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20 Tips on Creating High Quality Music Videos on a Budget!

Tony Hossri Budget, indie, making a Scene, Music video July 23, 2019

20 Tips on Creating High Quality Music Videos On A Budget! In the abnormally over-saturated social media and music age, the chance for an unsigned artist or band getting recognition by releasing a song without a video is little to none. Unfortunately, most high-quality music videos released from famous artists start at $20,000 and goes […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Americana

Steve Katz The Juggle

Richard Ludmerer americana, blood sweat and tears, indie, making a Scene, steve katz May 7, 2019

Steve Katz The Juggle Independent At the age of fifteen Steve Katz was already studying guitar with Dave Van Ronk and Reverend Gary Davis. He met guitarist Stefan Grossman and together they spent time rediscovering bluesmen Mississippi John Hurt, Skip James and Son House. Living in Greenwich Village Katz and his friends, Grossman, Maria Muldaur, […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Indie Rock/ CD Reviews POP/ Indie Rock Scene/ On the Scene/ Pop Scene

SISSTER Wows LA at the release party for her debut self-titled EP

Patrick O’Heffernan indie, indie pop, Indie Rock, LA, making a Scene, Rock, Sisster February 9, 2019

SISSTER Wows LA at the release party for her debut self-titled EP Patrick O’Heffernan (Los Angeles) SISSTER wowed a n LA audience when she released her self-titled EP last week and demonstrated why she is so popular and so beloved. You could feel the love in the air at the Sunset Blvd multi-venue Los Globos […]

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Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews/ Indie Rock Artist

Making A Scene Talks with Elliott Murphy

Richard L'Hommedieu elliot murphy, indie, long island music hall of fame, making a Scene November 23, 2018

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Making A Scene Presents an Interview with Elliott Murphy Fresh from being inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame by Billy Joel, Elliott Murphy is embarking on a US Tour! Billy Joel Inducts Elliott Murphy into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame. More then thirty-five years have passed […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews/ Indie Country Artist

Making a Scene talks with Matt Campbell

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, Country, indie, making a Scene, matt campbell November 15, 2018

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Matt Campbell We talk about his journey, his new CD, The Music Business and the state of country music. Listen to tracks from his new CD and the interview on Mixcloud .. Then listen to more of Matt’s music and add him to your […]

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Acoustic Artist/ Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

Making a Scene Talks with Michelle Lewis

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, indie, making a Scene, michelle lewis October 14, 2018

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Michelle Lewis! Many performers live for applause. Michelle Lewis just wants to make you cry. There are sad songs, and uplifting songs. But more sad Songs,” She says. “For me, music is always more interesting the deeper you dig emotionally. My passion and my […]

Artist Interviews/ Pop Artists/ R&B Artist

Making a Scene talks with Mikalyn Hay

Richard L'Hommedieu indie, making a Scene, Mikalyn hay, pop, r&B October 4, 2018

Home Page Facebook page Making a Scene Talks with Indie Singer/Songwriter Mikalyn Hay! Mikalyn is a unique artist, old soul and world weary and yet so young and fresh. She comes at every song with a deep sense of herself as an artist with an alternative view of what is cool and classic in the same breath. […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Jazz

Joey Morant Forever Sanctified

Jim Hynes indie, indie jazz, jazz, joey morant, making a Scene August 17, 2018

Joey Morant Forever Sanctified BluJazz Trumpeter, composer, producer, entertainer Joey Morant is a veteran presence in the current NYC jazz scene. Morant works as a soloist, in duet and trio settings, and in larger bands and orchestras. It’s not only his trumpet playing, but scat singing, and his on stage banter that sets him apart. […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

An Interview with Mike Aiken

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, Country, indie, making a Scene, Mike Aiken August 16, 2018

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE MAKING A SCENE Presents an interview with Americana Artist Mike Aiken! Life on the fringe has its benefits, not the least of which is the perspective from an outsider’s view. Northwind Records is proud to announce the release of Mike Aiken’s seventh studio album, WAYWARD TROUBADOUR. Aiken’s 11song package is the […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Americana/ CD Reviews Indie Rock

Jimmy LaFave Peace Town

Jim Hynes americana, Austin, indie, Jimmy lafave August 16, 2018

Jimmy LaFave Peace Town Music Road Posthumous albums that come barely a year after the artist’s passing can be difficult to listen to. My tears are welling up while writing, knowing how much we’ll miss Jimmy LaFave. He, in the words of Gretchen Peters, possessed not only a “singular voice” but was arguably the best […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Americana

Giulia Millanta’s “Conversation with a Ghost”

Viola Krouse americana, giulia millanta, indie, making a Scene, singer-songwriter June 17, 2018

Giulia Millanta is a cosmopolitan Americana artist. Her newest album “Conversation with a Ghost” is crisp and refreshing. The melodies are masterfully executed. Each instrument is selective in accentuating Giulia’s ethereal vocal. As expected from having a “Conversation with a Ghost“, the tempo and vibe of the songs are hauntingly familiar. https://www.giuliamillanta.com/ “Conversation with a Ghost” […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews/ Indie Country Artist

An Interview with David Olney!!

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, Country, David Olney, indie, making a Scene, songwriter May 1, 2018

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE David Olney doesn’t change his appearance; he changes reality’s appearance. He changes the room and the way we feel inside the room. He changes hearts, minds, and moods like the rest of us change bedsheets, only without the hassle of ill-fitted corners. His songs are marvels of surprise and delight. With […]

Jam Scene/ On the Scene

Gatos Blancos at the Sherman Theater

Viola Krouse Funk, indie, Indie Rock, jam band, making a Scene, roots music April 24, 2018

Photos above by Sam Watson Gatos Blancos is a jam band with soul and an evolving groove that is refreshingly unpredictable. Gatos Blancos brilliantly interpret the tone and resonance within each instrument. They play the sweet spots. Each song was unique, each had a good groove. Stage lighting was purposely dark to create mood for […]

Marketing/ Music Business

A View from Inside South By Southwest

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, indie, indie Blues, Indie Rock, making a Scene, music marketing, roots rock, showcase, South by Soutwest, sxsw March 28, 2018

First Impressions I have attended many music showcase events over the years, two notables being both the International Blues Challenge (IBC)and the Blues Music Awards, both held in Memphis Tn. Both of which present showcases and events geared towards the Blues market as a music genre. I have participated as both a judge and an industry professional […]

Music Biz News

Brief History of South By Southwest SXSW!

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues-rock, indie, indie Blues, Indie Rock, making a Scene, music festival, south by southwest, sxsw March 11, 2018

In 1986 the organizers of New York’s “New Music Festival” wanted to bring their festival to Texas. They contacted the Austion Chronicle in the hopes of making it happen. Fortunately for Austin that deal feel through, Roland Swenson, a staffer at the Austin chronicle got together with his publisher Nick Barbaro, Editor Louis Black and Musician/booking agent Louis […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus/ Podcasts

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring “The Bush League”

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues-rock, indie, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, roots rock March 6, 2018

This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the Future of the Blues by showcasing artists who are out there touring and creating new original music rooted in the blues. We Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being made from the blues! ZZ Ward Bag […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Big Shoes

Richard L'Hommedieu Artist, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, cd review, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, INDIE Blues Scene blues, Indie Rock, International Blues Challenge, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, the voice, the voice of indie blues February 13, 2018

This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you independent blues artists who are creating the Future of the Blues by creating new original music rooted in the blues. These artists Embrace the Diversity of the Blues .. they ARE the Indie Blues Artists This week we have a great playlist for you .. Victor Wainwright That’s Love To […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Rocky Athas!

This IS the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show .. The Voice of Indie Blues .. We bring you the best in independent blues artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand that the true tradition of the blues is in innovation and creativity! These ARE the Indie Blues Artists! This week we have a great playlist set out […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Interview with Andy Peake of “Big Shoes”!

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE The Big Shoes Story Big Shoes was the creation of drummer/producer Andy Peake. In 2012. With a local trend among musicians to form “tribute” bands, Andy had the wild idea to gather musicians of like mind to create a tribute to the 1970’s eclectic and brilliant band, Little Feat. Big Shoes […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Interview with Rocky Athas

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE After carrying the mantle for eight years of the coveted role of lead guitarist with John Mayall’s legendary Bluesbreakers, Rocky Athas returned to his successfully established solo career. In 2017, the much anticipated reunion between Rocky’s good friend and multi-Grammy winning producer, Jim Gaines, delivered Shakin’ the Dust to rave reviews! Partnering repeatedly […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Bernard Allison

This is the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show! The only show that brings you the Future of the Blues being made by artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. These artists Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand the true tradition in blues is Innovation, Diversity and Creativity! These ARE the Indie Blues Artists! This […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Samantha Martin and Delta Sugar

This IS The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the Future of the Blues being made by artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. The True Tradition of the blues is rooted in Innovation and creativity! These are the Indie Blues Artists! This week we have music from: Reverend Raven She’s Moving On […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

The Reverend Shawn Amos Breaks It Down

Richard Ludmerer Artist, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, cd review, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, INDIE Blues Scene blues, Indie Rock, International Blues Challenge, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, the voice, the voice of indie blues February 4, 2018

The Reverend Shawn Amos Breaks It Down Put Together Music The Reverend Shawn Amos was born the son of Wally Amos founder of the Famous Amos cookie brand. Amos attended film school at New York University and discovered the blues by reading Peter Guralnick’s book “Feel Like Going Home”. He traveled the south and fell […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Voice of Indie Blues” 1/28/2018

This is the VOICE of Indie Blues, the show that brings you the best in Independent Blues Artists who are creating the future of the blues with original music. These artists are true to the tradition of the blues which is based in innovation and creativity. These ARE the Indie Blues Artists! This week we […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Interview with Samantha Martin

Posted by Editor Artist, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, cd review, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, INDIE Blues Scene blues, Indie Rock, International Blues Challenge, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, the voice, the voice of indie blues February 2, 2018

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE **Five Time Maple Blues Award Nominee** Bubbling up from the cauldron of roots Americana music, Samantha Martin is an artist of extraordinary power, gravitas and deep-seated emotion. On first listen, one is immediately struck by the awesome presence and sheer magnitude of her other worldly voice. Cigarette-ravaged and whiskey-soaked in the extreme, […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Jay Willie Blues Band

This is The Voice of Indie Blues the #1 and original INDIE BLUES RADIOshow. The ONLY show that is dedicated to bringing you JUST Independent Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and are creating the Future of the Blues with New original Music .. These are the Innovators not the imitators .. these are the Indie Blues Artists! This week we give […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Lex Grey

This is the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show. The ONLY show that brings you nothing but Independent Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and are creating the Future of the Blues with new original music rooted in the blues. .. These are the Indie Blues Artists! This week we give you music from: Ronnie Baker Brooks Times Have Changed Muddy-Gurdy Gonna […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Interview with The Jay Willie Blues Band

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Throughout the course of their musical union, the members of the Jay Willie Blues Band have won over the hearts of music lovers from all walks of life. This Indie Blues Band has been Performing at a variety of venues and making countless public appearances all the while recording new song […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Voice of Indie Blues” 1/27/2018

We are BACK on www.deepjams.net every Saturday from 8pm till Midnight! This is the VOICE of Indie Blues! The #1 and original indie blues radio show and the only show that is dedicated to bringing you the best in independent blues artists who are creating the future of the blues by holding true to the […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Bernard Allison Let It Go

Bernard Allison Let It Go Ruf Records Bernard Allison was born in Chicago in 1965. He was introduced to the blues by his father, the late Luther Allison. He started playing guitar at the age of ten and played on a live recording of his father’s when he was just thirteen. After graduating high school […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Interview with Lex Grey!

Richard L'Hommedieu Artist, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, INDIE Blues Scene blues, Indie Rock, International Blues Challenge, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, the voice January 29, 2018

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE If you have never seen this Indie blues band, fasten your safety belts! A vocal, visual and musical tour de force, The Urban Pioneers deliver it hard and heartfelt. From their award winning original songs to their outrageously unique interpretations of classic rock and blues this band takes you places no […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Hypnotic Wheels Trio and Various Artists Muddy Gurdy

Jim Hynes Artist, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, INDIE Blues Scene blues, Indie Rock, International Blues Challenge, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, the voice January 26, 2018

Hypnotic Wheels Trio and Various Artists Muddy Gurdy VizzTone This is one of the most interesting collaborations of blues we have heard in some time. A trio of French musicians – Tia Goutteble (guitar, voice), Gilles Chabenat (Hurdy-Gurdy – a traditional French instrument), and Marc Glomeau (percussion) call themselves the Hypnotic Wheels Trio. Their music […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

John Mayall Three For The Road

Richard Ludmerer Artist, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, INDIE Blues Scene blues, Indie Rock, International Blues Challenge, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, the voice January 25, 2018

John Mayall Three For The Road Forty Below Records This new album is John Mayall’s sixty-eighth and that doesn’t include re-issues. Mayall is the influential British bluesman who formed his band The Bluesbreakers in 1963. A great guitarist, keyboardist, harmonica player, singer, songwriter and bandleader he is still going strong after more than fifty years. […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring The Rex Granite Band

This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the show that brings you the best in Independent Blues artists who are creating the Future of the blues by embracing creativity and innovation. These artist also embrace the diversity of the blues and understand that this is where the true power of the genre lives. These ARE […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Rocky Athas Shakin’ The Dust

Rocky Athas Shakin’ The Dust Cherryburst Records Rocky Athas was born in Oak Cliffs, Texas, a Dallas suburb, in 1954. He and Stevie Ray Vaughan were schoolmates long before either became known. By 1977 Athas was already listed as one of the ten best guitarists in Texas. In 1984 Athas appeared on Jim Dandy’s Black […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Johnny Fink and the Intrusion

This is the #1 and original Indie Blues Radio show! The Voice of Indie Blues! We bring you each week artists who Embrace the diversity of the blues and are creating the future of the blues with creativity and innovation .. these are the Indie Blues Artists This week we have music from: John Pagano […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Interview with Rex Granite

FACEBOOK Omaha’s Blues/Rock Original, The Rex Granite Band draws it’s fresh/retro sound from a variety of sources. Straight-up Rock and Roll, Blues, and Gospel all play heavily in their gutsy roots rock style. Sarah and Rex are the primary song writers in the band, but the true appeal lies with the unique vocal of Sarah […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Interview with Johnny Fink!

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Johnny Fink and The Intrusion used to be known as the “Best Kept Secret in the Midwest Blues Scene” among local blues and classic rock enthusiasts. That was until they won the 2015 Cincy Blues society band challenge….and the made the semi-finals in the 2016 IBC in Memphis Tn. They were also finalists […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Voice of Indie Blues” 1/13/2018

This is our 4 hour show of the best in Independent blues artists who are creating the future of the blues! This is the #1 and original “Indie Blues” radio show! We honor the past, support the present and encourage the future of the blues .. This week we have music from .. Mindi Abair […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Backtrack Blues Band Make My Home in Florida

Backtrack Blues Band Make My Home in Florida Harpo Records Harp ace Sonny Charles met guitarist “Little” Johnny Walter in Chapel Hill, North Carolina while they were both attending the University of North Carolina. Charles founded the Backtrack Blues Band in 1980 and Walter was among the first to join. The Backtrack Blues Band is […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Johnny Fink And The Intrusion JFI

Johnny Fink And The Intrusion JFI Independent Johnny Fink and The Intrusion is a band based out of Cincinnati Ohio. The four piece unit was originally formed in 1992 and called The Blue Intrusions. They jammed on everything from the Allman Brothers to Lonnie Mack. After several years guitarist Fink took over and they became […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring the Backtrack Blues Band

This is the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO .. The Voice of Indie Blues! The show that brings you ONLY those artists who are touring and creating new original music rooted in the blues. These artists ARE the Future of the Blues! They are keeping the true tradition of the blues alive, innovation and creativity! These are the Indie […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Interview with Sonny Charles from the Backtrack Blues Band

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE The Backtrack Blues Band is one of Florida’s longest running and most accomplished blues bands. Founded in 1980, the group has performed continuously for over 30 years. Backtrack’s high energy Chicago-style blues with exceptional guitar, harp, and vocals, has made the band a constant on the Florida blues concert, club, and […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Greg Sover

Posted by Editor Artist, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, INDIE Blues Scene blues, Indie Rock, International Blues Challenge, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, the voice January 16, 2018

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Johnny Feds & Friends Pinky Gets The Blues

Johnny Feds & Friends Pinky Gets The Blues Independent John Federico has been part of the NY/NJ blues scene for twenty years always running an open blues jam. For the last seven years he and his band Johnny Feds and the Bluez Boyz have hosted the Monday night jam at the Bayou Restaurant in Mt. […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

ThunderGypsy – ‘ThunderGypsy’

Rhetta Akamatsu Artist, Atlanta blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, INDIE Blues Scene blues, Indie Rock, International Blues Challenge, jazz, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, the voice, ThunderGypsy January 14, 2018

ThunderGypsy is the group chosen at the Atlanta Blues Challenge sponsored by the Atlanta Blues Society to represent the city at the International Blues Challenge 2018. They have a new CD out, produced by Richard L’Hommedieu at Midnight Circus Studios, and it is phenomenal. They won the unlimited studio time as a prize for winning […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Interview with Greg Sover

Richard L'Hommedieu Artist, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, INDIE Blues Scene blues, Indie Rock, jazz, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, the voice January 12, 2018

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Greg Sover is starting out 2018 on all cylinders! Greg’s new EP Jubilee released on January 8th. And the Greg Sover Band will be competing at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis beginning January 17th, representing the Steel City Blues Society of Phoenixville, PA. Jubilee is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed Songs of […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Curtis Salgado and Alan Hager Rough Cut

Richard Ludmerer Artist, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, INDIE Blues Scene blues, Indie Rock, jazz, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, the voice January 11, 2018

Curtis Salgado and Alan Hager Rough Cut Alligator Records Curtis Salgado was born in Everett, Washington but grew up in Eugene, Oregon. By 1980 he was already a member of The Robert Cray Band and he plays harmonica on Cray’s debut recording “Who’s Been Talkin”. He befriended John Belushi and gave him a transforming appreciation […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Tinsley Ellis Winning Hand

Tinsley Ellis Winning Hand Alligator Records Tinsley Ellis was born in Atlanta, Ga. in 1957. He was raised in south Florida and discovered the guitar at a young age. One night while listening to records by The Yardbirds, The Animals, and The Rolling Stones his friend’s older brother offered to take them to see B.B. […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist/ INDIE Blues Scene

Ladies & Gentlemen, Laith Al-Saadi

Adam Signore blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, jazz, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, the voice January 11, 2018

Allow me to introduce to you Laith Al-Saadi By Adam Signore But first let’s get this out of the way right now. Go see the indie Blues artist Laith Al-Saadi first chance you get. OK now that that is out of the way, here’s the skinny on Laith’s beginnings: Laith started singing at four years […]

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