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The John Pagano Band releases their new Video “Bottom’s Up”

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, americana, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock July 8, 2017

Indie Blues Artists – The John Pagano Band (formally JPBlues) have released their second production video for their upcoming CD “One More Round”. The first video was for the song “Ain’t Gonna Lose you” which was released as a single and video earlier this year. This new video sets the bar a bit higher as […]

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Tucci Olivia

Richard Ludmerer americana, blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock July 8, 2017

Tucci Olivia Hideaway Records The Tucci Band is from Sarasota Florida. They are led by Steve “Doc” Tucci. The band is well versed in R n’ B, Blues and Southern Rock. They were formerly known at The Toler Tucci Band and had previously released 2012’s “Doc’s Hideaway” on Larry McCray’s Magnolia Records. Unfortunately “Dangerous” Dan […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist/ Jam Band Artist

An In Depth Interview with Randall Bramblett

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Juke Joint at the Edge of the World is the eleventh studio release from esteemed singer-songwriter Randall Bramblett, a multi-instrumentalist musician with a career spanning four decades. Highly sought-after for his creativity as both a collaborator and skilled touring sideman, the legendary Georgian’s talent has earned him the respect of his peers […]

DIY Radio/ On the Scene

LIVE 365 IS BACK!!

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock July 7, 2017

Live 365 Is Back By Richard L’Hommedieu In January of 2016 the copyright royalty board allowed the the small webcaster agreement to expire which resulted in an dramatic increase in royalty rates to those webcasters (See The State of Internet Radio). It is The Small Webcaster who creates a much needed diversity in a ever […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Voice Of Indie Blues” 7/3/2017

3 hours of the best of the Future of the Blues featuring artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These are the Indie Blues Artists and this IS The Voice of Indie Blues! Talk about a great lineup .. check this out! Stacy Jones Band Andy T Bandfeaturing Alabama Mike The Gordon Meier Blues […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An In Depth Interview with Lightnin WIllie

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Bluesman Lightnin’ Willie has a distinctive approach to his music. The sound is an irresistible blend of tradition and spontaneous creativity, with a deliciously insidious emphasis on the groove. It is a compelling, hard swinging brand of blues that, whenever he performs, packs the floor—his audience can’t not dance. A guitarist […]

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Doug MacLeod Break The Chain

Doug MacLeod Break The Chain Reference Recordings Doug MacLeod was born in New York City in 1946. He became interested in the blues and found that when singing he no longer stuttered. While living in St. Louis MacLeod began playing acoustic country blues guitar and switched to bass when playing jazz or electric blues. His […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Karen Lovely

This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the future of the blues .. the show that brings you 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 .. not the jute box imitators […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus featuring Greg Sover!

This is The Voice of Indie Blues .. the show that brings you the artists that are creating the future of the blues one song at a time .. these artists Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots .. these are the innovators .. not […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An In Depth Interview with Karen Lovely

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Karen Lovely shot onto the blues scene out of the Pacific Northwest like Stack O’ Lee’s .44 placing 2nd at the 2010 International Blues Challenge followed by three 2011 Blues Music Award Nominations for BEST CONTEMPORARY BLUES FEMALE ARTIST, BEST CONTEMPORARY BLUES ALBUM and BEST SONG for her sophomore release STILL THE RAIN. With the release of her 3rd studio album TEN MILES […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Gordon Meier

This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that showcases the FUTURE of the blues by bringing you artists who are out on the road creating it with new original songs rooted in the blues .. we Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots […]

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Chris Cain fea. Larry Taylor, Tony Braunagel, Jim Pugh & Nancy Wright

Chris Cain fea. Larry Taylor, Tony Braunagel, Jim Pugh & Nancy Wright Little Village Foundation Chris Cain was born in San Jose, California in 1955. He began playing guitar as a teenager and studied music at San Jose City College. He also mastered piano, bass, clarinet, and saxophone. Cain didn’t release his debut recording until […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An In Depth Interview with Greg Sover

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE 2016 was a big year for Philadelphia rocker Greg Sover. He released his debut album Songs of a Renegade in August. Since then he has headlined at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia, Puck in Doylestown, PA and Steel City Coffeehouse in Phoenixville, PA. In addition he has had the opportunity to support noted touring […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An In Depth Interview with Gordon Meier

Posted by Editor .blues, americana, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock June 30, 2017

HOME PAGE FACE BOOK PAGE EVERY MUSICIAN IS A PRODUCT OF THEIR INFLUENCES. IT WOULD BE DISHONEST FOR ME TO DENY THE INFLUENCE OF B.B. KING, MUDDY WATERS, LIGHTNIN’ HOPKINS AND OTHERS HOWEVER THE TWO PROFOUND “GAME CHANGERS” WERE FREDDIE KING AND MAGIC SLIM. A QUOTE FROM B.B. OR MUDDY MAY COME AT ANY TIME […]

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Jim Allchin Decisions

Jim Allchin Decisions Sandy Key Music Jim Allchin was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan and attended The University of Florida. He earned his M.S. and PhD at Georgia Institute of Technology and Stanford University. Allchin went to work for Microsoft where he helped to develop Windows operating systems including Windows 98, Windows Vista and Windows […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Voice of Indie Blues” 6/26/2017

This is The Voice of Indie Blues, the show the brings you the future of the blues .. these artists that Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots .. These are the innovators .. not the juke box imitators .. These are the Indie Blues Artists . This week we […]

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The Cash Box Kings Royal Mint

Richard Ludmerer americana, blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, Gina Sicilia live, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock June 29, 2017

The Cash Box Kings Royal Mint Alligator Records The Cash Box Kings were formed by harp player Joe Nosek in 2001. They released their debut album “Live! at The King Club” in 2003. Chicago born vocalist Oscar Wilson joined the band in 2007. In 2011 The Cash Box Kings signed with Blind Pig Records and […]

Music on The Couch

MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #378

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, Gina Sicilia live, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock June 28, 2017

MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #378 06/26/17 LISTEN HERE: https://goo.gl/AKDmsT ANN ARBOR BLUES FESTIVAL The Ann Arbor Blues Festival has become a Festival Sponsor for Music On The Couch. The festival is returning after an 11-year absence and we spoke with Founder, James Partridge about the event and how it all came back together. WEBSITE […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Joseph Veloz

Tune into The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the future of the blues with artists that understand that they must Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists are, in the true tradition of the blues, the Innovators .. not […]

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Delta Wires – ‘Born in Oakland’

Rhetta Akamatsu americana, blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, Born in Oakland, California blues, celebration of Blues and Soul, Delta Wires, Funk, Gina Sicilia live, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, West Coast blues June 27, 2017

Delta Wires is a seven-piece California blues band They were literally born in Oakland over 30 years ago as a college project for lead vocalist and harmonica player Ernie Pinata. Born in Oakland is the band’s seventh album and as the press release states, “demonstrates a further maturation of the group’s West Coast blues style.” […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Willa Vincitore

Tune into 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 its roots. These are the innovators of the blues .. not the imitators .. These ARE the Indie Blues Artists! This week we start […]

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CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Jason Ricci & The Bad Kind Approved By Snakes

Jason Ricci & The Bad Kind Approved By Snakes Ellersoul Records Jason Ricci has been the recipient of many awards including the coveted Blues Music Award for Blues Instrumentalist – Harmonica which he won in 2010. He is also the only openly gay male star in the blues community. As a performance artist of the […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An In Depth Interview with Joseph Veloz

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, americana, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, Gina Sicilia live, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock June 26, 2017

Joseph – who lives in the Ann Arbor, MI area – is a world-class bass player, who is as comfortable playing classical music as he is playing Jazz, Funk or Chicago Blues. He is a passionate player, and brings with him years of musical and touring experience. Joseph exhibits an unforgettable, high-energy stage presence and […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Amy Black

This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the best in Independent Blues Artists who are out there touring and creating new original 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 are the NEW […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An In Depth Interview with Willa Vincitore

Singer/songwriter Willa Vincitore (formerly McCarthy) has been building a fan base across the Hudson Valley for nearly two decades. While her songwriting is an eclectic mix of blues, soul, rock, funk and (occasionally) pop, there’s one thing that ties it all together—that voice. Before launching her own band, she was an original member of the […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Voice of Indie Blues” 6/23/2017

This is the Podcast of LIVE from the Midnight Circus, The Voice of Indie Blues! This is the show that brings you the future of the 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 artists are the innovators not […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Hot Roux Hometown Blues

Hot Roux Hometown Blues Hi Hat Records Jerry McWorter is the leader of Hot Roux. Inspired by Levon Helm, of The Band, McWorter formed the Louisiana styled swamp rock trio in order that there be a rhythm section to backup artists like James Harman, Lynwood Slim and Albert Lee. Expanding into a trio they recorded […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An In Depth Interview with Amy Black

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Amy Black has always been drawn to soul singers. But it wasn’t until she began exploring her own southern soul roots for her last album, The Muscle Shoals Sessions, that she found her musical sweet spot — and knew her next stop had to be the place where blues and soul […]

Music for Good

Mark Telesca Medical and Living Assistance Fund

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, Gina Sicilia live, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock June 22, 2017

Mark had emergency surgery in early March and was diagnosed with a form of cancer called Non Hodgkins Lymphoma. After recovering from surgery, he had to begin chemotherapy treatments. Mark continued to work until he had a serious setback in the beginning of May. He ended up back in the hospital with another serious condition due […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Karen Lovely Fish Outta Water

Richard Ludmerer americana, blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, Gina Sicilia live, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock June 22, 2017

Karen Lovely Fish Outta Water Independent Karen Lovely hails from Massachusetts. She started performing in 1987 but didn’t start singing blues until twenty years later. She was living in the Pacific Northwest when she released her 2008 debut recording “Lucky Girl”. Lovely competed in the band competition at the 2010 International Blues Challenge and finished […]

Music on The Couch

Music on the Couch Show #377

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, Gina Sicilia live, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock June 20, 2017

MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #377 LISTEN HERE: https://goo.gl/GVvs7V STEVE KRASE Steve is out of Houston, TX. In April he released, Should’ve Seen It Coming and it continues to get solid airplay. Steve and i spoke about his journey from Brooklyn to Houston and places in between while we listened to tunes from the album. WEB SITE FACEBOOK […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Independent Blues Awards Preview Part 2

This week we have a special preview of the nominations of the Independent Blues Awards! We go through some of the Best Song nominations and sample some of the Best CD nominations in several different categories! .. If you have not voted for your favorite as of yet .. make it a point to do […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Gordon Meier Blues Experience Magic Kingdom

Gordon Meier Blues Experience Magic Kingdom Independent This album is a great introduction to an accomplished guitarist and vocalist. Gordon Meier has been part of the Western New Jersey blues scene for quite some time. For the last twenty five or more years he has been in a Morris County band called The Midnight Street […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Independent Blues Awards Preview Part 1

This is a very special show .. we give you a preview of the nominated artists in the Independent Blues Awards in the song categories! .. These are the artists who are creating the future of the blues by Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always have and still is being created from it’s […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Selwyn Birchwood

Tune into The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the future of the blues being made by artists who are creating new original music from it’s roots. These artists Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots .. these are the innovators .. […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An In Depth interview with Selywn Birchwood

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK With his fiery guitar and lap steel playing, his trailblazing, instantly memorable songs and gritty, unvarnished vocals, Selwyn Birchwood is among the most extraordinary young stars in the blues. His deep familiarity with blues tradition allows him to bust the genre wide open, adding new sounds, colors and textures, all delivered with […]

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Low Society Sanctified

Low Society Sanctified Rezonate Records This is the third album from the band called Low Society. The band is the brainchild of lead singer Mandy Lemons and guitarist Sturgis Nikides. They released their debut recording “High Time” in 2011. Their follow-up was 2014’s “You Can’t Keep a Good Woman Down”. The title track from that […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Voice of Indie Blues” 6/12/2017

This is The Voice of Indie Blues, the show that brings you the best in the future of the blues. These artists Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These are the innovators not the imitators, these are the Indie Blues Artists This week we have […]

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Andy T Band Double Strike

Andy T Band Double Strike fea. Alabama Mike, Nick Nixon & Anson Funderburgh American Showplace Music When guitarist Andy Talamantez left the West coast he settled in Nashville. Andy used to lead the Nashville Blues Society’s Sunday night jam and it was there that he first met James “Nick” Nixon. Once they became partners in […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Gina Sicilia

This is The Voice of Indie Blues .. The show that brings you the Innovators not the imitators .. we bring you those artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. These artists Embrace the Diversity of the Blues which always has and still is being created from it’s roots.. These are […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Jason Ricci

This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you those artists who are out there creating new original music rooted in the blues .. these are the artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues which always has and still is being created from the roots .. These are the innovators .. […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Linsey Alexander Two Cats

Linsey Alexander Two Cats Delmark Records The seventy four year old Linsey Alexander was born in Mississippi and raised in Memphis. He has been part of Chicago’s North Side blues scene for over two decades. He released his debut recording in 2004; “Someone’s Cooking in My Kitchen” included the song “Hoochie Man” and that has […]

INDIE Blues Scene

Independent Blues Awards Nominations are IN! VOTE NOW!!

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, americana, blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock June 13, 2017

The Independent Blues Awards are now officially ready to be voted on. Below is a preview of all the nominated artists, CD’s and Songs. The one thing you will notice with our voting is we believe it is important that you have the opportunity to experience journey of discovery of new music. This is why […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An In Depth Interview with Gina Sicilia

Dynamic vocalist and live performer Gina Sicilia’s new album, Tug of War, celebrates her status as one of the reigning voices in modern blues and marks a potent evolution in her songwriting. The 11-song set is Sicilia’s seventh release since her emergence as a doyenne of the genre a decade ago. Today, Sicilia’s experience and […]

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Amy Black Memphis

Amy Black Memphis Reuben Records Amy Black began her recording career as an alternative Country or Americana artist. In 2013 between her first and second albums Black released a four song EP called “The Muscle Shoals Session”. Recorded at the Fame studio that session spoke to her soul and Black changed her musical direction. Black […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Lighthouse Sweden

This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the future of the blues. We play the artists who are creating new original music rooted in blues .. these artists Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being created form it’s roots. These are the innovators .. […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An In Depth Interview with Jason Ricci

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK Harmonica player, bandleader, and singer/songwriter Jason Ricci is one of a handful of new young lions on the blues scene who are helping to expand the parameters of the idiom. Ricci steers clear of traditional blues themes in his songwriting, yet his playing shows a tremendous amount of knowledge and respect for […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Voice of Indie Blues” 5/6/2017

This is the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus The Voice of Indie Blues, the show that brings you those artists who are creating new original 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 are the Innovators […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Kilborn Alley Blues Band The Tolono Tapes

Kilborn Alley Blues Band presents The Tolono Tapes Run It Back Records The Kilborn Alley Blues Band was formed some seventeen years ago. Their very first album was self-titled and released in 2003 on Peedee Records. No other information on this recording is available. The bands next four albums were on Nick Moss’s Blue Bella […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Interview with Linda Brandemark of Lighthouse Sweden

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK Lighthouse Sweden was created by Mats & Linda Brandemark. They have cultivated a sound that unequivocally belongs in the tradition of American contemporary rock. Their debut album “Lighthouse” delivers eleven tracks that guide the listener in an exploration of melancholic pop music, catchy Americana, and timeless rock n’ roll. The album received some great reviews. […]

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