SHOW # 300 – 12/28/15 ROUNDTABLE #5 – “LOOKING AHEAD ON THE STATE OF THE BLUES” LISTEN TO THE SHOW HERE: https://goo.gl/jQxCCG For this special Roundtable I was joined by: AMY BRAT Founder and director of BratGirlMedia and is a leading publicist, event facilitator, and social media strategist, specializing in Blues. She is the Director of […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 12/28/2015 with Karen Lovely by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Honoring the past by Supporting the Future of the Blues !!! Celebrating the Diversity and Power of the Music created by artists that acknowledge their roots are in the Blues! INDIE Blues – Currently Touring Musicians who recognize they are influenced by The Blues artists […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 12/27/2015 with Keith Stone by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud “There is a wide indie blues movement for bands making original music influenced by but not slavishly following blues tradition. “ – The Husky Tones Celebrating the Diversity and Power of the Music created by artists that acknowledge their roots are in the Blues! INDIE […]
Diane Blue Blues in My Soul Regina Royale Records Diane Blue has shared the stage with Luther Guitar Jr. Johnson; Irma Thomas; Big Jack Johnson and others. In 2006 Blue released, “Here I Am”, her independently produced debut recording. In 2010 Blue won the Massachusetts Blues Challenge and went onto compete in the International Blues […]
This has been a very busy year for us here at Making a Scene! Our daily visitor count has skyrocketed and our new Newsletter has exploded to over 6,100 subscribers! Since we started this magazine we have had over 135,000 visitors with over 85,000 just this year alone, double our visitor count of 2014!! We are […]
Our Blues Reviewer Richard Ludmerer has given us his TOP 20 Picks for 2015 (in no particular Order) .. and we wanted to share these with you all. If you click on the picture of the Cd it will take you to Richard’s Review of that CD along with other goodies! […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus Christmas Show 12/22/2015 by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud This is a very special 3 hour Christmas show from LIVE from the Midnight Circus and Making A Scene!! .. Turn it on .. and sit back and do your holiday chores .. .. and groove to Ray Charles, Vaneese Thomas, Buddy […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 12/21/2015 With Tim Williams by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud “There is a wide indie blues movement for bands making original music influenced by but not slavishly following blues tradition. “ – The Husky Tones Celebrating the Diversity and Power of the Music created by artists that acknowledge their roots are in the Blues! INDIE […]
SHOW # 299 – Live, Uncut & Uncensored Conversations With “Musicians You Should Know” Show can be heard at: https://goo.gl/CTfuvi AL BASILE Al has worked with the Duke Robillard Band as a songwriter and recording member since 1990, appearing on twelve CDs and a DVD. He has been nominated five times, in 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 12/20/2015 With Mike Zito!! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud “There is a wide indie blues movement for bands making original music influenced by but not slavishly following blues tradition. “ – The Husky Tones Celebrating the Diversity and Power of the Music created by artists that acknowledge their roots are in the Blues! INDIE […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 12/15/2015 with Ebony Jo-Ann by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Celebrating the Diversity and Power of the Music created by artists that acknowledge their roots are in the Blues! INDIE Blues – Currently Touring Musicians who recognize they are influenced by The Blues artists that came before them and in the time honored tradition of […]
Santa Barbara blues group Crooked Eye Tommy has only been around since 2013 and Butterflies & Snakes is their debut album. Yet the band delivers a professional, smoking and very entertaining recording. Of course, this is not Delta blues. California blues tend to have a lot of Southern rock roots and owe more to The […]
Toni Lynn Washington I Wanna Dance Regina Royale Records Toni Lynn Washington has sometimes been called Boston’s Queen of The Blues. During her early career she sang in gospel choirs, entertained our troops as part of Bob Hope’s USO tour and was showcased at numerous festivals. Between 1995 and 2000 Washington released three albums on […]
SHOW # 298 Live, Uncut & Uncensored Conversations With “Musicians You Should Know” DAVID GOGO David is a Canadian blues guitarist, singer-songwriter and bandleader. Between 1994 and 2014, he released 12 solo albums. His latest release is entitled Vicksburg Call and David and I explored his life and his music while listening to the new album. WEB SITE […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 12/14/2015 With Bob Margolin by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud INDIE Blues – Currently Touring Musicians who recognize they are influenced by The Blues artists that came before them and in the time honored tradition of The Blues, are creating New Original Music that reflects their reality. The music they create […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 12/13/2015 with the Stone Foxes! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud INDIE Blues – Currently Touring Musicians who recognize they are influenced by The Blues artists that came before them and in the time honored tradition of The Blues, are creating New Original Music that reflects their reality. The music they […]
Wilson Pickett “Mr. Magic Man: The Complete RCA Studio Recordings” (2 CD’s) www.RealGoneMusic.com This two CD box-set encompasses Wilson Pickett’s four RCA albums: “‘Mr. Magic Man,” ‘Miz Lena’s Boy,” “Pickett in the Pocket,” and “Join Me and Let’s Be Free” from 1973 through 1975 with four previously unreleased CD singles. The best tracks were recorded […]
Mike Zito & The Wheel Keep Coming Back Ruf Records Guitarist Mike Zito began his career in the St. Louis area, where he released some recordings on his own before signing with Eclecto Groove Records. Eclecto Groove was a new subsidiary of Delta Groove and in 2008 they released Zito’s first internationally distributed album. “Today” […]
The 2015 Bradenton Blues Festival “The Bradenton Blues Festival on the west coast of Florida is an annual festival featuring a stellar lineup of top blues artists. Food, drink, and an array of vendors complement the live music to create an awesome experience. The proceeds from the Bradenton Blues Festival support Realize Bradenton’s youth, art and […]
Trudy Lynn Everything Comes With a Price Connor Ray Music In 2014 Trudy Lynn received her fifth Blues Music Award nomination. This time it was in the category of Traditional Blues Female Artist of the Year, a.k.a the Koko Taylor award. Lynn’s last studio recording was the “Royal Oaks Blues Café” also on the Connor […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 12/8/2015 with Larry Garner by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud INDIE Blues – Currently Touring Musicians who recognize they are influenced by The Blues artists that came before them and in the time honored tradition of The Blues, are creating New Original Music that reflects their reality. The music they create […]
SHOW # 296 – 12/07/15 Live, Uncut & Uncensored Conversations With “Musicians You Should Know” BILL PHILLIPPE – COUCH KID NEWS Bill sat with me back on March 30, 2015. He is working on a new album and on the Couch Kid News we talked about the fan-funding campaign Bill is running and where he is with […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 12/7/2015 With Hurricane Ruth LaMaster by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud INDIE Blues – Currently Touring Musicians who recognize they are influenced by The Blues artists that came before them and in the time honored tradition of The Blues, are creating New Original Music that reflects their reality. The music they […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 12/6/2015 with Jonn Del Toro Richardson by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Honoring the past by Supporting the Future of the Blues !!! Celebrating the Diversity and Power of the Music created by artists that acknowledge their roots are in the Blues! INDIE Blues – Currently Touring Musicians who recognize they are influenced by The […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 12/01/2015 with Randy McAllister! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Honoring the past by Supporting the Future of the Blues !!! Celebrating the Diversity and Power of the Music created by artists that acknowledge their roots are in the Blues! INDIE Blues – Currently Touring Musicians who recognize they are influenced by The Blues artists […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 11/30/2015 with Christina Vierra! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Celebrating the Diversity and Power of the Music created by artists that acknowledge their roots are in the Blues! Honoring the past by Supporting the Future of the Blues !!! INDIE Blues – Currently Touring Musicians who recognize they are influenced by The Blues artists […]
Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames Slip Into A Dream Delmark Records Chicagoan Dave Weld has been around the blues most of his 63 years. Weld has played with Hound Dog Taylor, Otis Rush, J.B. Hutto and others. At Hutto’s house he first met Lil Ed Williams. Together they started Lil Ed and The Blues Imperials. Weld […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 11/29/2015 With Micke Bjorkolf by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Celebrating the Diversity and Power of the Music created by artists that acknowledge their roots are in the Blues! Honoring the past by Supporting the Future of the Blues !!! INDIE Blues – Currently Touring Musicians who recognize they are influenced by The Blues artists […]
SHOW #295 – 11/23/15 A SHOW FOR ALY Back in July 2015, Lisa Mann was a guest on the show. During our talk she mentioned her 12-year old cousin Aly and her battle with cancer and a benefit, which was going to be held. I told Lisa to include a silent auction item from me…the […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 11/24/2015 with Shari Puorto! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Celebrating the Diversity and Power of the Music created by artists that acknowledge their roots are in the Blues! Honoring the past by Supporting the Future of the Blues !!! INDIE Blues – Currently Touring Musicians who recognize they are influenced by The Blues artists […]
LIVE from The Midnight Circus 11/23/2015 with Whelan by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Celebrating the Diversity and Power of the Music created by artists that acknowledge their roots are in the Blues! Honoring the past by Supporting the Future of the Blues !!! INDIE Blues – Currently Touring Musicians who recognize they are influenced by The Blues artists that […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 11/22/2015 with Tommy Castro by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Celebrating the Diversity and Power of the Music created by artists that acknowledge their roots are in the Blues! Honoring the past by Supporting the Future of the Blues !!! INDIE Blues – Currently Touring Musicians who recognize they are influenced by The Blues artists […]
Zac Harmon Right Man Right Now Blind Pig Records Zac Harmon hails from Jackson, Ms. As a young man guitarist Harmon backed up Z.Z. Hill, Sam Myers, and Dorothy Moore. Later Harmon moved to Los Angeles and became a songwriter/producer. Harmon worked with the reggae band Black Uhuru and they received a Grammy nomination in […]
Al Basile B’s Expression Sweetspot Records Al Basile first met Duke Robillard in 1969. Robillard talked Basile into joining Roomful of Blues in 1973, and Basile became Roomful of Blues’ first trumpet player. While with them he played with Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson, Red Prysock and Joe Turner. In 1975 he left to become a teacher […]
LIVE from the Midnight CIrcus 11/17/2015 with Wendy Dewitt by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Celebrating the Diversity and Power of the Music created by artists that acknowledge their roots are in the Blues! Honoring the past by Supporting the Future of the Blues !!! INDIE Blues – Currently Touring Musicians who recognize they are influenced by The Blues artists […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 11/16/2015 With Martin Barre! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Celebrating the Diveristy and Power of the Music created from the roots of the Blues! Honoring the past by Supporting the Future of the Blues !!! INDIE Blues – Currently Touring Musicians who recognize they are influenced by The Blues artists […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 11/15/2015 with Chris Beard by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Celebrating the Diveristy and Power of the Music created from the roots of the Blues! Honoring the past by Supporting the Future of the Blues !!! INDIE Blues – Currently Touring Musicians who recognize they are influenced by The Blues artists […]
Georgie Bonds Hit It Hard Roadhouse Redemption Records As a young man Bonds got into trouble with the law. After doing his time he pursued his love of horses and spent the next fourteen years as Philadelphia’s village blacksmith. Then in the early 1990’s he began to host the open mic blues jam at Warmdaddy’s, […]
Chris James Patrick Rynn Trouble Don’t Last Vizztone Label Group Chris James and Patrick Rynn have been playing together for some twenty five years. They even spent five years together in The Sam Lay Blues Band and appear on his live album “Feelin Good”. In 2008 they recorded their debut “Stop And Think About It” […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 11/10/2015 With Kail Baxley by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Honoring the past by Supporting the Future of the Blues !!! INDIE Blues – Currently Touring Musicians who recognize they are influenced by The Blues artists that came before them and in the time honored tradition of The Blues, are creating […]
Exclusive Interview with Kail Baxley by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud On his second album A Light That Never Dies which will be released in North America on June 2, 2015 via Forty Below Records (MRI/RED), KaiL Baxley has returned with a hard hitting, lush and beautifully haunting collection of songs. Co-produced with Producer/Engineer Eric Corne […]
Deb Callahan Sweet Soul Blue Pearl Records Deb Callahan is from the Boston area where at an early age she studied African American music and art. It was at the age of twenty that she first sang in a blues rock band. She moved to Philadelphia to pursue a career in social work and didn’t […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 11/9/2015 with Bob Lanza! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Honoring the past by Supporting the Future of the Blues !!! INDIE Blues – Currently Touring Musicians who recognize they are influenced by The Blues artists that came before them and in the time honored tradition of The Blues, are creating […]
SHOW # 294 – 11/09/15 Live, Uncut & Uncensored Conversations With “Musicians You Should Know” Listen Here: https://goo.gl/YcpaIY HANS THEESSINK – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Back on March 25, 2013 Hans Theessink was a guest on the Couch. It was the World Premier of his album with Terry Evans, Wishing Well. We spoke about his […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 11/8/2015 with Trudy Lynn by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Honoring the past by Supporting the Future of the Blues !!! INDIE Blues – Currently Touring Musicians who recognize they are influenced by The Blues artists that came before them and in the time honored tradition of The Blues, are creating […]
D.L. Duncan 15 South Records D.L. Duncan began his career as Dave Duncan. In the early 1990’s Duncan became the lead guitarist in the newly re-located Goose Creek Symphony. He appears on their live album 1996’s “The Goose is Loose”. Anyone who knows this band knows that they were a country rock hybrid and a […]
SHOW # 293 – 11/02/15 Live, Uncut & Uncensored Conversations With “Musicians You Should Know” Listen Here: https://goo.gl/CLgOzs DEB CALLAHAN Deb sings blues soaked soul…or is it soul soaked blues? Either way, this Boston born songstress has been working audiences up and down the eastern seaboard for the last 20 years. Her 5th album is […]
The Knickerbocker All-Stars Go Back Home to The Blues JP Cadillac Records When “Roomful of Blues” was first born in 1967 original members Duke Robillard and Al Copley would host weekly jams at The Knickerbocker Café in Westerly, Rhode Island. It was at the Knick that their horn section evolved. Last year’s recording “Open Mic at […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 11/3/2015 With Linsey Alexander by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Honoring the past by Supporting the Future of the Blues !!! INDIE Blues – Currently Touring Musicians who recognize they are influenced by The Blues artists that came before them and in the time honored tradition of The Blues, are creating […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 11/2/2015 with Jimmy Burns by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud INDIE Blues – Currently Touring Musicians who recognize they are influenced by The Blues artists that came before them and in the time honored tradition of The Blues, are creating New Original Music that reflects their reality. The music they create […]
