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An In Depth Interview with Peter Karp

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 9, 2017

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 […]

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Kathy Murray

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 8, 2017

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

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 8, 2017

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 […]

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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 […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

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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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 […]

INDIE Blues Scene

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 […]

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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 .. […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues/ INDIE Blues Scene

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 […]

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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 […]

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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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Review: Rust on the Rails — ‘Talisman’

Rick Bowen indie, Indie Rock, making a Scene, progressive rock, Rock December 1, 2016

Northwest super group Rust on The Rails is a collaborative ensemble that began as an acoustic based progressive rock meets world music hybrid that has evolved into a full force commercial rock band, ready to take its place in the upper echelon of Seattle music history with the release of their first full length album […]

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Sari Schorr – ‘A Force of Nature’

Rhetta Akamatsu A Force of Nature, blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, Indie Rock, making a Scene, neo blues, new Blues, nu blues, RNB, Rock, Sari Schorr, soul September 14, 2016

Sari Schorr is just the sort of powerful and passionate female blues-rock singer that this reporter loves best. She has the power of Joan Jett or Pat Benetar when she rocks out and the passion of Janis Joplin with the subtlety and ability to convey emotion of the great Bessie Smith when she slows it […]

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Camille Bloom Pieces Of Me

Rick Bowen indie, Indie Rock, making a Scene, pop, singersongwriter August 13, 2016

Camille Bloom Pieces of me (self) Seattle based artist Camille Bloom get very personal on her 5th full length album Pieces Of Me released September of 2016. Self-produced and recorded at her new home studio Bloom delivers ten new tracks that reveal the breadth and depth of her songwriting skill, by mixing together folk, funk […]

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Interview With Rachel Rekkit from Crashdollz

Richard L'Hommedieu crashdollz, Indie Rock, Metal, punk, Rock July 17, 2016

Originally Posted on the “Indie Authority” The new CrashDollz CD “Punks In Amerika” is now available on all digital distribution sites. This full length 11 song CD is released on RadicLea Records and distributed through RED, CEN and Sony. Produced by Scott Lea Productions and mastered by Roger Lian, this is the follow-up album everyone has been […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Special Independent Blues Awards Edition!!

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues-rock, Funk, independent blues awards, indie Blues, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, RNB, Rock, soul July 12, 2016

Tonight we start with a very special edition of LIVE from the Midnight Circus!! We will be showcasing and Celebrating the artists who have won the Independent Blues Awards for 2016!! ..You will be amazed at the diversity of music that is being created in the blues .. You are going to really enjoy this […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Tyrone Vaughan

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues-rock, Funk, indie Blues, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, neo blues, new Blues, new music, nu blues, original music, RNB, Rock, Royal Southern Brotherhood, soul, tyrone vaughan July 9, 2016

This is the #1 and original INDIE BLUES RADIO show on the net .. the only show that embraces the diversity of music that is created from the roots of the blues .. we support independent artist by playing only touring artists who are out there creating new original music rooted in the blues! Tonight […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Nick Moss

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues-rock, Funk, indie Blues, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, neo blues, new Blues, nu blues, RNB, Rock, soul July 8, 2016

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An In Depth Interview with Nick Moss

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, americana, blues-rock, Funk, indie Blues, Indie Rock, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, neo blues, new Blues, Nick Moss, nu blues, RNB, Rock, soul July 7, 2016

HOME PAGE FACE BOOK A star high school athlete sidelined by a serious kidney ailment, Nick Moss picked up the electric bass at the urging of his brother Joe, a budding blues guitarist, simply to pass the time. When he rose from his sickbed to sneak out and hear Little Charlie and the Nightcats, his […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 6/27/2016

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues radio, blues-rock, Funk, indie Blues, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, neo blues, new Blues, nu blues, online radio, RNB, Rock, soul July 3, 2016

This is the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show on the net .. This is the only show that showcases and embraces the diversity of the blues .. we only play currently touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues .. and they are called INDIE Blues artists .. This […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Tinsley Ellis!

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, Funk, indie Blues, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, neo blues, new Blues, nu blues, RNB, Rock, soul June 30, 2016

This is the #1 and original INDIE BLUES RADIO show on the net!! .. We are dedicated to bringing you touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. We Celebrate the diversity of music that comes from the blues!! .. We don’t shun it .. We ARE INDIE Blues We start […]

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An In Depth Interview with Sunday Wilde

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, blues-rock, Funk, indie Blues, Indie Rock, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, neo blues, new Blues, nu blues, RNB, Rock, roots rock, soul June 23, 2016

Home Page Facebook page Sunday is from the wilds of a northern Ontario small town, but she has been found singing everywhere from small logging and mining towns at coffee houses, funeral parlors, and blues joints and all the way to large festivals, house concerts and bars in bustling metropolises. She has won jazz and […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Cyril Neville

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues-rock, cyril neville, Funk, gospel, indie Blues, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, neo blues, new Blues, nu blues, RNB, Rock, roots rock, royal gospel, Royal Southern Brotherhood, soul June 18, 2016

EMBRACING THE DIVERSITY OF BLUES! This is the #1 and Original INDIE Blues RADIO show on the net. We bring you ONLY currently touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. We bring you the innovators of Blues .. the true standard bearers of the blues .. This week we start […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Lisa Mann

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues-rock, Funk, indie Blues, Indie Rock, lisa mann, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, neo blues, new Blues, nu blues, r&B, RNB, Rock, soul June 17, 2016

EMBRACING THE DIVERSITY OF BLUES! This is the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show on the net. We bring you ONLY currently touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. We bring you the innovators of Blues .. the true standard bearers of the blues .. This week we start […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Alexis P Suter!

Richard L'Hommedieu Alexis P Suter, american showplace music, blues, blues-rock, Funk, gospel, indie Blues, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, neo blues, new Blues, nu blues, RNB, Rock, roots rock, soul June 11, 2016

EMBRACE the DIVERSITY OF THE BLUES! This is the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show on the net. We bring you ONLY currently touring artists who are out there creating new original music rooted in the blues. This is not your old school blues show .. this is blues for a new generation. This […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Exclusive Interview with Diana Rein

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, blues-rock, Funk, indie Blues, Indie Rock, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, neo blues, new Blues, nu blues, RNB, Rock, soul June 10, 2016

In mythology, Sirens were dangerous yet beautiful creatures that would lure sailors with enchanting songs and make them crash onto the rocky coast. It is said that some crews survived by using wax in their ears to keep from being compelled. But what if the music was turned up? What if it was amplified? What […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Alabama Mike Upset The Status Quo

Richard Ludmerer americana, blues, blues-rock, Funk, indie Blues, Indie Rock, making a Scene, neo blues, new Blues, nu blues, RNB, Rock, soul June 6, 2016

Alabama Mike Upset The Status Quo Greaseland Records Michael Benjamin aka Alabama Mike was born in Talladega, Al. in 1964. At an early age his father encouraged him to sing gospel. After a hitch in the Navy he wounded up in the San Francisco Bay area. He developed a love for the blues but didn’t […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus featuring Albert Castiglia!

Richard L'Hommedieu albert castiglia, blues, blues-rock, Funk, indie Blues, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, neo blues, new Blues, new music, nu blues, original music, RNB, Rock, roots music, roots rock, Ruf Records, soul May 21, 2016

This is the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show! We celebrate and support the diversity of music that is being created in the blues by artists who are out there touring and performing new original music. We honor the past by supporting the future of the blues .. we call that future INDIE Blues […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus featuring KALO

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues-rock, Funk, indie Blues, Indie Rock, kalo, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, neo blues, new Blues, nu blues, RNB, Rock, roots rock, soul May 19, 2016

This is the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show on the net! We celebrate the diversity of music that exists in the blues by supporting the artists who are touring and creating new original music rooted in the blues. You honor the past by supporting the future of the blues .. Become the Indie […]

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Confessing the Blues Show 314

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues-rock, cleve baker, confessing the blues, Funk, indie Blues, Indie Rock, making a Scene, neo blues, new Blues, nu blues, RNB, Rock, roots rock, soul May 8, 2016

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Mike Eldred!

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues-rock, Funk, indie Blues, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, RNB, roots rock, soul May 4, 2016

This is the #1 and Only show INDIE Blues Radio Show!! .. Each week we showcase currently touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. INDIE Blues artists! .. Tune in each week and discover what is really happening in the world of Blues TODAY!! This week we start things off […]

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Making a Scene is 2 years OLD!

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, guide to music business, indie Blues, indie music, Indie Rock, making a Scene, music business, recording studio, Recording Techniques, Rock May 2, 2016

That’s Right! Making a Scene is now 2 years old! And what a great 2 years it has been. I am so excited about all that we have accomplished over the course of the last 2 years. Let me give you a rundown of how successful we have been since our launch in May of […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

The Bo-Keys Heartaches By The Number

Richard Ludmerer americana, blues, blues music, blues-rock, Indie B, indie Blues, Indie Rock, live blues, making a Scene, new Blues, nu blues, original music, r&B, soul April 29, 2016

The Bo-Keys Heartaches By The Number Omnivore Recordings The Bo-Keys are a soul/jazz band from Memphis, Tennessee. They were originally formed in 1998 by bassist Scott Bomar to be a backup band for the legendary Stax artist and songwriter Sir Mack Rice; best known for “Mustang Sally”. The Bo-Keys were comprised of veteran Memphis sidemen […]

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An Exclusive Interview with Angel Forrest!

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, angel forrest, blues-rock, Funk, indie Blues, Indie Rock, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, new Blues, nu blues, original blues, r&B, RNB, Rock, soul April 28, 2016

With a career spanning 27 years, nine albums and the winner of the Maple Blues Award for Female Vocalist of the Year in 2013, 2014 and 2015, Quebec blues belter Angel Forrest releases her new album, Angel’s 11 on March 11th, 2016. Ambitious and original, this project demonstrates the friendship shared between Angel and the […]

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