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Features
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 […]
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 […]
Writing a Press Release Definition: “ A written or recorded communication directed at members of the news media for the purpose of announcing something newsworthy. Typically, they are mailed, faxed, or e-mailed to Blogs and assignment editors at newspapers, magazines, radio stations, television stations, or networks.” In putting together your music business plan, one of the most important aspects […]
INTRODUCTION If you are serious about creating a career as a musician or a band, the one thing you will have to come to terms with is the fact that the job IS on the road and performing. It’s not about radio airplay or CD sales (Both of which are used to support a Tour) and there is no […]
Recently Boz Digital Labs released Transgressor, which is a transient designer that allows you to eq the transient and the sustain separately. This plugin seems like it was created with my workflow in mind, so when I got the chance to get a review copy I was stoked! Let me explain. I tend to […]
The Indie Bible Bundle Since 1999 the Indie Bible has been publishing the most recognized and encompassing guide for the independent musician available. In the past I have purchased the Indie Bible in printed form, but now with the 18th edition available as a digital only version, I decided to take the plunge and purchased […]
The John Pagano Band has released a new video in advance to their much anticipated new release. Appearing in this video are renowned actors Allen Parker (Alvin and the Chipmunks, Mothers Day, 5th Wave,etc), Allison Joy McDaniel (Mothers Day, Sleepless, etc) and Darian Fisher (Taken 3, McGyver, etc). Allen Parker, Allison Joy McDaniel, Darian Fisher Check out the Video Below! […]
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Interviews
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Professor Louie & Crowmatix began as the studio backing band for Aaron “Professor Louie’s” musical productions for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees, The Band. Rick Danko christened him Professor Louie due to his work and friendship with The Band This GRAMMY-nominated Woodstock, NY group plays 150 shows a year in the US […]
CD reviews
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 […]
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 […]
People often speak of the world-wide influence of blues and jazz, but it takes an artist like Nina Massara to really prove the point. This Danish artist grew up in Copenhagen with a Danish mother and American father, listening to Keb Mo’, Taj Mahal and Bob Dylan. Her father catered the backstage food for artists […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Guy Davis & Fabrizio Poggi Sonny & Brownie’s Last Train M.C. Records Guy Davis is a blues musician and an actor. Davis made his Broadway debut in 1991 in the musical “Mulebone” featuring the music of Taj Mahal. He also performed in 1993’s “Robert Johnson Trick The Devil” where he played Johnson; as a direct […]
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Vin Mott is from Pequannock, N.J. While still a teen he got bit by the blues bug; it was the sound of the blues harp. His influences included Muddy Waters, Little Walter, and James Cotton. Mott studied at the Berklee College of Music in Boston and graduated in 2011 with a degree in songwriting. He returned to NJ and began to take gigs with his friend guitarist Sean Ronan.
Professor Louie and The Crowmatix Crowin’ The Blues Woodstock Records Aaron Hurwitz a.k.a. Professor Louie was a sought after New York City producer and engineer. When he moved up to Woodstock he began to work with the remaining members of the Band; Rick Danko, Garth Hudson, and Levon Helm. Dubbed Professor Louie by Danko he […]
Sean Chambers Trouble & Whiskey American Showplace Music In the early 1990’s Florida’s Sean Chambers fronted a Stevie Ray Vaughan tribute band. In 1998 he released his debut recording “Strong Temptation” on the Vestige imprint. Some called the album “the most impressive debut since SRV’s Texas Flood”. While in Memphis Chambers was asked to sit […]
Geoff Achison hails from Australia, but he has been living in the American South for some years now. He returned to Australia to record Another Mile, Another Minute, his 14th album but the first in 8 years. Another Mile, Another Minute is an appropriate title for this genre-crossing album, which certainly keeps up a steady […]
On the Scene
What week, even though I’m missing some info Saturday and Sunday because of the change of months. That happens every time. I am sure someone is at Fat Matt’s, for instance but I don’t know who. But look at what we do know! I looks so good to have Darwin’s back and all the great […]
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 […]
Every year in March there is a 2-day music even tat Northside Tavern in Atlanta, which is like no other. It is an event that honors M. Frank Edward and benefits his estate. Mr. Frank was a beloved blues man in Atlanta who died in 2002. Many of the older musicians and attendees remember Mr. […]
Podcasts
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 .. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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