big pacific, Indie Rock, making a Scene, Rock, vancover
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Nick Dokter of Big Pacific BIG PACIFIC is Vancouver Island’s premier original music rock n roll band! Fans of guitar-driven , blues tinted classic rock will want to get onboard the grass-roots journey with BIG PACIFIC. This is no tribute band … the strong, melodic themes and […]
americana, indie, making a Scene, singer-songwriter, ten penny gypsy
Ten Penny Gypsy Fugitive Heart FUGITIVE HEART is the new full-length release from five-time Arkansas CMA nominee TEN PENNY GYPSY. The album releases July 10th, 2020 and is available on all streaming services and on TEN PENNY GYPSY’S official website. This is the Americana groups second album, and they again teamed up with renowned multi-instrumentalist […]
.blues, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, podcast
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Indie Blues Double Shot Show! This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. An Indie Blues double shot of artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These […]
americana, billy prine, cd review, making a Scene
Billy Prine A Place I Used to Know Memphis International Records Billy Prine releases A Place I Used To Know on July 10 by Memphis International Records and is his first album release since 2013. It features two songs written by his legendary, late brother John Prine. Originally from Chicago and now living in Nashville, […]
blues, indie Blues, making a Scene, Mandi Strachota, Pictures
Mandi Strachota Pictures Mandi Strachota is a very talented Atlanta singer/songwriter and musician. She was the winner of the Atlanta Blues Challenge and represented the city nobly in the International Blues Challenge 20220 in January. Her new album is called Pictures and it is a real treat, for the most part much lighter than her […]
blues, indie Blues, making a Scene, Music on the couch
MUSIC ON THE COUCH 07/06/20 – SHOW #524 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/11755066 BRIDGET KELLY BAND – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Bridget and Tim came by to talk about Dark Spaces, their latest release. We also discussed the current situation with the pandemic and the civil unrest and discussed Tim’s new course on The History Of The […]
big band, derrick gardner, jazz, making a Scene
Derrick Gardner Big dig! Band Still I Rise Impact Jazz This is the debut project for trumpeter, composer, and arranger Derrick Gardner. His Big dig! Band is a classic jazz orchestra – spectacular saxophone, trombone, and trumpet sections, studded with world-class musicians and anchored by a rock-solid rhythm section. For Still I Rise, Gardner has gathered musicians […]
anthony geraci, blues, indie Blues, making a Scene
Anthony Geraci with Dennis Brennan Daydreams in Blue Shining Stone Music Group Pianist Anthony Geraci is both a founding member of Ronnie Earl and The Broadcasters, and Sugar Ray and The Bluetones. He has been with the latter band for over thirty-five years. Geraci has been featured on over fifty recordings with both blues pioneers […]
.blues, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Greg Martinez This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
americana, any baker, making a Scene, North country sky, singer-songwriter
Andy Baker North Country Sky Self-released Andy Baker is a Michigan-based singer-songwriter who placed as a 2020 Kerrville Folk Festival finalist for two of the songs on this release, North Country Sky, his fourth studio album. The album is somewhat eclectic, from folk to folk-rock, a dash of country and even blues but it holds […]
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Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Eric Hughes This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
blues, greg martinez, indie Blues, making a Scene, new orleans, swamp blues
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an interview with Gregg Martinez Gregg Martinez is an American rhythm and blues singer and purveyor of the south Louisiana genre called Swamp Pop. He is also referred to as “Mac Daddy” and is a member of the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. His vocal style has been inspired and influenced by the soul […]
.blues, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Marie Martins and the Messarounds This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues […]
cd review, jorge perez-albela, latin jazz, making a Scene
Jorge Perez-Albela – (featuring Sissy Castrogiovanni) The Time Is Now Self-released Back on Mother’s Day we brought you the wonderful album, Terra, from jazz and world music vocalist Sissy Castrogiovanni. Now it’s her husband’s turn. The Time Is Now is the debut for drummer, percussionist, educator, and now band leader Jorge Perez-Albela. Like his spouse’s […]
.blues, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Gravel and Grace This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is […]
blues, Eric Hughes, indie Blues, making a Scene
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an interview with Eric Hughes Eric Hughes has been called a “guaranteed crowd-pleaser” by Living Blues Magazine; his enthusiasm for Memphis music, and his authenticity, are obvious. Hughes was born and raised in Memphis and spent his weekends in Mississippi, where he came to cherish blues music. After a couple […]
blues, indie Blues, making a Scene, marie martens
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Marie Martens Swedish born and raised Marie Martens takes the intensity and feeling of blues and various rock n roll and roots music to a new level. With the help of a slide and a wah-wah she enhances the experience of funky roves from swamp pop to rock ‘n’ roll and of course that always present deep […]
ava grace, blues, gravel and grace, indie Blues, making a Scene, RNB
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Ava Grace and Big Earl Matthews of Gravel and Grace Gravel & Grace is a seven-piece Blues and R&B outfit that plays a wide range of classic covers and original songs. The band features Big Earl Matthews on vocals, Ava Grace on vocals and keyboards, Issac […]
Event horizon, jazz, making a Scene
Event Horizon Jazz Quartet Event Horizon GRB Event Horizon Jazz Quartet is a Chicago-based group of Midwestern musicians, all educators as well, making their debut. The principal composers are reedman Jim Kaczmarek and keyboardist Scott Mertens, who between them penned the 11 originals. Kaczmarek likes to call their unit a collective as bassist Donn DeSanto […]
boogie woogie, indie Blues, making a Scene, makingascene, Michael Kaeshammer
Michael Kaeshammer Live In Concert Linus Entertainment The classically trained pianist Michael Kaeshammer grew up in Germany. At a young age he also developed an interest in the boogie-woogie and stride piano of Albert Ammons, Meade Lux Lewis and Pete Johnson. In the mid-1990’s he and his family moved to Canada where he began playing […]
.blues, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, podcast
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Indie Blues Double Shot Show! This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. An Indie Blues double shot of artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These […]
blues, blues-rock, Harmed Brothers, indie Blues, making a Scene
The Harmed Brothers Across The Waves Fluff & Gravy Records The Americana and indie rock Harmed Brothers are Missouri native Ray Vietti and Los Angeles multi-instrumentalist Alex Salcido. The two songwriters quickly became kindred spirits through their songs of love and loss, binge drinking and redemption. The banjo/guitar duo released their independently produced debut “All […]
ari herstand, indie music, making a Scene, new music business
How to Make it in the New Music Business Practical Tips on Building a Loyal Following and Making a Living as a Musician By Ari Herstand I am always looking for good information about the music business and how it is evolving. Most of the books I have read on the subject seem to fall […]
.blues, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Too Slim and the Taildraggers This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is […]
blues, gospel, indie Blues, making a Scene, soul
The Sons of the Soul Revivers Songs We’ll Always Sing – A Tribute to The Pilgrim Jubilees Little Village Foundation The Little Village Foundation brings us another gem, choosing to give the Bay Are gospel group, The Sons of the Soul Revivers, an opportunity to pay homage to one of their major influences, The Pilgrim […]
.blues, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Johnny Burgin This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living art […]
blues, blues-rock, cd review, forrest mcdonald band, indie Blues, making a Scene
The Forrest McDonald Band fea. Andrew Black Blues In A Bucket World Talent Records Forrest Howard McDonald was born in Austin, Texas the son of a Constitutional historian. He first picked up the guitar when he was fourteen and studied at both the Dick Grove Conservatory of Music in Studio City and at The Guitar […]
americana, bluegrass, making a Scene, Thomm Jutz
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Thomm Jutz He is a guitar player, producer, songwriter – in no particular order. He has played guitar for Nanci Griffith, Kim Richey, Mary Gauthier, David Olney and a bunch of other folks. As a Producer he has produced records for Nanci Griffith, Otis Gibbs, Jason […]
blues, blues rock hurricane ruth, indie Blues, making a Scene
Hurricane Ruth Good Life American Showplace Studio Ruth LaMaster a.k.a. Hurricane Ruth is from southern Illinois. Her father Milt owned the Glendale Tavern in Beardstown. On Sundays Milt would host jam sessions and sit in on drums. Ruth who was inspired by Bessie Smith, Ray Charles, Dinah Washington and Ella Fitzgerald, began singing Blues, Jazz, […]
blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Too Slim and The Taildraggers
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Tim Langford of Too Slim and the Taildraggers Tim “Too Slim“ Langford is a monster guitarist and unabashed blues rocker whose influences run the gamut from Lightnin’ Hopkins, Freddy King, Duane Allman, and Lynyrd Skynyrd to Robin Trower. He is a prolific singer/songwriter whose songs have now yielded an impressive […]
blues, chicago, indie Blues, johnny burgin, making a Scene
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Johnny Burgin Johnny Burgin earns his name as The Worldwide West Side Guitar Man by performing up to 250 shows a year in Europe, Japan and coast to coast in the US. Johnny started his career in the rough and tumble neighborhood blues joints on Chicago’s West Side with […]
cd review, making a Scene, reissue, staple singers
The Staples Unlock Your Mind Omnivore Recordings/Warner Records The American musical treasure, The Staples Singers a.k.a. The Staples, are Lifetime Grammy Award recipients and inductees in both the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and The Gospel Hall of Fame. Roebuck “Pops” Staples founded the folk/gospel group with his children Cleo, Pervis (who left the […]
.blues, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, podcast
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Indie Blues Double Shot Show! This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. An Indie Blues double shot of artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These […]
jazz, making a Scene, studio musician, tom Ranier
Tom Ranier This Way Self-released It would be difficult to find a more versatile musician than the multi-instrumentalist Tom Ranier. The veteran studio musician has performed in high profile events such as the Grammys, Oscars, Emmys, and Golden Gloves and has performed with many high profile jazz and pop stars. These activities keep him so […]
making a Scene, music business, songwriting, songwriting tools
Making a Scene Presents Tools for the Modern Songwriter Before we even get into it, let’s be clear. Songwriting is a craft and there are no shortcuts to writing songs. You have to do the hard work and you have to create a discipline in your writing if you want to have success in this […]
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Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Mark Telesca This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living art […]
cd review, Dylan Jack, jazz, making a Scene
Dylan Jack Quartet The Tale of the Twelve-Foot Man Creative Nation Music Last October on these pages we covered the inventive set of covers from the duo, guitarist Eric Hofbrauer and drummer Dylan Jack, entitled Remains of Echoes which has them addressing not only jazz but rock. Any group that puts Miles and Ornette Coleman […]
baton rouge, blues, indie Blues, leroux, making a Scene
Louisiana’s Leroux One of Those Days Gulf Coast Records First formed in 1977 the Baton Rouge based band changed its name to Louisiana’s LeRoux “the French term for the thick and hearty gravy base that’s used to make a gumbo” just before releasing their 1978 eponymous debut. The album contained their single “New Orleans Ladies”, […]
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Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Zakiya Hooker This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living art […]
blues, indie Blues, making a Scene, Mark Telesca
Home Page Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Mark Telesca! Mark Telesca is an American songwriter, singer, guitarist, bassist, band leader and author. He has started off the New Year of 2020 with a new solo acoustic CD titled “ Higher Vibrations” along with a new book titled “Love Music-Hate Cancer” “Higher Vibrations” is […]
Antonio Adolfo, BruMa, jazz, making a Scene
Antonio Adolfo BruMa: Celebrating Milton Nascimento AAM Music Last year on these pages we brought you Antonio Adolfo, pianist/composer/arranger, one the founders of Brazilian jazz from the early ‘60s, and his Samba Jazz Alley, a tribute to early bossa nova before it became hugely popular globally. Adolfo is a multi-Latin Grammy winner and Grammy nominee […]
blues, indie Blues, making a Scene, zakiya hooker
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Zakiya Hooker Zakiya Hooker was born in the Motor City – Detroit, Michigan – but she was also born into the blues. You could even say she had a front-row seat to the best the genre had to offer, right in her own living room – […]
dave bryant, jazz, making a Scene
Dave Bryant Night Visitors SE There are plenty of free jazz, improvisational ensembles that are doing great explorative work yet some, at least for many listeners, are just not quite accessible enough. By now, if you’ve gotten this far, you know that we’ve covered plenty of free, avant-garde material, but you may not realize that […]
.blues, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring The Smoke Wagon Blues Band This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is […]
blues, indie Blues, Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne, making a Scene
Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne Go, Just Do It! Stony Plain Records Spokane, Washington’s Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne was born in 1944. His mother instilled in him a love for the music of Nat King Cole, Little Willie John and Fats Domino. He was further influenced by the music he listened to while growing up including […]
blues, blues-rock, corey lueck, indie Blues, making a Scene, smoke wagon blues band
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Corey Lueck of the Smoke Wagon Blues Band! Featuring whisky-stained soul vocals, funky blues harmonica, slick R&B/roots guitar, swinging piano work, soulful organ, riveting saxophone, with a racy, taut rhythm section, The Smoke Wagon Blues Band has been performing on festival stages for over two decades. […]
americana, jenny reynolds, making a Scene, singer-songwriter
Jenny Reynolds Any Kind of Angel Self-released New Englander Jenny Reynolds is one of many singer-songwriters who found a musical home in Austin. She fits right in with that defining trait of Texas singer-songwriters – storytelling. And, with this, her fourth album, she’s long earned the respect of some of the city’s best musicians. Those […]
jazz, laila biali, making a Scene, pop
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Laila Biali! Multi award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter and pianist Laila Biali has toured with Chris Botti, Paula Cole, Suzanne Vega and Sting. She has headlined festivals and venues spanning five continents including Carnegie Hall. Her accolades include a 2019 JUNO Award for “Vocal Jazz Album of the […]
Azat Bayazitov, jazz, making a Scene, Russia
Azat Bayazitov The Doors Are Open Rainy Days We have touted the merits of the St. Petersburg, Russia-based Rainy Days label more than once on these pages. They consistently bring us great jazz releases. The Doors Are Open is a quintet offering from tenor saxophonist Azat Bayazitov, the follow-up to his debut If You Still […]
blues, Eric Hughes, indie Blues, making a Scene, memphis
Eric Hughes Band Postcard from Beale Street Endless Blues Records Eric Hughes was born and raised in Memphis. He spent weekends across the river in Mississippi where he honed his appreciation for the blues. He attended Mississippi College in Clinton and later joined the Marines. Homesick for some blues he purchased a guitar and spent […]
