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The Joey Gilmore Band Respect The Blues

Richard Ludmerer blues, blues radio, blues-rock, Circus americana, Funk, indie, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, Midnight Circus, Music on the couch, neo blues, new Blues, nu blues, r&B, RNB, Rock, roots, soul October 6, 2016

The Joey Gilmore band Respect The Blues Mosher St. Records In a fifty year career Joey Gilmore has shared the stage with Bobby “Blue” Bland, Etta James, James Brown, Little Milton and Little Johnny Taylor. He was born in Ocala, Florida and released his self-titled first album in 1977. His next recording was 1989’s“So Good […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Deb Ryder

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues radio, blues-rock, Circus americana, Funk, indie, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, Midnight Circus, Music on the couch, neo blues, new Blues, nu blues, r&B, RNB, Rock, roots, soul October 6, 2016

This is the “VOICE OF INDIE BLUES” the show that is dedicated to bringing you what is happening TODAY in Blues .. Music that is being created by currently touring artists who are using the roots of the blues and embracing the diversity of music that can be created from those roots! INDIE Blues artists!! This […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Hard Swimmin Fish

Tune into the VOICE of INDIE BLUES! The only show that is dedicated to playing only currently touring artists that are creating new original music rooted in the blues. These are the artists who embrace diversity of music that has and is being created from those roots .. These ARE the INDIE Blues artists! This […]

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In Depth Interview with Demian Lewis of Hard Swimmin Fish

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, blues radio, blues-rock, Circus americana, Funk, indie, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, Midnight Circus, Music on the couch, neo blues, new Blues, nu blues, r&B, RNB, Rock, roots, soul October 6, 2016

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Hard Swimmin’ Fish is an ensemble deeply rooted in the traditions of American music. Our down home roots sound pilfers from the best that early American music has to offer including blues, jazz, funk and swing, and churn it all up into a spicy brew that is familiar yet uniquely our […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “THE VOICE OF INDIE BLUES” 10/3/2016

This is the only show that is dedicated to bringing you the best in what is happening in Blues today .. We are the VOICE of INDIE Blues! This week we give you music from Dave Keller Melissa Etheridge Gilbert, Cox, Bellamy, Teamer & Stormcellar Chris Bevington Samantha Fish The McKee Brothers Vaneese Thomas The […]

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An In Depth Interview with Deb Ryder

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE 2015 BLUES BLAST MUSIC AWARD NOMINEE SEAN COSTELLO RISING STAR AWARD! LET IT RAIN – 2016 GRAMMY BALLOT FOR BEST BLUES ALBUM! Born outside Chicago, Deb began appearing on stage as a young teen at her step father’s famous nightclub The Topanga Corral, where she opened for such blues legends as […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring The Mckee Brothers

This is the show that brings you only currently touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. These are the artists who embrace the true power of the blues .. the power that lives in the diversity of music that has been and is being created from those roots .. These […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Lex Grey!

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues radio, blues-rock, Funk, indie, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, Midnight Circus, Music on the couch, neo blues, new Blues, nu blues, r&B, RNB, Rock, roots, soul October 5, 2016

This is the #1 and Original INDIE Blues radio show on the net! The show that brings you only those artists who are currently touring and creating new original music rooted in the blues .. artists who embrace the true power of the blues .. the power that lives in the diversity of music that […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Gina Sicilia

This is the show that showcases the FUTURE OF THE BLUES by bringing you only NEW MUSIC that is being created by artists who are out there touring and creating music rooted in the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of music that has and is being created from those roots .. these are the […]

Music on The Couch

Music On The Couch SHOW #340

Music On The Couch Live, Uncut & Uncensored Conversations With “Musicians You Should Know” SHOW #340 – 10/03/16 Listen Here: https://goo.gl/mdfqSw Show Run Time 2:59:56 MICK KOLASSA & ERIC HUGHES – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Mick Kolassa and Eric Hughes stopped in to for COUCH KID NEWS to chat about the new acoustic album of […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An In Depth Interview with Gina Sicilia!

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, americana, blues radio, blues-rock, Funk, indie, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, Midnight Circus, Music on the couch, neo blues, new Blues, nu blues, r&B, RNB, Rock, roots, soul October 4, 2016

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Considered a true rising star in the blues world ever since her debut album, Allow Me to Confess, brought her world-wide acclaim in 2007, Gina manages to raise the bar even further with The Alabama Sessions, which she recorded and produced in legendary Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and where she throws down […]

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An In Depth Interview with Ralph Mckee of The Mckee Brothers

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE The roots of the McKee Bros. project go back to 70s Ann Arbor and Detroit, where Ralph McKee, inspired by his college roommate, guitarist Bob Doezema (now a Berklee professor who tours with Al Kooper), bought a cheap bass and a Silvertone amp and started to teach himself to play. After […]

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CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Lurrie Bell Can’t Shake This Feeling

Richard Ludmerer americana, blues, blues radio, blues-rock, Funk, indie, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, Midnight Circus, Music on the couch, neo blues, new Blues, nu blues, r&B, RNB, Rock, roots, soul October 3, 2016

Lurrie Bell Can’t Shake This Feeling Delmark Records Lurrie Bell was born in Chicago in 1958. As a youngster he was surrounded by Blues music as his father was the renowned harmonica player Carey Bell. The younger Bell first picked up the guitar at the age of six and polished his playing skills with Big […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Teresa James

This is the show that believes in the diversity of music that has and is being created from the roots of the blues. IT is this diversity that makes blues great .. we only play those artists who understand this diversity and is out there creating new original music This week we start with music […]

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“All Things Must Pass” The rise and fall of Tower Records (96 minute DVD)

“All Things Must Pass” The rise and fall of Tower Records (96 minute DVD) www.MVDb2b.com – MVDvisual The death of Tower Records was a major blow for many of us who grew up purchasing vinyl LP’s, seven inch forty-fives and CD’, laser discs, and DVD’s. This triumphant and reflective DVD “All Things Must Pass,” is […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Matthew Skoller Blues Immigrant

Matthew Skoller Blues Immigrant Tongue ‘n Groove Records Harmonica player and vocalist Matthew Skoller was born and raised in New York City. He relocated to Chicago in 1987 and began apprenticing with Jimmy Rogers, Big Daddy Kinsey, Big Time Sarah, and Dietra Farr. Skoller’s first recording was 1996’s “Bone to Pick With You”. He followed […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An In Depth Interview with Lex Grey!

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Lex Grey has mesmerized music lovers since she came thundering onto the scene like Mae West on a motorcycle. Rising to the status of a cult rock diva, this multiple ASCAP Songwriting Award-winner delivers a repertoire that blends the tortured soul of the blues with bawdy burlesque and Brooklyn attitude. Born in the back room […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Holly Hyatt and Jon Burden

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Liz Mandeville The Stars Motel

Liz Mandeville The Stars Motel Blue Kitty Records Liz Mandeville moved to Chicago in 1979. Four years after first hearing Luther Allison and Koko Taylor she began to front her own band. The winner of many songwriter awards Mandeville recorded her first four albums for Earwig Records. In 2012 she released “Clarksdale” on her own […]

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Bob Lanza Blues Band “It’s Time To Let Go”

Bob Lanza Blues Band “It’s Time To Let Go” Connor Ray Music Bob Lanza was a member of the New Jersey blues scene for quite some time before receiving recognition. He learned by apprenticing as he played guitar with pianist Floyd Phillips (of the Johnny Copeland Band), James Cotton and Dave Perkins. Lanza’s earliest appearance […]

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An In Depth Interview with Teresa James

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Originally from Houston, Texas, Teresa is based in Los Angeles where she has assembled a group of some of the top LA based touring and session musicians in her band, The Rhythm Tramps. They have been working in the LA area and at blues festivals and clubs throughout the US and […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Voice of Indie Blues” 9/26/2016

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An In Depth Interview with Holly Hyatt and Jon Burden

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE They were a hit at the Kaslo Jazz Fest in 04, where they played as a duo and shared the bill with Juno award winners Colin James and Jeff Healey, The Brubreck Brothers and Ruthie Foster and were also the opening guests for the legendary songwriter, session man, producer, piano man, […]

Music on The Couch

Music on the Couch Show #339

SHOW #339 – 09/26/16 Live, Uncut & Uncensored Conversations With “Musicians You Should Know” LISTEN HERE: https://goo.gl/Ub2DXH BOBBIE BURKS – COUCH KID NEWS Couch Kid News brings Bobbie Burks to The Couch to talk about I’m A Bluesman the album she just released. It is music from early in Michael’s career. Bobbie & I talked about the album and […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Bobby Rush Porcupine Meat

Richard Ludmerer americana, blues, blues radio, blues-rock, Funk, indie, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, Midnight Circus, neo blues, new Blues, nu blues, r&B, RNB, Rock, roots, soul September 28, 2016

Bobby Rush Porcupine Meat Rounder Records Emmit Ellis Jr. better known as Bobby Rush was born in Homer, Louisiana in November of 1933. The family moved to Pine Bluff, Arkansas and as a youngster he befriended Elmore James. Rush eventually formed his own band. When he was twenty the family moved to Chicago; Rush met […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Nancy Wright

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues radio, blues-rock, Funk, indie, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, Midnight Circus, neo blues, new Blues, nu blues, r&B, RNB, Rock, roots, soul September 27, 2016

This is the only show that gives you the “Future of the Blues” .. we are The Voice Of Indie Blues .. the artists who are out there creating new original music rooted in the blues .. the artists that embrace the true power of the blues .. the power that lives in the diversity […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Bobby Rush “Porcupine Meat” Rounder Records www.Rounder.com

Bobby Rush “Porcupine Meat” Rounder Records www.Rounder.com At eighty-two years old the seemingly forever youthful Bobby Rush would not be on anyone’s shortlist for signing a new major label contract and kicking off what seems to be a new page for his already lengthy and successful career. Add to the mix “Porcupine Meat” producer Scott […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Mary Jo Curry

This is the VOICE of INDIE BLUES .. the only show that will bring you nothing but touring artists who are out there creating new original music rooted in the blues. These INDIE Blues artists Embrace the real power of the blues .. The Diversity of music that has and is being created from those […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Bruce Katz Band Out From The Center

Bruce Katz Band Out From The Center American Showplace Music Bruce Katz is able to coax soulful tones out of his keyboards. Katz appears on albums by Ronnie Earl, Mighty Sam McClain, Delbert McClinton, Greg Allman, and countless other artists. This is Katz’s eighth album in his own name. His last recording was 2014’s “Homecoming”, […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Vaneese Thomas The Long Journey Home

Vaneese Thomas The Long Journey Home Segue Records Memphis born Vaneese Thomas is the daughter of Rufus Thomas (“Walking The Dog”) and the sister of Carla Thomas (“Gee Whiz”). She released her first album “Vaneese” in 1987. Her last album “Blues for My Father” garnered Thomas three Blues Music Award nominations including Female Soul Blues […]

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An In Depth Interview with Nancy Wright

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, americana, blues radio, blues-rock, Funk, indie, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, Midnight Circus, neo blues, new Blues, nu blues, r&B, RNB, Rock, roots, soul September 24, 2016

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Well-established as a top Blues sax sideman for more than 30 years, Nancy Wright released a new blues/roots CD in early 2015, adding vocal and songwriting dimensions to her artistry. “Putting Down Roots” consists of twelve blues/roots originals (six instrumentals and six vocals) spanning blues, R&B, New Orleans, funk, and gospel […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring James “Buddy” Rogers

This IS the VOICE OF INDIE BLUES .. the show that gives you nothing but currently touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues .. The INDIE Blues artist who embraces the diversity of music that has and is being created from the roots of the blues .. This week we […]

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An In Depth Interview with Mary Jo Curry

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Mary Jo Curry is an electrifying, engaging, entertaining, powerhouse blues vocalist based in Central Illinois. Legendary, BMA nominated, international recording artist, James Armstrong, said that “Mary Jo has a voice, confidence, and stage presence that is hard to find these days.” Mary Jo has just completed recording her first CD, simply […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Little Mike

Tune into THE VOICE OF INDIE BLUES .. the only show that is dedicated to the future of the blues. Each week we bring you currently touring artists who are out there creating new original music rooted in the blues .. We embrace the true power of the blues .. the diversity of music that […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Deb Ryder Grit Grease & Tears

Deb Ryder Grit Grease & Tears Bejeb Music Deb Ryder was born in Chicago and influenced by the Blues and Jazz she heard there. While in her teens the family moved to Los Angeles where she would often perform at her step-father’s nightclub “The Topanga Corral”. She opened for her friend and neighbor Bob Hite, […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An In Depth Interview with James Buddy Rogers

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Most musicians can proudly recall their age and stage in life when they received their introduction to blues music. It is a coming of age in a sense – before the blues and after the blues. For Vancouver’s James ‘Buddy’ Rogers, life as he knew it was inherently different after discovering […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Eric Sommers

This is the show that brings you Those touring artists who are out there creating new original music rooted in the blues. The artists who embrace the true power of the blues .. the diversity of music that has and is being created from those roots .. We are the Voice of INDIE Blues! This […]

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An In Depth Interview with “Little Mike”

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Queens native Little Mike grew up on the very competitive New York City music scene. He started playing harp at age 14 and took up piano two years later. His first brush with the blues came while hearing John Lee Hooker at Carnegie Hall and later listening to a Paul Butterfield […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Voice of Indie Blues” 9/19/2016

This IS the Voice of Indie blues, the only show that is dedicated to bringing you the best in Independent Blues Artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues .. These are the artists who embrace the real power of the blues .. the power that lives in the diversity of music […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An In Depth Interview with Eric Sommer

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, americana, blues radio, blues-rock, Bruce Katz, Funk, indie, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, Midnight Circus, neo blues, new Blues, nu blues, r&B, RNB, Rock, roots, soul September 21, 2016

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE “If there’s a place for musical perfection, it’s wherever you’ll find Eric Sommer – A blistering acoustic style plus a variety of slide and open tuning formats will knock you for a loop…” wrote Studdie Burns, Melody Hut UK in 2013. “How one guy can do this so well is remarkable, […]

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Making a Scene Reaches 200,000 Visitors!

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues radio, blues-rock, Bruce Katz, Circus americana, Funk, indie, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, Midnight Circus, neo blues, new Blues, nu blues, r&B, RNB, Rock, roots, soul September 20, 2016

Making a Scene has reached another milestone! We have reached the mark of 200,000 visitors to our site over the last 2 years! If you are an advertiser on Making a Scene I first want to THANK YOU! Your support is helping us keep moving forward in our mission and I want to let you […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Vaneese Thomas

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues radio, blues-rock, Bruce Katz, Funk, indie, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, Midnight Circus, neo blues, new Blues, nu blues, r&B, RNB, Rock, roots, soul September 19, 2016

This is the one radio show where you will get ONLY currently touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues.. These are the INDIE Blues artists!! .. We celebrate the diversity of music that is and has been created from the roots of the blues .. This week we start out with […]

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The Meters “A Message from the Meters” The Complete Josie, Reprise & Warner Bros. Singles 1968-1977

The Meters “A Message from the Meters” The Complete Josie, Reprise & Warner Bros. Singles 1968-1977 (2CD’s) www.RealGoneMusic.com This wouldn’t be the first time a label released a two-disc set on The Meters. Previously (1995) Rhino issued “Funkify Your Life: The Meters Anthology” that covered forty-three songs. Roll forward to 2016: Real Gone Music has […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring JL Fulks

This is the only radio show that is dedicated to bringing you the best inINDIE Blues! Those artists who are touring and creating new music rooted in the blues. These are the artists who embrace the diversity of music that has and is being created from the roots of the blues. We Honor the past […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An In Depth interview with Vaneese Thomas

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Vaneese is the daughter of Rufus Thomas, whose legendary career as a musician and entertainer began in Vaudeville and spanned more than half a century in rhythm-and-blues recording and radio. Her older siblings are the hit recording artist “Memphis Queen” Carla Thomas and the highly respected keyboardist […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Bob Lanza

This is the show that showcases ONLY artists who are Touring and creating new original music rooted in the blues .. These are the artists who embrace the diversity of music that is and has been created from the roots of the blues .. We honor the past by supporting the FUTURE of the Blues! […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An In depth Interview with JL Fulks

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Jeffrey Lynn Fulks Jr. now known as JL Fulks was born in Greenville, South Carolina in 1990. At age 13, he began playing guitar, after being inspired by his father’s love for the blues. JL’s immediate prowess with the instrument led to him joining The Praise Band at a local Christian […]

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CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Duke Robillard Band Blues Full Circle

Richard Ludmerer americana, blues, blues radio, blues-rock, Bruce Katz, Funk, indie, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, Midnight Circus, neo blues, new Blues, nu blues, r&B, RNB, Rock, roots, soul September 15, 2016

Duke Robillard Band Blues Full Circle Stony Plain Records Duke Robillard formed Roomful of Blues in 1967. Since 1992 he has performed as the Duke Robillard Band accumulating 22 Blues Music Award nominations and winning 6 times. He won four times as Best Instrumentalist – Guitar and once as Traditional Male Artist of Year; and […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Liz Mandeville

This is the radio show that celibrates the true power of the blues .. the power that lives in the diversity of music that is and has been created from those roots .. and we do this by bringing you ONLY currently touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues .. […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An In Depth Interview with Bob Lanza

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Singer, songwriter and guitarist Bob Lanza from the wilds of north New Jersey leaves no doubt as to motivation with a scorching second release following his debut Things Ain’t So Bad (2009). Years with Floyd Phillips and the Mudflaps and backing legends like James Cotton prepared his audition as a new […]

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