JJ Grey & Mofro Olustee Alligator Records Olustee is titled for the unincorporated town in north central Florida, west of JJ Grey’s Jacksonville home, which derives its name from the Seminole words for black water. Grey often salutes the aspects and virtues of his home state in song, and Olustee is rife with that homage. […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Neck Barham When I was five years old, I knew I’d be a musician while overhearing a family friend introduce my older brother to The Beatles. I listened to their music everyday and collected new CD albums any chance I got. I believe The Beatles had […]
Making a Scene brings you Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #234 and his guest Atomic Freak Laurence Jones Bad Luck & The Blues Thunder Gimmie Some Lovin’ AC/DC Are You Ready Shane Byrnes Can’t Sleep Chicago Mike Beck/Sugar Blue Blues Of The World Wes James Save Me Holy Roller Baby How To Love […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Patti Parks A Soul Blues Performer and Vizztone Records Recording Artist Patti Parks has found a way to match her love for blues with her life’s most meaningful work – one of the best examples of the well-worn cliché that music is a healing force. She […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Dustin Peterson of Funky Bluester With roots firmly planted in the foundations of Rock-n-Roll from the 1960s and 1970s, Funky Bluester pays the reverence and homage due to the masters while simultaneously putting their own stamp on the genre. We call it “Quality Rock-n-Roll”. Funky Bluester has […]
Making a Scene Brings you Turn it up with Gerry Casey and his Guest Emmanuel Casablanca! These Wicked Rivers The Garden Sly Boots Come Back To Love Leaves’ Eyes Who Wants To Live Forever The Last Element Slave Silveroller Other Side Baabes Dynamite Disco The Plague Man 100 Watt Vipers In The City Tonight Robert […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with Emmanuel Casablanca The Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, painter, and actor released his debut LP, Blood on My Hands, in August 2022. The album that featured many notable musicians including, Grammy Nominated musician Eric Gales, world renowned guitarist Paul Gilbert, Blues Music Award Winner Albert Castiglia, […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you an Interview with Seth James James and his All-Star Grammy ® winning Band celebrate the great American Roots Music of Delbert McClinton. 11 “deep cuts” and major hits by the man Rolling Stone magazine named the “Founding Father of Americana.”
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you an interview with Brad “Guitar” Wilson Overall, Brad “Guitar” Wilson is a rising star in the blues scene, captivating audiences with his soulful music, engaging performances, and undeniable talent. He’s sure to continue making waves in the years to come. Early beginnings: Brad’s musical journey started in California, where […]
Tinsley Ellis Naked Truth Alligator Records Atlanta’s Tinsley Ellis Offers Making a Scene Some Peeks Behind the Scenes of Naked Truth, His First All Acoustic Album “I still have that string!” The excitement Tinsley Ellis felt as a 15-year-old when B.B. King handed him his broken string from the stage resonates as if 51 years […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Danielle Nicole Hailing from Kansas City, Missouri, Danielle Nicole has spent her life making music and pleasing fans, domestically and abroad. Her stunning new album, The Love You Bleed on Forty Below Records, comprises twelve heartfelt tracks exploring themes of love, loss and perseverance. The new album was produced […]
Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey and his Guest Ronan Gallagher for Part 2 of his Interview Atomic Freak For The Money Sons Of Liberty Light The Fuse The Black Crowes Wanting And Waiting The Cosmic Trip Advisors Hope Is All We Have Blackberry Smoke Azalea The Kings Of Cool Thinking […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Lee Wilder Lee Wilder’s debut album Sound Emporium is true to its title, channeling not only myriad music genres, but also influences from film, literature, and just life itself. Its ten songs of impassioned, gospel-flecked Americana are infused with danceable, sometimes bombastic grunge and pop sensibilities. […]
Cary Morin Innocent Allies Self-released Fingerstyle guitarist and singer-songwriter Cary Morin has long been identified with Colorado but on Innocent Allies, we learn (if not knowing before) that he was born and raised in Billings, Montana by native American father and mother from two different tribes. Although we’ve heard his Native American references on previous […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you an interview with Mitch Grainger Mitch Grainger calls his two new releases, Plug It In and Plug It In Acoustic, a double album, but they’re more like musical conjoined twins separated at birth. One is electric, featuring Grainger and his band, while the other is stripped down to […]
Making a Scene Brings you Turn it up with Gerry Casey and his Guest Ronan Gallagher Anthony Gomes Peace Atomic Freak Light The Fuse Roadwolf On The Run Head East If You Knew Me Better Marcus Bonfanti We All Do Bad Sometimes Magnum The Seventh Darkness Todd Sharpville Walk Out In The Rain Van Morrison […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you Gerry Casey’s Interview with Ronan Gallagher A late starter, Ronan didn’t learn to play guitar or sing until his mid fifties. That was over five years ago and since then he has made up for it with two albums of original songs under his belt, ‘Always Broke Never […]
Reggie Quinerly The Thousandth Scholar Redefinition Music The curiously titled The Thousandth Scholar is drummer/composer Reggie Quinerly’s fifth album as a leader. Known primarily for his straight-ahead chops, (last covered herein on his fond farewell to NYC, 2021’s New York Nowhere) Quinerly challenges himself with an Afro-Latin jazz offering, lending credence to the album title […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Smoky Greenwell Smoky Greenwell was born in Michigan on the 4th of July 1951, reared in Delaware, and schooled in Spain and Tennessee. Smoky learned harmonica in earnest in the mid-1970’s and began sitting in with the venerable blues masters Furry Lewis, Piano Red and Mose […]
Anthony Gomes Peace , Love , And Loud Guitars Well what can I say about this remixed album of High Voltage Gold . Back in 2018 when I heard the original version I was blown away with the quality of this album. At the time, entering the amazon charts at #1 and deservingly so . Six […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Will Scott of The Now The Now are making a massive impact in the UK with their music getting featured on ITV, BBC, Sky Sports, MTV and majority of local independent radio stations. The Now are even putting their feelers out to the other side of […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Chest Fever The Band left behind a timeless legacy of unforgettable music and a vast catalog of fabled songs. Band members Garth Hudson, Levon Helm, Richard Manuel, Rick Danko and Robbie Robertson embodied a musical alchemy that has been firmly cemented in myth and legend. Their […]
HOME PAGE Making A Scene Brings you an interview with Phil Coyne of Phil Coyne and the Wandering Aces Strap in for the tone and fury of mid 50’s Chicago blues. Phil Coyne and the Wayward Aces; bluesharp, guitar and rhythm taking no prisoners. Catch us live and discover for yourself why our EP blasted in […]
Chris O’Leary The Hard Line Alligator Records Chris O’Leary plays entertaining roadhouse blues styles from boogie woogie to Southside Chicago and Louisiana stompers. These performances emote passion and authority.His forceful harmonica accentuates his powerful songwriting. His first album “Mr. Used To Be” was nominated for a Blues Music Award and won a Blues Blast Award for […]
Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey and his guest Charlie McGettingan AC/DC There’s Be Some Rockin’ Airstrike On My Feet Dry Aged That Same Old Song Blackwater Mirror Of Me Eric Martin Band Can’t Take My Eyes Off You Hurricanes Penny In My Pocket Steve Bonham & The Long Road Ain’t […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an interview with Alex Lopez Alex’s vision has always been to give his fans a show which transcends beyond a concert into a musical experience by blending great songs with high energy and musical prowess. In order to deliver the best performances, Alex has surrounded himself with top caliber […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Cassius King and the Downtown Rulers Every musician has a dream of making music their livelihood. But the reality of the situation is that very few have the opportunity to make a living solely from their art. Cassius King is no exception. Cassius has spent the […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with The Cedar County Cobras Cedar County Cobras play American roots and blues music from the last century. The music takes on an “old time” blues feel that would most likely be found in a juke-joint down a gravel road in rural Iowa. Tom Spielbauer is behind […]
The Allman Brothers Band Manley Field House, Syracuse University, April 7th, 1972 Allman Brothers Band Recording Company This latest archival release by the keepers of The Allman Brothers Band flame captures the iconic group doing what they did best during one of the unique, short-lived periods in their 45-year-long existence. Singer and keyboardist Gregg Allman, […]
Making a Scene presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey show #227 and his Guest Don Powell of Slade Part 2 Jimmy C. Merry Xmass Thorbjorn Risageer & The Black Tornado Dave Helwig On My Way Back Home Stone Horses Free Madame Marlowe Mother Mother MNSR The Love Is Gone Fire In The Field Guillotine […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Peter Veteska of Peter Veteska and Blues Train Peter Veteska and Blues Train was formed in 2013 and is led by Peter Veteska on guitar and vocals; B3 legend Jeff Levine on keyboards; and drummer Alex D’Agnese – the only original member and instrumental in creating the […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene brings you an interview with Ned Bolle of Mean Old Fireman and the Cruel Engineers Art may imitate life, but without a doubt, life has shaped the music of slide guitarist/multi-instrumentalist, Ned Bollé. He brings his varied life experience that are as diverse as his instrumental influences: Sonny Landreth, Joe […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with Don Powell of Slade Don was born on 10 September 1946 in Bilston, Staffordshire – and christened Donald George Powell. He had a fairly normal childhood. When his young his parents obtained their very first home – a council property in Bilston – an industrial […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you an interview with the Tokyo Tramps Hailing from the Land of Rising Sun (Japan), TOKYO TRAMPS is a group of American roots music fanatics. The musical journey started when Satoru left Japan to go to Louisiana searching for the spirit of Rock’n’Roll. Soon he found the key, Blues. […]
The Memphis Blues Box Original Recordings First Released on 78s and 45s, 1914-1969 Bear Family Here are the staggering numbers: 534 songs, 161 artists, 360 11×11 pages in a hefty hard-bound coffee table book, 20 CDs, 13 years in the making, for a total weight of 10.5 lbs. How can we possibly do justice to […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you an interview with Jimmy Deveney HIGH DESERT SOUL. THAT’S WHAT JIMMY DEVENEY CALLS HIS MUSIC. ITS GOT THE HIGH ENERGY, DRIVE AND GROOVE OF ‘60S AND ‘70S SOUL MUSIC, AND THE EXPANSIVE, OPEN, SOMETIMES LONELY FEEL OF THE HIGH DESERT. IT’S MUSIC THAT CELEBRATES THE SHARED HUMAN EXPERIENCE, […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you an interview with Jim Kahr JIM KAHR…. vocalist / guitarist / composer / mandolin. Born & bred in Chicago with deep embedded roots in the “Chitown” music scene. He quickly became a respected fixture around town. JK toured and recorded with several icon legendary artists over decades of international […]
Making a Scene Brings you Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #225 and his Guest Sean Chambers Rebecca Downes This War Is Over Robert Jon & The Wreck Help Yourself James Mastro &Ian Hunter Right Words Status Quo The Oriental Nest No Reason The Stemmas Eyes Wide Open The Now Live & Die live […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you Gerry Casey’s Interview with Sean Chambers Florida born Sean Chambers began his career in the Blues back in 1998 when he toured with the legendary Hubert Sumlin as his guitarist and band leader until 2003. During Sean’s tenure with Mr. Sumlin, Britain’s own Guitarist magazine named Chambers as […]
Tom Clarke’s Top 10 Roots and Blues Albums of 2023 In No Particular Order Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway City of Gold Nonesuch A guitar prodigy, rousing songwriter, and vivacious singer, Molly Tuttle is the real deal wrapped up loosely and attractively in the whole package. Tuttle won the 2022 Best Bluegrass Album […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Jenelle Roccaforte of Roccadile The dynamic and infectious band Roccadile was formed in New Orleans, LA as the brain child of bassist extraordinaire, Jenelle Roccaforte. Their sound is an intoxicating blend of neo-soul, funk, and R&B. Roccadile’s performances are a captivating journey of original music through […]
Making a Scene brings you Turn it Up with Gerry Casey and his guest Sister Lucille Bernie Marsden Bad Reputation Ash Grunwald Ain’t My Problem Not Wrong No Photos Hard Blues Trio E Pra La Que Eu Vue Artimus Pyle Band & Sammy Hagar Simple Man Mitch Grainger Loose Change The Black Crowes Miserable Amber […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Bob Corritore Bob Corritore is one of the most active and highly regarded blues harmonica players on the scene today. His style passionately carries forward the old school of playing that Corritore learned as a young man directly from many of original pioneers of Chicago Blues. […]
Making a Scene Brings you Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #223 with his Guest Tommy Womack Harlem Lake Carry On Dolly Parton & Melissa Etheridge Tried To Rock n’ Roll Me Blackberry Smoke Hammer And The Nail Preacher Stone Rise Up Firewind Come Undone Judas Priest Trial By Fire The 355’s Jig A […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Lisa Biales about her new Christmas Release At Christmas contains nine newly written songs for the season plus a remake of Louis Prima’s swing classic “Shake Hands with Santa Claus.” The Ohio-based Biales’ and her band of ace Los Angeles musicians move easily through various musical […]
Mike Zito & Albert Castiglia Blood Brothers Live in Canada Gulf Coast Records Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia’s Blood Brothers Live in Canada feaqtures ten of the eleven songs on their award-winning Blood Brothers studio album released earlier this year. But in no way is this a superfluous move. Zito and Castiglia’s sweltering blues/rock performances […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Big Harp George about his new Christmas Release George Bisharat/Big Harp George is a San Francisco Bay Area blues singer, songwriter, and chromatic harmonica player. The chromatic, compared to the 10-hole diatonic more common to blues, has a distinctive voice, giving Big Harp George a jazzy […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Tom Hambridge What do Buddy Guy, Delbert McClinton, ZZ Top, Hank Williams Jr., BB King, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Billy Ray Cyrus, Meat Loaf, Rascal Flatts, Johnny Winter, Rodney Atkins, George Thorogood, Keith Anderson, Susan Tedeschi, Van Zant, American Idol and Walt Disney Pictures all have in common? […]
Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #222 and his guests Sunflower Fox and the Chicken Leg Jaime Kyle Change The Answer Wild Heart Soul Extract Supernova Masterplan Spirit Never Die Bootleggers & Baptists Body Song Blue Note Society Hide No More Peer Gynt Billy Sheehan Socrates Drank The Conium Bazaar […]
Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #221 with his Guest Anthony Gomes The Beatles Now And Then The Scratch Cheeky Bastard Southbound Snakecharmers Back For More Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds We’re Gonna Get There In The End Brad Staley Jail Red Red Lay Me Down Marie Parker Lee Prison […]
