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LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring John Ginty and Aster Pheonyx

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, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots rock February 15, 2017

This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show where we bring you the Independent Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues by creating new original music rooted in the blues. This is the real tradition of the blues .. to reflect truth .. to stay relevant .. to be innovators .. not […]

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Elvin Bishop Big Fun Trio

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, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots rock February 14, 2017

Elvin Bishop Big Fun Trio Alligator Records Elvin Bishop has been active on the Blues scene ever since he met Paul Butterfield in 1963. He left The Paul Butterfield Blues Band and formed his own band, The Elvin Bishop Group, in 1968. This is Bishop’s twentieth studio album and twenty-eighth album overall. A lot has […]

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Lisa Biales The Beat of My Heart

Lisa Biales The Beat of My Heart Big Song Music Lisa Biales hails from Oxford, Ohio. She attended Ohio University in Athens. Her first full length album was released in 1999. Her last album 2013’s “Belle of The Blues” was co-produced by EG Kight and Paul Hornsby. “The Beat of My Heart” is Biales’ ninth […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring John Mayall

This is The Voice of Indie Blues .. The Show where we bring you the music of Independent Blues Artists who understand the true tradition of the blues lives in it’s diversity and they Embrace the Diversity of the Blues by creating new original music from it’s roots. These are the innovators not the imitators […]

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An In Depth Interview with John Ginty and Aster Pheonyx

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, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots rock February 11, 2017

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE John Ginty has literally covered a lot of ground. Fresh off playing Hammond B-3 for the Dixie Chicks on their MMXVI World Tour, Ginty is hitting the road with his own band. His US tour will be in support of his upcoming release from the American Showplace Music Label. “Rockers”, is […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Peter Karp

This is The Voice of Indie Blues where we Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and the Independent Blues Artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues! These artist are the innovators not the imitators .. These are the INDIE Blues artists! This week we start it off with music from Kaleo […]

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An IN Depth interview with John Mayall

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE For over 50 years, John Mayall has served as a pioneer of blues music, rightly earning him the title, “The Godfather of British Blues”. In 2013, John signed with producer Eric Corne’s label, Forty Below Records, and has since been experiencing a true artistic and career renaissance. This revival continues with […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Voice of Indie Blues” 2/6/2017

This IS The Voice of Indie Blues. The only show that is dedicated to the future of the blues by showcasing Independent Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues. These are the artist who are creating new original music rooted in the blues .. these are the innovators not the imitators .. These […]

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An In Depth Interview with Peter Karp

Singer-songwriter, slide guitarist and pianist Peter Karp has carved out his own unique niche. At once funny, poignant, irreverent, romantic and always true to life, Karp’s compositions reflect his own intriguing backstory. Raised both in the swamps of New Jersey and rural trailer parks of Southern Alabama, Karp masterfully crafts music fueled with a Yankee-Rebel […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Kathy Murray

This is The Voice of Indie Blues! We Embrace the Diversity of the Blues by playing only Independent Blues Artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. These artists are upholding the true tradition of the blues by allowing the music to grow and expand.. these are the innovators not the imitators […]

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Big Bill Morganfield Bloodstains on the Wall

Big Bill Morganfield Bloodstains on the Wall Black Shuck Records In 1999 Big Bill Morganfield, the youngest son of the late McKinley Morganfield a.k.a. Muddy Waters, released his first authorized studio recording. It was the result of a fifteen year odyssey of self discovery. On “Rising Son” Morganfield surrounded himself with personnel who had played […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Patty Reese

This is The Voice of Indie Blues .. the show where we Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and bring you those Independent Blues Artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. These are the innovators not the imitators .. these are the future of the blues .. they ARE the INDIE […]

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An In Depth Interview with Kathy Murray

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE With the new year’s release of Let’s Do This Thing, Kathy Murray and her band, the electrifying Kilowatts, reassert their place in the blues pantheon that helps Austin, TX keep its reputation as the Live Music Capital of the World. This is far from Murray’s first time at the rodeo. For […]

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Voice of Indie Blues” 1/29/2017

This is The Voice of Indie Blues .. the show that brings you Independent Blues Artists who understand the true power of the blues and Embrace the Diversity of the Blues! These are the Innovators not the imitators these are the INDIE Blues artists! This week we have a great block of 3 hours of […]

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AN in Depth Interview with Patty Reese

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Patty Reese is a fan favorite and critic’s choice in the Mid-Atlantic region and over the years and she’s collected enough WAMMIES (Washington Area Music Awards) to fill the a major DC pothole. Awards include Album of the Year, Artist of the Year and Roots Rock Band and Vocalist as well […]

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Thornetta Davis Honest Woman

Thornetta Davis Honest Woman Sweet Mama Music Thornetta Davis was born in Detroit. Davis released her first full length studio recording “Sunday Morning Music” in 1996. Her song “Cry”, from that album, was featured in an episode of “The Sopranos”. She appeared at the Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Fest and sang onstage with Bonnie […]

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This weekend: Blues in and around Atlanta February 3-5

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta live blues, indie Blues, indie blues clubs, live blues, making a Scene, new Blues February 2, 2017

Now that I have the February news, it turns out to be a busy blues weekend! There’s lots of stuff to choose from, including Tinsley Ellis at The Variety Playhouse and Francine Reed at Eddie’s Attic, plus much more! Just a quick update on Eddie Tigner, who I know Atlanta area blues fans have had […]

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John Ginty featuring Astor Pheonyx Rockers

John Ginty featuring Astor Pheonyx Rockers American Showplace Music John Ginty is an in demand organ player appearing on approximately sixty albums for other artists. Ginty’s grasp of American contemporary music enables him to play in a variety of different contexts. In 2013 Ginty starting working with producer Ben Elliot of American Showplace Studios and […]

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Cary Morin – ‘Cradle To the Grave’

Rhetta Akamatsu americana, blues, Cary Morin, Cradle to the Grave, indie Blues, making a Scene, Native American musicians February 2, 2017

Cary Morin has a voice that is as strong and expressive as to Van Morrison’s and the sensitivity of James Taylor, but his songwriting is strictly his own and even on the three songs on Cradle to the Grave that he did not write, his interpretation is highly personal. The music varies from blues to […]

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Reverend Freakchild – ‘Preachin’ Blues’

Rhetta Akamatsu .blues, americana, Funk, indie, indie Blues, making a Scene, Preachin' Blues, reverend freakchild, RNB, Rock, soul, traditional blues January 31, 2017

Reverend Freakchild has just released a new album called Preachin’ Blues, and on it, that is exactly what he does. Preachers have always found music a powerful tool to share a message, and so does Freakchild. Freakchild has experimented with many blues-based styles but this one is purely traditional..The songs were all recorded live in […]

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An Exclusive Interview with Dr. Marie Trout

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Keynote Panel of The International Blues Challenge “Blues as Healer” Friday, February 3, 2017 at 2:30pm – Alfred’s on Beale Don Wilcock will moderate a discussion with Walter Trout, Kenny Neal, Patti Parks and Marie Trout about how the blues serves as a healing source for so many. The panelists will […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring John Latini

This is The Voice of Indie Blues! The show that brings you the Independent Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues by creating new original music from those roots. These artists are the Innovators not the imitators .. they believe the future of Blues is with the artists who expand the music .. […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Johnny Mac

This is The Voice of Indie Blues .. the show that brings you those Independent Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues by creating new original music from it’s roots. These Artists are the innovators not the imitators .. these artists understand the power of the diversity of blues and the importance of […]

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An In Depth Interview with John Latini

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE John Latini may have grown up in Queens, New York, but he’s as truly a son of Michigan as if he’d been issued a passport. It’s not just that this singing, songwriting, guitar-slinging, uber-performing bluesman seems to be a perennial nominee for every Southeast Michigan music award, and winner of many, […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Voice of Indie Blues” 1/23/2017

This IS The Voice of Indie Blues … the show that showcases the Independent Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues by creating new original music rooted in the blues. These are the innovators .. not the imitators .. the REAL future of the Blues .. these ARE the INDIE Blues Artists! This […]

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An In Depth Interview with Johnny Mac

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE The Johnny Mac Band is a Long Island, New York/Metro based band that plays Blues, R&B, Funk, and Reggae as well as their own brand of original music. The Band has wracked up hundreds of successful performances since its inception in 2012. “What I also have found by the newly emerging Long Island jam band […]

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How to Become a Musician with Jackie Venson

Austin born indie blues guitarist-vocalist, Jackie Venson, announces her web series,How to Become a Musician. Venson just released her live album, and has been featured in such publications as Guitar Player Magazine, Austin Chronicle, Austin Monthly, Texas Monthly and Bitch Media among others. Jackie recently performed on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Now, Venson has created her […]

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Book Review – The Blues: Why It Still Hurts So Good

Book Review The Blues: Why It Still Hurts So Good By Marie B. Trout, PhD Dr. Marie Trout has written a book about me. If you are reading this then it’s probably about you too. Why do I/we love the blues? The book starts “where a study of the blues normally ends. It is written […]

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A ROOM WITH A VIEW OF THE BLUES

A ROOM WITH A VIEW OF THE BLUES by Richard Ludmerer Favorite Vinyl that made me love The Blues These albums are not supposed to be the best blues albums of all time They are albums in my collection that influenced me and made me love the blues Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee The Keys […]

INDIE Blues Scene

Important Tips for the International Blues Challenge for Bands and Fans!

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, making a Scene, red clay soul January 24, 2017

By Ricky Stevens Going to the International Blues Challenge? Good for you! It’s the World’s Largest Gathering of Blues Musicians, and it’s fun. I’ve been involved with the IBC since 1999. I’ve been a venue coordinator and chaired the Blues Foundation Board’s IBC committee. I’ve been a fan on the street and the guy backstage […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Tom Craig

This is The Voice of Indie Blues! We bring you ONLY Independent Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues by creating new original music rooted in the blues! This is the true tradition of the blues .. these are the innovators not the imitators .. These are the INDIE Blues artists! This week […]

Music on The Couch

Music on the Couch IBC Preview #2

SHOW #353 – 01/16/17 – IBC PREVIEW SHOW #2 Listen here: https://goo.gl/MzO4ag Show Length: 2:02:32 MATT ISBELL – Bandleader of Ghost Town Blues Band 2013 Band Finalist / 2014 2nd Place Band Matt and I discussed his thoughts on the IBC and the rules you need to follow. Matt also talked about the result of GTBB appearing […]

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John Mayall Talk About That

John Mayall Talk About That Forty Below Records John Mayall is the influential British bluesman who formed his band The Bluesbreakers in 1963. A great guitarist, harmonica player, singer, songwriter and bandleader he is still going strong after more than fifty years. Mayall’s band members have included guitarists Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Mick Taylor, Harvey […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Rae and the Royal Peacocks!

This is The Voice of Indie Blues .. the show that brings you Independent Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues by creating new original music rooted in the blues. These are the innovators not the imitators .. These are the INDIE Blues artists! This week we start off with music from Lisa […]

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An In Depth Interview with Tom Craig

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Front man, singer/guitar player Tom Craig and Drummer John O’Connell have been partners in Blues and Roots music for the past decade. This past year they’ve teamed up with Eric Johnson on Hammond Organ, Tenor Saxophonist Vince Gleason, Bassist Randy “Rando” Branning and Baritone saxophonist Skyler Hagner. Their broad musical resume includes musical genres […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Lisa Bailes

Tune into The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you Independent Blues artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues.. We bring you artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues .. these are the innovators not the imitators .. these are the INDIE Blues artists! This week we start […]

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IBC Events Schedule – So You Don’t Miss a Single Opportunity!

Besides the great music and shows that are a central part of the Blues Foundations International Blues Challenge, there are many Seminars, Events, Music and Meet and Greet Opportunites, that happen during the day and late night, you may not be aware of. Whether you are a participant or a fan, if you want to […]

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An In Depth interview with Rae and the Royal Peacocks

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Building on the rich blues tradition of Atlanta through the decades, Rae and the Royal Peacocks infuses classic styles with contemporary energy. No matter what blues genre resonates most with you, you’re guaranteed to dance when this band takes the stage. Rae and the Royal Peacocks features several of Atlanta’s favorite […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Voice of Indie Blues” 1/16/2017

This is The Voice of Indie blues. The show that brings you independent blues artists who embrace the diversity of blues by creating new original music from those roots. These are the innovators not the imitators.. These ARE the indie blues artists This week we give you music from Lisa Biales Manitoba Hal Brolund Tom Craig And Soul Patch Rae […]

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An In Depth Interview with Lisa Biales

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE An Ohio native, LISA BIALES (pronounced Be-Alice) grew up in a musical family and started performing at the age of thirteen. Singing from the heart, and writing playful music about the simple things in life, she weaves a down-home blues vernacular with finger style acoustic guitar to create songs that feel like they’ve […]

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Rae and The Royal Peacocks – ‘Blues At Its Juke-Jointin’ Finest’

Rhetta Akamatsu .blues, americana, blues at its juke jointin' finest, Funk, indie, indie Blues, making a Scene, new Blues, Rae and the Royal Peacocks, RNB, Rock, soul January 17, 2017

Rae and The Royal Peacocks are something new and special in the blues universe. On the verge of their trip to Memphis to represent Atlanta in the International Blues Challenge, they have released their first EP, Blues at Its Juke-Joint’ Finest, and it is, indeed, fine! The group takes its name from lead singer Rebecca […]

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Eight O’Five Jive Swing Set

Richard Ludmerer americana, blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, making a Scene, red clay soul January 16, 2017

Eight O’Five Jive Swing Set Red Rudy Too Tunes Eight O’Five Jive are a jump blues band. Their first album was 2014’s “Too Many Men”. That album consisted mostly of covers of songs by Big Maybelle, Memphis Minnie, Clyde McPhatter, Peggy Lee, Etta James and Big Jay McNeeley. The arrangements by the band were fabulous. […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE From Midnight Circus The Voice of Indie Blues 1/9/2017

This is The Voice of Indie Blues .. the show that showcases the Independent Blues Artists who is out there keeping the blues alive by creating new original music .. Upholding the true tradition of the blues … they Embrace the Diversity of the Blues .. these are the innovators not the imitators .. these […]

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Ronnie Baker Brooks Times Have Changed

Ronnie Baker Brooks Times Have Changed Provogue Records/Mascot Label Group Ronnie Baker Brooks was born Rodney Dion Baker in January, 1967. Brooks is a Chicago blues, and soul blues guitarist and vocalist, and the son of Lonnie Brooks. Brooks joined his father’s band in 1986 and appears on his father’s 1988 Alligator records album “Live […]

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50% SALE on Making a Scene Plus Donation to the Blues Foundation New Generation Blues

We at Making a Scene have always been a supporter of the Blues Foundation and their efforts to bring the genre into the 21st century. One of their programs “Generation Blues” we believe is especially important as it helps bring new young fans into the genre thereby insuring it’s future. So in honor of the […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Butch Trucks

This IS The Voice of Indie Blues.. the show that brings you the best in INDIE Blues artists who are creating new original music .. This week we start off with music from the best of 2016 with these artists Cecile Doo-Kingue Trevor Sewell Music The Jordan Patterson Band – Music Page Mark HummelCorey Dennison […]

Music on The Couch

Music on The Couch #352 IBC Preview Show #1

MUSIC ON THE COUCH 01/09/17 LISTEN HERE: https://goo.gl/nqzrsR Show Length 1:58:30 SHOW #352 – 01/09/17 – IBC PREVIEW SHOW #1 BEN HUNTER & JOE SEAMONS 2016 Solo/Duo Winners Ben, Joe & I discussed their getting to Memphis, what they felt were the most important parts of their trip and the opportunities they have received over the […]

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DVD Review: Robert Mugge – ‘The Last of the Mississippi Jukes’ [Special Edition]

Rhetta Akamatsu americana, blues, Blues Documentary, blues foundation, blues history, blues venues, dvd reviews, indie Blues, making a Scene, music documentary, music history, Robert Mugge, The Last of the Mississppi Jukes. music documentary January 10, 2017

Robert Mugge loves making films, and he loves music, especially roots music like bluegrass and the blues, music that comes from deep in the soul in a very direct and honest way. His films feel that way, too. In 2003, Mugge was deeply concerned about the state of Mississippi blues. Things were changing as performers […]

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Tom Craig and Soul Patch “Get Ready For Me”

Tom Craig and Soul Patch “Get Ready For Me” Independent Vocalist, songwriter and guitarist Tom Craig was first inspired by Jazz vocalists. He first discovered Frank Sinatra with The Count Basie Orchestra; and Ella Fitzgerald too. Craig even studied to be a Jazz vocalist while in College. Craig later discovered the classic soul sounds of […]

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Lisa Biales The Beat of My Heart

Rhetta Akamatsu americana, blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, blues. blues music, celebration of Blues and Soul, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Lisa Biales, making a Scene, red clay soul, The Beat Of My Heart January 9, 2017

I get excited whenever I see a new Lisa Biales CD in the mail. The Beat of My Heart lives up to every expectation! Biales is one of the strongest performers in contemporary blues and here she also shows her amazing ability with soul and gospel. What a great instrument her voice is, subtle and […]

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