indie Blues

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/27/2015!

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, Indie B, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., magnus berg, making a Scene January 27, 2015

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/27/2015 by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud LIVE from the Midnight Circus the #1 INDIE Blues internet Radio show On the Internet! The ONLY Show 100% Dedicated to the Touring Indie blues artist. You will hear Music being made today by artists that are out there touring! You will hear Music […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Exclusive Interview with Magnus Berg!

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, Indie B, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., magnus berg, making a Scene, norway January 27, 2015

AN Exclusive Interview with Magnus Berg! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Magnus Berg was born in Norway in 1996. He received his first guitar (built by his grandfather) at the age of seven. Early on, Berg discovered classic rock and the first guitarist he tried to emulate was Angus Young (AC/DC). He took his admiration […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Tinsley Ellis Tough Love

Richard Ludmerer blues, Indie B, indie Blues, making a Scene, richard ludmerer, Tinsley Ellis, tough love January 26, 2015

Tinsley Ellis Tough Love Heartfixer Music Tinsley Ellis was born in Atlanta and discovered the guitar at a young age. While listening to The Yardbirds, The Animals, Cream and The Rolling Stones, he soon discovered B.B. King, Albert King and Freddie King. Ellis’ first band the Alley Cats also included Preston Hubbard who later played […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Exclusive Interview with Josh Hoyer and the Shadowboxers!

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, Indie B, indie Blues, Josh Hoyer and The Shadowboxers, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, soul January 20, 2015

An Exclusive Interview with Josh Hoyer and the Shadowboxers by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud “Living By The Minute, coming out January 13, 2015 from Silver Street Records, is a powerful soul statement, combining the sheer power of Otis Redding, the funk of James Brown and the social immediacy of Puzzle People-era Temptations…Josh Hoyer and the […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Vaneese Thomas Blues For My Father

Richard Ludmerer blues, Indie B, indie Blues, making a Scene, richard ludmerer, vaneese Thomas January 20, 2015

Vaneese Thomas Blues For My Father Segue Records Vaneese Thomas is as close to Blues royalty as you can get. Thomas grew up in Memphis the daughter of Rufus Thomas, a rhythm and blues singer, whose career spanned a half century. Rufus Thomas recorded for both Sun Records and Stax Records; his 1963 hit “Walking […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/20/2015 #1 in INDIE BLUES!

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, Indie B, indie Blues, josy Hoyer and the shadowboxers, Live from the Midnight Circus., Richard L'Hommedieu January 20, 2015

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/20/2015 by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud LIVE from the Midnight Circus Podcast! The #1 INDIE BLUES podcast! The only blues podcast that is dedicated 100% to the Touring blues artist, the INDIE BLUES Artist. The The people that are out there making new Blues and bringing the music to you […]

CD Reviews Americana/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues/ CD Reviews Jazz

John Tropea “Gotcha Rhythm Right Here”

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, Gotcha Rhythm Right Here, Indie B, indie Blues, jazz, John Tropea, making a Scene January 19, 2015

John Tropea “Gotcha Rhythm Right Here” STP Records www.JohnTropea.com If you are not already familiar with his name, you’ve probably heard John Tropea’s guitar on famous recordings by Eric Clapton, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono, Paul Simon, Laura Nyro, Van Morrison, Phoebe Snow, Lyle Lovett, James Brown, David Ruffin, Chaka Kahn, Roberta Flack, Donny […]

INDIE Blues Scene

Making magic at Darwin’s: Review of the IBC Send-Off Party, Jan. 10

Rhetta Akamatsu .blues, Blind Cadillac, Darwin's Blues Club, GHP, IBC, Indie B, indie Blues, International Blues Challenge, JP Blues January 19, 2015

It was a night to remember at Darwin’s for the IBC Send-Off Party, a night of friends, fun, lots of raffle prizes, and fabulous music from not only the three marvelous groups going to Memphis but an stunning array of some of the best local musicians for the jam. First on the bill musically was […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Exclusive Interview with Selwyn Birchwood!

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, alligator records, independent blues, Indie B, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, selwyn birchwood January 13, 2015

An Exclusive Interview with Alligator Recording artist Selwyn BIrchwood by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Selwyn Birchwood, Florida’s rising young blues fireball, is a guitar and lap-steel-playing bundle of pure energy. He delivers his original songs with a revival tent preacher’s fervor and a natural storyteller’s charisma made all the more impactful by his raw, unvarnished […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

Live from the Midnight Circus 1/13/2015 The Best in INDIE BLUES!

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, independent blues, Indie B, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, selwyn birchwood January 13, 2015

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/13/2015 by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud LIVE from the Midnight Circus Podcast! The #1 INDIE BLUES podcast! The only blues podcast that is dedicated 100% to the Touring blues artist, the INDIE BLUES Artist. The The people that are out there making new Blues and bringing the music to you […]

Interview the Pros

An Exclusive Interview with Jerry DelGiudice of Blind Pig Records

Richard L'Hommedieu Blind pig records, independent blues, Indie B, indie Blues, making a Scene January 12, 2015

Exclusive Interview with Jerry DelGiudice of Blind Pig Records by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Today we talk with Jerry DelGiudice of Blind Pig Records! Our conversation runs from the beginnings of Blind Pig Records to the Future of the Blues. This is a rare opportunity to talk to Jerry, and I am honored to have […]

CD Reviews Americana/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Brad Absher & Swamp Royale Lucky Dog

Richard Ludmerer blues, Brad Absher and Swap Royale, Indie B, indie Blues, Lucky Dog, making a Scene, richard ludmerer January 11, 2015

Brad Absher & Swamp Royale Lucky Dog Montrose Records Brad Absher is from Lake Charles, Louisiana but now makes Houston his home. Absher has released five previous albums the most recent being 2010’s “Big Shugga”. He calls his band “Swamp Royale” because he was influenced by the Louisiana music he heard when he was growing […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Music Biz News/ Music for Good

Blues Foundation Provides FREE Health Screenings at the IBC!

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues foundation, FREE Health Screening, Hart Fund, IBC, Indie B, indie Blues, International Blues Challenge, making a Scene, Musicares January 11, 2015

An Exclusive Interview with Dr. Janice Johnston about Health Screening at the IBC by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Often musicians do not have access to good medical care and more importantly, to good early detection services to protect them from some of the most common and potentially deadly medical conditions such as High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, […]

INDIE Blues Scene

Bluz is on the move and alive and well on Long Island, NY

Posted by Editor blues, Frank Lombardo, Indie B, indie Blues, Long Island Blues, making a Scene, Sam Bluzman Taylor January 11, 2015

Bluz is on the move and alive and well on Long Island. Frank Lombardo For most of my adult life I have been living on this island we call Long Island. Just minutes from New York City, one of the major music entertainment cities in the world. As music fans and artists we have been […]

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Rory Block Hard Luck Child

Richard Ludmerer acoustic blues, americana, blues, Indie B, indie Blues, making a Scene, richard ludmerer, rory block January 7, 2015

Rory Block Hard Luck Child: A Tribute to Skip James Stony Plain Records Rory Block’s picture hangs in the entrance to the offices of the Martin Guitar Co. They have a Martin OM-40 Signature Edition guitar named after her. Block is one of our greatest exponents of Country blues guitar. This is her fifth recording in her […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Tas Cru You Keep The Money

Richard Ludmerer blues, Indie B, indie Blues, making a Scene, richard ludmerer, Tas Cru January 7, 2015

Tas Cru You Keep The Money Crustee Tees Records Tas Cru now lives in Chaumont, N.Y. His first album “Biscuit” was released in 2006. Cru states his unusual stage name was bestowed on him “by a Quebecois fan”. In 2008 he followed up with “gravi-Tas”. His other recordings are 2009’s “Grizzle n’ Bone”, 2010’s “Jus’ Desserts”, […]

On the Scene

Making a Scene has Reached 50,000 Visitors!

Richard L'Hommedieu independent musician, indie Blues, indie music, making a Scene January 7, 2015

THANK YOU! “Making a Scene” was Launched on May 1, 2014 and since that date we have had a success that exceeded our expectations! Here are some of the great accomplishments we have had over the last 8 months! 1. We are read in 125 countries around the world! 2. We have published 369 articles! Exclusive […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/6/2015

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, Indie B, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene January 6, 2015

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/6/2015 by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Come on in and listen to the FIRST AND ONLY INDIE BLUES radio show dedicated 100% to the Touring Indie Blues artist. Sit back and discover the great music that is being created TODAY by INDIE B artists that are the road right now. […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Exclusive Interview with Stevie J

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, blues foundation, IBC, Indie B, indie Blues, making a Scene, soul, Soul Cruise, Stevie J Blues January 6, 2015

Exclusive Interview with Stevie J! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Website: https://www.steviejmusic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steviej68 Singer, Songwriter and Guitarist Stevie J can relate to the history of the blues and how it has impacted modern music. Son of a pastor and native of Jackson Ms, He has twenty years of experience as a professional musician. Beginning in Gospel […]

CD Reviews Americana/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Tommy Talton – Until After Then

Posted by Editor americana, blues, Indie B, indie Blues, making a Scene, Tommy Talton, Until After Then January 6, 2015

Tommy Talton – Until After Then (Hittin’ the Note Records) Album Review by Scott B. Bomar Six decades in, it’s clear that guitarist and songwriter Tommy Talton is still making music for the sheer joy of it. Until After Then, his fourth album for Hittin’ the Note Records, is a breezy romp through Talton’s wide-ranging […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Interview the Pros

An Exclusive Interview with Joe Whitmer of the Blues Foundation

Richard L'Hommedieu blues foundation, IBC, independent blues, Indie B, indie Blues, International Blues Challenge, joe Whitmer, making a Scene January 5, 2015

An Exclusive Interview with Joe Whitmer Of the Blues Foundation by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud We get a rare opportunity to talk to Joe Whitmer who is responsible for coordination and production for the 31st International Blues Challenge(IBC). Hundreds of Blues Societies from all over the world have held preliminary competitions to choose who will […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Michelle Willson Fortune Cookie Live at Sculler’s Jazz Club

Richard Ludmerer blues, Fortune Cookie Live at Sculler’s Jazz Club, independent blues, Indie B, indie Blues, making a Scene, Michelle Willson, richard ludmerer December 31, 2014

Michelle Willson Fortune Cookie Live at Sculler’s Jazz Club EvilGal Music Michelle “Evil Gal” Willson had four great albums on the Bullseye Blues Record label distributed by Rounder Records. In 1994 she released “Evil Gal Blues”. Her “Evil Gal” nickname comes from her appreciation for Dinah Washington and she included songs from Washington and her […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 12/30/2014

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, independent blues, Indie B, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, Tas Cru December 30, 2014

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 12/30/2014 by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud LIVE from the Midnight Circus is the first “INDIE B” radio show! Dedicated 100% to the Touring Independent Blues Artist! Voted By Blues Matters Magazine as one of the top Blues Radio shows internationally! So if you want to discover the BEST in NEW […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Exclusive Interview with Tas Cru!

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, blues foundation, IBC, independent blues, Indie B, indie Blues, International Blues Challenge, making a Scene, Tas Cru December 30, 2014

AN Exclusive Interview with Tas Cru by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud This week we talk with Road Warrior and INDIE B artist Tas Cru! We get right to it talking about his New CD, The IBC, The Future of the Blues and SO MUCH MORE! .. You are going to love this interview! Website-https://www.tascru.com Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/TasCru […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 12/23/2014

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues radio, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, new Blues December 23, 2014

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 12/23/2014 by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud The only blues radio show that is dedicated 100% to the Touring Blues Artist! Each week we give you the best in what is happening in blues TODAY! You will only hear music from artists who are on the road and touring! NEW BLUES, […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 11/25/2014

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., new Blues, Richard L'Hommedieu November 25, 2014

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 10/25/2014 by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud The only blues radio show that is dedicated 100% to the Touring Blues Artist! Each week we give you the best in what is happening in blues TODAY! You will only hear music from artists who are on the road and touring! NEW BLUES, […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ LIVE from the Midnight Circus/ Making A Local Scene

Three Blues Radio Stations Chosen as the Best Internationally!

Posted by Editor blues, blues matters, Indie B, indie Blues, internet radio, live from the midnight circus November 25, 2014

Recently Blues Matters Magazine published their “2014 Writers Poll” of the Best in Blues, within this list of prominent blues players and proponents of the genre is the category of “Blues Radio – International”. Since this magazine is based out of Europe, 3 US based stations were chosen in a 3 way tie for the #1 […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 11-11-2014

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus November 11, 2014

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 11/11/2014 by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud The only blues radio show that is dedicated 100% to the Touring Blues Artist! Each week we give you the best in what is happening in blues TODAY! You will only hear music from artists who are on the road and touring! NEW BLUES, […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Exclusive Interview with JPBlues!

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, blues foundation, indie Blues, john pagano, JP Blues, jpblues, making a Scene November 11, 2014

AN Exclusive Interview with JPBlues! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud JPBlues has been described as “Thick Blues Dripping over the Edge of Rock” .. A perfect blend of traditional Blues and enough edge to make him relevant in the current market. JP started playing guitar at the age of 10 and it was clear that […]

INDIE Blues Scene

Raise The Ruf for 20 Years of Music!!

Posted by Editor blues, Indie B, indie Blues, making a Scene, Ruf Records November 11, 2014

Raise The Ruf for 20 Years of Music: From the juke joints to world stages This label offers only the best for fans A Special double CD out on November 11th Ruf Records celebrates its 20th Anniversary on November 11th with a double CD release of tunes from the first line up in 1994 […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE From the MIDNIGHT CIRCUS 10/7/2014

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues radio, devon allman, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, new Blues October 7, 2014

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 10/7/2014 with an Interview with Devon Allman by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud LIVE from the Midnight Circus complete show with an exclusive Interview with DEVON ALLMAN!! Tune into the ONLY blues radio show that is dedicated 100% to the Touring Blues artist! Put away your preconceived notions of what is […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

Live From the Midnight Circus Complete show 9/2/2014!

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, new Blues September 2, 2014

Live from the Midnight Circus 9/2/2014 Complete show by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud The complete show with an exclusive Interview with Alastair Greene! Tune in and get you some!! NOW ON MIXCLOUD!! Get the Apps for IPhone, Android and Windows devices and you can listen to LIVE From the Midnight Circus anywhere you are. The […]