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LIVE From the Midnight Circus Featuring Mr. Sipp

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock April 16, 2017

This is the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show! The show that brings you those artists who are touring and creating new original music .. they Embrace the Diversity of the Blues .. because it is this diversity that is the true power of the blues .. Like the blues artists that came before […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An In Depth Interview with Jim Gustin

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, americana, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock April 15, 2017

Jim Gustin is a blues singer and guitarist from Santa Clarita California. He has a distinctive, powerful voice; soulful and deep with a smoky rasp, and is a passionate and energetic performer. He is also a very solid guitarist with great tone and a funky feel. Jeri Goldenhar, aka Truth Jones, has been singing since […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Chris Bergson Band Bitter Midnight

Richard Ludmerer americana, blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock April 14, 2017

Chris Bergson Band Bitter Midnight 2 Shirts Records Chris Bergson grew up in a Boston suburb. He began taking guitar lessons at a very young age and developed an appreciation for jazz and blues. He listened to everything from Muddy Waters to Miles Davis. Bergson moved to New York City and began to sit in […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Voice of Indie Blues” 4/9/2017

This the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show! The Voice of Indie Blues where we bring you only touring artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and who are creating music like those that came before them from that diversity. They are not restricted by some artificial definition of Blues.. These are the […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An In Depth Interview with Mr. Sipp

FACEBOOK Castro Coleman a-k-a Mr. Sipp, “The Mississippi Blues Child” was born August 25, 1976 to Johnelle and the late Vera Coleman in the small town of McComb, MS. He began playing the guitar at the tender age of 6. Through hard work and perseverance, Mr. Sipp has become a Delta Blues Force to be […]

INDIE Blues Scene

Concert Review: The Jeff Jensen Band- Darwin’s, Sandy Springs GA, April 7

Rhetta Akamatsu .blues, Atlanta blues, blues-rock, blues-rock. live blues, Darwin's, indie Blues, Jeff Jensen Band. blues, making a Scene, roots, roots rock April 12, 2017

It was two hours before showtime on Friday night when we arrived at Darwin’s in Sandy Springs to eat and wait for The Jeff Jensen Band. We wee actually covering a convention about 10 minutes away in Atlanta but we never willingly miss Jeff, Bill and David and we knew the convention had the whole […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Eric Bibb Migration Blues

Eric Bibb Migration Blues Stony Plain Records Eric Bibb is the son of Leon Bibb a singer-songwriter popular during the folk music scene of the 1960’s. The younger Bibb was given his first guitar at the age of seven. Growing up in New York City he was surrounded by the folksingers of that era including […]

Music on The Couch

Music on the Couch Show 368 04/10/17

SHOW #368 – 04/10/17 LISTEN HERE: https://goo.gl/ceVcqf PAM TAYLOR – COUCH KID NEWS Pam came by to talk about her Spread The Thread Campaign for her upcoming album, Steal Your Heart. We discussed the album, the music it will contain, how you can contribute and then Pam gave us a sneak peek with the song Squeeze Me. […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Hector Anchondo

This IS The Voice of Indie Blues .. the show that brings you the best in Indie Blues Artists! These are the artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand it is this diversity that always has and still is being created from its roots .. These are the innovators not the imitators […]

INDIE Blues Artist

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Sean Chambers

This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that showcases those artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand that it is this diversity that has and still is being created from the roots of the blues .. these artists are the innovators … not the imitators .. we call these artists […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Ruthie Foster Joy Comes Back

Ruthie Foster Joy Comes Back Stone Truth Music/Blue Corn Music Ruthie Foster is still on a roll. The former gospel singer won her first Blues Music Award as Contemporary Blues Female Artist of The Year in 2010. Since then she won the BMA for Traditional Blues Female Artist a.k.a. The Koko Taylor Award five times. […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An In Depth Interview with Hector Anchondo

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK Hector Anchondo doesn’t just play the blues— he lives and breathes the blues. At 16-years-old, the budding musician picked up his first guitar and never looked back. He began an instant love affair with the instrument, especially Fenders. Born in Omaha, but raised seven miles outside of Salem, Missouri, Anchondo was able […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An In Depth Interview with Sean Chambers

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK 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 the top 50 blues guitarists of the last […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Jon Zeeman

This IS The Voice of Indie Blues the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show that brings you nothing but those artists who are out there touring and creating new original music rooted in the blues. These are the artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being created […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Billy Price Alive & Strange

Billy Price Alive & Strange Nola Blue/Vuzztone Label Group Billy Price was born William Pollak in Fair Lawn, N.J. in 1949. In the seventies he moved to Pittsburgh where he still works for Carnegie Mellon University. Price became Roy Buchanan’s vocalist and he appears on Buchanan’s 1975 album “Live Stock” on Polydor Records. Price formed […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

AN In Depth Interview with Jon Zeeman

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK From the age of 8, Jon Zeeman has been obsessed with guitars, amplifiers, wah-wah pedals, power tubes, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, The Beatles, and The Rolling Stones. Growing up outside NYC, he studied classical piano and decided on a career in music at the ripe age of 13. Early jobs at IHop […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Voice of Indie Blues” 4/3/2017

This is the podcast of LIVE from the Midnight Circus The Voice of Indie Blues, the show that brings you those artists who are currently touring and creating new original music rooted in the blues. These artists understand it is important to Embrace the Diversity of the Blues, because it is this diversity that has […]

Music on The Couch

Music on the Couch Show 367

SHOW #367 – 04/03/17 LISTEN HERE: https://goo.gl/kbDZLB ALL COUCH KID NEW MUSIC HURRICANE RUTH Hurricane Ruth returned with her brand new album, Ain’t Ready For The Grave. Ruth talked about her wish list for this album, working with Gina and Tom to make it a reality and where she is headed. WEB SITE FACEBOOK PAGE […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE From the Midnight Circus Featuring Chris Antonik

This IS The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you touring artists who are creating the future of the blues by creating new original music from it’s roots. These artists Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand that this diversity has and still is being created from these roots .. these artists […]

INDIE Blues Artist/ INDIE Blues Scene

Blues Legend Lonnie Brooks: December 18, 1933 – April 1, 2017

(Editors Note: As reported by Alligator Records) With his “booming, gritty vocals and fierce six-string firepower” (Chicago Tribune), Brooks created an instantly recognizable signature sound. It combined Chicago blues, rock ‘n’ roll, Memphis soul, swampy Louisiana grooves and country twang into a style that his fellow musicians called “voodoo blues.” He was inducted into the […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Lauren Mitchell Desire

Lauren Mitchell Desire Lauren Mitchell Music Lauren Mitchell was born in Columbus Ohio. She began taking voice lessons at the age of nine and developed an interest in musical theatre. Her father had been into soul music and the blues but after her parents divorced he moved to Florida. Mitchell attended college in Columbus but […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Samantha Fish Chills & Fever

Samantha Fish Chills & Fever Ruf Records Samantha Fish was raised in Kansas City. She started out as a drummer but switched to guitar when she was fifteen. She recorded, “Live Bait”, in 2009 and got noticed by Ruf Records. She was part of Ruf’s 2011“Girls With Guitars” along with Cassie Taylor and Dani Wilde. […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Delta Moon

This IS The Voice of Indie Blues .. the show that brings you only those artists who are out there touring and creating new original music rooted in the blues. These artists Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand that this diversity has and still is being created from these roots .. These are […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An In Depth Interview with Chris Antonik

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK Maple Blues Award-Nominated Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter Toronto-based Chris Antonik was nominated for Best New Artist in 2011 at Canada’s Maple Blues Awards after the release of his debut album, and has since become one of Canada’s most acclaimed blues artists. Blending innovative, thoughtful songwriting with stunning blues guitar work, some music critics […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Thorbjorn Risager

This is The Voice of Indie Blues .. the show that brings you artists who are out there touring and creating new original music rooted in the blues .. it is these artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and embraces the music that always has and still is being created from the blues […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An In Depth Interview with Tom Gray and Mark Johnson of Delta Moon!

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK Delta Moon’s latest album, Low Down, released in May 2015, is a rocking set of twelve songs, including nine originals by lead vocalist Tom Gray, the Roots Music Association’s 2008 Blues Songwriter of the Year, and covers penned by Bob Dylan, Tom Waits and Skip James. Net Rhythms (UK) has called Delta […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Voice of Indie Blues” 4/27/2017

This is The Voice of Indie Blues, the show that brings you only touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. We play the Blues that is being created today by artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues. These artists are the innovators not imitators .. These ARE the INDIE […]

INDIE Blues Scene

Mick Kolassa and The Taylor Made Band – @ Darwin’s, Sandy Springs, GA March 24

Rhetta Akamatsu .blues, Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta nightlife, Atlanta nitelife, b;ues, blues-rock, Darwin's, Funk, indie, indie Blues, Indie Rock, live blues, making a Scene, mick kolassa, RNB, Rock, roots, roots rock, soul, taylor made blues, Taylor Made Blues Band, what to do in atlanta March 29, 2017

The room was buzzing at Darwin’s Friday night. Mick Kolassa and The Taylor Made Band were the first touring group to play the new location,, and people were pretty excited. By the time the music started, it was standing room only with people standing at the back wall. Aftr years of producing and making albums. […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An In Depth Interview with Thorbjorn Risager

HOMEPAGE FACEBOOK Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado: Talent, dedication and perseverance As this band enters its fourteenth year, they really seem to be on the verge to a success that will open some new doors, in new territories. And with all the hard work they put into this project, they surely deserve it. In […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Rockin’ Johnny Burgin Neoprene Fedora

Rockin’ Johnny Burgin Neoprene Fedora West Tone Records Johnny Burgin was raised in Starkville, Ms. and Greenville, S.C. He went to The University of Chicago with the intention of becoming a writer but instead fell into the Chicago blues scene. He started backing up the Chicago blues vocalist Taildragger. Later he wound up touring with […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Nina Massara

This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you those artists who are out there creating new original music rooted in the blues .. these artists Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand that this diversity that has and still is being created from the roots of the blues .. these […]

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Starting Small – LA Music Scene with Jen Gies

Jen Gies americana, blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, Gigable, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, LA Music, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, new music, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock March 26, 2017

The music business used to be big. It was beyond big; it was huge, gargantuan. “Larger-than-life” personalities. “Rock-and-roll lifestyle” excesses. Money, extravagance, superfluity, glamour and flash. Arena concerts. Tour buses and limousines. A long time ago (it seems), record labels invested in artists and shepherded them along, into and ideally through a career that benefited […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Beth Garner

This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings your those artists who are out there creating new original music rooted in the blues. These artists Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and it is this diveristy that always has and still is being created from these roots .. these are the innovators […]

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Making a Scene is now FASTER!

Over the last few years we have been experiencing a steady increase in traffic coming to Making a Scene! Last year we upgraded our server to a Virtual Private Server (VPS) to accommodate this increased traffic, which worked well at that time. Now, the traffic finally got to a point that even the VPS server has reached it’s […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Billy Flynn Lonesome Highway

Billy Flynn Lonesome Highway Delmark Records Guitarist Billy Flynn has played with Jimmy Dawkins, Sunnyland Slim, The Legendary Blues Band, Mississippi Heat and the Cash Box Kings. He recorded with Bryan Lee, Willie Kent, Snooky Pryor, Big Bill Morganfield, Jody Williams, Billy Boy Arnold, Mark Hummel, Kim Wilson and many others. Flynn also has ten […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An in Depth Interview with Nina Massara

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK Nina Massara is putting everything she has into a sound she hopes will bring the music she loves to every generation, young and old. Nina has the looks of a retro black and white movie star with a sassy voice that will remind you of modern day belters like Rhiannon Giddens, Victoria Williams, and […]

INDIE Blues Scene

Darwin’s opening night in Sandy Springs, GA with Mudcat March 21

Rhetta Akamatsu .blues, Atlanta blues, Atlanta live music, Atlanta music, Atlanta nightlife, blues clubs, blues-rock, Darwin's, indie Blues, making a Scene, Mudct, Piedmont Playboys, roots, Rootsrock. americana, Sandy Springs, tlanta blues March 23, 2017

Last night March 21, Darwin’s re-opened in the new location in Sandy Springs. The opening guest was originally supposed to be just Danny “Mudcat” Dudeck solo, but he decided to bring a couple of his Piedmont Playboys, Hobo and Dan Dan The Healing Man, along, as well as Mandi Strachota and special guest Francois Blues […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Samantha Fish

This is The Voice of Indie Blues .. the show that brings you those artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and are creating new original music from it’s roots .. These are the innovators not the imitators .. these are the INDIE Blues artists!! This week we start off with music from Mr. […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An In Depth Interview with Beth Garner

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK Nashville-based roots singer/guitarist Beth Garner announces a February 24 release date for her new CD, Snake Farm, on The Music of Nashville imprint, via CEN/RED Distribution, a division of Sony Music. Snake Farm features mostly original songs written or co-written by Beth Garner, with the exception of the title track, authored by […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Voice of Indie Blues” 3/20/2017

This is The Voice of Indie Blues .. Tonight we give you 3 hours of great INDIE BLUES RADIO .. with artists that Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and are creating new original music from it’s roots .. These are the innovators not the imitators .. these are the INDIE Blues artists! This week […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

AN In Depth Interview with Samantha Fish

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK Whether one leans towards the blues, opts for Americana or ignites some special fervor by playing with a garage band, there’s a common bond that suggests a reverence for the roots. Looking back towards an earlier template — no matter what the genre — proves the point that appreciating what came before […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Coco Montoya Hard Truth

Coco Montoya Hard Truth Alligator Records Coco Montoya apprenticed with Albert Collins and The Icebreakers for five years and with John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers for ten. In 1993 he broke-out and formed his own band and never looked back. Montoya’s debut recording was 1995’s “Gotta Mind to Travel” on Blind Pig Records. Montoya released two more […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Vin Mott

This is The Voice of Indie Blues .. the show that brings you those artists who are out there creating new original music rooted in the blues .. These are the artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand that it is in this diversity that the future of the blues lives .. […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion: This Is The Life I Choose

Rhetta Akamatsu americana, blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock making a scene, Zoe Schwarz Bule Commotion March 20, 2017

By Rhetta Akamatsu Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion is a British band with a powerhouse vocalist, electrifying guitarist, amazing Hammond organist,, and rock-steady drummer. Their new album, This Is The Life I Choose,’ proves them to be capable of great diversity, ranging from heavy blues rock to jazzy ballads. This is a band that loves to […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Hurricane Ruth

This is The Voice of Indie Blues .. the #1 and original INDIE BLUES RADIO show .. the only show that brings you nothing but Independent Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand that this diversity is the true power of the blues! These are the artists who are the innovators […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues/ CD Reviews Jazz

Adrianna Marie Kingdom of Swing

Adrianna Marie Kingdom of Swing Vizztone Label Group/Barking Blues Music Adrianna Marie Hansen grew up in a musical family and left Westport, CT. for California when she was seventeen. She and her husband, guitarist L.A. Jones, now live an hour and half from Los Angeles. She recorded a demo called “Spellcaster” just to get her […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

AN In Depth Interview with Vin Mott

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK “One of the area’s best harmonica players and musician,” “…the hottest blues band in Jersey,” and “the next generation of the blues” are some of the most common phrases being used to describe one of North Jersey’s youngest and hardest working band leaders, Vin Mott. Upon witnessing one of his band’s electrifying […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Professor Louie!

This IS The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you those artists who are out on the road creating new original music rooted in the blues .. these are the artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand that it is that diversity that makes the blues great .. these are […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An in Depth interview with Hurricane Ruth

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Hurricane Ruth LaMaster is a vocal powerhouse with a style all her own. Hurricane Ruth earned her name because no one believed that such a large sound could come out of such a small woman! “Ruth has a voice that was destined to be one of the greats of the Blues. Hurricane […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Voice of Indie Blues” 3/13/2017

This is The Voice of Indie Blues .. the show that brings you those artists who are out there touring and creating new original music rooted in the blues. These artists Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand that it is through this diversity that the real power of the blues lives .. These […]

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