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Doug MacLeod Exactly Like This

Richard Ludmerer blues, blues music award, bma, doug macleod, Indie B, indie Blues, making a Scene, richard ludmerer March 30, 2015

Doug MacLeod Exactly Like This Reference Recordings Doug MacLeod has been nominated for thirteen Blues Music Awards. He finally won in 2014 for both Acoustic Album of the Year, “There’s a Time”; and more importantly as Acoustic Artist of the Year. His song “The Entitled Few”, from that album, also received a 2014 nomination as […]

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Jerry Williams “Gone”

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, Bob Putignano, Indie B, indie Blues, making a Scene March 30, 2015

Jerry Williams “Gone” www.RealGoneMusic.com Jerry Williams (AKA Jerry Lynn Williams) is more known as a songwriter than solo artist. From this recording Delbert McClinton covered and notched a hit with Williams’ “Givin’ It Up for Your Love.” From later Williams’ albums; Eric Clapton covered “Forever Man,” “Pretending” and “Running on Faith,” with millions of copies […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Ghost Town Blues Band Hard Road to Hoe

Richard Ludmerer blues, ghost town blues band, Indie B, indie Blues, making a Scene, memphis, richard ludmerer March 27, 2015

Ghost Town Blues Band Hard Road to Hoe Independent The Ghost Town Blues Band represented the Memphis Blues Society in both 2013 and 2014 at The International Blues Challenge. A finalist in 2013 they took 2nd place in 2014. It seems that with time this band just gets better and better. This is the bands third […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Tad Robinson Day into Night

Richard Ludmerer blues, Indie B, indie Blues, making a Scene, richard ludmerer, Tad Robinson March 27, 2015

Tad Robinson Day into Night Severn Records As a fan of Memphis styled music there are few singers that affect me the way Otis Redding and Al Green did way back in the late sixties and early seventies. One of them is Tad Robinson. Robinson is a blue eyed soul singer. This is his sixth […]

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Betty LaVette “Child of the Seventies”

Richard L'Hommedieu betty Lavette, blues, Bob Putignano, Indie B, indie Blues, soul March 22, 2015

Betty LaVette “Child of the Seventies” www.RealGoneMusic.com It has taken nearly forty years to have Betty LaVette’s “Child of the Seventies” unearthed, but the wait was worth it as this lost gem has aged like a fine bottle of wine. Soon to be seventy years young – the youthful soul diva had several brushes with […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Barbara Blue Memphis Blue: Sweet, Strong and Tight

Richard Ludmerer Barbara BLue, blues, Indie B, indie Blues, making a Scene, Memphis Blue, richard ludmerer, Sweet strong and TIght March 16, 2015

Barbara Blue Memphis Blue: Sweet, Strong and Tight Big Blue Records Barbara Blue was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pa. She moved to Memphis in 1997 and has been performing there ever since. She has been named “The Queen of Beale Street” and on Friday May 8, after the ribbon is cut on the brand new […]

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Dave Stryker Messin With Mister T

Richard Ludmerer blues, Dave Stryker, Indie B, indie Blues, jazz, making a Scene, richard ludmerer March 12, 2015

Dave Stryker Messin With Mister T Strikezone Records In 1980 guitarist Dave Stryker left Nebraska and moved to New York City. He joined Jack McDuff’s band and toured with him from 1984 to 1985. From 1986 thru 1995 and again from 1998 thru 2000 Stryker toured with tenor saxophonist Stanley Turrentine. Today bandleader Stryker leads […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Neil Barnes – Hyde and Seek

Richard Ludmerer blues, Hyde and Seek, Indie B, indie Blues, making a Scene, Neal Barnes, richard ludmerer March 11, 2015

Hyde and Seek Featuring: Earl Thomas, Lady Bianca, Rev. Paul Smith, & Ron Thompson Neil Barnes Music Producer Neil Barnes put together this gospel blues ensemble because he finds this music especially moving. He hand picked the first few participants and the rest of the project just fell into place. All of the band members […]

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Bernard Allison Group In The Mix

Richard Ludmerer bernard allison, blues, in the mix, Indie B, indie Blues, luther allison, making a Scene, richard ludmerer March 5, 2015

Bernard Allison Group In The Mix Jazzhaus Records This is a new more lyrical and improved Bernard Allison. Allison’s guitar is further back in the mix on most of the tracks and his vocals the best of his career. He sounds more relaxed and without a need to prove his guitar prowess. This is less […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Brandon Santini Live & Extended!

Richard Ludmerer blues, Brandon Santini, Indie B, indie Blues, live and extended, making a Scene March 5, 2015

Brandon Santini Live & Extended! Vizztone Label Group Brandon Santini grew up in North Carolina but moved to Memphis in 2003. Brandon played all the Beale Street Blues clubs and for seven years fronted the Delta Highway Band who received a 2009 Blues Music Award nomination as Best New Artist for their debut recording “The […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 3/3/2015

Richard L'Hommedieu balkun brothers, blues, Indie B, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, nick balkun March 3, 2015

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 3/3/2015 by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Here it is! The #1 and ORIGINAL INDIE BLUES radio show on the internet! The only show dedicated 100% to the Touring INDIE BLUES artists. You are going to hear the best in NEW BLUES made by artists who “Keeping the Blues Alive” is […]

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Gregor Hilden In Phase

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, gregor Hilden, in phase, Indie B, indie Blues, making a Scene March 2, 2015

Gregor Hilden “In Phase” www.acoustic-music.de From Germany guitarist Gregor Hilden’s all instrumental “In Phase” recording is a joy from beginning to its almost sixty minutes end. Thirteen tracks are included, ten authored by Hilden and three are fairly well-known covers. Setting the tone; Ralph MacDonald’s forever classic “Mr. Magic” (made enormously famous by Grover Washington […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Brad Hatfield For A Change

Richard Ludmerer blues, Brad Hatfield, Indie B, indie Blues, making a Scene, richard ludmerer March 2, 2015

Brad Hatfield For A Change Independent Coming back from a construction accident is not an easy thing to do. Left partially paralyzed ex-guitarist Brad Hatfield picked up the harp. Hatfield is a soulful singer and is “often compared to the likes of …Bobby Bland and Joe Cocker”. Hatfield’s 2012 debut “Uphill From Anywhere”, received him a […]

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Jeff Jensen Morose Elephant

Richard Ludmerer blues, Indie B, indie Blues, Jeff Jensen, making a Scene, morose Elephant, richard ludmerer February 26, 2015

Jeff Jensen Morose Elephant Swing Suit Records The Jeff Jensen Band was formed in 2004 and performed at The International Blues Challenge in 2005 and 2007. Their self-titled first album was also released in 2007. In 2011 Jensen moved to Memphis and there found work with harmonica ace Brandon Santini. In 2013 Jensen released his […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Benny Turner Journey

Richard Ludmerer Benny Turner, blues, Indie B, indie Blues, making a Scene, richard ludmerer February 23, 2015

Benny Turner Journey Nola Blue Benny Turner and his older brother Freddie grew up in Gilmer, Texas where they were exposed to country blues and the music of T-Bone Walker. Once the family moved to Chicago’s West Side his brother began to make a name for himself as Freddie King. While Freddie became a guitar […]

Interview the Pros

Exclusive Interview with Jill Kettles of “Miss Jill PR”

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, cyril neville, dana fuchs, dani wilde, devon allman, Indie B, indie Blues, jill kettles, making a Scene, mike zito, miss jill pr, Public Relations, Publicist, Royal Southern Brotherhood, Ruf Records, samantha fish February 20, 2015

Exclusive interview with Jill Kettles by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud In a very short time “Miss Jill PR” has become a major force in the Blues industry by landing, as one of her first clients, the impressive roster of artists on German based Ruf Records. Jill Kettles is not new to the business, her move […]

Music for Good

Local musician’s sudden death leaves family desperately in need of our help

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, blues, Blues charity February 17, 2015

Last Thursday night, musician JJ Buckland was at a local open mic, soloing on his favorite song, “Stormy Monday,” when he suddenly collapsed.. The club staff and many people in attendance, including his fellow musicians, did all they could. EMTs arrived swiftly and he was transported to the hospital, but unfortunately he died. This is […]

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Honey Island Swamp Band Cane Sugar

Richard Ludmerer americana, blues, Honey Island Swamp Band, Indie B, indie Blues, making a Scene, richard ludmerer February 17, 2015

Honey Island Swamp Band Cane Sugar Louisiana Red Hot Records When hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans in 2005 many residents found themselves stranded and unable to go home. Such was the case with Aaron Wilkinson (acoustic guitar, mandolin) and Chris Mule (electric guitar). Also in San Francisco at the time were evacuees Sam Price (bass) and […]

Tony Joe White The Complete WB Recordings

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Tony Joe White “The Complete Warner Bros. Recordings”

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, Bob Putignano, Country, Indie B, indie Blues, making a Scene, robert putignano, songwriter, Tony Joe WHite February 17, 2015

Tony Joe White “The Complete Warner Bros. Recordings” www.RealGoneMusic.com Tony Joe White’s late sixties signing to Monument Records took-off with a series of hits starting with “Polk Salad Annie.” The Real Gone label focuses on his subsequent early seventies output for this double disc compilation of the LP’s he made for Warner Brothers. Three albums […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Linsey Alexander Come Back Baby

Richard Ludmerer blues, come back baby, Indie B, indie Blues, Linsey alexander, making a Scene, richard ludmerer February 17, 2015

Linsey Alexander Come Back Baby Delmark Records Linsey Alexander was born in Holly Springs, Ms. on July 23rd, 1942. Alexander has lived in both Memphis, and in Chicago where he has been part of the North Side’s blues scene for the last two decades. Alexander’s debut recording 2004’s “Someone’s Cookin’ in My Kitchen” included a […]

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Chris Spedding Joyland

Richard Ludmerer blues, chris spedding, Indie B, indie Blues, Indie Rock, joyland, making a Scene, richard ludmerer, Rock February 10, 2015

Chris Spedding Joyland Cleopatra Records Chris Spedding is a British guitarist who has been on the music scene some fifty years. In 1975 he scored big with the hit single “Motorbikin’”. He has worked with The Sex Pistols, Jack Bruce, John Cale, Paul McCartney, Robert Gordon, Roxy Music with Bryan Ferry, and King Mob with […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Dana Fuchs Songs From The Road

Richard Ludmerer accross the Universe, blues, dana fuchs, Indie B, indie Blues, making a Scene, richard ludmerer, Ruf Records, songs from the road February 9, 2015

Dana Fuchs Songs From The Road Ruf Records Back in April of 2001, the off-broadway production of “Love Janis” opened at The Village Theater. Dana Fuchs was one of several singer/actresses who alternated in the role of Janis Joplin. The performance included many of Joplin’s more familiar songs including “Piece of My Heart”, “Me and […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Jeff Jensen: ‘Morose Elephant’

Rhetta Akamatsu blues, Indie B, indie Blues, Jeff Jensen, making a Scene, morose Elephant February 3, 2015

Jeff Jensen has just released his 4th studio album, Morose Elephant, and it is a real treat. The project consists of seven original songs and four fantastic covers. My absolute favorite cut is Jensen’s duet with Victor Wainwright, “What’s the Matter With the Mill,” which is a traditional song. It is just bursting with joy […]

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Allan Harris Black Bar Jukebox

Richard Ludmerer allan harris, blues, Indie B, indie Blues, making a Scene, r&B, richard ludmerer January 29, 2015

Allan Harris Black Bar Jukebox Love Productions Records Allan Harris is a Brooklyn born Harlem based vocalist, guitarist, bandleader and composer. He has ten recordings in his own name. Harris has been compared to Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, and Nat King Cole. He has played Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center and the 2012 London Olympics. […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Smokin’ Joe Kubek & Bnois King Fat Man’s Shine Parlor

Richard Ludmerer blues, bnois king, Indie B, indie Blues, making a Scene, richard ludmerer, smokin joe kubek January 29, 2015

Smokin’ Joe Kubek & Bnois King Fat Man’s Shine Parlor Blind Pig Records This band is one of few that are built around a two guitar attack; however Smokin’ Joe Kubek and Bnois King may be opposites in their individual approaches to the guitar. Kubek played rhythm guitar in Freddie King’s band until his death, […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/27/2015!

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, Indie B, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., magnus berg, making a Scene January 27, 2015

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/27/2015 by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud LIVE from the Midnight Circus the #1 INDIE Blues internet Radio show On the Internet! The ONLY Show 100% Dedicated to the Touring Indie blues artist. You will hear Music being made today by artists that are out there touring! You will hear Music […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Tinsley Ellis Tough Love

Richard Ludmerer blues, Indie B, indie Blues, making a Scene, richard ludmerer, Tinsley Ellis, tough love January 26, 2015

Tinsley Ellis Tough Love Heartfixer Music Tinsley Ellis was born in Atlanta and discovered the guitar at a young age. While listening to The Yardbirds, The Animals, Cream and The Rolling Stones, he soon discovered B.B. King, Albert King and Freddie King. Ellis’ first band the Alley Cats also included Preston Hubbard who later played […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Vaneese Thomas Blues For My Father

Richard Ludmerer blues, Indie B, indie Blues, making a Scene, richard ludmerer, vaneese Thomas January 20, 2015

Vaneese Thomas Blues For My Father Segue Records Vaneese Thomas is as close to Blues royalty as you can get. Thomas grew up in Memphis the daughter of Rufus Thomas, a rhythm and blues singer, whose career spanned a half century. Rufus Thomas recorded for both Sun Records and Stax Records; his 1963 hit “Walking […]

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John Tropea “Gotcha Rhythm Right Here”

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, Gotcha Rhythm Right Here, Indie B, indie Blues, jazz, John Tropea, making a Scene January 19, 2015

John Tropea “Gotcha Rhythm Right Here” STP Records www.JohnTropea.com If you are not already familiar with his name, you’ve probably heard John Tropea’s guitar on famous recordings by Eric Clapton, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono, Paul Simon, Laura Nyro, Van Morrison, Phoebe Snow, Lyle Lovett, James Brown, David Ruffin, Chaka Kahn, Roberta Flack, Donny […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

Live from the Midnight Circus 1/13/2015 The Best in INDIE BLUES!

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, independent blues, Indie B, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, selwyn birchwood January 13, 2015

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/13/2015 by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud LIVE from the Midnight Circus Podcast! The #1 INDIE BLUES podcast! The only blues podcast that is dedicated 100% to the Touring blues artist, the INDIE BLUES Artist. The The people that are out there making new Blues and bringing the music to you […]

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Brad Absher & Swamp Royale Lucky Dog

Richard Ludmerer blues, Brad Absher and Swap Royale, Indie B, indie Blues, Lucky Dog, making a Scene, richard ludmerer January 11, 2015

Brad Absher & Swamp Royale Lucky Dog Montrose Records Brad Absher is from Lake Charles, Louisiana but now makes Houston his home. Absher has released five previous albums the most recent being 2010’s “Big Shugga”. He calls his band “Swamp Royale” because he was influenced by the Louisiana music he heard when he was growing […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Music Biz News/ Music for Good

Blues Foundation Provides FREE Health Screenings at the IBC!

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues foundation, FREE Health Screening, Hart Fund, IBC, Indie B, indie Blues, International Blues Challenge, making a Scene, Musicares January 11, 2015

An Exclusive Interview with Dr. Janice Johnston about Health Screening at the IBC by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Often musicians do not have access to good medical care and more importantly, to good early detection services to protect them from some of the most common and potentially deadly medical conditions such as High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, […]

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Bluz is on the move and alive and well on Long Island, NY

Posted by Editor blues, Frank Lombardo, Indie B, indie Blues, Long Island Blues, making a Scene, Sam Bluzman Taylor January 11, 2015

Bluz is on the move and alive and well on Long Island. Frank Lombardo For most of my adult life I have been living on this island we call Long Island. Just minutes from New York City, one of the major music entertainment cities in the world. As music fans and artists we have been […]

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Rory Block Hard Luck Child

Richard Ludmerer acoustic blues, americana, blues, Indie B, indie Blues, making a Scene, richard ludmerer, rory block January 7, 2015

Rory Block Hard Luck Child: A Tribute to Skip James Stony Plain Records Rory Block’s picture hangs in the entrance to the offices of the Martin Guitar Co. They have a Martin OM-40 Signature Edition guitar named after her. Block is one of our greatest exponents of Country blues guitar. This is her fifth recording in her […]

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Tas Cru You Keep The Money

Richard Ludmerer blues, Indie B, indie Blues, making a Scene, richard ludmerer, Tas Cru January 7, 2015

Tas Cru You Keep The Money Crustee Tees Records Tas Cru now lives in Chaumont, N.Y. His first album “Biscuit” was released in 2006. Cru states his unusual stage name was bestowed on him “by a Quebecois fan”. In 2008 he followed up with “gravi-Tas”. His other recordings are 2009’s “Grizzle n’ Bone”, 2010’s “Jus’ Desserts”, […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/6/2015

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, Indie B, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene January 6, 2015

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/6/2015 by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Come on in and listen to the FIRST AND ONLY INDIE BLUES radio show dedicated 100% to the Touring Indie Blues artist. Sit back and discover the great music that is being created TODAY by INDIE B artists that are the road right now. […]

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Tommy Talton – Until After Then

Posted by Editor americana, blues, Indie B, indie Blues, making a Scene, Tommy Talton, Until After Then January 6, 2015

Tommy Talton – Until After Then (Hittin’ the Note Records) Album Review by Scott B. Bomar Six decades in, it’s clear that guitarist and songwriter Tommy Talton is still making music for the sheer joy of it. Until After Then, his fourth album for Hittin’ the Note Records, is a breezy romp through Talton’s wide-ranging […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Michelle Willson Fortune Cookie Live at Sculler’s Jazz Club

Richard Ludmerer blues, Fortune Cookie Live at Sculler’s Jazz Club, independent blues, Indie B, indie Blues, making a Scene, Michelle Willson, richard ludmerer December 31, 2014

Michelle Willson Fortune Cookie Live at Sculler’s Jazz Club EvilGal Music Michelle “Evil Gal” Willson had four great albums on the Bullseye Blues Record label distributed by Rounder Records. In 1994 she released “Evil Gal Blues”. Her “Evil Gal” nickname comes from her appreciation for Dinah Washington and she included songs from Washington and her […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 12/30/2014

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, independent blues, Indie B, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, Tas Cru December 30, 2014

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 12/30/2014 by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud LIVE from the Midnight Circus is the first “INDIE B” radio show! Dedicated 100% to the Touring Independent Blues Artist! Voted By Blues Matters Magazine as one of the top Blues Radio shows internationally! So if you want to discover the BEST in NEW […]

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Betsie Brown Talks about the Blind Raccoon Showcase and the IBC

Richard L'Hommedieu betsie brown, blind raccoon, blues, blues foundation, IBC, independent blues, Indie B, International Blues Challenge, making a Scene December 30, 2014

An Exclusive Interview with Betsie Brown about the IBC and Blind Raccoon Showcase! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud We talk with Betsie Brown of Blind Raccoon about this years Blind Raccoon Showcase that will be held at the International Blues Challenge the end of January. We also have the rare opportunity to talk to Betsie […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Annika Chambers & The Houston All-Stars Making My Mark

Richard Ludmerer annika chambers, blues, Indie B, making a Scene, richard ludmerer December 28, 2014

Annika Chambers & The Houston All-Stars Making My Mark Montrose Records Annika Chambers a.k.a. U.S. Army Sergeant Annika Chambers served eight years in Iraq and Kosovo. Since she returned to the states this Houston native has been living her dream. This is her debut album. Producers Larry Fulcher and Richard Cagle have assembled an impressive […]

Interview the Pros

An Exclusive Interview with Frank Roszak!

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, making a Scene, music business, Public Relations, Radio Promotion December 25, 2014

An Exclusive Interview with Frank Roszak! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud We talk with Frank Roszak, A “Keeping the Blues Alive” (KBA) winning publicist, about why Public Relations and Radio Promotion is important to the Blues (Indie B) artists. We get into an in depth discussion about the future of the blues and how an independent […]

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Georgie Bonds Stepping Into Time

Richard Ludmerer blues, Georgie Bonds, making a Scene, richard ludmerer December 25, 2014

Georgie Bonds Stepping Into Time 8th Train Records Georgie Bonds grew up in the Germantown section of Philadephia. Bonds liked Rhythm and Blues but he loved horses even more and he dreamed of being a cowboy. He purchased his first horse in 1975 when he was 21 years old. Unfortunately a year later he got […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 12/23/2014

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues radio, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, new Blues December 23, 2014

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 12/23/2014 by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud The only blues radio show that is dedicated 100% to the Touring Blues Artist! Each week we give you the best in what is happening in blues TODAY! You will only hear music from artists who are on the road and touring! NEW BLUES, […]

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Robin Banks Modern Classic

Richard Ludmerer blues, making a Scene, modern classic, richard ludmerer, robin banks December 20, 2014

Robin Banks Modern Classic RB Music Robin Banks sometimes calls herself Miss Robin Banks to differentiate her from famous males with the same name. Banks hails from Canada just east of Detroit. She released her first album “Permanent Record” in 1997 and that year won Canada’s Maple Blues Award for “Best New Artist of The […]

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S.E. Willis Turtle Dove Bounce/Live at the Poor House

Richard Ludmerer blues, making a Scene, richard ludmerer, SE Willis December 19, 2014

S.E. Willis Turtle Dove Bounce/Live at the Poor House Mr. Suchensuch Records S.E. Willis aka Steve is the veteran piano player in The Elvin Bishop Band. During a two year period when Willis was ill he worked in his home studio recording his versions of some classic piano blues. He also contributes four original compositions. […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Interview the Pros

An Exclusive Interview with Betsie Brown of Blind Raccoon!

Richard L'Hommedieu betsie brown, blind raccoon, blues, booking, making a Scene, PR, Public Relations December 17, 2014

An Exclusive Interview with Betsie Brown! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Listen to the interview with Betsie Brown as we talk about what she does with Blind Raccoon, PR and Radio Promotion. This is a great insight in one of the genre’s hardest working PR/Radio women! BETSIE BROWN has over twenty-five years of experience in entertainment […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Interview the Pros

An Exclusive Interview with Thomas Ruf of Ruf Records!

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, making a Scene, Ruf Records, Thomas Ruf, where blues crosses over December 17, 2014

An Exclusive Interview with Thomas Ruf of Ruf Records! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud We Talk with Thomas Ruf about Ruf Records, the Future of the Blues and so much more. This is an interview you really don’t want to miss if you believe in “Keeping the Blues Alive”. This is something Thomas Ruf Has […]

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Trigger Hippy Trigger Hippy

Richard Ludmerer americana, blues, making a Scene, richard ludmerer, trigger hippy December 16, 2014

Trigger Hippy Trigger Hippy Rounder Records Steve Gorman, the drummer who co-founded The Black Crowes twenty-five years ago, has started this new band. Gorman has enlisted some impressive talent. Singer Joan Osborne has seven of her own recordings to her credit including her triple platinum 1995 debut “Relish”. Singer, guitarist, keyboardist Jackie Greene performed with […]

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Lucinda Williams Down Where The Spirit Meets The Bone

Richard Ludmerer blues, DOwn where the spirit meets the bone, Lucinda Williams, making a Scene, richard ludmerer December 14, 2014

Lucinda Williams Down Where The Spirit Meets The Bone Highway 20 Records Lake Charles, La. native Lucinda Williams recorded her first album in 1978, but it wasn’t until ten years later that she began to be noticed. In 1988 she released her self titled album “Lucinda Williams” containing her song “Passionate Kisses”. In 1992 that […]

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