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Making a Scene Talks to Rachelle Coba!

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rachelle coba November 18, 2018

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Rachelle Coba! Rachelle has consistently brought the house down to cheering audiences around the world by bringing her own high-powered brand of Blues; from soul, to country, to uptown, onto the stage. Rachelle’s take on the blues is unexpectedly honest and mesmerizing. With her […]

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Music on the Couch #444

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, indie Blues, making a Scene, Music on the couch November 18, 2018

MUSIC ON THE COUCH 11/12/18 – SHOW #444 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/11053917 MARIA MULDAUR What an honor to welcome Maria to The Couch upon the release of her new album; Don’t You Feel My Leg ~ The Naughty Bawdy Blues of Blue Lu Barker. We had a fun conversation about her journey while we listened to the […]

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Making a Scene Talks with Cole Layman

Richard L'Hommedieu cole layman, in layman terms, indie Blues, making a Scene November 18, 2018

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Making a Scene presents an Interview with Cole Layman of In Layman Terms! Cole and Logan Layman have grown up making music together. In 2015 they met Hamed Barbarji, and this would be the beginning of an amazing friendship and a passionate collaboration! Nick Davidson joined the band in 2017 to complete this […]

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus “Indie Blues Double Shot” 11/10/2018

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, podcast November 18, 2018

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. An Indie Blues double shot of artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These […]

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Shawn Mullins Soul’s Core Revival

Richard Ludmerer americana, folk, indie Blues, indie country, making a Scene, shawn mullins November 18, 2018

Shawn Mullins Soul’s Core Revival Soul Carnival Records Shawn Mullins hails from Atlanta, Georgia. In the early 1990’s Mullins was a young troubadour on the folk circuit traveling the country in a minivan with his dog Roadie and a guitar. His debut recording was released in 1992 but it was his 1998 “Soul’s Core” album, […]

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Diane Durrett

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, Diane Durrett. Soul Suga, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene November 13, 2018

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Diane Durrett 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 […]

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Music on the Couch Show 443

Richard L'Hommedieu indie Blues, making a Scene, Music on the couch November 13, 2018

MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #443 – 11/05/18 LISTEN HERE: DAVID JULIA David has released Inspired, his new album produced by Mike Zito. David finally takes a seat on a Monday show after hanging with us at IBC. We talked about his journey and all he has learned so far and where he is heading. […]

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Blues Foundation announces the Keeping the Blues Alive Recipients!

Posted by Editor blues foundation, indie Blues, KBA Awards, Keeping the Blues Alive, making a Scene, memphis November 13, 2018

THE BLUES FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES THE RECIPIENTS OF 2019’s PRESTIGIOUS “KEEPING THE BLUES ALIVE” AWARDS The eleven honorees will be feted at the KBA Awards event to be held during the 35th International Blues Challenge taking place in Memphis January 22-26, 2019. ________________________________________ MEMPHIS, Tenn. — On Friday, January 25, 2019, The Blues Foundation will honor 11 individuals and organizations […]

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Making a Scene talks with Diane Durrett

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, diane durrett, indie Blues, making a Scene November 13, 2018

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Diane Durrett! Today Making A Scene brings you an interview with Diane Durrett! We talk about her journey, her new LIVE CD and The Music Business. Diane Durrett is on the Board of the Atlanta chapter of NARAS and we have a great discussion about […]

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Dave Keller

Richard L'Hommedieu dave keller, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene November 13, 2018

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Dave Keller 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 […]

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Paul Oscher Cool Cat

Richard Ludmerer blues, indie Blues, making a Scene, paul oscher November 12, 2018

Paul Oscher Cool Cat Blues Fidelity Recordings Paul Oscher was born in Brooklyn, New York and began playing harmonica at the age of 12. Oscher became the first Caucasian musician to become a member of the Muddy Waters Band. He played harmonica with Muddy from 1967 until 1972. Not only did he play with Muddy […]

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Dale Bandy

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, dale bandy, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene November 12, 2018

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Dale Bandy 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 […]

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Making a Scene Talks with Dave Keller

Posted by Editor blues, dave keller, indie Blues, making a Scene November 11, 2018

Home Page Facebook Page Making a Scene presents an Interview with Dave Keller Dave Keller is an award-winning, triple-threat: an outstanding singer, an intense guitarist and a talented songwriter. Fueled by his love of deep Southern soul and blues, his performances ring out with passion, integrity, and an ability to break down the barriers between […]

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Making A Scene Talks with Dale Bandy

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, dale bandy, indie Blues, making a Scene November 11, 2018

Home Page Facebook page Making a Scene talks with Dale Bandy! It has been a long journey to release the album “blue”. It’s a long story that we can get into later, but first, let’s talk about “blue”. Almost everything on this album has been done by Dale Bandy. Gary Thompson was kind enough to […]

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus “Indie Blues Double Shot” 11/3/2018

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, indie blues double shot, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene November 11, 2018

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In Layman Terms Strong Roots

Richard Ludmerer blues, in layman terms, indie Blues, making a Scene November 8, 2018

In Layman Terms Strong Roots Endless Blues Records Sandy Layman is a part-time musician and a full-time mom. She began dragging her two children to open mics at an early age. Since 2013 her daughter Logan has won several Emerging Artist awards. She and her older brother Cole were featured in the August 2014 issue […]

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Dan Seymour and Mark Robinson – Chug It Down And Go

Viola Krouse americana, blues, Dan Seymour, indie Blues, making a Scene, mark robinson November 8, 2018

Chug it Down and Go Dan Seymour and Mark Robinson Blind Chihuahua Records Chug It Down And Go is the debut album by Dan Seymour and Mark Robinson. This collaboration of two great friends and better musicians releases November 10, 2018 on Blind Chihuahua Records. This release is a “jug-band” album of sorts and each […]

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Peter V Blues Train Shaken But Not Deterred

Richard Ludmerer blues, indie Blues, making a Scene, Peter V Blues Train November 8, 2018

Peter V Blues Train Shaken But Not Deterred Independent Peter Veteska learned to play guitar by listening to Eric Clapton and The Allman Brothers. As he grew older his musical tastes changed to jazz. In 2008, with more time on his hands, Peter was able to re-connect with his passion for playing. He formed the […]

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Anthony Gomes

Richard L'Hommedieu anthony gomes, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene November 6, 2018

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Anthony Gomes 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 […]

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LIVE From the Midnight Circus Featuring Dave Lumsden

Richard L'Hommedieu dave lumsden, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene November 6, 2018

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Dave Lumsden 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 […]

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Making a Scene talks with Anthony Gomes!

Richard L'Hommedieu anthony gomes, blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots November 6, 2018

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Making a Scene presents an Interview with Anthony Gomes! The Toronto born singer/songwriter/guitarist, named ‘One of the Top Ten Guitarists’ in the world by Music Tasters Choice, has released 12 albums and performed concerts in 17 countries. Last November Gomes won ‘Best Musician (Live Performance)’ at the 37th Annual European Blues Awards. Anthony […]

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Jim Allchin

Richard L'Hommedieu indie Blues, jim allchin, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene November 5, 2018

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Jim Allchin 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 […]

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Making a Scene Talks with Dave Lumsden

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues-rock, dave lumsden, indie Blues, making a Scene November 5, 2018

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Making a Scene Presents an interview with Dave Lumsden! At age six after watching the TV show “Peter Gunn,” David hounded his father to take him to the record store to buy the Henry Mancini soundtrack album thereby providing first introduction to cool blues/jazz styles. Four years later, when David got […]

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Making a Scene Talks with Jim Allchin

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, indie Blues, jim allchin, making a Scene, microsoft November 4, 2018

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Making a Scene Presents the interview with Jim Allchin! Jim Allchin is an American blues-rock guitarist, computer scientist, and philanthropist. He grew up on a farm in the deep South, left to earn Masters/Doctorate degrees from Stanford University and Georgia Institute of Technology and went on to become a world recognized […]

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LIVE From the Midnight Circus Indie Blues Double Shot 10/27/2018

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene November 3, 2018

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LIVE From the Midnight Circus Featuring Bob Margolin!

Richard L'Hommedieu blues-rock, bluies, bob margolin, indie Blues, making a Scene October 30, 2018

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Bob Margolin 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 […]

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Music on the Couch Show #442

Richard L'Hommedieu indie Blues, making a Scene, Music on the couch October 30, 2018

MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #442 – 10/29/18 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/11041831 SCOTT SHARRARD Scott spent almost a decade as musical director to Gregg Allman and has now released his 5th solo album, Saving Grace. Scott and I had a great talk about his career and his feelings on the music industry and more. WEB SITE […]

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Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne “Inspired By The Blues”

Richard Ludmerer blues, indie Blues, Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne, making a Scene October 30, 2018

Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne “Inspired By The Blues” Stony Plain Records Keyboardist Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne Spruell was born in Spokane, Washington in 1944. His mother instilled in him a love for the music of Nat King Cole, Little Willie John and Fats Domino. Wayne was further influenced by the music he listened to while […]

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Kirk Fletcher

Richard L'Hommedieu indie Blues, kirk fletcher, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene October 29, 2018

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Kirk Fletcher 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 […]

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Making a Scene Talks to Bob Margolin!

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, bob margolin, indie Blues, making a Scene, muddy waters October 29, 2018

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with the Legendary Bob Margolin! Boston native Bob Margolin was born in 1949. Inspired by Chuck Berry, he started playing guitar at age 15 and immediately started performing in local rock and blues bands. Margolin was hired by Muddy Waters in 1973. Muddy’s band toured […]

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LIVE From the Midnight Circus Featuring Doug Deming and the Jewel Tones!

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, doug deming, indie Blues, making a Scene, Midnight Circus October 28, 2018

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Doug Deming and the Jewel Tones 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 […]

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Making a Scene Talks with Kirk Fletcher

Posted by Editor artist interview, blues, indie Blues, kirk fletcher, making a Scene October 28, 2018

Home Page Facebook page Making a Scene Presents an interview with Indie blues artist Kirk Fletcher! Kirk Fletcher has a reputation as a bonafide can’t-miss performer. His soulful playing and singing never fails to elicit chills, and his unique approach to Rhythm & Blues music is both refreshingly modern and completely authentic. Widely considered one […]

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Joe Louis Walker/Bruce Katz/Giles Robson Journeys To The Heart Of The Blues

Richard Ludmerer blues, indie Blues, Joe Louis Walker, making a Scene October 27, 2018

Joe Louis Walker/Bruce Katz/Giles Robson Journeys To The Heart Of The Blues Alligator Records Guitarist/vocalist Joe Louis Walker is a blues icon. He is one of the most productive bluesmen of the last half-century being an in demand musician since 1965. Walker has played with everyone from “Lightnin’ Hopkins to Jimi Hendrix to Thelonious Monk”. […]

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Making a Scene Talks with Doug Deming

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, doug deming, indie Blues, making a Scene October 27, 2018

Home Page Facebook Page Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Indie Blues Artist Doug Deming! Eastside Detroit native Doug Deming, now hailing from Florida’s Gulf Coast, has garnered widespread attention for his deft guitar work and memorable songwriting. With a nod to the likes of T-Bone Walker and Charlie Christian, as well as Luther Tucker and […]

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus Indie Blues Double Shot 10/20/2018

Richard L'Hommedieu double shot, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, podcasts October 27, 2018

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Cary Morin – When I Rise

Viola Krouse blues, Cary Morin, cd review, indie Blues, making a Scene, when I rise October 26, 2018

Cary Morin When I Rise When I Rise is the newest album by singer/songwriter Cary Morin and delivers a potent Blues/Roots Message. The Music that shapes our formative years stay with us forever. These songs reflect Cary Morin’s upbringing. Shaped by life’s experiences, these songs are given breath by a world traveler with a keen […]

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Kevin Burt Heartland & Soul

Jim Hynes blues, greaseland, indie Blues, kevin burt, kid anderson, making a Scene October 26, 2018

Kevin Burt Heartland & Soul Little Village Foundation The latest installment from West Coast’s Little Village Foundation and Kid Andersen’s Greaseland Studios is Iowa-based Kevin Burt, the 2018 IBC Winner in three categories. Burt took the honors for Best Solo/Duo, Best Solo/Duo Guitarist and Best Harmonica Player. The irony of that is that Burt’s greatest […]

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Sean Chambers Welcome To My Blues

Richard Ludmerer blues, cd review, indie Blues, making a Scene, Sean Chambers October 24, 2018

Sean Chambers Welcome To My Blues American Showplace Music Sean Chambers learned by fronting a Stevie Ray Vaughan tribute band. “Strong Temptation”, his debut recording, was released in 1998. While in Memphis in support of that album, Chambers was asked to sit in with Hubert Sumlin, the former guitarist for Howlin’ Wolf. As a result […]

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LIVE From the Midnight Circus featuring Alastair Greene!

Richard L'Hommedieu alastair Greene, blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene October 24, 2018

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Alastair Greene 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 […]

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Brandon Miller

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene October 23, 2018

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Brandon Miller 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 […]

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Music on the Couch Show #441

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, indie Blues, making a Scene, Music on the couch October 23, 2018

MUSIC ON THE COUCH 10/22/18 – SHOW #341 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/11028981 ALL COUCH KID NEW MUSIC SEAN CHAMBERS – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Sean made his 4th visit t The Couch. The last being in 2017 when Trouble & Whiskey was released. His new album, Welcome To My Blues, which dropped last Friday has already […]

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Sandy Carroll Blues & Angels

Richard Ludmerer cd review, gospel, indie Blues, making a Scene, sandy carroll October 23, 2018

Sandy Carroll Blues & Angels Catfood Records Sandy Carroll hails from McNairy County in West Tennessee; two hours east of Memphis. Carroll spent her early career singing in venues throughout the South. Carroll returned to Memphis, her musical home, and took up residency at Lafayette’s Corner club in 1983 when she co-wrote the single “If […]

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Making a Scene Talks with Alastair Greene

Richard L'Hommedieu alan parsons, alastair Greene, blues, indie Blues, making a Scene, Midnight Circus October 23, 2018

Home Page Facebook Page Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Alastair Greene! Guitarist, Singer, and Songwriter Alastair Greene has been a mainstay of the Southern California music scene for over 2 decades. Alastair was born April 18th, 1971 in Santa Barbara, CA. He discovered music through his mother’s piano playing at home and whose record collection included […]

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Rev. Rob Mortimer

Richard L'Hommedieu indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, roots October 23, 2018

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Rev. Rob Mortimer 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 […]

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Making a Scene Talks with Brandon Miller

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, brandon Miller, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock October 22, 2018

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Brandon Miller Music has always been a part of Brandon Miller’s life. From an early age, his dad would let him explore his record collection of Led Zeppelin, Genesis, Aerosmith and other classic rock legends. Miller spent countless days and nights trying to recreate […]

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Delta Moon Babylon Is Falling

Rhetta Akamatsu Babylon is Falling, blues, Delta Moon, indie Blues, making a Scene October 22, 2018

Delta Moon Babylon Is Falling By Rhetta Delta Moon is arguably the finest “swamp rock and blues: group around. Babylon is Falling,” their 10th album is both comfortably familiar and different enough to please any fan and let casual listeners know what they have been missing. There are 5 original songs and 6 covers, so […]

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John Akapo Paradise Blues

Jim Hynes blues, cd review, indie Blues, john akapo, making a Scene October 22, 2018

John Akapo Paradise Blues Mensch House Hawaii usually conjures up that special sound of the Hawaiian slide guitar, not acoustic blues but Taumei “Big John” Akapo is here to change that perception. This is a breakout record that represents the big vocal sound and adept guitar picking that residents and visitors to Hawaii have heard […]

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Making a Scene Talks with Rev Rob Mortimer

Richard L'Hommedieu artist interview, blues, indie Blues, making a Scene, rev rob mortimer, the Good paper October 21, 2018

Home Page Facebook page Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Reverend Rob Mortimer! Rob Mortimer, is the trifecta of a Mississippi Delta Blues Artist, a Undertaker, and a Reverend. From the days of playing greasy local juke joints to playing major festivals, Rob Mortimer remains an unfettered, blissful performer, singing with a gravely Mississippi Delta spirit over the […]

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Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones Complicated Mess

Richard Ludmerer blues, doug deming and the jewel tones, indie Blues, making a Scene October 19, 2018

Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones Complicated Mess Eller Soul Records Doug Deming was born and raised in the greater Detroit area. Deming is a guitarist whose influences include R n’ B and Jazz pioneers T-Bone Walker and Charlie Christian. His debut recording “Double Down” was released in 2002. Deming came to national attention with […]

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