“The voice is something that allows us to communicate past the limitations of the left brain,” Magness says. “It’s the primary instrument, the first instrument…and more than that, too. The voice has the power to link all the parts of ourselves—the brain, the heart, and even the spirit and the soul. That’s why the ability […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you those artist who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists are the future of the blues .. these are the innovators .. not some imitators .. these ARE the Indie Blues […]
MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #372 LISTEN HERE: https://goo.gl/4abB21 Celebrating WOMEN IN BLUES For Mother’s Day Week THORNETTA DAVIS Thornetta Davis’ new album, Honest Woman is a collection of 13 originals that show the incredible strength of this Detroit native. The Queen Of Detroit Blues joined me to talk about her journey…the joy she finds in sharing […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that showcases the FUTURE of the blues and those artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still being created from those roots! These artists are the innovators not the imitators .. they are not afraid to, in the steps of those […]
Tune into The Voice of Indie Blues The show that brings you the future of the blues with artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These are the artists who are not afraid add their stamp on the music .. as with the […]
John McNamara Rollin’ With It Bahool Records/Black Market Records John McNamara is an award winning soul blues singer from Australia. He released his debut recording “One Voice, One Guitar” in 2014. In 2015 he competed in the International Blues Challenge and was a semi-finalist. This is McNamara’s follow-up recording. In order to “roll with it” […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK Steve Krase was born in Brooklyn, NY and has spent time in Ohio, California and Louisiana. Now almost 30 years in Houston, Krase has blended his high-energy style with the soulful vibe that runs through the great city. “The Houston scene is extremely diverse in the different types of music that is […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the future of the blues that is being created by artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots .. these are the artists who are the innovators .. not the imitators .. […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK Polly’s eclectic blues style reflects her colorful history. She grew up in a log cabin with no electricity or plumbing, and began her music career a teen working bars in Mexico. At 19 she had a husband in prison and an 8th grade education. Twenty years later, she was a bassist for […]
Nick Schnebelen Live In Kansas City Vizztone Label Group Nick Schnebelen was a founding member of the band Trampled Under Foot. First formed in 2000 the band released their self-titled debut in 2006. They won the band competition at the 2008 International Blues Challenge and Schnebelen took home the Albert King Award for “Best Guitarist”. […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the future of the blues by showcasing those artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues which has always been and still is being created from those roots .. these are the artists who are not afraid to explore and expand the blues […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK Mandy Lemons, winner of the 2015 Emissaries of Memphis Music Peoples Choice Award, and Sturgis Nikides, who recorded and toured with the legendary Rock & Roll Hall Of Famer, John Cale (of The Velvet Underground) – aka/Low Society – are blazing new trails on the stomping grounds of Blues Roots and Americana […]
This IS The Voice of Indie Blues .. the show that brings you the FUTURE of the blues .. The show that believes you honor the past by supporting the future .. we bring you those artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand that this is where the true power of the […]
Taj Mahal/Keb Mo TajMo Tajmo Record/Concord Records Taj Mahal released his first two albums in 1968 when he was twenty six years old. He was a product of an older generation and his influences included Howlin Wolf, Muddy Waters, Junior Wells, Lightnin’ Hopkins and Sleepy John Estes. His self titled first album included his version […]
MUSIC ON THE COUCH 05/01/17 SHOW #371 LISTEN HERE: https://goo.gl/CBEmOE SMOKIN’ IN STEELE BLUES FEST John “Blueshammer” Hammer joined me to talk about this year’s Smokin’ In Steele Blues Fest to be held June 2-4 in Owatonna, MN. Music On The Couch is proud to be a media sponsor for this sensational festival. WEB SITE FACEBOOK PAGE […]
This IS The Voice of Indie Blues .. the show that brings you the FUTURE of the blues by showcasing those artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand it has been this diversity, that always has and still is being created from the roots of the blues, is it’s true power! These […]
Making a Scene is now 3 years old! And what a wonderful 3 years it has been. Since we began we have posted almost 2,000 articles! Artist Interviews, CD Reviews, Recording Techniques and hardware and software reviews, Editorials, feature articles, and so much more. We have maintained our goal of posting new content EVERY DAY, […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Geoff Achison is an award winning blues-roots artist from Australia known for his energetic live performances and unique guitar mastery. Geoff began his apprenticeship with legendary Australian blues stylist ‘Dutch’ Tilders establishing himself as a fine lead guitarist before striking out with his own. He was an independent music pioneer releasing music […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the best in INDIE BLUES RADIO. We showcase Indie Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and are out there creating new original music rooted in the blues. These artists are the innovators .. not some jukebox imitators .. These ARE […]
Jon Zeeman Blue Room Membrane Records Jon Zeeman grew up near New York City. As a child he studied classical guitar and piano. He attended Ithaca College and settled in Manhattan where he began to take session work as a jazz fusion guitarist. His first album “Still Life” was released in Europe in 2003 and […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK D.C.-based Soul-Blues band Vintage#18 debuts with their album titled GRIT. The album reflects the band’s love of classic 60’s Soul and Blues, featuring a mix of originals as well as two covers (ZZ Top and Bob Dylan) and a whole lot of elbow grease. Grit, you might say. Vintage#18 chose to self-produce GRIT, […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues, the show that brings you those artists who are creating the future of the blues. We Embrace the Diversity of the Blues, because it is through this diversity that the true power of the blues lives. We bring you those artists who are creating new original music rooted in […]
Anthony Rosano and The Conqueroos Independent Anthony Rosano and The Conqueroos are a relatively new band. Formed in 2012 their debut recording was 2014’s “Get ROO’D”. They followed up with the live “ROO’D Awakening” in 2016. The Conqueroos are two time International Blues Challenge semi-finalists who have opened or shared the stage with Tab Benoit, […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK Bobby Messano is a legendary guitarist and Contemporary Blues Artist who has released seven Solo CD’s, placed songs in many TV and Cable shows and played on over 50 Major label and Indie albums. His playing has been heard on everything from MTV jingles to Benny Mardones’ smash hit “Into The Night”. […]
I am enthralled by You Can’t Do That! I’ve been a Beatles fan all my life and I can honestly say that I never imagined them this way. Bu oh, how well it works! Mick Kolassa and Mark Telesca are Beatles fans too, and at the 2016 International Blues Challenge in Memphis they started swapping […]
MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #370 LISTEN HERE: https://goo.gl/M0grNX EXIT 56 BLUES FEST Sonia Outlaw-Clarke dropped by to talk about this year’s Exit 56 Blues Fest held in Brownsville, TN on May 27 & 28. Sonia spoke about the lineup and all the events over the two days. Music On The Couch is proud to […]
This IS The Voice of Indie Blues! The show that only plays touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues .. These artists Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and the music that always has and still is being created from it’s roots .. these artists are the innovators .. not […]
Steve Krase Should’ve Seen It Coming Connor Ray Music Steve Krase got his education playing harp with Jerry Lightfoot and The Essentials. In 2004 he formed his own band, “Steve Krase & The In Crowd”, and they won the award for Houston’s Best Unsigned Blues Band. The following year “The In Crowd” released their only […]
Saturday night at Darwin’s, Jake Holliday rounded up Donna Hopkins and some other friends and called the show, appropriately enough, “Jake Holliday and Friends feat. Donna Hopkins.” That’s an irresistible title to anyone familiar with Jake’s fantastic bass playing and Donna’s talents as a singer, guitar player and songwriter, so off we went. There were […]
ELECTRIC BLUES BAND MORELAND & ARBUCKLE BRINGING GROUP TO AN END Alligator Records rcording artists Moreland & Arbuckle, whose latest album Promised Land Or Bust recently received a 2016 Blues Music Award nomination for Rock Blues Album Of The Year, have decided to amicably dissolve the band. They will play the remaining booked dates on […]
This IS The Voice of Indie Blues! The #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show .. This is the show that is dedicated to bringing you nothing but those artists who are out there touring and creating new original music rooted in the blues .. These artists Embrace the Diversity of the Blues .. It […]
HOME PAGE Billy Flynn (born August 11, 1956) is an American Chicago blues and electric blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. In addition to his own work and works mentioned later, he has worked and recorded with Bryan Lee, Little Smokey Smothers, Mark Hummel, Willie Kent, Snooky Pryor, Big Bill Morganfield, John Brim, Jody Williams, Little […]
This IS The Voice of Indie Blues The show that brings you those artists who are out there touring and creating new original music rooted in the blues .. these are the artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand that it is this diversity that is the true power of the blues! […]
John Primer & Bob Corritore Ain’t Nothing You Can Do! Delta Groove Music Alfonso “John” Primer was born in Camden, Mississippi but moved to Chicago where he was a regular at Theresa’s Lounge located at 48th and South Indiana Avenue. He played in Willie Dixon’s Chicago Blues All-Stars and in The Muddy Waters Band. Later […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK Master musician and multi-talented blues performer, Vanessa Collier, was recently nominated for a 2017 Blues Music Award (BMA). The Philadelphia based vocalist/saxophonist/songwriter is currently on an 11 country European tour with Ruf’s Blues Caravan, alternating between tour legs in Europe and touring back in the U.S. with a talented 5-piece band, throughout […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you those artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand it is through this diversity .. the true power of the blues lives .. These are the innovators .. not the imitators .. these are the Indie Blues Artists! This week we […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK Anthony Rosano and the Conqueroos blend old school blues with a modern rock sound. Conjuring Muddy Water flowing into second line funk with fuzzy guitar riffs on Chicago’s south side. Voted “Best Blues” for 3 years (2015/2016/2017), along with “Best Live Performer” (2017) and an “Album of the Year” nomination for “Get […]
MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #369 – 04/17/17 LISTEN HERE: https://goo.gl/rkm490 JOHN MAYALL First Mr. Mayall joined me to talk about his long career. We spoke about his early life, getting into the music scene, the musicians who he has mentored and his feelings on the music and more. We listened to music from Talk About […]
Monster Mike Welch & Mike Ledbetter Right Place, Right Time Delta Groove Music When guitarist Mike Welch was only thirteen years old blues aficionado, actor and comedian Dan Aykroyd gave him the nickname Monster Mike. Welch released his 1996 debut recording “These Blues Are Mine” on the Tone-Cool Record label co-produced by Richard “Rosy” Rosenblatt. […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you touring artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and through that diversity are creating new original music rooted in the blues .. These artists, in the true tradition of the blues are the innovators .. not imitators .. these ARE the Indie […]
Bobby Messano has been up and down the scale a time or two in a lot of years of playing music. He has been music director for Steve Winwood and Lou Gramm and for county artists Jimmy Wayne and Rodney Aikens. For his own solo work, he chose to play and sing the blues and […]
Hector Anchondo Band Roll The Dice Independent Hector Anchondo was born in Omaha but raised on a farm near Salem, Missouri. He picked up the guitar when he was sixteen and has learned quickly. He moved back to Omaha in 2000 because there were more places to play. He formed his first band, Anchondo, and […]
This is the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show! The show that brings you those artists who are touring and creating new original music .. they Embrace the Diversity of the Blues .. because it is this diversity that is the true power of the blues .. Like the blues artists that came before […]
Jim Gustin is a blues singer and guitarist from Santa Clarita California. He has a distinctive, powerful voice; soulful and deep with a smoky rasp, and is a passionate and energetic performer. He is also a very solid guitarist with great tone and a funky feel. Jeri Goldenhar, aka Truth Jones, has been singing since […]
Chris Bergson Band Bitter Midnight 2 Shirts Records Chris Bergson grew up in a Boston suburb. He began taking guitar lessons at a very young age and developed an appreciation for jazz and blues. He listened to everything from Muddy Waters to Miles Davis. Bergson moved to New York City and began to sit in […]
This the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show! The Voice of Indie Blues where we bring you only touring artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and who are creating music like those that came before them from that diversity. They are not restricted by some artificial definition of Blues.. These are the […]
FACEBOOK Castro Coleman a-k-a Mr. Sipp, “The Mississippi Blues Child” was born August 25, 1976 to Johnelle and the late Vera Coleman in the small town of McComb, MS. He began playing the guitar at the tender age of 6. Through hard work and perseverance, Mr. Sipp has become a Delta Blues Force to be […]
Eric Bibb Migration Blues Stony Plain Records Eric Bibb is the son of Leon Bibb a singer-songwriter popular during the folk music scene of the 1960’s. The younger Bibb was given his first guitar at the age of seven. Growing up in New York City he was surrounded by the folksingers of that era including […]
SHOW #368 – 04/10/17 LISTEN HERE: https://goo.gl/ceVcqf PAM TAYLOR – COUCH KID NEWS Pam came by to talk about her Spread The Thread Campaign for her upcoming album, Steal Your Heart. We discussed the album, the music it will contain, how you can contribute and then Pam gave us a sneak peek with the song Squeeze Me. […]
This IS The Voice of Indie Blues .. the show that brings you the best in Indie Blues Artists! These are the artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand it is this diversity that always has and still is being created from its roots .. These are the innovators not the imitators […]
