HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with The Boogie Beasts Dirty beats, hypnotizing slide, screaming harmonica riffs and plenty of fuzz: all of these will be served by this four-men band from Liège-Limburg-Namur, Belgium. Boogie Beasts translate their passion for (hill country) blues into a most characteristic sound of their own, which […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Vince Fontaine of Indian City Vince Fontaine is a musician, producer, and festival curator based in Winnipeg, Canada and one of Canada’s most important Indigenous composers. Celebrated for his creative direction of multi-award winning band Eagle & Hawk and his talented collective Indian City, Fontaine’s career […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Final Indie Blues Double Shot Show of 2021! This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the […]
Carolyn Wonderland Tempting Fate Texas blues sensation Carolyn Wonderland has certainly been on the fast-track these past few years. After holding a highly-coveted spot as guitarist in John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, a position previously held by legends such as Eric Clapton, Peter Green, and Mick Taylor, Wonderland signed to the beloved Alligator Records label. That just does not happen by chance. This kind of positioning only happens with talent, and […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Mississippi McDonald This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
Sugaray Rayford In Too Deep I was super thrilled to see the new Sugaray Rayford disc In Too Deep when it recently arrived. I was in total awe of his prior album, Somebody Save Me, which earned him a Grammy nomination and two Blues Music Awards. Sugaray’s brand of hot buttered soul makes me feel […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Mike Nagoda This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey and his Guest Bernie Marsden Ronan Gallagher Liberty The So Called David Bowie Changes The Monkees  Last Train To Clarksville Robert John &The Wreck Shine A Light On Me Lynyrd Skynyrd Call Me The Breeze John Fogerty with The Foo Fighters Fortunate Son Bob Seger […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with Bernie Marsden It’s fair to say for most of us there are certain bands that provided the soundtrack to our lives. In my case Whitesnake was one of those bands. “Songs like Fool For Your Lovin’ Love hunter, Walking In The Shadow Of The Blues […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Mississippi MacDonald MacDonald knows that tradition. He’s been to Al Green’s church and heard him preach. He’s been to Willie Mitchell’s Royal Studios in Memphis, where the great records on the Hi Label were recorded. He’s seen Jerry Lee Lewis kick over his piano stool. He’s […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Rumblin Trouble This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Mike Nagoda Mike Nagoda is an LGBT Blues musician from Toronto, Canada. He began learning the piano at age six, and nearly immediately he struggled with hands that would not respond as he wanted them to because of his Cerebral Palsy. A resourceful teacher helped him […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Rumblin Trouble Rumblin’ Trouble is a blues duo formed by Ana Todorovic (vocal) and Marko Mosic (guitar). Though we’ve played together since 2013, the first big moment for Rumblin’ Trouble was the interview with Jesse Finkelstein and Audrey Michelle of Blues Radio International on May 1, […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Christmas Show 2021! This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living art […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Indie Blues Double Shot Show! This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a […]
MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #593 – 12/20/2021 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/12036170 NATIONAL WOMEN IN BLUES IBC SHOWCASE PREVIEW I was joined by Michele Seidman, President/CWB, Meg Williams-Music Director, Lady A – this year’s hostess, & Redd Velvet to this year’s showcase. WEB SITE FACEBOOK PAGE BOBBY MURRAY & GREG NAGY – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Willie Jackson This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Hughes Taylor This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #121 and his guest Mr. Lordi Johnny Gallagher &The Boxty Band Spending All My Money Harlem Lake The River Defryme The Snake Johnny Casino Another Girl L.A.Guns Lost Boys Kula Shaker Hey Dude Tom Jones One Hell Of A Life Neil Young &Crazy Horse […]
HOME PAGE Â Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Willie Jackson Willie Jackson is a native son of Savannah, GA; the youngest of the 6 children born to the late, great Reverend Jackson and, his wife, Annie Pearl. Willie has always been a songwriter in his free time while working to support his family. […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring J. Red The Nephew This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Hughes Taylor An old soul hailing from Macon Georgia USA, Hughes Taylor was immediately drawn to the blues when he first picked up the guitar. Today an accomplished guitar player with a voice that is bigger than he is, Hughes has developed his signature style: a […]
Willie Jackson All in the Blues Hailing from Savannah, Georgia, Willie Jackson, the son of a reverend, had worked for the railroad until an accident ended that career.  It was then he decided to dedicate his time on his music and the Blues.  Jackson’s brand-new album All in the Blues, follows up quite nicely to his debut 2017 EP release Willie Jackson […]
Making a Scene Presents an interview with J. Red the Nephew J.Red the Nephew, Atlanta Resident and North Carolina native, knew from a very young age that music was his true passion. Growing up listening to his radio he would often imitate the vocal stylings of his musical influences: Marvin Gaye, Teddy Pendergrass, Luther Vandross, Charlie […]
MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #592 – 12/20/2021 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/12032633 HANNA PK Hanna is a talented pianist who has released her third album, Blues All Over My Shoes. We spoke about her journey from South Korea, her love of the music and more. WEB SITE FACEBOOK PAGE JON SPEAR BAND – COUCH KID NEW […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Indie Blues Double Shot Show! This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Robbin Kapsalis and Vintage #18 This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues […]
HOME PAGE  Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Robbin Kapsalis of Robbin Kapsalis and Vintage #18 The first thing you notice when Vintage#18 hits the stage, is Robbin Kapsalis’ white glass beaded fringe dress and white knee-hi boots as she sways on stage creating a hypnotic visual with the soul foundation of her […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring The Mike Schafer Band This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is […]
Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey and his Guest Jaime Kyle The 2.19 Horseshoe Curve Riff Raiders Loaded Gun Rose Carleo 10 Years The Southbound Snakecharmers Through The Smoke  Joseph Mojo Morganfield  It’s Good To Be King No Saviours This Is Not America Gypsy Pistoleros Livin La Vida Loca!  Jimmy C. […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Mike Schafer of the Mike Schafer Band  Vocalist, Guitarist and Band Leader Mick Schafer has been singing since childhood. Mick’s voice was made known to him in the 7th grade church choir.  At 20 he quit college and ventured to Europe to perform for tips and […]
Joseph and the Velozians Four years have passed since Veloz’s last release Offerings made it across my desk for review. That was quite an impressive album. His brand-new record Joseph and the Velozians again captures my full attention with his delightful originals and covers. With Veloz laying down the funkiest of rhythms on bass and Funk-wah guitar, keyboardist Jim Alfredson and drummer/percussionist Donny Brown hold down the fort for the […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Ilana Katz Katz This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a […]
 HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Ilana Katz Katz Ilana Katz Katz is a Blues and Appalachian fiddler, singer, songwriter, novelist, screenwriter, essayist, watercolor painter, apparel artist, longtime subway busker, and budding children’s book author who strives to bring good mojo wherever she goes. Ilana’s writing career began in college where […]
Gov’t Mule Heavy Load Blues I’ve been a Gov’t Mule fan since seeing them live at the 1998 HORDE Festival at Alpine Valley in Wisconsin. Warren Haynes is such an astonishing performer, and I consider him one of my favorites. Heavy Load Blues, the title of the new Gov’t Mule album, is perfectly matched with the contents inside. For the first time ever, the band has made an […]
MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #591 – 12/06/2021 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/12032595 JASON RICCI & JOE KROWN – SEMI-COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Jason makes his fifth visit to The Couch, this time with first-timer Joe Krown. They have released City>Country>City and we will speak with Joe about his career and the two about this collaboration. STEVE […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Indie Blues Double Shot Show! This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Tas Cru This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Tas Cru Tas Cru is truly a blues eclectic who refuses to let his music be bound to just one blues style. With a repertoire of over 90 original songs from multiple albums and dozens of crowd-pleasing classics, this seasoned road warrior gives folks what they want […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Rashad the Blues Kid This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring The Jon Spere Band This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is […]
Making a Scene Presents Turn it Up with Gerry Casey and his guest Dom Martin! Audrey Bridgeman On Your Own Terms Sorrow & Spire Castles In The Air The Chase Set The World To Rights Victory Love Hate Killfeather Bummer Five Points Gang All In All Trope Planes Rick Pierce Group Brick By Brick Mountain […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Ra’Shad the Blues Kid Ra’Shad The Blues Kid is a Blues Musician and Artist from Mississippi. Ra’Shad was born September 30, 1987 as Larry Ra’Shad McGill in Laurel, MS. From an early age, he was recognized as a unique individual. His immediate family consist of 3 […]
HOME PAGE  Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with Dom Martin This interview was recorded live just before Dom took the stage at Kelly’s Hotel Portrush to give what would be a spellbinding performance to the many music fans present. In this my third interview with Dom we catch up with what has […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Jon Spear! Award-winning singer-songwriter and guitarist Jon Spear doesn’t admit how long he’s been performing but here’s a hint: Jon was in a band that opened for the Isley Brothers at the Capital Theatre in Port Chester NY when Twist and Shout was top-40 hit. Since […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Indie Blues Double Shot Show! This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a […]
Music on the Couch Show #590 MEMPHIS LIGHTNING – WORLD PREMIER Lightning & Red will return and honor us with the World Premier of their new album. This should be a blast! VINTAGE #18 – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Robbin will be by to talk about the new album, Soul Shaker and all that is happening […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Dionne Bennett This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Dionne Bennett Dionne Bennett is a British/West-Indian singer-songwriter, producer, and radio personality. She started singing and performing live at age 14 and released her first soul single by the time she was 15. She is now internationally known for her unique and diverse vocal style that covers all […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Lady A This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]