making a Scene

An Exclusive Interview with Jordan Patterson!

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, americana, blues-rock, indie Blues, Indie Rock, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, RNB, Rock, roots rock, soul March 31, 2016

It’s been two decades since Canadian blues vocalist and harmonica player Jordan Patterson released his 1996 debut album, Give Me a Chance. At the time, Patterson was well on his way to establishing himself as a force to be reckoned within the international blues scene, having amassed a fan base through relentless touring and sharing […]

Music on The Couch

Music on the Couch Show # 318

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues podcasts, blues radio, blues-rock, indie, indie Blues, Indie Rock, making a Scene, Music on the couch, Rock, roots rock March 29, 2016

SHOW # 318 – 03/28/16 Live, Uncut & Uncensored Conversations With “Musicians You Should Know” Listen Here: https://goo.gl/oEdFo8 IN LAYMAN TERMS – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC – WORLD PREMIER Cole and his sister Logan Layman are long time Couch Kids. We met them a few years back when they were in the Youth Showcase with […]

CD Reviews Jazz/ CD Reviews R&B

Herbie Mann “Live at the Whisky 1969 The Unreleased Masters ” 2-CD’s

Richard L'Hommedieu herbie Mann, jazz, making a Scene, reissue March 29, 2016

Herbie Mann “Live at the Whisky 1969 The Unreleased Masters ” 2-CD’swww.RealGoneMusic.com The original 1969 “Live at the Whisky A Go Go” vinyl LP on Atlantic Records was produced by the legendary Nesuhi Ertegun (an early originator at Atlantic) recorded by fabled audio engineer Wally Heider via his mobile truck on one-inch tape. Mann and […]

confessing the blues

Confessing the Blues Show #308

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues-rock, confessing the blues, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots, roots rock March 28, 2016

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Best in Indie Blues” 3/22/2016

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues-rock, Funk, indie Blues, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, music, new Blues, nu blues, RNB, roots, roots music, roots rock, soul March 27, 2016

This is the #1 and original INDIE BLUES RADIO show on the net! We are the voice of NEW BLUES! This is the show that showcases ONLY Touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. We Celebrate the diversity of music that is being created with these American Roots! THis is […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus with Harper!

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues-rock, Funk, harper, indie Blues, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, new Blues, nu blues, RNB, Rock, roots music, roots rock, soul March 26, 2016

LIVE from the Midnight Circus is the Voice of the New Blues .. The Indie Blues Movement We are the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO Show that is dedicated to playing only touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. We are 100% new releases! Exciting new music from exciting […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Walkin’ Cane Mark Tryin’ To Make You Understand – Remastered

Richard Ludmerer blues, blues-rock, Funk, indie Blues, Indie Rock, making a Scene, nu blues, RNB, Rock, roots music, roots rock, soul, walkin cane mark March 25, 2016

Walkin’ Cane Mark Tryin’ To Make You Understand – Remastered Enable Records Mark Brehm was anointed Walkin’ Cane Mark by none other than Willie Dixon. He was recovering from an injury at the time. Mark was nineteen and he had just starting singing with some Phoenix based blues band. In 1989 Mark became the front […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus with George Stephen Kelly!

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues-rock, george stephen Kelly, indie Blues, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, nu blues, original music, roots rock March 25, 2016

This is the #1 and original INDIE Blues radio show on the net! This is the show that showcases ONLY Touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. We Celebrate the diversity of music that is being created with these American Roots! THis is the TRUE power of the Blues! .. […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Exclusive interview with Harper!

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, americana, blues-rock, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, roots, roots rock March 25, 2016

An amalgamation of blues, soul and world music, multi award winning Australian singer/ songwriter “Peter D. Harper” creates a heady mix of roots music through his creative use of the harmonica, and the haunting drone of the didgeridoo. By combining traditional and modern influences, borrowing from Western and World music, Harper has created a highly […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Exclusive Interview with George Stephen Kelly!

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, americana, blues-rock, detroit blues, george stephen Kelly, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, roots music, roots rock March 24, 2016

Detroit Singer-Songwriter-Guitarist George Stephen Kelly is a New England native that lived all over the USA for many years, finally settling in the Detroit area in 1995. The experience that comes from living and working in numerous locations has given him plenty to draw from, both musically and lyrically. George’s main influences are bluesmen like […]

CD Reviews Jazz

Cyrille Aimee Let’s Get Lost

Richard Ludmerer cyrill aimee, jazz, making a Scene March 24, 2016

Cyrille Aimee Let’s Get Lost Mack Avenue Records Cyrille Aimee was born in Fontainebleau, France to a French father and a Dominican mother. She grew up nearby in the village of Samois-sur-Seine, the same village where gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt lived. Every June the village would host the Django Reinhardt Festival and a young Aimee […]

Music on The Couch

Music On the Couch Show # 317

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, indie Blues, making a Scene, Music on the couch, new Blues, nu blues, original music, roots music, roots rock March 24, 2016

SHOW #317 – 03/21/16 Live, Uncut & Uncensored Conversations With “Musicians You Should Know” Listen Here: https://goo.gl/xzYSYo JEFF JENSEN – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC – WORLD PREMIER Jeff is about to release his next album, recorded Live at Ardent Studios in Memphis, TN with a live audience, The River City Sessions is a special recording and Jeff returned to […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues/ CD Reviews Jazz

Los Jazz Vatos El Jefe

Richard Ludmerer el jefe, jazz, latin jazz, los jazz vatos, making a Scene March 24, 2016

Los Jazz Vatos El Jefe Lounge Side Records Los Jazz Vatos is the brainchild of Ernie Durawa. Durawa was born in San Antonio but lives in Austin. As a drummer Durawa possesses a unique ability to totally transcend stylistic barriers. Durawa has performed with Charlie Byrd, Larry Coryell, Herb Ellis, Townes Van Zandt, and Willie Nelson. […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 3/15/2016

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues-rock, Funk, indie Blues, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, nu blues, r&B, RNB, Rock, roots rock, soul March 20, 2016

This is the #1 and Original INDIE Blues radio show that brings you ONLY currently touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues! We celebrate and showcase the true power that exists in the blues, that power is in the diversity of music that has been and is still being created […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Janiva Magness Love Wins Again

Richard Ludmerer blues, blues-rock, indie, indie Blues, indie music, janiva magness, making a Scene, nu blues, roots music, roots rock March 19, 2016

Janiva Magness Love Wins Again Blue Elan Records/Fathead Records Janiva Magness was born in Detroit, Michigan. She wound up in the foster care system and was placed into a dozen homes before she got pregnant at the age of 17. Inspired by the intensity of an Otis Rush performance “Otis played as if his life […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus with Corey Dennison!

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues-rock, Funk, indie, indie Blues, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, RNB, Rock, roots music, roots rock, soul March 19, 2016

This is the only show that is dedicated to bringing you ONLY touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. We celebrate the diversity of music that come from these roots. We know that the true power of the Blues is in this diversity!! .. This week we start off with […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Exclusive Interview with Corey Dennison!

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, blues guitar, blues-rock, corey dennison, delmark records, Funk, indie, indie Blues, Indie Rock, making a Scene, nu blues, r&B, RNB, Rock, roots, roots rock, soul March 18, 2016

Long-awaited by loyal fans, The Corey Dennison Blues Band debuted in Chicago in early 2013, storming the stages of Buddy Guy’s Legends, Rosa’s, and Leroy’s Hot Stuff. In late 2013, Corey’s always entertaining stage presence prompted the release of “live in chicago” a thrilling document of a typical night in a Windy City blues club. […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Guy King Truth

Richard Ludmerer blues, blues guitar, blues-rock, cd reviews, delmark records, Funk, guy king, indie Blues, making a Scene, r&B, RNB, soul March 18, 2016

Guy King Truth Delmark Records Guy King was born in Israel. He moved to the states and settled in Chicago. King joined Willie Kent’s shuffle driven blues band and served as both lead guitarist and band leader until Kent’s death in 2006. After starting his own band King played Buddy Guy’s Legends, Rosa’s Lounge and […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus with Guy King!

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues-rock, Funk, indie Blues, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, nu blues, RNB, Rock, roots music, roots rock, soul March 17, 2016

This is the show that is dedicated to bringing you the best in currently touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues! We celebrate the diversity of music that has been created from these roots and recognize that this where where the true power of the blues comes from! The innovation […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

AN Exclusive Interview with Guy King!

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, americana, blues guitar, blues-rock, Funk, guitar, indie Blues, Indie Rock, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, RNB, Rock, roots music, roots rock, soul March 17, 2016

Guy King’s music is fresh and unique while maintaining a strong link to the musical masters that came before him. His natural musical abilities and his one of a kind blend of Blues, Jazz, Soul, and R&B, are some of what makes Guy King so special in the music world. Born and raised in a […]

CD Reviews Jazz

Robert Trujillo Presents Jaco” MVD Visual – 2 DVD’s

Richard L'Hommedieu Jaco Pastorius, jazz, making a Scene, robert trujillo March 16, 2016

Robert Trujillo Presents Jaco” MVD Visual – 2 DVD’s “Jaco” is predominantly presented with old and recent interviews via the eyes of his family and his world-class musical collaborators, plus there are several vintage video segments of Jaco Pastorius himself. Produced by Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo directed by Paul Marchand and Stephen Kijak the documentary […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues/ CD Reviews Jazz

Mike Pachelli Fade to Blue

Richard Ludmerer blues, fade to blue, indie Blues, jazz, making a Scene, mike pachelli March 15, 2016

Mike Pachelli Fade to Blue Fullblast Recordings Michael Pachelli was raised in Youngstown, Ohio. His earliest guitar influence was Wes Montgomery. He studied classical guitar at Youngstown State University before moving to New York City to study bebop with Joe Pass and Pat Martino. He has toured with Brother Jack McDuff and Albert King among […]

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CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Bonnie Raitt Dig in Deep

Richard Ludmerer americana, blues, blues-rock, bonnie raitt, Dig in Deep, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots, roots rock March 12, 2016

Bonnie Raitt Dig in Deep Redwing Records Bonnie Lynn Raitt was born in Burbank, Ca. in 1948. She is the daughter of Broadway musical star John Raitt. She went to a Quaker school in New York before enrolling at Radcliffe College in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Raitt befriended blues promoter Dick Waterman and in the fall of […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 3/8/2016 THE BEST in INDIE BLUES!

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues-rock, Funk, indie Blues, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, RNB, Rock, roots music, roots rock, soul March 12, 2016

This is the show where I dig into the mailbox and I find you the best INDIE Blues artists and present them to you! This is the only show that is dedicated 100% to playing only currently touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues . The blues is truly the […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus with RB Stone!

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues-rock, Funk, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, RNB, roots, roots music, roots rock, soul March 11, 2016

This is the only show that is dedicated to playing ONLY 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! This is the show that no matter what you listen to, you will find some artists that […]

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Making a Scene Gains OVER 150,000 Visits!

Richard L'Hommedieu artist interviews, cd reviews, independent musicians, indie music, making a Scene, music business, recording studio techniques March 11, 2016

That’s Right! Before our 2nd anniversary (May 1, 2016) we break through this new milestone! When we started “Making a Scene” we knew we had a great idea, but we did not think that it would take off as fast as it did. This was not something that happened without a lot of hard work […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Exclusive Interview with RB Stone!

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, blues-rock, indie, indie Blues, Indie Rock, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, RB Stone March 11, 2016

RB Stone’s parents were huge music lovers; his father, a blues/boogie, rock ‘n’ roller and his mother, a fan of Tennessee Ernie Ford, Janis Joplin, Herb Alpert, Johnny Cash, Sly and the Family Stone, Elvis and the wide variety of hits from the 60’s. At 12, his mother showed him some chords on the piano […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus with Professor Louie!

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, levon helm, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, professor louie, rick danko, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, the band March 10, 2016

This is the show that celebrates and showcases Touring artists who are creating new Original music rooted in the blues! These artist represent the true power of blues, the power that lives in the diversity of music that is created from these roots! Tune in and you will discover music that will touch you in […]

DIY Booking/ Interview the Pros

Indie on the Move – Helping Book Indie Artists!

Richard L'Hommedieu booking, DIY Booking, Indie on the move, making a Scene, music marketing March 10, 2016

Whether you are an indie artist or a seasoned booking agent, no matter what genre, one of most important aspects of the music business is finding venues and their contact info so you can start to book yourself either locally, regionally or nationally. As any booking or indie artist booking themselves will tell you this is […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Exclusive Interview with Professor Louie

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, americana, blues-rock, Funk, indie Blues, jam band, jamband, levon helm, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, rick danko, RNB, Rock, soul, the band March 10, 2016

Professor Louie’s upstate ensemble is an old school Americana template that jams out timeless rock, country, blues and New Orleans influenced originals. – Village Voice This GRAMMY-nominated Woodstock NY band plays 150 shows every year in the US and worldwide. Led by recording engineer and producer, Aaron “Professor Louie” Hurwitz on vocals, keyboards and accordion, […]

Music on The Couch

Music On the Couch Show #315

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, indie Blues, making a Scene, Music on the couch March 8, 2016

SHOW #315 – 03/07/16 LIVE, UNCUT & UNCENSORED CONVERSATIONS WITH “MUSICIANS YOU SHOULD KNOW” LISTEN HERE: https://goo.gl/B11ASu KIRBY SEWELL – COUCH KID NEWS Kirby stopped by to talk about his recent Maple Blues Award and what is on tap for the summer of 2016. WEB SITE FACEBOOK PAGE ANGEL FORREST – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Anni Piper More Guitars Than Friends

Richard Ludmerer anni piper, blues, indie Blues, making a Scene March 7, 2016

Anni Piper More Guitars Than Friends Sugar Daddy Records Anni Piper is an Aussie who was first influenced to pick up a guitar by listening to Stevie Ray Vaughan. Although sometimes called “Australia’s First Lady of The Blues” her music is oftentimes more roots-rock than otherwise with touches of Nashville and Americana. She released her […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 3/1/2016 The Best in INDIE BLUES!

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, Funk, indie Blues, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, RNB, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, soul March 4, 2016

This is our 3 hour presentation of INDIE Blues artists you should know. These are the artists that are out there right now touring the country and creating new original music rooted in the blues. No matter what Genre you listen to, Blues, funk, soul, Rock, Blues Rock, R&B, Indie, Alternative, Americana, Roots, Rap, Hip […]

Americana Artist

Music Review: Celtic Thunder- ‘Legacy: Volume 1’

Rhetta Akamatsu celtic thunder, irish music, making a Scene March 4, 2016

Celtic Thunder has just released Legacy: Volume 1 on DVD/Blu-ray and CD. You need both the visual and the audio, the DVD or Blu-ray to bask in the spectacle and the pure performance bliss provided by these talented and handsome young men backed by the marvelous eight-piece Celtic Thunder Band on whistles, strings, guitars, percussion, […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus with Van Wilks!

Richard L'Hommedieu alternative, Atlanta, Atlanta blues, blues, blues radio, blues-rock, Funk, indie Blues, Indie Rock, internet radio, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, new Blues, new music, nu blues, online radio, original music, r&B, RNB, Rock, roots music, roots rock, soul March 3, 2016

This is the only show that is 100% dedicated to Touring INDIE Blues art5ists .. Touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. Artists who understand and believe in the true power of the blues .. the power that lives in it’s diversity! We showcase and celebrate that diversity by bringing […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Exclusive Interview with Van Wilks!

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, blues-rock, Funk, indie, indie Blues, Indie Rock, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, r&B, RNB, Rock, soul, van wilks March 3, 2016

When you think Texas blues-rock, you think Van Wilks’. There are few names that have lasted and flourished within the Texas music scene like Wilks. Fads come and go, but Van Wilks is here to stay, as evidenced by his latest release, 21st Century Blues. Like the steam engine on the cover, 21st Century Blues, […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Music for Good

Candye Kane Is fighting for her Health and could use your Help!

Richard Ludmerer blues, Candye Kane, help candye kane, indie Blues, making a Scene March 2, 2016

Connect with Candye on Facebook to keep up to date with all the latest reviews, tour dates, photos and adventures! Hello fans and friends of Candye Candye is still fighting the neuroendocrine pancreatic cancer she was diagnosed with in 2008. She writes: “Still in hospital! Cedars Sinai in LA. I don’t know where people are getting the […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus with Chris Vos of The Record Company

Richard L'Hommedieu alternative. new music, americana, blues, blues-rock, Funk, indie, indie Blues, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, original music, RNB, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, soul March 2, 2016

This is the show that is dedicated to the touring artist that is creating new original music with their roots in the blues. We celebrate the diversity that is the power that exist in the blues. To deny this diversity is to deny the great contributions that the blues artists of the past have made […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Exclusive Interview with Chris Vos of The Record Company!

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, americana, blues-rock, indie Blues, Indie Rock, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, Rock, roots March 2, 2016

The Record Company write and play raw, sincere rock n’ roll. Influenced by the rough honesty of their heroes – blues-men like John Lee Hooker, early punk bands like The Stooges, and rock greats like The Rolling Stones. Their sound incorporates slide guitar, distorted bass, a garage-sale Ludwig drum kit and the heartland-hued voice of […]

Music on The Couch

Music on the Couch Show 314

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, Indie Rock, making a Scene, Rock March 2, 2016

SHOW # 314 – 02/29/16 Live, Uncut & Uncensored Conversations With “Musicians You Should Know” Listen Here: https://goo.gl/GmcyKT SAM BUTLER Sam’s resume includes time with The Blind Boys of Mississippi, The Blind Boys Of Alabama, and collaborator with Donald Fagen, Keith Richards and others. Sam now has a solo album Raise Your Hands, and he and I […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Music for Good

CONCERT TO BENEFIT NASHVILLE GUITAR LEGEND JIMMY NALLS, SIDELINED BY PARKINSON’S

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, benifit, dl duncan, indie Blues, jimmy nalls, making a Scene, parkinson's February 29, 2016

CONCERT TO BENEFIT NASHVILLE GUITAR LEGEND JIMMY NALLS, SIDELINED BY PARKINSON’S April 26th Line-Up at 3rd & Lindsley Boasts Top Blues-Rockers. Event Also Debuts “The Jimmy Nalls Project” Benefit Album (NASHVILLE) After Parkinson’s disease struck famed guitarist Jimmy Nalls at the height of his career in the mid-‘90s, his legions of friends and fans showed their […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 2/22/2016 With Johnny Rawls!

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, Johnny rawls, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, RNB, Rock, soul February 27, 2016

This is the only show that is dedicated to showcasing the true power of the blues .. the power that exists in the diversity of music that has been created from those roots. This is the only show that ONLY showcases currently touring artists that create new original music with those roots in the blues […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Exclusive Interview with Johnny Rawls!

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, blues-rock, indie, indie Blues, Johnny rawls, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, r&B, RNB, Rock, soul February 26, 2016

Johnny Rawls was born in Columbia, Mississippi in 1951 and raised in Purvis and Gulfport, Mississippi. He acquired an early interest in music when hearing his grandfather play the blues guitar one Christmas morning. He began playing professionally while still in high school with such stars as ZZ Hill, Little Johnny Taylor, Joe Tex and […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Toronzo Cannon The Chicago Way

Richard Ludmerer blues, blues-rock, Chicago blues, indie Blues, making a Scene, Toronzo Cannon February 26, 2016

Toronzo Cannon The Chicago Way Alligator Records Toronzo Cannon was born on Chicago’s south side in 1968. While growing up Cannon would sit outside Theresa’s Lounge listening to the sounds of Buddy Guy and Junior Wells spilling out onto the street. He purchased his first guitar when he was 22. His early influences included Albert […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 2/21/2016 With John D’Amato

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, blues-rock, Funk, indie, indie Blues, Indie Rock, John D'Amato, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, RNB, Rock, soul February 26, 2016

This is the only show that celebrates the diversity of music that is being created TODAY Rooted in the Blues. We only play artists that are currently touring and creating new original music .. you get the best in INDIE Blues This week we start off with music from Johnny Rawls Jordan Patterson Blues Music […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Exclusive Interview with John D’Amato

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, alternative, artist interview, blues-rock, Born Blue, indie, indie Blues, Indie Rock, John D'Amato, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, new music, original music February 25, 2016

You May have heard that Music in Memphis Died along with B.B. King… well we’re here to tell you that… MEMPHIS BLUES ROCK IS ALIVE AND WELL! John D’Amato — A Rockin’ original yet true to the blues As John D’Amato gets ready for 2015, he continues to shake up the blues world with a […]

INDIE Blues Scene

Bruce Katz at Darwin’s Marietta, GA, Feb. 19

Rhetta Akamatsu .blues, Bruce Katz, Bruce Katz Band, Darwin'sBurgers and Blues, indie Blues, live blues, making a Scene February 24, 2016

Bruce Katz brought his band Darwin’s in Marietta, GA Friday, Feb. 19 and played for a large and appreciative crowd. The crowd had been well warmed up by Catfish and Co., headed by Hill Roberts. They put on an excellent opening show., although there were so many people on stage they could hardly move! But […]

CD Reviews Jazz

Stan Getz “Getz/Gilberto ‘76” & “Moments in Time”

Richard L'Hommedieu jazz, making a Scene, stan getz February 24, 2016

Stan Getz “Getz/Gilberto ‘76” & “Moments in Time” www.ResonanceRecords.org During a week run at the now defunct Keystone Korner in San Francisco, California a series of concerts were recorded and are finally making their commercial debut. “Getz/Gilberto ’76” and “Moments in Time” have been simultaneously issued as two distinct CD releases. Both of these recordings […]

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CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Luther Dickinson Blues & Ballads A Folksingers’s Songbook: Volume I & II

Richard Ludmerer blues, indie Blues, making a Scene February 24, 2016

Luther Dickinson Blues & Ballads A Folksingers’s Songbook: Volume I & II New West Records Luther Dickinson, guitar; and his brother Cody, drums; were born in Memphis the sons of legendary musician/producer Jim Dickinson. Luther’s discography includes early recordings with bands such as “D.D.T.” and “Gutbucket”. After years working as part of the rock club […]

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