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Artist Interviews/ Funk Artist/ Hip Hop Artist/ INDIE Blues Artist

Urban Ladder Society is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues rock, Hip Hop, indie Blues, making a Scene, r&B, roots, roots rock August 20, 2021

  HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Stevie J of The Urban Ladder Society Urban Ladder Society is an all star band with the most diverse and unique musical style ever!! this band offers Blues, classic rock, and R&B all with a heavy saturation of metaphoric hip hop lyrics. front man Victa […]

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CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Americana

The Furious Seasons Home All Day, Home All Night

Jim Hynes americana, Country, indie country, making a Scene, roots, singer-songwriter, songwriter August 19, 2021

The Furious Seasons Home All Day, Home All Night Stonegarden Home All Day, Home All Night, the pandemically named and recorded eighth album and fourth as an acoustic trio for The Furious Seasons, finds them stretching out more into a full band mode. Bandleader/ guitarist/songwriter and vocalist David Steinhart sees this as a more eclectic effort […]

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Music on The Couch/ Podcasts

MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #578 – 8/16/2021

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Music on the couch, roots, roots rock August 18, 2021

MUSIC ON THE COUCHSHOW #578 – 8/16/2021LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/11984763 TOBACCO ROAD BLUES BANDBrand new to The Couch, out of Austria Mike Diwald and Peter Prammerdorfer joined me to talk about the band’s history and the music on their new album, Papa Legba. WEB SITE        FACEBOOK PAGE LAUREN ANDERSON – Segment Begins At The 50:15 MarkLauren […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Lea McIntosh is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, lea mcintosh, making a Scene, roots, roots rock August 16, 2021

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Lea McIntosh It’s only natural that pundits attempt to put artists in boxes and define them within a specific scenario. Yet when an individual is as multi-talented as Lea McIntosh, confining them to any one niche becomes a challenging proposition.   An exceptional entrepreneur, Lea initially made […]

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Artist Interviews/ Indie Rock Artist

Thomas Abban is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, indie, Indie Rock, Rock, roots, roots rock, thomas abban August 15, 2021

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Thomas Abban “With Everything I did and with everything happening how it did, where it did, and with all those involved who did it, this work seemed like the only thing to do.. There’s not much I can say about this album other than it’s been […]

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Podcasts/ Turn it Up

Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #103

Gerry Casey americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots, roots rock August 15, 2021

Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #103 with his Guest Pierce Kelly Pierce Kelly drummer with The Gary Moore Band . Pierce was the drummer for Gary in the early seventies. Grinding Stone was the only album to feature Pierce on drums . He’s a lovely man,so humble and full […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Gerry Casey Interviews Pierce Kelly

Gerry Casey americana, blues, blues rock, gary moore, indie Blues, irish, roots, roots rock August 14, 2021

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with Pierce Kelly! Pierce Kelly drummer with The Gary Moore Band . Pierce was the drummer for Gary in the early seventies. Grinding Stone was the only album to feature Pierce on drums . He’s a lovely man, so humble and full of great stories Another interview you […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Ericson Holt is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, ericson holt, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots, roots rock August 14, 2021

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Ericson Holt Though his music may be steeped in the blues, it’s the gray areas that fascinate Ericson Holt the most. “There are very few moments in this life that are purely good or bad,” Holt reflects. “There’s always some kind of dichotomy going on, some […]

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INDIE Blues Scene/ Music Business/ On the Scene/ Performance

Muddy Waters Home Granted Landmark Status

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, muddy waters, roots, roots rock August 13, 2021

Muddy Waters Home Granted Landmark Status – To Become a Museum Dedicated to the Father of Chicago Blues! The North Kenwood home where blues legend Muddy Waters once lived is planned to be converted into The MOJO Muddy Waters House Museum has been granted a final landmark status by the Commission on Chicago Landmarks. This […]

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Music on The Couch/ Podcasts/ Uncategorized

MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #577

Posted by Editor americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Music on the couch, roots, roots rock August 13, 2021

MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #577 – 8/09/2021 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/11952959 BRIGITTE PURDY – COUCH KID NEWS Brigitte came by to talk about her new single, Time For Love, and the world around her.  The single is getting HUGE airplay. WEB SITE       FACEBOOK PAGE GUY KING – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC SEGMENT BEGINS AT THE […]

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CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Jazz

Jeff Pearring Pearring Sound – Socially Distanced Duos

Jim Hynes free jazz, jazz, roots, saxophone August 13, 2021

Jeff Pearring Pearring Sound – Socially Distanced Duos Self-released Alto saxophonist Jeff Pearring usually leads groups ranging from trio to quintets under the group name Pearring Sound, but the pandemic intervened.  So Pearring took a safe approach instead, deciding to play duos with six diverse musicians across eight selections, each recorded in a socially distanced […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

George Gritzbach is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock August 13, 2021

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with George Gritzbach The George Gritzbach Band plays inventive takes on classics and a healthy helping of innovative originals offering a great mix of blues, roots, and R&B. The band has appeared at a wide variety of venues and Festivals across North America, including opening for B.B. […]

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CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Americana/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Andy Peake Mood Swings

Jim Hynes americana, andy Peake, Country, making a Scene, nashville, roots August 12, 2021

Andy Peake Mood Swings Big Little Mood Swings is the debut for singer/songwriter/drummer/percussionist Andy Peake who invites a wide cast of mostly Nashville-based musicians to join him in his eclectic mix of blues and roots tunes. Seven of the eleven are either penned or co-written by Peake with two highly recognizable cover tunes and two […]

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CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Johnny Tucker Featuring Kid Ramos & The Allstars 75 and Alive

Jim Hynes americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, johnny tucker, Kid Ramos, making a Scene, roots, roots rock August 11, 2021

Johnny Tucker Featuring Kid Ramos & The Allstars 75 and Alive Blue Heart/ HighJohn There are not that many seventy-plus original bluesmen, certainly few with the pipes of venerable Johnny Tucker who still has plenty left in the tank based on 75 And Alive, recorded on his 75th birthday in October of 2020.  For that […]

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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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CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Indie Rock

GUISE By Your Side

Gerry Casey Indie Rock, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock August 8, 2021

GUISE “By Your Side” Writing this review makes me realize how the universe works it’s magic in bringing like minded souls together. A short few weeks ago I made my first trip to the Uk in almost 18 months. While visiting a friends home in Liverpool I was introduced Jassy G guitarist with Liverpool pop/rock […]

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Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Chris Daniels is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, chris daniels, Country, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter August 8, 2021

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Chris Daniels Chris Daniels & The Kings (now with Freddi Gowdy) are celebrating their 37th year with live performances over the summer, playing songs from BLUES WITH HORNS – our 15th Kings album and our second with Freddi Gowdy of the Freddi Henchi Band. In December […]

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Podcasts/ Turn it Up

Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #102

Gerry Casey americana, blues, blues rock, classic rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock, turn it up August 8, 2021

Making a Scene Presents Turn it UP with Gerry Casey and his Guest Christine Ries of Circuitrex In this interview the Melbourne base powerful rock / Metal trio fronted by Christine Ries tells the story of how over a period of time the band found its true identity a energetic three piece metal rock band […]

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Artist Interviews/ Indie Rock Artist

Gerry Casey Interviews Christine Ries of Circuitrex

Posted by Editor gerry casey, Indie Rock, making a Scene, Metal, Rock, roots August 7, 2021

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with Christine Ries of Circuitrex In this interview the Melbourne base powerful rock / Metal trio fronted by Christine Ries tells the story of how over a period of time the band found its true identity a energetic three piece metal rock band ready to make some waves […]

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Interview the Pros

Interview with a Pro – Mary Muse of the Kerrville Folk Festival Foundation

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, folk, kerrville, making a Scene, roots, singer-songwriter August 7, 2021

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with the Executive Director of the Kerrville Folk Festival Foundation Mary Muse Mary Muse is responsible for all Kerrville Folk Festival Foundation events, programs, fund-raising and projects which includes the Kerrville Folk Festival, Welcome Home Fest, The Grassy Hill New Folk Songwriting contest, Music Camp for Teens, […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Blind Lemon Pledge is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blind lemon pledge, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, roots, roots rock August 6, 2021

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Blind Lemon Pledge Throughout his recording and performing career, Blind Lemon Pledge, aka Bay Area bluesman James Byfield, has gained critical recognition for the broad scope of his stylistic skills; and for his ability to capture the essence of American Roots Music in his compositions. From […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Lauren Anderson is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Lauren Anderson, making a Scene, roots, roots rock August 2, 2021

HOME PAGE   Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Lauren Anderson This soulful rocker, originally from Chicago, has had a passion for singing throughout her entire life. Growing up in a household that was rich in music, her influences were widely varied from artists such as Susan Tedeschi, Bonnie Raitt, The Pointer Sisters, Eva Cassidy, Etta James, Joss […]

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Americana Scene/ Music Business/ On the Scene

Kerrville Folk Festival Announces Lineup 2021

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, Kerrville folk festival, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter August 1, 2021

Kerrville Folk Festival Announces Lineup for 49th Year – October 1st-11th The Kerrville Folk Festival has announced their lineup for their 49th year. Highlights of this year’s festival include, James McMurtry, Shinyribs, Trout Fishing in America, Jaimee Harris, Kyshona, Mobley, Heartless Bastards, the winners of the world famous New Folk competition from both 2020 and […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

The Soulful Femme are Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots, roots rock August 1, 2021

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Stevee Wellons and Cheryl Rinovato of Soulful Femme! Stevee Wellons V O C A L I S T Vocalist Stephanie Wellons, aka Stevee Wellons, has been performing in the tri-state area for the last 25 years and is known for her high-energy stage presence and performance. […]

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Podcasts/ Turn it Up

Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #101

Gerry Casey americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock August 1, 2021

Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey and his Guest Mark Wright Tri State  Corner Hypocrisia Shotgun Mistress May She Never Walk Alone MC Roads Smile Like A Knife Under The Influence Crows Rhapsody Of Fire Glory For Salvation Julian Sas Mercy Earl &The Agitators Where’s there Rock and Roll Eric Gales […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Patty Tuite Is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots, roots rock July 31, 2021

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an interview with Patty Tuite Patty Tuite is a singer/songwriter who embraces the genre of blues, rock music and beyond.  Strong influences in her style come from listening to notable artists such as Bonnie Raitt, Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James and Susan Tedeschi. Already having three highly acclaimed releases to […]

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CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues/ CD Reviews Indie Rock

Los Lobos Native Sons

Jim Hynes americana, Indie Rock, Los Lobos, making a Scene, roots, roots rock July 30, 2021

Los Lobos Native Sons New West Besides their 2019 Christmas album, Llego Navidad, it’s been six years since we heard from the iconic band Los Lobos who return now with Native Sons. They are indeed native sons of Los Angeles, hence the album title and an album that pays homage to L.A.’s musical heritage and […]

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Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

Amanda Grace is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, Country, country rock, indie, Indie Rock, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter July 30, 2021

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Amanda Grace! Amanda does not claim a particular genre of music, and in doing so enjoys variety in her music and audiences. She has produced music drifting between folk and rock. With roots as a pianist her writing is thematically varied with an emphasis on melody […]

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CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Americana/ CD Reviews Indie Country

Son Volt Electro Melodier

Jim Hynes americana, Country, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter July 29, 2021

Son Volt Electro Melodier Transmit Sound/Thirty Tigers Electro Melodier is alt country pioneering Son Volt’s tenth studio album, a year after marking, sadly without touring, the 25th anniversary of their groundbreaking 1995 debut, Trace.  Son Volt has always been defined by front man Jay Farrar’s weary, soulful, and inexplicably comforting voice as well his songwriting.  […]

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Music on The Couch/ Podcasts

Music on the Couch Show #576

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Music on the couch, roots, roots rock July 28, 2021

MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #576 – 07/26/2021 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/11952405  TOMMY Z – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Tommy Z is back with new music.  The album is Plug In & Play, containing 11 tracks and featuring Producer Tom Hambridge.  It was great to catch up with Tommy, who has many side projects including his […]

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CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Mick Kolassa Wasted Youth

Jim Hynes americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots, roots rock July 28, 2021

Mick Kolassa Wasted Youth Endless Blues The prolific, recently relocated to Memphis, resilient Mick Kolassa returns with a smile on his face after as devastating a year as any could endure.  Kolassa lost his wife and many close friends but rather than sinking into maudlin self-pity, these losses inspire the album as Kolassa, in his […]

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CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Andy Lindquist Stand Abide Endure

Gerry Casey blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots, roots rock July 27, 2021

Andy Lindquist Stand Abide Endure This album is really special for a number of reasons. Firstly it’s the 75th album of Andy’s career an achievement in its self. Secondly it’s a return of another blues album which I have to say finds Andy in his natural musical habitat. Vocally Andy on this album has given […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Mike Zito is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, mike zito, Rock, roots, roots rock July 26, 2021

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Mike ZIto! Mike Zito is one of the most lauded artists in the contemporary blues arena today and rightfully so, but for him, the thing that counts the most is maintaining his honesty, authenticity and integrity. Those are the qualities that have steered Zito’s career since […]

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Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

Moors and McCumber are Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, Country, making a Scene, roots, singer-songwriter, songwriter July 25, 2021

  HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Moors and McCumber A vocal harmony duo fifteen years in the making, Moors & McCumber have done more than just endear themselves to fans – they’ve built a genuine community. Bridging the gap between classic folk rock and present day Americana, they write heartfelt songs […]

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Podcasts/ Turn it Up

Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #100

Gerry Casey blues, blues rock, classic rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, turn it up July 25, 2021

Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey and his Guest Wolfram Hohmann “The 100th show is a huge milestone for me, certain people have played a huge part in giving me a chance to do something I just dreamed about doing.” “One man opened the door to this amazing opportunity, that man […]

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Artist Interviews/ Indie Rock Artist

Gerry Casey Interviews Wolfram Hohmann!

Gerry Casey gerry casey, making a Scene, rock radio de, roots July 24, 2021

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with Wolfram Hohmann “The 100th show is a huge milestone for me, certain people have played a huge part in giving me a chance to do something I just dreamed about doing.” “One man opened the door to this amazing opportunity, that man was Wolf Ho.” His belief […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Eamonn McCormack is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots, roots rock July 23, 2021

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an interview with Eamonn McCormack Eamonn was born in the center of Dublin, the capital city of Ireland and was raised on a North side Suburb. He started out on the acoustic guitar at six years of age. Prompted by the acoustic performance of his school classmate Gerry Leonard (David […]

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CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues/ CD Reviews Indie Rock

The Brothers March 10, 2020/Madison Square Garden/New York, NY

Jim Hynes blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots, roots rock July 23, 2021

The Brothers March 10, 2020/Madison Square Garden/New York, NY Peach The Brothers is like having the Allman Brothers greatest hits performed live in one handy 4-CD package.  Given that only one member of the original lineup, Jaimoe, is still alive, this is the second incarnation of The Allman Brothers Band (2001-2014) plus some guests who […]

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CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Americana/ CD Reviews Indie Rock

Jackson Browne Downhill From Everywhere

Jim Hynes americana, classic rock, Jackson Browne, Rock, roots, roots rock July 22, 2021

Jackson Browne Downhill From Everywhere Inside Recordings This is Jackson Browne’s first album in six years and like many veteran musicians, he’s finding the studio conducive to songwriting. In other words, his songs often take new directions, once he begins to collaborate with bandmates, most of whom have cemented their chemistry with the iconic songwriter […]

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CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Americana

Cassie and Mallory Life of a Ghost

Martina Doerner americana, making a Scene, roots, songwriter July 21, 2021

Cassie and Mallory Life of a Ghost “Cassie and Mallory” are the two artists Cassie Spires and Mallory Tober who got together in 2019 to make music. Cassie takes on the part of the vocals and lyrics and is accompanied instrumentally by Mallory. Both have very different life stories. Cassie was a successful wedding photographer […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Sean Chambers is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock July 19, 2021

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Sean Chambers Florida born Sean Chambers began his career in the Blues back in 1998 when he toured with the legendary Hubert Sumlin as his guitarist and band leader until 2003. During Sean’s tenure with Mr. Sumlin, Britain’s own Guitarist magazine named Chambers as “One of […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Gerald McClendon is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, soul July 18, 2021

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Gerald McClendon Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois; Gerald has loved music since the tender age of four and would sing along with the music playing on the radio. Gerald has become one of the most versatile artists who proudly gives praise to the Masters of […]

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CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Jazz

Greg Ward, Rajiv Halim, Sharel Cassity Altoizm

Jim Hynes cd review, jazz, making a Scene, roots July 18, 2021

Greg Ward, Rajiv Halim, Sharel Cassity Altoizm AFAR Music Usually any three-headed saxophone group comes together to honor a legend like Bird or Trane, notwithstanding bigger units such as the World Saxophone Quartet of Odean Pope’s Saxophone Choir. Yet this unit, self-dubbed Altoizm, is making their own music with all seven compositions composed by the […]

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Podcasts/ Turn it Up

Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #99

Gerry Casey blues, blues rock, classic rock, heavey rock, indie Blues, Indie Rock, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock July 18, 2021

Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #99 with his Guests The Haunted North This interview is very special because it’s a first . It’s the first time I carried out an interview with 4 members of a brand in 4 different locations in 2 different countries. “As an added bonus […]

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Artist Interviews/ Indie Rock Artist

Gerry Casey Interviews The Haunted North

Gerry Casey heavey rock, Indie Rock, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock, turn it up July 17, 2021

HOME PAGE   Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with The Haunted North Driving with the raw energy of classic hard rock, the U.S.A./Canadian four-piece Haunted North pour their souls into creating authentic, original and intense rock anthems; effectively paving the way for a brand new era of indie harkening back to the freestyle […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Adam Schultz is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots, roots rock July 17, 2021

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Adam Schultz Born and raised in New York City, Adam Schultz is a jazz and blues guitarist, fusing the two genres in his own unique style. Growing up in the Big Apple has exposed Adam to some incredible teachers. As an avid participant in his high […]

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CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Americana/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Steve Dawson – at the bottom of a canyon in the branches of a tree

Jim Hynes americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots, roots rock July 17, 2021

Steve Dawson at the bottom of a canyon in the branches of a tree Pravda Besides having one of the longest and strangest album titles seen in some time, Chicago-based singer- songwriter Steve Dawson brings us a powerful album of loss and rebirth.  Dawson is vastly underrecognized and underrated but has long been one of […]

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CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Jazz

Mehmet Ali Sanlikol An Elegant Ritual

Jim Hynes cd review, jazz, making a Scene, roots July 17, 2021

Mehmet Ali Sanlikol An Elegant Ritual DÜNYA Last year one of our Top 30 Jazz albums was from multi-instrumentalist and composer Mehmet Ali Sanlikol leading a large ensemble featuring NEA Jazz Master Dave Liebman for The Rise Up: Stories of Strife, Struggle, and Inspiration.  This one, An Elegant Ritual, is almost entirely different as Sanlikol […]

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CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Jazz

Mike Clark and Michael Zilber Mike Drop

Jim Hynes cd review, jazz, making a Scene, roots July 16, 2021

Mike Clark and Michael Zilber Mike Drop Sunnyside Renowned jazz drummer Mike Clark and acclaimed saxophonist Michael Zilber have a decade-long musical relationship in the Bay Area. Although Clark spends more time now in New York, the two had such an inspiring week of performances in the Bay Area in 2018 that they decided to […]

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CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Adam Schultz Soulful Distancing

Jim Hynes americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots, roots rock July 15, 2021

Adam Schultz Soulful Distancing Blue Heart It’s rather common for an established bluesman to have a younger protégé that he is mentoring, with Buddy Guy and Quinn Sullivan being perhaps the most recognizable example to most blues fans.  But Pennsylvania’s Clarence Spady has an apprentice too, 18-year-old guitarist Adam Schultz. After a long recording hiatus, […]

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