HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Scott Allen As a Minnesota music fan, singer/bassist and live sound engineer, Scott’s had a unique exposure to Minnesota music and the artists performing it. On the bass and backing vocals, he’s played in bands with songwriters like Tom Mason, Mark Hasbrouch (Surahoolies), Phil Solem (The […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Henri Herbert Boogie Till I Die, the new solo piano album from Henri Herbert, is an intoxicating ode to a truly original American art form. Always thinking and experimenting with the form, Henri is not content standing still. “I like trying to push it forward,” he […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Linda Carone 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 Linda Carone LINDA CARONE IS A VINTAGE JAZZ AND BLUES VOCALIST: a niche song stylist and interpreter of popular music from the 1920’s and beyond. An early passion for jazz and blues developed upon first hearing the raw and emotive melancholy of Billie Holiday. This inspiration laid […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Brooks Young 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 […]
Making a Scene presents Turn it Up with Gerry Casey and his Guests the DC Blues Band The Neverland Express Featuring Caleb Johnstone U2-Pride In The Name Of Love The Kings Of Cool Shelter Of Your Love Dolly Parton Don Ben Reel Don Myron Elkins Sugartooth Those Damn Crows See You Again Spidergawd Your Heritage […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with DC Blues Band PAUL WINN | Vox/Blues Harp Manager and one of the original founders of the band. Paul is also a multi-award nominated Blues Radio Presenter as the host of “Blues From The Ouse” on Jorvik Radio and also “The Blues Hour” on Tempo FM & […]
The Shootouts Stampede Soundly Music The Shootouts never expected to engage in this level of glittering hoedown showdown, and certainly not so quickly following the success of their 2021 Top 10 Americana album, Bullseye. But they could not get out of the way of this Stampede, certainly not with Ray Benson driving it. The renowned […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Laura Zucker Singer-songwriter Laura Zucker wins audiences over with a hard-won perspective and a positive spin. The powerful imagery of her songs and stories ring so true you might think she’s read your diary – and you’ll find yourself humming her infectious melodies for days to […]
Sunny War Anarchist Gospel New West It’s been a remarkable run for the punk-blues artist Sunny War, known for her fingerpicking acoustic guitar skills and her deceptively casual, quiet approach to songs, many of which are topical. While her early independent records cast her mostly in a blues vein, her music encompasses much more as […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Brooks Young Brooks Young & His Band saturate their songs with rock and roll edge and blues feel, going for a direct, emotional and powerful sonic blend. Brooks’ searing guitar leads and soulful vocal performances lock in perfectly with the solid rhythm section, creating an inspirational […]
Ben Wolfe Unjust Resident Arts Bassist, bandleader and composer Ben Wolfe’s 2019 Fatherhood, a mix of jazz and classical was so provocative, it left us curious as to what his next move would be. The wait is over. Wolfe returns Unjust, eschewing the classical side of his personality for more of a free, improvised jazz […]
Helene Cronin Landmarks Self-released Landmarks is the follow-up to singer-songwriter Helene Cronin’s acclaimed 2019 debut, Old Ghosts and Lost Causes, yet she brings a more fully realized louder and denser sound to this effort. Comparing the two, one notices several similarities though as the main drivers for both are Cronin and producer Matt King who […]
The Matt Swanton Band The Matt Swanton Band Independent Matt Swanton is a rock blues guitarist who has been playing since 9 years old. Matt has since gotten to share the stage with the likes of Albert Castiglia, Mike Zito, Jeremiah Johnson, Papa Chubby, and Ronnie Earl. This year Matt was nominated by the Boston Blues […]
Eddie 9V Capricorn Ruf Did you ever play a game with friends where you might give each other names – like bowlers or gangsters? Well, apparently while on the road with another band, the guitarist/singer Brooks Mason was in such a situation and thus the name Eddie 9 Volt (shortened to Eddie V) was bestowed […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Eddie 9v 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 Eddie 9v All his life, Eddie 9V (9-volt) has acted on instinct. Aged just 15, this old-soul artist turned away from the path of college and jobs to burst all guns blazing onto the roots and blues club circuit of his native Atlanta, Georgia. Flash […]
Pocono Jones & The Bear Live at Cambridge Sound Studios Self-released This is our second review for Pennsylvania-based folk/blues artist Paul Wilkinson, billed here as the The Bear in keeping with the solo effort from 2021, 400 Bears. He is joined by Pocono Jones, aka Brad Hinton for a live acoustic performance that took place […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Mick Kolassa 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 […]
Making a Scene presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #179 and his Guest Jamie Williams Crosby Stills Nash and Young Carry On David Crosby Cowboy Movie David Crosby I Won Shakra Invincible Hong Faux Starkiller Troy Redfern The Fever Jared James Nichols Easy Come Stef Paglia Stand Up ! Joe Louis Walker Don […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene presents an interview with Jamie Williams and the Roots Collective Jamie Williams and the Roots Collective are Jamie Williams on vocals & rhythm guitar; Dave ‘The Hat’ Milligan on lead guitar; Jake ‘The Dude’ Milligan on Bass & James Bacon on drums. They exist on an imaginary tightrope stretching between […]
Jim Brunberg Songs of Stupid Hope Self-released Portland-based singer-songwriter Jim Brunberg is no newcomer though he has been out of the limelight in terms of recorded music for the past fifteen years, but he hasn’t strayed from some aspect of music. He’s long been an owner of multiple music venues in Portland and has composed […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Austin Mayse Texas-born singer-songwriter Austin Mayse has returned to the studio for his second full-length album, Bridges & Kerosene. Produced by Hill Country music ace Chris Beall and engineered by Ron Flynt, it features songs that Mayse has brought to soulful solo life onstage in recent […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Mick Kolassa “Michissippi Mick” Kolassa lives in Memphis but was born in Michigan and lived in Mississippi for nearly 30 years, where he was given his nickname. He has played blues in solo and duo acoustic formats and with his bands for years. Mick has performed […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Chris Shutters 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 […]
Johnny Nicholas A Tribute to Moon Mullican, Volumes 1 & 2 Valcour Records Aubrey Wilson “Moon” Mullican (1909-1967) is considered by many to have been the king of honky-tonk pianists during the 1930s and ‘40s. None other than Jerry Lee Lewis covered several of Mullican’s songs and sang his praises for the ways he bridged […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Chris Shutters Chris is a two-time BSBS National Blues Champion, songwriter and producer. He has performed and toured internationally on 9 world tours and has four albums. His is latest album is called ‘Chris Shutters Quarantine Sessions’. His late 2019 album is called ‘Good Gone Bad’ […]
Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey and his Guest Jo Carley The Yardbirds Heart Full Of Soul Jeff Beck Drinking Again Jeff Beck Hi Ho Silver Lining Jessey Jackson Gypsy Spirit Lady Rod Steward Never Give Up On A Dream Tequila Mockingbyrd I Smell Rock n’Roll Fury Weekend Delirious Black Star […]
Yvonnick Prené Listen! Sunnyside One can count the number of jazz harmonicists practically on one hand, at least the most well-known ones such as Grégoire Maret, Hendrik Muerkens, and the legendary Toots Thielemans. Enter upstart chromatic harmonica master, Parisian born, New York-based Yvonnick Prené. If we’re not mistaken Prené’s previous recording was a trio date, […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Barbara Blue 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 Humbletown Humbletown is a folk/bluegrass duo featuring Morgan Carnes on clawhammer banjo and Dylan Lewis on flatpick guitar and mandolin. The duo primarily writes their own songs in eclectic styles but also plays traditional songs, fiddle tunes, and folk and country covers. The duo prides itself […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you an interview with Barbara Blue Pittsburgh, PA native Barbara Blue doesn’t remember life without music. Her answer to the question “When did you start singing?” will always be “since the day I was born and my plan is to exit this life the same way”. Early childhood years were spent singing […]
Teresa James With a Little Help From Her Friends Blue Heart The Grammy-nominated Texas born, California-based vocalist Teresa James makes the ten Beatles songs on her With a Little Help From Her Friends sound like a steaming, rowdy set from your favorite roadhouse or at times a sweaty dancefloor from the Stax /Motown/Philly soul era […]
Peach & Quiet Beautiful Thing Peach & Quiet Music The play on words duo Peach & Quiet are Canadians Heather Reed and Jonny Miller, both of whom sing, write songs, and play acoustic guitars. Their dozen originals draw on folk, blues, Americana, and throwback Laurel Canyon rock. This is their sophomore release and they have […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Lex Grey and the Urban Pioneers 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 […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Lex Grey and the Urban Pioneers Lex Grey and the Urban Pioneers were founded by Lex Grey and Vic “Mix” Deyglio who met at NYC’s legendary Power Station Studios. Vic is a renowned recording engineer who has worked with the Rolling Stones, Lena Horne, Guns ‘n Roses, […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Dyer Davis 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 […]
Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey and his Guest Brave Rival AC/DC Rock N’ Roll Ain’t Noise Pollution Anthony Gomes Rebel Highway Molly Hatchet Boogie No More Thin Lizzy Don’t Believe A Word live Peter Frampton Shine On live Dave Lee Roth Everybody Want’s Some Funkwrench Blues Lurrie Bell B.B.King Flying […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you Gerry Casey’s Interview with Brave Rival Brave Rival are the South East’s brand-new rip-roaring rock and blues machine. Hailing from Portsmouth, the UK Blues Award Nominated band features the powerful and beautiful twin vocals of Chloe Josephine and Lindsey Bonnick. On lead guitar, providing dramatic guitar solos and […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Jo Jo Green! St Paul indie jazz pop fusion quintet, JoJo Green is a well-oiled machine that boasts a big, energetic, uniquely authentic face-smacking sound. With strong influences from Motown, Muscle Shoals, and The Summer of Love, JoJo Green gives a nostalgic feeling to a fresh […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Dyer Davis As a child Dyers’ father, also a musician, turned him on to the music of the 60’s and 70’s. The artists that spoke to him the most were the blues-based rockers, especially the early Jeff Beck records featuring Rod Stewart. This instilled in him […]
Damon Fowler & Friends Live at the Palladium Landslide Records A very special night this turned out to be. Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Damon Fowler and his band tore it up, threw it down, stomped on it, and on occasion smoothed it over at their show in St. Petersburgh, Florida this past July. Live at […]
Barbara Blue From the Shoals Pittsburgh native Barbara Blue left home in 1977 for Phoenix Az. From 1980 through 1987 Barbara lived in Detroit playing with the “City Limits Blues Band”. She returned to Pittsburgh and she started recording her own music after meeting Tony Braunagel on the blues cruise. She recorded with the Phantom […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Erin Coburn 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 […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Rebecca Downes 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 Erin Coburn Cincinnati native and perpetual misfit, Erin Coburn is known for her prolific songwriting and modern approach to American Rock and Roll. Her relatable lyrics and soul gripping vocals are a striking compliment to scorching guitar solos and infectious riffs. She is unafraid to be […]
Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey and his Guest The Five Points Gang Backstreet Girls Too Cool For You Iggy Pop Strung Out Johnny Eddie 9V Yella Aligator John Diva &The Rockets Of Love The Big Easy Samantha Fish &Jessey Dayton Brand New Cadillac Alastair Green When You Don’t Know What […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with the Five Points Gang Five Points Gang is one of the most powerful and original upcoming bands in the UK music scene. They are, according to their fans, set to become the biggest rock & roll band in the world. Joe, Dinho & Thanos relocated […]
Gail Ceasar Guitar Woman Blues Music Maker Foundation Gail Ceasar is a self-taught Piedmont blues and bluegrass singer/guitarist, who through the help of the Music Maker Foundation is releasing an authentic blues album. Ceasar has been playing this regional style blend of bluegrass and the blues, learned from her uncle Joe, since she was ten […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Turn Turn Turn Turn Turn Turn is a trio who bonded over their mutual love of close harmony 60s and 70s country, folk, and pop music and formed an original Americana band. To create their distinctive sound, the band “turns” to the distant past of early […]
