HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Nathan Kalish Nathan Kalish is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, engineer, and wandering storyteller. Born in Milwaukee, WI, to missionary parents, he was moved around for most of his formative years. By the time Kalish had graduated high school, he had already lived all over the Midwest, as […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Todd Sharpville Sharpville first came to public prominence with his 1994 debut blues album release, Touch of Your Love (Red Lightnin’). The album achieved critical acclaim, winning “Best Album” in 1994 in the British Blues Connection awards (Britain’s equivalent to the W.C. Handy Awards). At this […]
Silent Partners Changing Times Little Village Little Village unerringly brings us genuine blues and soul once again with Silent Partners and their album Changing Times, yet another example of sidemen reaching the bright lights. But these aren’t just any sidemen. Between the three of them, they have over 100 years of experience on the road […]
The Steve Strongman Blues Remedy Volume 1 Stony Plains Music “Hard Luck” opens this rocking good time. On most of the tracks Strongman plays guitar, harmonica and bass and takes writing credit. The only co-writes are when he features a special guest. Special guests include fellow Canadians; Steve Marriner on one track. Vocalist Harrison Kennedy […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring The Reverend Shawn Amos 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 […]
Starlite Campbell Band LIVE I’ve been hooked on Starlite Campbell Band since reviewing their first album, Blueberry Pie five years ago. That was such an amazing album. For their third release, wife and husband Suzy Starlite, and Simon Campbell took their songs on the road across the UK and wove together this delightful eight-track album of live performances with drummer Steve Gibson (Buzzcocks, Jack Bruce) and […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with The Reverend Shawn Amos Amos was born in New York. He is the youngest son of Famous Amos chocolate chip cookie founder Wally Amos and the only son of Shirley Ellis Amos, (professionally known as Shirl-ee May in the early 1960s). Throughout Amos’ childhood and adulthood, his mother suffered from schizoaffective disorder and […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Dave Thomas 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 […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Yosh and Yimmy After meeting in 2015, when Josh Glenn opened for Jimmy Willden at the final show of his 2015 tour, the two bearded gingers continued playing shows together. Over time, the shows evolved into Yosh & Yimmy, as they performed as a duo, and […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Dave Thomas Dave Thomas is the guitarist and bandleader of choice for many of the big blues names visiting from the U.S. He also has a number of critically acclaimed albums in his own right that are as varied as they are classy. If you have […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Markey Blue and Ric Latina 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 […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Markey Blue and Ric Latina! Markey Blue Ric Latina Project – Are Multiple Blues Award Nominees and songwriters for film and television – a high-energy Blues American Roots n Soul Band. The members of this national/international blues touring act read like a “who’s who’s” in the […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Brad Absher 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 […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with Skenie Anthony of The Poor! The Poor started out playing the pub circuit in Darwin, Australia nearly 2 decades ago. The plan was simple, hard rockin’ hard drinkin’ and world domination.
Matty T Wall LIVE down Underground Since Matty T Wall’s debut release in 2016 of Blue Skies, I’ve reviewed each of his albums. I’m sure not going to break tradition with his latest, Live Down Underground. Wall very much deserves the kudos. He is a force to be reckoned with and his prowess behind the […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Brad Absher! Absher has definitely lived. Born in Tulsa to two school teachers, he began moving around the country when his dad decided to try work in oil instead of the classroom. His father’s job ultimately took the family across the world to Iran, and Absher’s […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Kat Riggins 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 […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Kat Riggins Inspired by the variety and abundance of music in her parents’ collection, it makes sense that her own music is peppered with hints of R&B, soul, country, gospel, hip-hop, and rock-n-roll. Make no mistake; however, Kat Riggins is undeniably a BLUES WOMAN! She […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Dennis Johnson 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 […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with The Southbound Snake Charmers This dynamic four piece have been conjuring up their own unique brand of swampy blues since 2013. Led by the original Snake Charmer himself: vocalist and charismatic frontman Chris Denman, Brooke Maloney is on Drums, Nat Sutphin is on Bass and […]
Lyle Odjick & The Northern Steam Through the Rain Tone King Here’s a new blues artist from the Great White North. Lyle Odjick hails from the Algonquin reservation of Kitigan Zibi, QC, now based in Ottawa, ON. As you might guess, he went from living in a small town with little exposure to blues or […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Dennis Johnson Known as a world-class slide guitar player, Johnson delivers an album of blues rockers, roots standouts mixed with gospel and country elements, and a slide guitar infused emotional instrumental. “I learned a lot making this record, from arranging and finding great grooves to recording […]
Dylan Triplett Who is He Vizztone Label Group Produced by bassist Larry Fulcher Triplett’s debut includes contributions from guitarist Johnny Lee Schell and on organ the late Mike Finnigan. The album was recorded at the Blue Lotus Studio in St. Louis. Other guitarists include Dr. Wayne Goins and special guests Chris-tone Kingfish Ingram, Sean McDonald, […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Bob Margolin and Bob Corritore 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 […]
HOME PAGE Bob Margolin HOME PAGE Bob Corritore Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Bob Margolin and Bob Corritore Longtime friends and heroes in the Blues World, Bob Margolin and Bob Corritore collaborate here on an acoustic duo album for the first time. Special guest guitarist-vocalist Jimmy Vivino graces two songs. Bob M wrote […]
Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey and his Guest The NOW Stonetrip Leave A Light On Wildstreet Say Goodbye 3Force Dust Grace Solero Metamorphosis Vendetta Love Hush Hush Dallas Frasca Check Bang Hong Faux Feign Death To Stay Alive Drive By Truckers Steven Tyler Nuno Bettencourt The Now Holy The Reverend […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Tony Baltimore 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 […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with Will Scott of “The Now” The Now are a band that right from the get go produce energy that’s of the scale. Their new EP The Truth Always Comes Out In The End is easily one of the most exciting pieces of high voltage pop/ […]
The Harpoonist and the Axe Murder Live at the King Eddy It’s a rare occasion where a live album is my first experience with a band’s music, and it turns me into an instant fan. Live at the King Eddy, the latest release from The Harpoonist and the Axe Murder is definitely the center point of one of […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Tony Baltimore Years before building his genre-bending “alternative roots-rock” sound in the beachside bars and clubs of Key West, Tony Baltimore grew up in urban Maryland, raised by working-class parents who taught their son the value of sweat equity and long hours. “I come from a […]
Kat Riggins Progeny Gulf Coast Diminutive, powerhouse blues vocalist Kat Riggins has a trademark slogan – “Reviving the Blues One Song at a Time.” On her fourth full-length album and first for Gulf Coast Records, Progeny, brings more than just a blues revival, she brings a mix of Black music ranging form soul to funk […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring The Groove Krewe with Nick Daniels III 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 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, […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Brad Guitar Wilson 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 […]
Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey and his Guest Rose Carleo The Great Affairs Strange Luv Nitroverts Where I Belong Jimmy Barnes I Gotcha Thunder All The Way Beth Hart Babe Lachy Doley The Only Cure For The Blues Sass Jordan Still The World Goes Around Big Jack Johnston/Kim Wilson Baby […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with Rose Carleo Australia has produced some rock n roll legends. Artists like Jimmy Barnes , Rose Tattoo , and of course AC/DC and too many more to mention. Rose Carleo put simply is a rock n roll dynamo’. Her powerhouse vocals are pure rock n […]
Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Mark Christian of Merle Jagger It’s often said that it’s all in a name when it comes to summing up a person’s stance. If that’s the case, Merle Jagger says all that needs to be shared about alt-country, rockabilly, swing, and retro-loving guitar-based band Merle Jagger. Helmed […]
HOME PAGE Making A Scene Presents an Interview with Brad “Guiitar” Wilson International guitarist/singer/songwriter Brad “Guitar” Wilson has a soulful contemporary sound, tapping into all his sources of inspiration. His performances have made him a stand-out hit at countless shows. Considered more than a talented guitarist by his audience, Brad is an exciting entertainer. As a […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Jim Dan Dee 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 […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Jim Dan Dee Racing along the thin, permeable line between blues and rock is the high octane, precision-crafted, musical muscle car driven by Canadian power blues quartet Jim Dan Dee. On the way to delivering their much-anticipated second full-length album, they’re stopping just long enough to […]
Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #146 and his Guest Tiffany Pollack Dragonland The Power Of The Nightstar Mojo Alice Burning Bridges L.A. Cobra The Star Deaf Rat Take Me To The Church New Single Delta Fuse Baby Duggs Steve Earle Gypsy Songman Jeremy & The Harlequins One Shot Marc […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Debra Power 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 […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s 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. […]
Gary Cain Next Stop Next Stop, the latest release from Canadian blues-rocker Gary Cain, takes off like a rocket, and soars to the heavens. His guitar prowess is extraordinary and an absolute treat to hear. Cain, a 2018 semi-finalist at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee, has talents which run much deeper though. This ten-track album reveals just how much. Written […]
Bennett Matteo Band Shake the Roots Gulf Coast Okay, you may not be familiar with the names Jade Bennett and Gino Matteo but there are lots of familiar names and reference points around their eclectic debut, Shake the Roots. Kid Andersen, plays guitar, is a co-producer, and hosted the recording sessions at his famed Greaseland […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with White Line Darko A psychedelic rock outfit hailing from the mighty Midwest, White Line Darko is a four-piece band that have just finished their newest project, “Turning Out!” Originally consisting of only lead singer and founder Kenneth Zierman, WLD now boasts killer keyboardist//BGV Nolan Juusola, thunderous […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Debra Power Pianist, singer and songwriter Debra Power is known for her powerhouse vocals and energetic piano playing. Based out of Calgary Alberta, the in-demand live performer and studio musician released her debut album, Even Redheads Get the Blues, in January 2016 to international acclaim and airplay. […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Emma Wilson 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 […]
Dave Specter Six String Soul: 30 Years on Delmark Delmark Records Dave Specter opens Disc one with the song “Buzz Me Baby” and the line “buzz me baby, I’ll be waiting for your call, if you forgot the number you don’t have to call at all. Specter is always evolving utilizing tempo changes as on […]
Bob Margolin and Bob Corritore So Far Vizztone Lable Group Bob Margolin vocals and guitar, and Bob Corritore harmonica are both previous Blues Music Award winners. Corritore who holds eight nominations overall, won a BMA for “Historical Album of the Year” in 2011. Bob Margolin has 13 nominations overall and has won five which is […]
