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Scott Zosel is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter July 28, 2023

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Scott Zosel Ellen Stanley dubbed Scott Zosel as ‘a songwriter’s songwriter.’ Inspired by the bold poetry of Emily Dickinson and the psychedelic country of Gram Parsons, the Minneapolis-based artist has always been drawn to artful and fearless storytelling. “Writing songs is the last thing I think […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist/ Indie Country Artist

Leroy From the North is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock July 28, 2023

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you an Interview with Eli Wulfmeier of Leroy From the North Toughen Up, Leroy of The North’s full-length debut, is a soundtrack for road trips with the radio cranked high, the FM dial caught somewhere between the country and classic rock stations, the sounds from both channels bleeding together […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Americana/ CD Reviews Indie Country

The Contenders The Contenders

Jim Hynes americana, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter July 28, 2023

The Contenders The Contenders Southern Moon Sometimes an album, even one that’s been out of print for some time, just refuses to die. Such is the case for The Contenders, an immensely talented group of Carolinian singer-songwriters with eclectic tastes that merged in the late’70s in Nashville. The scene was ripe and burgeoning at the […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Jimmy Bennett Sunday Morning Sessions

Phillip Smith americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock July 25, 2023

Jimmy Bennett Sunday Morning Sessions Junkyard Dog Productions Sunday Morning Sessions, the new album from Jimmy Bennett (Bennett Brothers, Alexis P. Suiter, John Ginty, Bruce Katz) stole my heart from the first listen. Bennett, an original member of Levon Helm’s Midnight Rambles in Woodstock, New York, began writing this record on Easter Sunday 2020 as a response to the beginning days of the Coronavirus outbreak. […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus/ Podcasts

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Hudspeth and Taylor

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, americana, blues-rock, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock July 25, 2023

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Hudspeth and Taylor 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 […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus/ Podcasts

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Geanies

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, americana, blues-rock, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock July 24, 2023

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Geanies 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 Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Micke Bjorklof and Blue Strip Colors of Jealousy

Phillip Smith americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock July 24, 2023

Micke Bjorklof and Blue Strip Colors of Jealousy Hokahey! Music Productions I’ve been writing about the music of Micke Bjorklof since 2014 with the After the Flood release. I love the way his crafted lyrics and musical arrangements are brought to life with Blue Strip. Their latest album Colors of Jealousy has again captivated me with every listen. Bjorklof has a unique way to […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Hudspeth and Taylor are Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock July 24, 2023

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Hudspeth and Taylor Guitarist, singer, teacher, and songwriter Brandon Hudspeth was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He began taking guitar lessons at an early age after hearing Johnny Cash on Sesame Street. In high school, heavily influenced by the Blues, he started playing weekend gigs around the […]

Podcasts/ Turn it Up

Turn it Up with Gerry Casey Show #204

Gerry Casey americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock July 24, 2023

Making a Scene Brings you Turn it Up with Gerry Casey and his Guest King Bee and the Stingers Lions in the Street Moving Along Voodoo Ramble Waterfall Filter Obliteration The Cold Stares Cross The Line Robert Jon & The Wreck Donâ€™t Look Down Edit The Tide Strangest Call Ida Mae My Whispers Are Wildfire […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Gerry Casey Interviews Sarah Menefee of King Bee & The Stingers

Gerry Casey americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock July 23, 2023

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Sarah Menefee of King Bee & The Stingers King Bee & The Stingers is a six-piece blues, soul and funk band from Bloomington, Indiana. The group works with Indie Ink Management and publicist Marlene Palumbo. Several KBS singles have been distributed by Sony Orchard and are […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Americana/ CD Reviews Bluegrass

Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway City of Gold

Tom Clarke americana, bluegrass, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter July 23, 2023

Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway City of Gold Nonesuch Play the last song of this dazzling bluegrass adventure first. Throughout “The First Time I Fell in Love,” a lilting “Mr. Bojangles”-like melody carries Molly Tuttle’s soul baring recollections of being a teenager. Tuttle was diagnosed with Alopecia as a three-year-old, and it quickly advanced to […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews/ Indie Rock Artist

Ben Noble is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter July 22, 2023

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Ben Noble Ben Noble released his 3rd album ‘Bitter Work’ on May 26, 2023. Bitter Work is a journey through the constructs of his religious roots and the ways that he has tried to learn outside the confines of dualism – right and wrong aren’t as certain as we […]

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Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

Aaron Smith is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter July 21, 2023

HOME PAGE Making a Scene presents an Interview with Aaron Smith Aaron Smith’s songs explore the mystery of human experience, searching for the meaning of love, family, heritage, kindness, doubt, and grace. In vignettes infused with an infectious sense of hope and humor, the unlikely heroes of his songs — grandmothers and grandfathers, street preachers […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Geanies are Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock July 20, 2023

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Sean Michael Howe of The Geanies Geanies, an electrifying, blues-influenced alt-rock band, release the debut EP, Can’t See The Sun, July 14th via Mule Kick Records. The Venice, California band is fronted by lead singer/composer Sean Michael Howe. Howe has the colossal sound and technical delivery of a […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus/ Podcasts

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Eric Johanson

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, americana, blues-rock, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock July 18, 2023

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Eric Johanson 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 […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Eric Johanson is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock July 17, 2023

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Eric Johanson In the midst of creating The Deep and the Dirty, Eric Johanson’s previous album cracked the Top 10 on the Billboard blues chart. It was his fourth time reaching the Top 10. And for a Louisiana native who’d grown up idolizing bluesmen like Freddie […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus/ Podcasts

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Pistol Pete Wearn

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, americana, blues-rock, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock July 17, 2023

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Pistol Pete Wearn 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 […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

The Nick Moss Band featuring Dennis Gruenling Get Your Back Into It!

Jim Hynes americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock July 17, 2023

The Nick Moss Band featuring Dennis Gruenling Get Your Back Into It! Alligator Get Your Back Into It! is the third album (and third on Alligator) for 2020 BMA Winners Chicago veteran guitarist/vocalist Nick Moss and harmonicist Dennis Gruenling, who return after their widely acclaimed, three-time BMA winner Lucky Guy! We often throw around terms […]

Podcasts/ Turn it Up

Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #203

Gerry Casey americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock July 17, 2023

Making a Scene Brings You Turn It Up with Gerry Casey and his Guest Gene Bannon Dolly Parton/Rob Halford Bygones Brave Rival For The Ones Ben Reel Come A Long Way Hurricanes Thunder In The Storm Ritchie Dave Porter & Debra Susan We Still Believe In Love Paul Rodgers Living It Up The Answer Keep […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Jan James Time Bomb

Phillip Smith americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock July 16, 2023

Jan James Time Bomb Blue Palace Records It has been over thirty years since Jan James released her first album Last Train. That record gained her a rather large fanbase in Europe. With creative partner guitarist Craig Calvert by her side, her latest and twelfth release Time Bomb is drenched with feeling and soul. James’ musical-wheelhouse is centered in American roots, and embraces each petal: […]

Interview the Pros

Interview with a Pro KAREN LEIPZIGER – KL Productions

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock July 16, 2023

KAREN LEIPZIGER/KL PRODUCTIONS Making a Scene Brings you an Interview with a Pro – Karen Leipziger of Nashville’s KL Productions KBA Award winning publicist (2007) and Grammy (“Before This Song Is Over” Eddy Clearwater with Los Straitjackets Rock ’n’ Roll City) and BMA-nominated songwriter (“Winds Of Change” Eddy Clearwater Reservation Blues), Karen Leipziger/KL Productions has been […]

Artist Interviews/ Indie Rock Artist/ Jazz Artist

Gerry Casey Interviews Gene Bannon

Gerry Casey americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock July 16, 2023

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you Gerry Casey’s Interview with Gene Bannon Gene Bannon from Cootehill ireland he was the saxophone player in The Times Showband. They recorded an album in Abbey Road studios and used the same engineer as the Beatles. Gene also played in Dusty Springfield’s band in the late sixties. These […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

Mitch Hayes is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter July 15, 2023

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Mitch Hayes Americana/Folk Artist of the Year” (2016 and 2018 Queen City Music Awards), Mitch Hayes is an award-winning singer/songwriter, recording and national touring artist from Charlotte, North Carolina who now calls Oklahoma home. His music is as eclectic as the creative influences that have helped […]

Book Reviews/ CD Reviews

Alan Paul Brothers and Sisters: The Allman Brothers Band and the Story of the Album that Defined the ‘70s

Tom Clarke americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock July 14, 2023

Alan Paul Brothers and Sisters: The Allman Brothers Band and the Story of the Album that Defined the ‘70s St. Martin’s Press Acclaimed music columnist and author Alan Paul has covered The Allman Brothers Band and its offshoots for much of his career. He previously wrote the New York Times bestseller, One Way Out: The […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Pistol Pete Wern is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter July 14, 2023

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Pistol Pete Wearn Pistol Pete Wearn is a solo acoustic blues artist who performs raucous and upbeat material accompanied by slide guitar and a stomping foot. His music has been played on BBC 6 Music, described as “as true as it gets” by Blues Blast […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Leonard “Lowdown” Brown Blues is Calling Me

Phillip Smith americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock July 13, 2023

Leonard “Lowdown” Brown Blues is Calling Me Music Maker Foundation Born in Arkansas and raised in Indiana, Leonard “Lowdown” Brown has been surrounded by music most of his life. In 1980 he moved to Houston, Texas for his work with General Electric and became in involved in the local music scene. In 1988, he acquired […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus/ Podcasts

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Mike Guldin

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, americana, blues-rock, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock July 11, 2023

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Mike Guldin 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 Artist/ Artist Interviews

Michelle Malone is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter July 10, 2023

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Michelle Malone A mainstay of American roots music for more than 30 years, Michelle Malone has built an award-winning career as a singer, songwriter, and road warrior. Her music is ingrained in the soundtrack of the American South, mixing the rebellious stomp of roadhouse rock & […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Guy Bélanger Voyages & Other Stories

Jim Hynes americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock July 10, 2023

Guy Bélanger Voyages & Other Stories Bros Quebec’s Guy Bélanger is a multiple Maple Blues Award winner for Harmonica Player of the Year and is otherwise well recognized as both an instrumentalist and singer-songwriter in his nearly fifty-year career. Voyages & Other Stories is his seventh solo album, a mix of originals and covers, featuring […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus/ Podcasts

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Mike Bourne

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, americana, blues-rock, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock July 10, 2023

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Mike Bourne 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 […]

Podcasts/ Turn it Up

Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #202

Gerry Casey americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock July 10, 2023

Making a Scene Brings you Turn it up with Gerry Casey and his Guest Laurence Jones Dom Martin Unhinged The Record Company Talk To Me Moonshine Bandits /Buckcherry WILD The Greig Taylor Band 3 Chords And The Truth Alice Copper Iâ€™m Alice 3Force Prevention Billy The Kid & The Regulators Say You Wanna Woman Geordie […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Gerry Casey interviews Laurence Jones

Gerry Casey americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock July 9, 2023

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with Laurence Jones Laurence Jones, the multi-award-winning guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter born in Liverpool, releases his seventh studio album via Marshall Records on August 25th, showcasing his new power trio. The British Blues Rock guitar sensation has shared stages with Sir Van Morrison, Sir Ringo Starr, […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Mike Guldin is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock July 8, 2023

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Mike Guldin Mike Guldin first picked up the guitar at age 15 and since then has honed his craft playing in roadhouses, clubs and bars, and Festivals and Theaters for over 45 years. Influenced by blues legends Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Willie Dixon, Albert Collins, The […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Duane Betts Wild & Precious Life

Tom Clarke americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock July 8, 2023

Duane Betts Wild & Precious Life Royal Potato Family “My mother she married a ramblin’ man,” Duane Betts sings in “Taking Time,” the snappy little tune that kicks off his 2018 debut EP, Sketches of American Music. The heritage that pours out of Betts in reference to his father, Dickey Betts of the original Allman […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Franck L. Goldwasser Who Needs this Mess!!?

Jim Hynes americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock July 7, 2023

Franck L. Goldwasser Who Needs this Mess!!? Crosscut Veteran blues fans recall “Paris Slim’s” sets with the Mannish Boys and perhaps some of his other collaborations with West Coast blues artists. Now the French-born guitarist/vocalist, using his given name Franck L. Goldwasser, returns with a solo album, Who Needs this Mess!!?, on which the title […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Mike Bourne Band is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock July 7, 2023

Making a Scene Presents an interview with Mike Bourne From the House of Blues to the International Jazz and Blues Festival in Manila and countless points in between, Mike Bourne has been entertaining audiences around the globe with his unique style of jump blues, blues, and roots music since 1998. Inspired by Louis Jordan, T-bone […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Eric Johanson The Deep and the Dirty

Phillip Smith americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock July 6, 2023

Eric Johanson The Deep and the Dirty Ruf Records Louisiana blues-rocker Eric Johanson has a ridiculously cool album with his latest release The Deep and the Dirty. Enlisting Jesse Dayton (Rob Zombie, X, Samantha Fish) surely accounts for the badassery which abundantly flows out of the dozen original tracks contained on this record. With Eric Johanson on guitar and vocals, the band is […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus/ Podcasts

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Lady Adrena

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, americana, blues-rock, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock July 4, 2023

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Lady Adrena 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 […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Lady Adrena is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock July 3, 2023

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Lady Adrena Vocalist, and Songwriter, and Adrienne Palmer aka ” LADY ADRENA” was born May 24, 1980 in Jackson Mississippi. Her singing career began at age five in County Line Baptist Church and has continued to flourish. In April, 2008, ADRENA completed her first single, “WHAT’S […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus/ Podcasts

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Jason Stutts of Rust Dust

Posted by Editor .blues, americana, blues-rock, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock July 3, 2023

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Jason Stutts of Rust Dust 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 […]

Podcasts/ Turn it Up

Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #201

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock July 3, 2023

Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #201 and his guest The Zac Shulze Gang Aslan This Time Aslan This Is Aslan Crazy World David Bowie Life On Mars Ralph Selback Thank You A Life Divided Disorder Beatcore World Away Hurricane #1. Awake at 9 The Kings Of Cool Paddy C. […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Americana

Brian Kalinec The Beauty of It All

Jim Hynes americana, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter July 2, 2023

Brian Kalinec The Beauty of It All Berkalin Texas singer-songwriter Brian Kalinec writes about common, everyday subjects but has a special gift for infectious hooks and memorable rhymes. He grabs us right away with his opening autobiographical title track, welcoming us into an album brimming with comforting folk songs. Acclaimed producer Merel Bregante at Cribworks […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Gerry Casey Interviews Zach Shulze

Gerry Casey americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock July 2, 2023

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you Gerry Casey’s Interview with Zac Shulze Gang In the distant future of 2092, a group of time bandits were hell-bent on bringing hard-hitting blues rock with fusions of every genre ever conceived to the generations of the past. The time bandits flew back through the late 90s and […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

Kyle Culkin is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock July 1, 2023

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Kyle Culkin Kyle Culkin is an American songwriter, guitarist and roots music recording artist. He has worked over the past two decades as a multi-instrumentalist musician and the guitarist for nationally touring acts such as The Jeff Jensen Band. Culkin opened for the great B.B. King […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Bruce Katz Connections

Jim Hynes americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock July 1, 2023

Bruce Katz Connections Dancing Rooster Keyboardist Bruce Katz has a new trio that he’s unveiling on his latest, Connections, which was recorded at the famed Capricorn Studios in Macon, GA, familiar turf to Katz from his tenures with Gregg Allman’s Band, Butch Trucks’ Les Brers, and Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band. While an integral member of those […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Rust Dust is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock June 30, 2023

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Jason Stutts of Rust Dust Some artists are deliberate in what they do, while others eagerly accept the mystery of it all. Jason Stutts, who goes by Rust Dust on record, belongs to the latter group, allowing songs to take shape in mere minutes or over […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Monster Mike Welch Nothing But Time

Tom Clarke americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock June 30, 2023

Monster Mike Welch Nothing But Time Gulf Coast Records With Nothing But Time, Mike Welch cements the legitimacy of the Monster moniker that comedian and “Blues Brother” Dan Aykroyd dubbed him with when Welch was a 13-year-old blues guitar prodigy. Welch had recently come off a tough year and a half of long Covid when […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Americana

South Austin Moonlighters From Here to Home

Jim Hynes americana, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter June 29, 2023

South Austin Moonlighters From Here to Home Self-released Austin and South Austin may not have the bustling roots-rock/Americana scene they had in late ‘90s and early 2000s but The South Austin Moonlighters are here to evoke those glory days and remind us that their music is still a vital part of what the Live Music […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Larry Taylor and The Taylor Family Generations of Blues: West Side Legacy

Jim Hynes americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock June 28, 2023

Larry Taylor and The Taylor Family Generations of Blues: West Side Legacy NOLA Blue Arguably, no single family has been more important to the blues than the Taylor family, headed by Jimmy Reed’s renowned guitarist and bandleader in his own right, Eddie Taylor, Sr. and his wife, singer Vera Taylor, part of the Great Migration […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

D.K. Harrell The Right Man

Jim Hynes americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock June 28, 2023

D.K. Harrell The Right Man Little Village It’s refreshing to find a youthful talent that embraces the blues tradition. The Right Man is the debut for 25-year-old D.K. Harrell of Ruston, LA. As a blues singer/guitarist/songwriter Harrell has somehow absorbed not only the history of the blues but its nuances too. While he is still […]

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