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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Willie Jackson Willie Jackson is a native son of Savannah, GA; the youngest of the 6 children born to the late, great Reverend Jackson and, his wife, Annie Pearl. Willie has always been a songwriter in his free time while working to support his family. […]
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Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring J. Red The Nephew 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 […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Hughes Taylor An old soul hailing from Macon Georgia USA, Hughes Taylor was immediately drawn to the blues when he first picked up the guitar. Today an accomplished guitar player with a voice that is bigger than he is, Hughes has developed his signature style: a […]
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Willie Jackson All in the Blues Hailing from Savannah, Georgia, Willie Jackson, the son of a reverend, had worked for the railroad until an accident ended that career. It was then he decided to dedicate his time on his music and the Blues. Jackson’s brand-new album All in the Blues, follows up quite nicely to his debut 2017 EP release Willie Jackson […]
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Making a Scene Presents an interview with J. Red the Nephew J.Red the Nephew, Atlanta Resident and North Carolina native, knew from a very young age that music was his true passion. Growing up listening to his radio he would often imitate the vocal stylings of his musical influences: Marvin Gaye, Teddy Pendergrass, Luther Vandross, Charlie […]
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Making a Scene Presents Jim Hynes Top Jazz Releases for 2021 2021 marked by far the most jazz reviews we have ever done in this space which has proven to be a haven for some lesser-known names, artists making debuts, and a surprising number of forward-thinking, explorative performers. In hindsight, the list, which includes […]
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MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #592 – 12/20/2021 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/12032633 HANNA PK Hanna is a talented pianist who has released her third album, Blues All Over My Shoes. We spoke about her journey from South Korea, her love of the music and more. WEB SITE FACEBOOK PAGE JON SPEAR BAND – COUCH KID NEW […]
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Coral the Color Part -Time Broken Coral the Color is a band based in Stockholm, Sweden. They just released their debut EP “Part-Time Broken” and this is a very promising start for this young band that we will definitely hear a lot from in the future. Fresh, cheeky and with a lot of self-confidence, the guys present […]
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Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Robbin Kapsalis and Vintage #18 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 […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Robbin Kapsalis of Robbin Kapsalis and Vintage #18 The first thing you notice when Vintage#18 hits the stage, is Robbin Kapsalis’ white glass beaded fringe dress and white knee-hi boots as she sways on stage creating a hypnotic visual with the soul foundation of her […]
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Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring The Mike Schafer 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 […]
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Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey and his Guest Jaime Kyle The 2.19 Horseshoe Curve Riff Raiders Loaded Gun Rose Carleo 10 Years The Southbound Snakecharmers Through The Smoke Joseph Mojo Morganfield It’s Good To Be King No Saviours This Is Not America Gypsy Pistoleros Livin La Vida Loca! Jimmy C. […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with Jaime Kyle Before Taylor Swift and Miranda Lambert, there was Jaime Kyle. Jaime was the first female rock artist to be signed to a major record deal out of Nashville. Her albums “The Passionate Kind” (Atco/Atlantic), “Back from Hollywood” (Now and Then, England) and “The […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Mike Schafer of the Mike Schafer Band Vocalist, Guitarist and Band Leader Mick Schafer has been singing since childhood. Mick’s voice was made known to him in the 7th grade church choir. At 20 he quit college and ventured to Europe to perform for tips and […]
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Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Ilana Katz Katz 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 […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Ilana Katz Katz Ilana Katz Katz is a Blues and Appalachian fiddler, singer, songwriter, novelist, screenwriter, essayist, watercolor painter, apparel artist, longtime subway busker, and budding children’s book author who strives to bring good mojo wherever she goes. Ilana’s writing career began in college where […]
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Gov’t Mule Heavy Load Blues I’ve been a Gov’t Mule fan since seeing them live at the 1998 HORDE Festival at Alpine Valley in Wisconsin. Warren Haynes is such an astonishing performer, and I consider him one of my favorites. Heavy Load Blues, the title of the new Gov’t Mule album, is perfectly matched with the contents inside. For the first time ever, the band has made an […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Randy C Moore RANDY C MOORE is an Americana Music Artist. A native of Humble, Texas, at 15 years of age he was making his own records; and with the help of Houston radio personality Arch Yancey (KNUZ), his first single releases were receiving significant Texas […]
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MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #591 – 12/06/2021 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/12032595 JASON RICCI & JOE KROWN – SEMI-COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Jason makes his fifth visit to The Couch, this time with first-timer Joe Krown. They have released City>Country>City and we will speak with Joe about his career and the two about this collaboration. STEVE […]
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Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Tas Cru 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 […]
blockchain, indie music, Indie music business, Music biz, music business, nft, roots
Making a Scene Brings you the Indie Musicians Guide to NFTs The newest buzz in the music industry is the NFT (Non Fungible Token), which many are touting as a way for indie artists to take control of their monetization through the crypto currency market. I will be honest on the onset the idea […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Tas Cru Tas Cru is truly a blues eclectic who refuses to let his music be bound to just one blues style. With a repertoire of over 90 original songs from multiple albums and dozens of crowd-pleasing classics, this seasoned road warrior gives folks what they want […]
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Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Rashad the Blues Kid 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 […]
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Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring The Jon Spere 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 […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with Dom Martin This interview was recorded live just before Dom took the stage at Kelly’s Hotel Portrush to give what would be a spellbinding performance to the many music fans present. In this my third interview with Dom we catch up with what has […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Jon Spear! Award-winning singer-songwriter and guitarist Jon Spear doesn’t admit how long he’s been performing but here’s a hint: Jon was in a band that opened for the Isley Brothers at the Capital Theatre in Port Chester NY when Twist and Shout was top-40 hit. Since […]
Greg Amirault News Blues Self-released This week’s theme seems to be mostly about Canadian artists. Jazz guitarist, educator, and composer Greg Amirault originally hails from Nova Scotia and has been living and performing in the Montreal area for over three decades. As an educator he teaches at the prestigious McGill and Concordia Universities. He has […]
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Music on the Couch Show #590 MEMPHIS LIGHTNING – WORLD PREMIER Lightning & Red will return and honor us with the World Premier of their new album. This should be a blast! VINTAGE #18 – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Robbin will be by to talk about the new album, Soul Shaker and all that is happening […]
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Bruce Cockburn Greatest Hits (1970 – 2020) True North This may be the first time this writer has ever given ink to a greatest hits album, but my guess is that there are not many of us thinking of Bruce Cockburn, one of the most indelible voices of early non-commercial FM radio in the ‘80s, […]
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Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Dionne Bennett 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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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Dionne Bennett Dionne Bennett is a British/West-Indian singer-songwriter, producer, and radio personality. She started singing and performing live at age 14 and released her first soul single by the time she was 15. She is now internationally known for her unique and diverse vocal style that covers all […]
Indie Rock, making a Scene, Rock, roots, scars
Scott Marsden Scars My recommendation for today is the Welsh singer / songwriter Scott Marsden. Scott has already made records with the bands The Lizzies and Holy Coves and has attracted the attention of various radio stations with his music, including the Bethan Elfyns BBC radio 1 show and Adam Waltons BBC Radio Wales show. He […]
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Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Lady A 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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Making a Scene Presents Turn it UP with Gerry Casey and his Guest Eric Johanson “Eric Johanson’s music and the distinctiveness of his voice makes his music memorable, and unforgettable.” Eric music is steeped in magical influence of New Orleans where he currently resides. However the music has a power and cutting edge that puts […]
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Cole Allen The Other Side Minnesota-based music artist Cole Allen first appeared on my radar while I was in the midst of reviewing the album Live My Life by his wife Sena Ehrhardt. Allen was lead guitarist for the band, and that album, which was released on Blind Pig Records made a terrific impression on me. His new six-track release The Other Side is quite impressive as […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Dean Friedman Dean Friedman first marked his entry into pop consciousness with the Top 20 chart success of his infectious hit single, Ariel, a quirkily irresistible and uncategorizable pop song about a free spirited, pot-smoking, vegetarian Jewish girl in a peasant blouse who lived, as the lyric goes, […]
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Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Little G Weevil 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 […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Lady A This songstress began singing at age 5. She began her performance career as a back-up singer in a Motown Revue band during the 90’s. Her love of music, gospel background, Louisiana roots, and musical family always led her back to the Blues and Gospel music, mixed […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Little G Weevil Little G Weevil is a highly esteemed member of the worldwide blues community. He is the solo winner of the Blues Foundation`s International Blues Challenge in 2013, and has been nominated for USA Blues Music Award, Blues Blast Music Award and USA Independent […]
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Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Hanna PK 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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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Hanna PK Hanna PK is a solid pianist, soulful vocalist, and vibrant performer, born and raised in South Korea, currently residing in Rochester, NY. She plays a wide variety of the blues & swing, old school folk, and boogie-woogie. She has a dynamic songwriting style – […]
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Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Roy Roberts 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 Gerry Casey’s Interview with Michael Browning Michael story continues on today’s show, as we hear how some really important decisions were taken that changed the fortunes of AC/DC. that made become a global success. Hear this story and so much more in this concluding part of an amazing story. Told by […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Daryl Mosley Calling Daryl Mosley a singer/songwriter is only correct in the most basic sense. Daryl is a gifted songwriter and storyteller who paints vivid pictures of life as it could be, used to be, or might have been. He’s not flashy; just a man with […]
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Cory Weeds With String – What Is There To Say? Cellar Music Group We’ve heard so many produced projects recently from Cory Weeds that we’ve almost forgotten that he’s quite an artist in his own right. In fact, Weeds would likely let you know that he is a saxophonist first, and an entrepreneur in his […]
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MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #588 – 11/15/2021 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/12021282 STACY MITCHHART – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Looking forward to Stacy returning to The Couch. The new album, Printer’s Alley is a celebration of his 24 years in Nashville. Will be some good stories! WEB SITE FACEBOOK PAGE JENNIFER PORTER Jennifer makes her debut appearance on […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Roy Roberts Roy Roberts became hooked on music while growing up in a small town in Tennessee, listening to blues and R&B on radio stations WLAC out of Nashville. Jimmy Reed’s “Baby What You Want Me to Do” was the clincher and at the age of […]
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Matt Patershuk An Honest Effort Black Hen There must be something in those canola fields of Alberta that makes good songwriters. Matt Patershuk is the third singer-songwriter this writer has covered in just the past two months. Those who read reviews know that this writer is especially fond of Black Hen Records, and virtually anything […]
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HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Dan Israel With Social Media Anxiety Disorder, Minnesota singer-songwriter Dan Israel returns with his 15th studio album, a mere 17 months after his acclaimed 2018 release You’re Free. Social Media Anxiety Disorder was recorded in the spring and summer of 2019 at two different Twin Cities studios, […]
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Mareike Wiening Future Memories Greenleaf Music Certain jazz labels such as Greenleaf Music, Pyroclastic, and Outside in Music are just a few that one can count on for creative jazz presentations today. Greenleaf, the subject at hand, is an independent music company owned, operated and curated by trumpeter and composer Dave Douglas. The label is […]
