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Features
(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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Interviews
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
CD Reviews
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
On the Scene
Monday The Larry Griffith Band is at Fat Matt’s and there is a jam with Mike Watson and Friends at Loco’s in Alpharetta. Lola hosts the jam at Northside Tavern. Tuesday Coco Montoya appears at City Winery and Mudcat is at Darwin’s in Sandy Springs. J.T Speed at Fat Matt’s and Ross Pead and Friends […]
It was the first Atlanta Blues Society meeting at the new Darwin’s location and the place was absolutely packed. Many of the people were there to see the group who were playing for us, David T and Friends, and some were there to see the new Darwin”s. The club, which won the Keeping The blues […]
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. […]
Podcasts
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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