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LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Voice of Indie Blues” 10/10/2016

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues radio, blues-rock, Funk, indie, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, Midnight Circus, Music on the couch, neo blues, new Blues, nu blues, r&B, RNB, Rock, roots, soul October 13, 2016

This is the show that brings you the FUTURE of the blues with artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues .. These are the INDIE Blues artists. The Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the blues .. This week you will get music from The Broadcast The Stone Foxes Sovereign Dame Jimmy […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Nancy Wright Playdate!

Richard Ludmerer americana, blues, blues radio, blues-rock, Funk, indie, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, Midnight Circus, Music on the couch, neo blues, new Blues, nu blues, r&B, RNB, Rock, roots, soul October 13, 2016

Nancy Wright Playdate! Vizztone/ Direct Hit Records Saxophonist Nancy Wright is a west coast session musician who has spent the better portion of her life adorning the music of others. Currently she plays with The Frank Bey Anthony Paule Band holder of multiple BMA nominations. Wright’s first album was 2009’s “Moanin”, an organ combo project, with Tony […]

Music on The Couch

Music on the Couch SHOW #341

MUSIC ON THE COUCH 10/10/16 SHOW #341 SHOW LENGTH: 2:56:27 Listen here: https://goo.gl/0sNCJB LIVE, UNCUT & UNCENSORED CONVERSATIONS WITH “MUSICIANS YOU SHOULD KNOW” BILLY PIERCE Billy “Got Slide” Pierce has released Shapes Of Soul, a collection of 7 originals and 3 classic covers. Billy has been performing with artists such as Charlie Wooten, Sonny Landreth, Johnny Neel […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials The Big Sound of Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials

Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials The Big Sound of Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials Alligator Records Lil’ Ed Williams was born in Chicago in 1955. As a young aspiring guitarist Williams and his half brother bassist Pookie received encouragement from their uncle J.B. Hutto. “J.B. taught me everything I know” says Ed. The […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Charlie Wheeler Band

This is the VOICE of INDIE BLUES .. the show that brings you artists who embrace the diversity of the blues and create new original music from it’s roots .. These ARE the INDIE Blues artists! This week we start off with music from The Jeremiah Johnson Band Vaneese Thomas Mary Jo CurryThe Lucky Losers […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Jason Elmore

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues radio, blues-rock, Circus americana, Funk, indie, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, Midnight Circus, Music on the couch, neo blues, new Blues, nu blues, r&B, RNB, Rock, roots, soul October 10, 2016

This is the show that will bring you the future of the blues .. we only play currently touring artists who are creating that future with new original music! These are the artists who Embrace the diversity of the blues .. These are the INDIE Blues artists! We start this week’s show off with The […]

CD Review Funk/ CD Reviews R&B

The Isley Brothers “Groove with You…Live!”

The Isley Brothers “Groove with You…Live!” www.RealGoneMusic.com Originally recorded at Bearsville Sound Studio in Woodstock, NY from 1980 – this live set was buried until last year’s Record Store Day (2015) release as a limited edition vinyl LP. Around the same time it was also made available as a digital download titled “Wild in Woodstock,” […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues/ CD Reviews POP

Catherine Russell Harlem On My Mind

Richard Ludmerer blues, blues radio, blues-rock, Circus americana, Funk, indie, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, Midnight Circus, Music on the couch, neo blues, new Blues, nu blues, r&B, RNB, Rock, roots, soul October 9, 2016

Catherine Russell Harlem On My Mind Jazz Village Catherine Russell is a jazz singer with a blues heart. Her appreciation for blues can be found in her song selection and passionate intonation. Russell is the daughter of Luis Russell the musical director for Louis Armstrong. Her father passed when she was very young and she […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Robert Finley Age Don’t Mean A Thing

Robert Finley Age Don’t Mean A Thing Big Legal Mess Records/Fat Possum Records Robert Finley was born in Bernice Louisiana. At the age of eleven his father gave him money to buy a new pair of shoes and he purchased a guitar instead. He joined the Army at the age of 17 as a helicopter […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Gitlo Lee!

This is the only radio show that is dedicated to bringing you the best inIndependent Blues Artists that are creating new original music rooted in the blues .. These are the INDIE Blues artists and the future of the blues .. TUNE IN to the VOICE OF INDIE BLUES! This week we start off with […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Sugar Ray & The Bluetones Seeing is Believing

Sugar Ray & The Bluetones Seeing is Believing Severn Records Sugar Ray & The Bluetones have been nominated for numerous Blues Music Awards. In 2016 they were nominated for Band of The Year for the third time; they were previously nominated for this award in both 2012 and 2015. This is the Bluetones seventh record for […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

The Joey Gilmore Band Respect The Blues

The Joey Gilmore band Respect The Blues Mosher St. Records In a fifty year career Joey Gilmore has shared the stage with Bobby “Blue” Bland, Etta James, James Brown, Little Milton and Little Johnny Taylor. He was born in Ocala, Florida and released his self-titled first album in 1977. His next recording was 1989’s“So Good […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Deb Ryder

This is the “VOICE OF INDIE BLUES” the show that is dedicated to bringing you what is happening TODAY in Blues .. Music that is being created by currently touring artists who are using the roots of the blues and embracing the diversity of music that can be created from those roots! INDIE Blues artists!! This […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Hard Swimmin Fish

Tune into the VOICE of INDIE BLUES! The only show that is dedicated to playing only currently touring artists that are creating new original music rooted in the blues. These are the artists who embrace diversity of music that has and is being created from those roots .. These ARE the INDIE Blues artists! This […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “THE VOICE OF INDIE BLUES” 10/3/2016

This is the only show that is dedicated to bringing you the best in what is happening in Blues today .. We are the VOICE of INDIE Blues! This week we give you music from Dave Keller Melissa Etheridge Gilbert, Cox, Bellamy, Teamer & Stormcellar Chris Bevington Samantha Fish The McKee Brothers Vaneese Thomas The […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring The Mckee Brothers

This is the show that brings you only currently touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. These are the artists who embrace the true power of the blues .. the power that lives in the diversity of music that has been and is being created from those roots .. These […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Lex Grey!

This is the #1 and Original INDIE Blues radio show on the net! The show that brings you only those artists who are currently touring and creating new original music rooted in the blues .. artists who embrace the true power of the blues .. the power that lives in the diversity of music that […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Gina Sicilia

This is the show that showcases the FUTURE OF THE BLUES by bringing you only NEW MUSIC that is being created by artists who are out there touring and creating music rooted in the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of music that has and is being created from those roots .. these are the […]

Music on The Couch

Music On The Couch SHOW #340

Music On The Couch Live, Uncut & Uncensored Conversations With “Musicians You Should Know” SHOW #340 – 10/03/16 Listen Here: https://goo.gl/mdfqSw Show Run Time 2:59:56 MICK KOLASSA & ERIC HUGHES – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Mick Kolassa and Eric Hughes stopped in to for COUCH KID NEWS to chat about the new acoustic album of […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues/ INDIE Blues Scene

Deb Ryder : Grit, Grease and Tears

Rick Bowen blues, deb ryder, indie Blues, making a Scene October 4, 2016

Deb Ryder Grit, Grease and Tears The elements needed for a great Blues song, or album are fairly straight forward; a solid rhythm section, hot lead guitar, smooth keys, a punctuating horn section, hot harmonica and scorching, soulful vocals singing about hard times, heartache, and fond memories. Deb Ryder boldly declares it also requires three […]

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CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Lurrie Bell Can’t Shake This Feeling

Lurrie Bell Can’t Shake This Feeling Delmark Records Lurrie Bell was born in Chicago in 1958. As a youngster he was surrounded by Blues music as his father was the renowned harmonica player Carey Bell. The younger Bell first picked up the guitar at the age of six and polished his playing skills with Big […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Teresa James

This is the show that believes in the diversity of music that has and is being created from the roots of the blues. IT is this diversity that makes blues great .. we only play those artists who understand this diversity and is out there creating new original music This week we start with music […]

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“All Things Must Pass” The rise and fall of Tower Records (96 minute DVD)

“All Things Must Pass” The rise and fall of Tower Records (96 minute DVD) www.MVDb2b.com – MVDvisual The death of Tower Records was a major blow for many of us who grew up purchasing vinyl LP’s, seven inch forty-fives and CD’, laser discs, and DVD’s. This triumphant and reflective DVD “All Things Must Pass,” is […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Matthew Skoller Blues Immigrant

Matthew Skoller Blues Immigrant Tongue ‘n Groove Records Harmonica player and vocalist Matthew Skoller was born and raised in New York City. He relocated to Chicago in 1987 and began apprenticing with Jimmy Rogers, Big Daddy Kinsey, Big Time Sarah, and Dietra Farr. Skoller’s first recording was 1996’s “Bone to Pick With You”. He followed […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Holly Hyatt and Jon Burden

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CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Liz Mandeville The Stars Motel

Liz Mandeville The Stars Motel Blue Kitty Records Liz Mandeville moved to Chicago in 1979. Four years after first hearing Luther Allison and Koko Taylor she began to front her own band. The winner of many songwriter awards Mandeville recorded her first four albums for Earwig Records. In 2012 she released “Clarksdale” on her own […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Bob Lanza Blues Band “It’s Time To Let Go”

Bob Lanza Blues Band “It’s Time To Let Go” Connor Ray Music Bob Lanza was a member of the New Jersey blues scene for quite some time before receiving recognition. He learned by apprenticing as he played guitar with pianist Floyd Phillips (of the Johnny Copeland Band), James Cotton and Dave Perkins. Lanza’s earliest appearance […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Voice of Indie Blues” 9/26/2016

Music on The Couch

Music on the Couch Show #339

SHOW #339 – 09/26/16 Live, Uncut & Uncensored Conversations With “Musicians You Should Know” LISTEN HERE: https://goo.gl/Ub2DXH BOBBIE BURKS – COUCH KID NEWS Couch Kid News brings Bobbie Burks to The Couch to talk about I’m A Bluesman the album she just released. It is music from early in Michael’s career. Bobbie & I talked about the album and […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Bobby Rush Porcupine Meat

Richard Ludmerer americana, blues, blues radio, blues-rock, Funk, indie, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, Midnight Circus, neo blues, new Blues, nu blues, r&B, RNB, Rock, roots, soul September 28, 2016

Bobby Rush Porcupine Meat Rounder Records Emmit Ellis Jr. better known as Bobby Rush was born in Homer, Louisiana in November of 1933. The family moved to Pine Bluff, Arkansas and as a youngster he befriended Elmore James. Rush eventually formed his own band. When he was twenty the family moved to Chicago; Rush met […]

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The Squirrel Nut Zippers at City Winery in Atlanta, GA, 9/22/16

Rhetta Akamatsu blues, CIty Winery Atlanta, indie Blues, jazz, Jjimbo Mathus, Live music, making a Scene, Squirrel Nut Zippers September 27, 2016

The stage was awash in red and black and it was a whirl of motion and sound as The Squirrel Nut Zippers thoroughly entertained the crowd at City Winery in Atlanta Thursday night. The City Winery is a new venue for Atlanta and it is a pleasant one. Mid-sized with a fairly large wine selection […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Nancy Wright

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues radio, blues-rock, Funk, indie, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, Midnight Circus, neo blues, new Blues, nu blues, r&B, RNB, Rock, roots, soul September 27, 2016

This is the only show that gives you the “Future of the Blues” .. we are The Voice Of Indie Blues .. the artists who are out there creating new original music rooted in the blues .. the artists that embrace the true power of the blues .. the power that lives in the diversity […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Bobby Rush “Porcupine Meat” Rounder Records www.Rounder.com

Bobby Rush “Porcupine Meat” Rounder Records www.Rounder.com At eighty-two years old the seemingly forever youthful Bobby Rush would not be on anyone’s shortlist for signing a new major label contract and kicking off what seems to be a new page for his already lengthy and successful career. Add to the mix “Porcupine Meat” producer Scott […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Mary Jo Curry

This is the VOICE of INDIE BLUES .. the only show that will bring you nothing but touring artists who are out there creating new original music rooted in the blues. These INDIE Blues artists Embrace the real power of the blues .. The Diversity of music that has and is being created from those […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Bruce Katz Band Out From The Center

Bruce Katz Band Out From The Center American Showplace Music Bruce Katz is able to coax soulful tones out of his keyboards. Katz appears on albums by Ronnie Earl, Mighty Sam McClain, Delbert McClinton, Greg Allman, and countless other artists. This is Katz’s eighth album in his own name. His last recording was 2014’s “Homecoming”, […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Vaneese Thomas The Long Journey Home

Vaneese Thomas The Long Journey Home Segue Records Memphis born Vaneese Thomas is the daughter of Rufus Thomas (“Walking The Dog”) and the sister of Carla Thomas (“Gee Whiz”). She released her first album “Vaneese” in 1987. Her last album “Blues for My Father” garnered Thomas three Blues Music Award nominations including Female Soul Blues […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring James “Buddy” Rogers

This IS the VOICE OF INDIE BLUES .. the show that gives you nothing but currently touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues .. The INDIE Blues artist who embraces the diversity of music that has and is being created from the roots of the blues .. This week we […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Little Mike

Tune into THE VOICE OF INDIE BLUES .. the only show that is dedicated to the future of the blues. Each week we bring you currently touring artists who are out there creating new original music rooted in the blues .. We embrace the true power of the blues .. the diversity of music that […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Deb Ryder Grit Grease & Tears

Deb Ryder Grit Grease & Tears Bejeb Music Deb Ryder was born in Chicago and influenced by the Blues and Jazz she heard there. While in her teens the family moved to Los Angeles where she would often perform at her step-father’s nightclub “The Topanga Corral”. She opened for her friend and neighbor Bob Hite, […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Eric Sommers

This is the show that brings you Those touring artists who are out there creating new original music rooted in the blues. The artists who embrace the true power of the blues .. the diversity of music that has and is being created from those roots .. We are the Voice of INDIE Blues! This […]

Music on The Couch

Music on the Couch – STATE OF THE BLUES & TOWN HALL MEETING

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues-rock, future of the blues, indie Blues, making a Scene, Music on the couch, new Blues, roots rock September 21, 2016

Music On The Couch Live, Uncut & Uncensored Conversations With “Musicians You Should Know” SHOW #338 – 09/19/16 Show Length 1:59:30 LISTEN HERE: https://goo.gl/OZdw4q STATE OF THE BLUES & TOWN HALL MEETING

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Voice of Indie Blues” 9/19/2016

This IS the Voice of Indie blues, the only show that is dedicated to bringing you the best in Independent Blues Artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues .. These are the artists who embrace the real power of the blues .. the power that lives in the diversity of music […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

The Blues Rebels “Voodoo Land”

Rhetta Akamatsu blues, Blues REbles, internatioinal blues, Isralei bands, Voodoo Land September 21, 2016

Israeli blues-rockers The Blues Rebels released their second album earlier this year, and it is a solid success. Produced by Blues Hall of Famer Joe Louis Walker, it consists of 12 original numbers by vocalist and harmonica player Dov Hammers and guitarist Andy Watts. With the reset of the group, Amos Springer on bass, Avi […]

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Making a Scene Reaches 200,000 Visitors!

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues radio, blues-rock, Bruce Katz, Circus americana, Funk, indie, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, Midnight Circus, neo blues, new Blues, nu blues, r&B, RNB, Rock, roots, soul September 20, 2016

Making a Scene has reached another milestone! We have reached the mark of 200,000 visitors to our site over the last 2 years! If you are an advertiser on Making a Scene I first want to THANK YOU! Your support is helping us keep moving forward in our mission and I want to let you […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Vaneese Thomas

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues radio, blues-rock, Bruce Katz, Funk, indie, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, Midnight Circus, neo blues, new Blues, nu blues, r&B, RNB, Rock, roots, soul September 19, 2016

This is the one radio show where you will get ONLY currently touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues.. These are the INDIE Blues artists!! .. We celebrate the diversity of music that is and has been created from the roots of the blues .. This week we start out with […]

CD Review Funk/ CD Reviews Americana/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues/ CD Reviews Jam Band/ CD Reviews Jazz

The Meters “A Message from the Meters” The Complete Josie, Reprise & Warner Bros. Singles 1968-1977

The Meters “A Message from the Meters” The Complete Josie, Reprise & Warner Bros. Singles 1968-1977 (2CD’s) www.RealGoneMusic.com This wouldn’t be the first time a label released a two-disc set on The Meters. Previously (1995) Rhino issued “Funkify Your Life: The Meters Anthology” that covered forty-three songs. Roll forward to 2016: Real Gone Music has […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring JL Fulks

This is the only radio show that is dedicated to bringing you the best inINDIE Blues! Those artists who are touring and creating new music rooted in the blues. These are the artists who embrace the diversity of music that has and is being created from the roots of the blues. We Honor the past […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Bob Lanza

This is the show that showcases ONLY artists who are Touring and creating new original music rooted in the blues .. These are the artists who embrace the diversity of music that is and has been created from the roots of the blues .. We honor the past by supporting the FUTURE of the Blues! […]

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CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Duke Robillard Band Blues Full Circle

Richard Ludmerer americana, blues, blues radio, blues-rock, Bruce Katz, Funk, indie, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, Midnight Circus, neo blues, new Blues, nu blues, r&B, RNB, Rock, roots, soul September 15, 2016

Duke Robillard Band Blues Full Circle Stony Plain Records Duke Robillard formed Roomful of Blues in 1967. Since 1992 he has performed as the Duke Robillard Band accumulating 22 Blues Music Award nominations and winning 6 times. He won four times as Best Instrumentalist – Guitar and once as Traditional Male Artist of Year; and […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Liz Mandeville

This is the radio show that celibrates the true power of the blues .. the power that lives in the diversity of music that is and has been created from those roots .. and we do this by bringing you ONLY currently touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues .. […]

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