Newsletter

View online

The #1 Resource for the Indie Artist and the Fans that Love them

Toni L'Hommedieu Coldwell Banker Realtor

Vintage Trouble

Do me Right

Artist Interviews

Ty Taylor of Vintage Trouble is Making a Scene!

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an interview with Ty Taylor of Vintage Trouble! Greatness begets greatness. The more time you spend around perfection, the more it rubs off on…

Luca Kiella IS Making A Scene!

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Luca Kiella! Luca Kiella’s story is filled with escape, looking for a true inner self, and of course a lot…

Terry Robb is Making A Scene!

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Terry Robb Terry Robb is one of the top acoustic blues guitarists of our time. His signature fingerpicking style has…

Taylor Scott Band IS Making A Scene!

HOME PAGE Making A Scene Presents an Interview with Taylor Scott! Taylor Scott is an international touring guitarist and singer/songwriter based in Denver, Colorado. He has consistently toured all over…

Steel Blossoms Are Making A Scene

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Steel Blossoms! Discovering the music of Americana duo, Steel Blossoms, is a lot like finding yourself at a party with trusted…

Kenny Parker is Making a Scene!

HOME PAGE Making A Scene Presents an Interview with Kenny Parker! Parker’s blues education began with the Beatles in the early 1960s, but it wasn’t long before he discovered the…

Eric Jerardi IS Making A Scene!

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Eric Jerardi! Eric Jerardi began his musical career with winning a battle of the bands contest in 1989 at Ohio University.…

Brandon Santini is Making A Scene

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Brandon Santini There are many different opinions as to what the future of the blues harmonica will be. International touring vocalist…

Big Daddy Wilson IS Making A Scene!

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Big Daddy Wilson! Big Daddy Wilson was born more than 50 years ago in a small town called Edenton, North Carolina. The…

Chad Richard is Making A Scene!

HOME PAGE Making A Scene Presents an Interview with Chad Richard Chad Richard (pronounced REE-shard) is a native of the Sabine River bottom, where the river merges Louisiana with Texas’…

Josh Hyde IS Making A Scene!

Home Page Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Josh Hyde! Born in Baton Rouge, Josh Hyde was barely seven years old when his family moved to New Orleans for…

Moses Mo IS Making A Scene!

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with the Legendary Moses Mo! MosesMo is the original guitarist and founding member of the legendary funk rock group Mother's Finest. MosesMo…

Tim Gartland IS Making a Scene

HOME PAGE Making A Scene Presents an Interview with Tim Gartland! Seeing Muddy Waters in concert in his home state of Ohio at age 14 proved to be a life changing…

Nick Schnebelen IS Making a Scene

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Nick Schnebelen! One of the first things you discover about Nick Schnebelen is his commitment to his music. He does not…

Gina Coleman of Misty Blues is Making a Scene

HOME PAGE Making a Scene presents an interview with Gina Coleman of Misty Blues Misty Blue was a finalist in the International Blues Challenge in 2018! Gina is a…

Elles Bailey IS Making A Scene

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Elles Bailey! Written by Paul Sexton, They say you get a lifetime to write your first album, and the blink of…

Kenny Beedy Eyes Smith IS Making A Scene!

HOME PAGE Making a Scene presents an interview with Kenny Beedy Eyes Smith! Kenny Smith was unquestionably born into blues royalty. He grew up in the same house where…

Glen Clark IS Making A Scene!

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Glen Clark! Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Glen Clark (keyboards, guitar, vocals) studied music at North Texas State University. He moved to…

Video of The Week

Sara Nimietz

Out of Order

CD Reviews

The South Austin Moonlighters Travel Light

The South Austin Moonlighters Travel Light Station House Records The South Austin Moonlighters are a roots-rock band. A group of local music veterans got together in 2011 just to have…

Rev. Freakchild Road Dog Dharma

Rev. Freakchild Road Dog Dharma Once again on Road Dog Dharma Rev. Freakchild breaks the mold. The mood is set by the sound of static as a radio is dialed,…

Elizabeth Tomboulian Love’s In Need of Love Today

Elizabeth Tomboulian Love’s In Need of Love Today Self-released It’s never too late. Elizabeth Tomboulian has been singing since the ‘70s but this is her debut CD, Love’s In Need…

B.B. King Blues Band The Soul of the King

B.B. King Blues Band The Soul of the King Ruf Records When B. B. King passed away on May, 14th 2015 the world mourned. He also left behind this fabulous…

The Duke Robillard Band Ear Worms

The Duke Robillard Band Ear Worms Stony Plain Records Duke Robillard is one of the most heralded recording artists, guitarists and producers in the blues genre. He founded Roomful of…

Rising Appalachia Ley Lines

Rising Appalachia Ley Lines Blends cultures and harmonies into pure bliss Patrick O’Heffernan The word “ley lines” was coined in 1921 by the amateur English archaeologist Alfred Watkins, describing the apparent alignments…

Carlo Ditta Hungry For Love

Carlo Ditta Hungry For Love Orleans Records Carlo Ditta is a Grammy nominated New Orleans record producer with over thirty years experience. On his own Orleans Records label Ditta produced…

Reverend Shawn Amos - Kitchen Table Blues, Vol. 1 And 2

Reverend Shawn Amos Kitchen Table Blues Vol 1 and Vol 2 In February of this year, Rev. Shawn Amos released Kitchen Table Blues Vol. 1, Recorded Live Over Breakfast, Van…

Mike Daly Renascence

Mike Daly Renascence Self-released Mike Daly is a steel player, as in pedal steel, lap steel, baritone slide, slide mandolin, Weissenborn, Dobro and steel drum, all of which he plays…

PezBand Cover to cover

PezBand Cover to cover "I thought of that name for the group because first, I always liked the candy and thought it was very special stuff; kind of like…

Harpdog Brown For Love & Money

Harpdog Brown For Love & Money Dog House Records Harpdog Brown was born in Alberta, Canada and adopted into a musical family. His mother played guitar and he picked up…

Ellynne Rey The Birdsongs Project

Ellynne Rey The Birdsongs Project Self-produced Jazz vocalist Ellynne Rey delivers this interesting project of bird songs by a wide array of writers including Blossom Dearie, Joni Mitchell, Hoagy Carmichael,…

Steve Katz The Juggle

Steve Katz The Juggle Independent At the age of fifteen Steve Katz was already studying guitar with Dave Van Ronk and Reverend Gary Davis. He met guitarist Stefan Grossman and…

Ernest Turner My Americana

Ernest Turner My Americana Self-released Veteran pianist Ernest Turner hails from Durham, NC but has soaked up plenty of jazz through his university studies as well as playing in New…

Cara Being Blue Grit

Cara Being Blue Grit Independent Cara Lippman is a native of Hopkinton. Ma, a Boston suburb, who was mentored by that cities “Regal Queen of the Blues” Shirley Lewis. Cara…

Peter Ward Train To Key Biscayne

Peter Ward Train To Key Biscayne Gandy Dancer Records While growing up guitarist Peter Ward and his brother were bitten by the blues bug. Influenced by the music of Muddy…

Bob Corritore & Friends Do The Hip-Shake Baby!

Bob Corritore & Friends Do The Hip-Shake Baby! Vizztone Label Group/Southwest Musical Arts Foundation Bob Corritore is a Blues Music Award winner with a total of six nominations including…

John Clifton In The Middle of Nowhere

John Clifton In The Middle of Nowhere Rip Cat Records Harmonica player John Clifton and his brother Bill founded the MoFo Party Band in the late 1980’s. Their 1999 debut…

MAGIX Software & VEGAS Creative Software

Music Business

Creating Your Image

Let's face it, the music industry has changed as has the music consumer. For almost 20 years we have been in the digital revolution, where music consumerism has transitioned from…

Creating a Music Video on a Budget

Creating a Music Video on a Budget One of the most effective marketing tools a band can have, especially in the digital age, is a good production Music Video.…

Merchandising your Band! -UPDATED

Merchandising Your Band Merchandising your band can make all the difference between just getting by and generating a good income on the road. Even if you are a local band,…

Road Tips for the Touring Musician (and those who want to be)

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…

Gina Coleman and Misty Blues Band Releases a Music Video "Hear My Call"

Making a Scene Presents An Exclusive Premiere of Misty Blues Band "Hear My Call" Gina is a graduate of Williams College. She began singing in 1990 on a dare by…

Marketing to the New Music Consumer

Making a Scene Presents Marketing to the New Music Consumer! On September 9 1957 Elvis appeared on the Ed Sullivan show and a marketing phenomena was born. What followed was…

Using Instagram for Self-Promotion - Tips for the Session Musician

Using Instagram for Self-Promotion Instagram is a fantastic platform for reaching out to people and promoting your music. Through Instagram, you can get more work and support as a solo…

The Single Release and the Indie Artist!

IS Your Single Release "Making A Scene"? The buzzword in the indie industry seems to be the Single Release. Many artists believe that the "Single" is the pathway to that…

How Spotify’s Gatekeepers Are Turning Listeners Into Fans (Or Not)

Making a Scene Presents "How Spotify’s Gatekeepers Are Turning Listeners Into Fans (Or Not)" Editors Note: No matter where you stand on the streaming of music, the fact remains…

Creating your Brand

Establishing your brand has always been part of creating a successful music career. Today it may be more important than ever. Now I can hear some of you already! "We(I)…

Understanding the New Music Consumer

Making a Scene Presents Understanding The New Music Consumer Introduction My frame of reference as a music consumer has always been that tactile experience of holding the physical product in…

How to work your Instagram Account using your Laptop/Desktop!

Making a Scene Brings you a Simple way to use Instagram on your Laptop/Desktop! One of the fastest growing social media platforms right now is Instagram. Unfortunately in order to…

11 Tips For Musicians To Save Money on Tour

Making a Scene Presents 11 Tips For Musicians To Save Money on Tour A penny saved is a penny earned, and the hardest thing to do when your instrument is…

Making a Scene - A Year in Review 2018

Making a Scene has a simple mission! To be the #1 Resource for the Independent Artist and the Fans that Love them! For the Independent artists we pride ourselves on…

John Pagano Band Releases Video Edited Entirely on an IPhone!

Making a Scene Premieres "Make You Shout" Video from the John Pagano Band The John Pagano Band has been known to use innovative techniques to create their music videos. They…

7 Ways to Build Speed on the Guitar

Building speed is an important part of improving your overall guitar technique. Even if you don't want to shred, being able to play faster can help your accuracy and timing…

The Indie Bible - In Depth Review

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…

Dubset - Clearing Mixtapes for DJ's and Rap Artists!

Mixtapes have long been the lifeblood of hip hop. But most artists fell outside mainstream distribution channels, because of the licensing and copyright issues involved. This left a major income…

In the Studio and on the Road

Nitewalker Bass Pre-Amp: Full Review

Making a Scene Presents Nitewalker Bass Pre-Amp: Full Review About a week ago I was honored to try out the Nitewalker Bass Pre-Amp for a show. I didn’t know what…

Merchandising your Band! -UPDATED

Merchandising Your Band Merchandising your band can make all the difference between just getting by and generating a good income on the road. Even if you are a local band,…

Road Tips for the Touring Musician (and those who want to be)

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 3 Hats of the Audio Engineer

Making a Scene presents "The 3 Hats of an Audio Engineer" Whether you are starting your own home studio, or you are looking for a studio to record your next…

How Compressors Work

Making a Scene Presents How Compressors Work The best way to learn how to use a compressor is to start by learning how they work. This article is setup to…

Audio Assault Releases The RM-2 Analog Channel

Making a Scene presents a first look at the Audio Assault RM-2 Analog Channel This one has me excited, and not just because that’s my voice on the walkthrough video.…

11 Tips For Musicians To Save Money on Tour

Making a Scene Presents 11 Tips For Musicians To Save Money on Tour A penny saved is a penny earned, and the hardest thing to do when your instrument is…

10 Essential Microphones you need in your Home Studio

Choosing the right Microphones for your home studio is one of the most important decisions you are going to make. The quality of your microphone will determine the quality of…

2018 DAW Roundup!

Creating your own home studio is full of decisions on what hardware and what software to purchase. When it comes to your main DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software your choices…

7 Ways to Build Speed on the Guitar

Building speed is an important part of improving your overall guitar technique. Even if you don't want to shred, being able to play faster can help your accuracy and timing…

Dubset - Clearing Mixtapes for DJ's and Rap Artists!

Mixtapes have long been the lifeblood of hip hop. But most artists fell outside mainstream distribution channels, because of the licensing and copyright issues involved. This left a major income…

A Review of Steven Slate's Everything Bundle

Whether you are a home recording musician, or you own a commercial recording studio one of the biggest ongoing investments you make are for good quality plugins. Keeping up with…

Better Sounding Bass Solos with the POG!

The Effect Pedal Bass Players Need For Their Solos Dear fellow bass players, I’m going to speak a bit on the topic that increases our blood pressure. But we must…

Buyers Guide to Wireless Microphones

Which Wireless Microphone’s Have The Longest Range? We know what you want, you want to jump in the audience as you crowd surf through out the entire Festival as you…

Why Stage Presence is Vital - Go Wireless

Why Stage Presence Is Vital To Gaining New Fans. Go Wireless by Tony Hossri performwireless.com If you play guitar or bass in any form of a high energy band, it…

What Makes a Good Wireless Guitar System?

By Tony Hossri Performwireless.com John Pagano Band What Makes a Good Wireless Guitar System? Here it is, the million dollar question………..more like $500 or so. What makes a good wireless…

Plugins I’ve Been Using That I Recommend

Plugins I’ve Been Using That I Recommend Brandon S Hire The Noise Floor It’s not the tool, it’s the user. But as a blogger and content creator, I get to…

Why I Dumped my Analog Mixer

In the current world of Digital Recording, analog is still the holy grail. Everyone wants that warm sound that analog gear gives you, so why would I pull my analog…

Interview with the Pros

Making a Scene Presents Interview with a Pro - Rick Booth Intrepid Artists International!

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with a Pro Rick Booth from Intrepid Artists International In the world of Blues and Roots touring Rick Booth has established Intrepid…

Interview with a Pro - Adam Dawson - Broken Jukebox Media

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with a Pro Adam Dawson - Broken Jukebox Media In the world of singer/Songwriters and Americana, there is one person that seems…

Rueben Williams Thunderbird Management - Interview with a Pro!

HOME PAGE Making a Scene presents an Interview with a Pro Rueben Williams - Thunderbird Management Group! When Rueben Williams founded the Thunderbird Management Group more than 20 years ago,…

Interview with a Pro - Doug Tackett "Road Dawg Touring"

Road Dawg Touring Website Road Dawg Touring Facebook Making a Scene presents an Interview with a Pro Doug Tackett - Road Dawg Touring One of the most important person in…

Interview with the Pros - Legendary Jim Gaines Producer-Engineer!

Home Page Making a Scene presents an interview with the Legendary Producer/Engineer Jim Gaines! We talk to Jim about his career, his approach to producing and engineering that has become…

Making a Scene Talks with Heli Del Moral of CD Baby

Making a Scene Talks with Heli Del Moral VP of International Opportunities for CD Baby! Heli Del Moral has served in leadership positions at some of the most influential brands…

Interview with A Pro - Cameron Farquhar - Booking Agent - Intrepid Artists

Intrepid Artists Intrepid Facebook Page Camerons Facebook Page Making a Scene presents "Interview with a Pro" Cameron Farquhar - Booking Agent - Intrepid Artists International Growing up in South…

Interview with a Pro - Harty Wiedemann Booking Agent - Blues Pros Talent

Blues Pro Talent Facebook Page Making a Scene Presents "Interview with a Pro" Harty Wiedemann - Booking Agent - Blues Pro Talent Blues Pros Talent was founded in 1996 and…

Making a Scene Presents "Interview with a Pro" - Eric Corne

Eric's Homepage Facebook 40 Below Records Website Facebook Making A Scene presents "Interview with a Pro" - Engineer/Producer/Songwriter/Label owner Eric Corne! Eric Corne has built himself quite a reputation in…

Interview with a Pro - Pati deVries - Devious Planet Media

Home Page Facebook Page Making a Scene presents "Interview with a Pro" Pati deVries of Devious Planet Media When you are building your team for your music business, having an…

Kid Andersen and Greaseland are Making a Scene!

Studio Facebook Page Making A Scene brings you an interview with Producer/Engineer/Musician Christopher "Kid" Andersen! Chris “Kid” Andersen was born in Telemark, Norway. A blues fan since childhood, Andersen fell…

Producer Ben Elliot is Making a Scene!

Studio Website Studio Facebook Page Record Company Website Record Company Facebook Page Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Producer/Engineer Ben Elliot! Nestled behind a seemingly non descript "Gentlemens Club"…

How to Become a Musician with Jackie Venson

Austin born indie blues guitarist-vocalist, Jackie Venson, announces her web series,How to Become a Musician. Venson just released her live album, and has been featured in such publications as Guitar Player…

Indie on the Move - Helping Book Indie Artists!

Whether you are an indie artist or a seasoned booking agent, no matter what genre, one of most important aspects of the music business is finding venues and their contact info…

Meet Paul "Mr. Blues" Benjamin "Chairman of the Board" of the Blues Foundation

An Exclusive Interview with Paul Benjamin - "Chairman of the Board" of the Blues Foundation by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud The Board of Directors for any non for profit organization…

Meet Barbara Newman "President and CEO" of the Blues Foundation

An Exclusive interview with Barbara Newman - President and CEO of the Blues Foundation by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Barbara B. Newman has been selected to succeed Jay…

An Exclusive Interview with Lou Plaia of Reverbnation

An Exclusive Interview with Lou Plaia of Reverbnation! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Lou Plaia - Co-Founder/EVP Music Industry & Artist Relations - ReverbNation In 2006, he co-founded ReverbNation which is…

Exclusive Interview with Jill Kettles of "Miss Jill PR"

Exclusive interview with Jill Kettles by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud In a very short time "Miss Jill PR" has become a major force in the Blues industry by landing, as…

Podcasts

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Vintage Trouble

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Vintage Trouble This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace…

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring The Taylor Scott Band

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Taylor Scott Band This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who…

Music on the Couch Show #470

MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #470 – 04/29/19 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/11305093 BOB CORRITORE – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Bob returned to talk about his latest release, Do The Hip Shake…

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Indie Blues Double shot 5/4/2019

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Indie Blues Double Shot Show! This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. An…

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Kenny Parker

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Kenny Parker This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace…

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Eric Jerardi

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Eric Jerardi This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace…

Live from the Midnight Circus Indie Blues Double Shot 4/27/2019

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Indie Blues Double Shot Show! This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. An…

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Brandon Santini

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Brandon Santini This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace…

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Indie Blues Double Shot 4/20/2019

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Indie Blues Double Shot Show! This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. An…

Music on the Couch show #469

MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #469 – 04/21/19 LISTEN HERE: TAYLOR SCOTT Taylor Scott has been touring the US, Canada & Europe for years and spent time touring with Otis…

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Nick Schnebelen

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Nick Schnebelen This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace…

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Gina Coleman of Misty Blues

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Gina Coleman This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace…

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Tim Gartland

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Tim Gartland This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace…

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Indie Blues Double Shot 4/13/2019

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Indie Blues Double Shot Show! This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. An…

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Elles Bailey

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Elles Bailey This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace…

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Glen Clark

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Glen Clark This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace…

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Kenny Beedy Eyes Smith

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Kenny "Beedy Eyes" Smith This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists…

LIVE From the Midnight Circus Indie Blues Double Shot 4/6/2019

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Indie Blues Double Shot Show! This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. An…

Are YOU Making a Scene

Let Us Show You How!! Advertise with the #1 Resource for the Indie Artist and the Fans that Love them! We now average over 6.5 million page reads a MONTH!! Making a Scene is a multi-genre music web Magazine that brings a diverse readership to our site with NEW content EVERY DAY! So ask yourself ... Isn't it time YOU Start MAKING A SCENE?

Start Making A Scene

Change your subscription | View online