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Roccadile is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues rock, indie, indie Blues, indie jazz, Indie Rock, jazz, new orleans, Rock, roots, roots rock December 11, 2023

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Jenelle Roccaforte of Roccadile The dynamic and infectious band Roccadile was formed in New Orleans, LA as the brain child of bassist extraordinaire, Jenelle Roccaforte. Their sound is an intoxicating blend of neo-soul, funk, and R&B. Roccadile’s performances are a captivating journey of original music through […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Nick Daniels III is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, Funk, indie Blues, making a Scene, new orleans, roots, roots rock June 20, 2022

The Groove Krewe Dumpstaphunk Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Nick Daniels of The Groove Krewe and Dumpstaphunk The Groove Krewe is a group of top-flight studio musicians assembled by producers Rex Pearce and Dale Murray to back their featured artist, Nick Daniels III. Nick has played with The Neville Brothers, Allen Toussaint, […]

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Nick Daniels and The Groove Krewe Run to Daylight

Richard Ludmerer americana, blues, blues rock, Funk, indie Blues, new orleans, roots, roots rock May 20, 2022

Nick Daniels and The Groove Krewe Run to Daylight Sound Business Services On Ivan Neville’s “Dumpstaphunk: Where Do We Go from Here” Nick Daniels III plays bass and is one of three featured vocalists. In the Groove Krewe Daniels steps upfront. The songs are written by Dale Murray and guitarists Rex Pierce and Nelson Blanchard. […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Jazz

Adonis Rose and The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra feat. Cyrille Aimée Petite Fleur

Jim Hynes cd review, jazz, making a Scene, new orleans October 15, 2021

Adonis Rose and The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra feat. Cyrille Aimée Petite Fleur Storyville The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra (NOJO) under the direction of drummer Adonis Rose issues its second release, cementing the city’s French connection on a 10-song collaboration, Petite Fleur, with French vocalist, turned Crescent City resident Cyrille Aimée. It was she who […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Tiffany Pollack is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, new orleans, roots, roots rock, Tiffany pollack August 9, 2021

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Tiffany Pollack! Tiffany Ann Pollack is New Orleans. She’s the beauty that lies deep down within old pain – the letting go and kicking your heels up despite it all that defines the most mysterious American city. She’s been a foster daughter. A teen mom. A […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Gregg Martinez is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, greg martinez, indie Blues, making a Scene, new orleans, swamp blues July 6, 2020

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 […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist/ Jazz Artist

Louise Cappi is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu indie Blues, jazz, louise cappi, making a Scene, new orleans May 15, 2020

Making a Scene Presents an interview with Louise Cappi Louise Cappi, is an American & internationally acclaimed Jazz/Blues, Soul singer-songwriter, recording artist & Bandleader. She is the child of the late great Jazz guitarist & pioneer of the seven string guitar, Mr. Al Cappi. Louise has performed with Jazz Royalty, Delfeoyo Marsalis, the Prince of […]

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The Session Collusion

Jim Hynes jazz, making a Scene, new orleans, The session August 12, 2019

The Session Collusion Bubble Bath Collusion, their third album, marks the return from a brief hiatus of the New Orleans-based quartet, The Session. The four members got their start with Jason Marsalis’ Vibes Quartet, but soon found synergy amongst themselves. They are bassist Jasen Weaver, trumpeter Steen Lands, pianist Andrew McGowan and drummer Darrian Douglas. […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Charlie Wooton IS Making A Scene!

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, charlie wooton, Funk, indie Blues, making a Scene, new orleans August 12, 2019

HOME PAGE Making A Scene Presents an Interview with Charlie Wooton! Charlie Wooton was born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana, with his four older brothers, who were all exceptional musicians, including Dr. John Wooton, head of percussion at USM. As a teen, music was Charlie’s life; studying Classical and Jazz during the day, then playing […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Josh Hyde IS Making A Scene!

Richard L'Hommedieu josh hyde, making a Scene, new orleans April 27, 2019

Home Page Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Josh Hyde! Born in Baton Rouge, Josh Hyde was barely seven years old when his family moved to New Orleans for a time. By that time, he had also already written his first song. At 11 years old, Hyde penned “Mississippi Bridge,” a deeply personal highlight […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Big Al and the Heavyweights are Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu big al the heavyweights, blues, indie Blues, making a Scene, new orleans March 16, 2019

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Big Al! Big Al and The Heavyweights began in 1992 as the Unknown Blues Band with founding members Warren Haynes and Al Lauro. The two met performing in country outlaw, David Allan Coe’s Band. They quickly found a common interest; their love of music, especially the […]

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Keith Stone With Red Gravy Blues With A Taste of New Orleans

Richard Ludmerer blues, indie Blues, Keith Stone with Red Gravy, making a Scene, new orleans October 4, 2018

Keith Stone With Red Gravy Blues With A Taste of New Orleans Independent Keith Stone, guitar and vocals, was born in uptown New Orleans and began learning to play music on the streets of the French Quarter. His first paying gig was with the “Slu Foot Blues Band” opening for Rufus Thomas. In 1990 he […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An interview with Cyril Neville

Richard L'Hommedieu cyril neville, indie Blues, making a Scene, new orleans August 6, 2018

Home Page Facebook Page Making a Scene Presents an interview with New Orleans legend Cyril Neville! Singer. Poet. Percussionist. Neville Brother, Meters legend, solo star and talisman of the South’s all-conquering new supergroup, Royal Southern Brotherhood. One of the four Neville Brothers, Cyril Neville was the youngest, born on January 10, 1948, in New Orleans, […]

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Ted Hefko And The Thousandaires Gas Station Guru

Richard Ludmerer blues, indie Blues, jazz, making a Scene, new orleans, Ted Hefko March 29, 2018

Ted Hefko And The Thousandaires Gas Station Guru Onager Records Guitarist Ted Hefko was born in Madison, WI and moved to New Orleans in 1994 when he was eighteen. He studied at The University of New Orleans where he chose the saxophone as his primary instrument. Between 1998 and 2001 Hefko toured nationally with the […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An In Depth Interview with Tyrone Vaughan

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, neo blues, new Blues, new orleans, nu blues, roots music, roots rock, Royal Southern Brotherhood, texas blues, tyrone vaughan July 8, 2016

Tyrone’s Home Page Tyrone’s Facebook Royal Southern Brotherhood Home Page Royal Southern Brotherhood Facebook When his uncle gave Tyrone Vaughan his first guitar at age 5, there was no turning back. Stevie Ray Vaughan knew this would be a valuable family trait to hand down. Even father Jimmie Vaughan shares the musical heritage. While the […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Royal Southern Brotherhood The Royal Gospel

Richard Ludmerer blues, blues-rock, cyril neville, indie Blues, making a Scene, neo blues, new Blues, new orleans, nu blues, texas blues, tyrone vaughan July 3, 2016

Royal Southern Brotherhood The Royal Gospel Ruf Records This blues-rock super-group recorded its first self-titled album in 2012. While touring Europe the following year they developed into a tight unit and recorded the Blues Music Award winning “Songs from the Road – Live in Germany”. Their sophomore studio recording 2014’s “Heart Soul Blood” was also […]

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Allen Toussaint “American Tunes”

Richard L'Hommedieu allen toussaint, American tunes, blues, indie Blues, jazz, new orleans June 19, 2016

Allen Toussaint “American Tunes” Nonesuch Records It would seem that “American Tunes” was/is intended to be the follow up to Toussaint’s 2009 “The Bright Mississippi.” In preparation for this album solo piano sessions were recorded in 2013, plus during the early fall of 2015 full ensemble tracks were assembled, several with special guests. Unfortunately: weeks […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE From the Midnight Circus 12/27/2015 With Keith Stone!

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, indie Blues, keith stone, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, new orleans December 28, 2015

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 12/27/2015 with Keith Stone by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud “There is a wide indie blues movement for bands making original music influenced by but not slavishly following blues tradition. “ – The Husky Tones Celebrating the Diversity and Power of the Music created by artists that acknowledge their roots are in the Blues! INDIE […]

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Dr. John The Atco/Atlantic Singles 1968-1974

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, Dr. John, indie Blues, new orleans September 22, 2015

Dr. John “The Atco/Atlantic Singles 1968-1974” www.OmnivoreRecordings.com Despite remaining extensively productive at recording albums, Dr. John’s 1968-1974 stretch at Atlantic Record’s subsidiary label Atco was his largest selling and most commercially successful era of making music. Along the way, he’s won six Grammy Awards, and in 2011 he was also was inducted into the Rock […]

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Through The Streets of the City New Orleans Brass Bands

Richard Ludmerer Brass Bands, jazz, making a Scene, new orleans, richard ludmerer January 4, 2015

Through The Streets of the City New Orleans Brass Bands Smithsonian Folkways Recordings This is the newest album from Smithsonian Folkways’ African-American Legacy series. Included is a 34 page booklet authored by Dr. Michael White. He is a jazz music historian but also a clarinetist, composer, bandleader, producer and educator. He has six albums under his […]

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2014 -25th Anniversary Crawfish Fest

Richard L'Hommedieu brian stolz, crawfest, Dave Malone, funky meters, george porter jr, marcia Ball, new orleans June 13, 2014

2014 -25th Anniversary Crawfish Fest www.CrawfishFest.com May 30th-June 1st: New Orleans music, food, crafts, all very children friendly, Sussex County Fairgrounds Augusta, NJ. Michael Arnone’s twenty-fifth annual Crawfish Fest was held at its regular Sussex County Fairgrounds spot in Augusta, NJ. This year’s edition featured another robust lineup of (mostly) Louisiana musicians featuring: Terrance Simien, […]