the show that is dedicated to bringing you nothing but those artists who are out there touring and creating new original music rooted in the blues .. These artists Embrace the Diversity of the Blues .. It […]
This IS The Voice of Indie Blues The show that brings you those artists who are out there touring and creating new original music rooted in the blues .. these are the artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand that it is this diversity that is the true power of the blues! […]
John Primer & Bob Corritore Ain’t Nothing You Can Do! Delta Groove Music Alfonso “John” Primer was born in Camden, Mississippi but moved to Chicago where he was a regular at Theresa’s Lounge located at 48th and South Indiana Avenue. He played in Willie Dixon’s Chicago Blues All-Stars and in The Muddy Waters Band. Later […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you those artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand it is through this diversity .. the true power of the blues lives .. These are the innovators .. not the imitators .. these are the Indie Blues Artists! This week we […]
