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Making a Scene takes a look back at 2019
As we near the end of 2019 it's time to take a look at the year and what we have been able to accomplish here at Making a Scene! We look at our stats to see if we are truly living up to our mission of being the #1 Resource for the Indie Artist and the Fans that Love them!
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Andrew "Jr. Boy" Jones! Andrew was born October 16, 1948 in Dallas Texas. Both parents loved music. His mother Gladys was…
HOME PAGE Making a Scene presents an interview with Chris "Bad News" Barnes! Chris ‘Bad News’ Barnes is a live performer. After logging over 2,000 stage shows with Chicago’s legendary…
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an interview with Kern Pratt! Kern Pratt grew up with the blues. Living it. Breathing it. Experiencing it. Becoming it. Playing it. You can…
Brandon Hudspeth Levee Town Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Brandon Hudspeth of Levee Town Guitarist, singer, and songwriter Brandon Hudspeth was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He began…
HOME PAGE Making a Scene presents an Interview with Rae Gordon! Rae began her singing career in the piano bars and comedy clubs of Los Angeles, where she honed her…
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with CW Ayon! CW Ayon may call the Southwestern deserts of New Mexico home but his soul is deeply rooted in…
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Hamilton Loomis Hamilton Loomis has released his first-ever Christmas album, This Season. With covers of five Yuletide classics and five originals destined…
Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Hudspeth and Taylor Brandon Hudspeth Guitarist, singer, and songwriter Brandon Hudspeth was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He began taking guitar lessons at…
Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Whitey Somers "High energy Roots and Blues, with soaring solos and infectious grooves that will have you dancin' in your shoes!" Since the…
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Josh Gallagher Josh Gallagher writes songs destined to root themselves inside your brain and bring you back to the first moment you…
Jack Mack and the Heart Attack are Making a Scene!
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Andrew Kastner and Bill Bergman of Jack Mack and the Heart Attack! Jack Mack’s sweet and funky soul music has earned…
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with George Ducas Four albums (and countless songs written for other artists) into one of country music’s more esteemed careers, country recording…
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Rebekah Meldrum! Rebekah Meldrum delivers the blues with deliberate precision. Every track on her self-titled debut, is steeped in the love…
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Matty T Wall! The blues is music that traveled on trains and steamboats from the Mississippi Delta to the neon streets…
HOMEPAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Barbara Stephan She classifies herself as a super nerd. She geeks out and freaks out over all things Alan Watts, Ram Dass,…
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an interview with Kimberly Dill of The Sister Lucille Band The Sister Lucille Band is a four piece soulful Blues and Roots band hailing…
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Randy McAllister He's been flying in the face of convention his whole career. No smoke, no mirrors, no choreography, no industry…
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Paul Childers Paul Childers knew at an early age that music was his path in life. He was so sure of…
Making a Scene Presents Rhetta's Top 50 Indie Blues Releases for 2019! In No Particular Order Tennessee Redemption Tennessee Redemption Tullie Brae Revelation JP Soars Let Go of the Reins…
se Making a Scene Presents Viola Krouse’s Best Releases of 2019 Viola Krouse lists her favorite releases for 2019 and they made the list for three important reasons; first, they…
Sugar Blue Colors Beeble Music James Joshua “Jimmie” Whiting better known as Sugar Blue was born in Harlem in December 1949. His mother was a singer and dancer at the…
Who by The Who In the history of popular music many legends have been born. Some shone so brightly they lit up the entire heavens. But sadly their flame blew out…
Soul Box Good Stuff The band Soul Box is everything that the name implies. Simply put this band lays down some grooves that, uhm, well, are really great tunes to,…
Jimmy “Duck” Holmes Cypress Grove Easy Eye Sound Jimmy Charles “Duck” Holmes was born in Bentonia, Mississippi in 1947. The seventy-two-year-old Holmes is the last torchbearer of the rural style…
Richard Ludmerer’s Top 40 Indie Blues CD’s of 2019
Making a Scene Presents Richard Ludmerer’s Top 40 Blues CD’s of 2019 (in no particular order) Chris O’Leary Seven Minutes Late Watermelon Slim Church of the Blues Sugaray…
Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Top 10 Indie Songs of 2019
Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Top 10 Indie Songs of 2019 Although this list contains 10 songs that really impressed me in 2019. The ranking does suggest the importance…
It: Chapter 2 (DVD release) It’s difficult to adapt a Stephen King story to the screen. I take that back. It’s often almost impossible to do so. That’s why most…
Neil Young and Crazy Horse Colorado Colorado finds Neil Young reuniting with his past. l It has been 50 years since Young first collaborated with Crazy Horse. This is their…
Diane Blue Look for the Light Regina Royale Records Diane Blue had shared the stage with Luther Guitar Jr. Johnson; Irma Thomas; Big Jack Johnson and others. She released her…
Jim Hynes' Picks for Top 30 Jazz Releases for 2019
Making a Scene Presents Jim Hynes' Top 30 Jazz Releases of 2019! These are in no particular order Click on the Album art to purchase on Amazon .. Click on…
Jim Hynes' Picks for Top 20 Roots Releases for 2019!
Making a Scene Presents Jim Hynes' Picks for Top 20 Roots Releases for 2019! These are in no particular order.. Click on the Release image to purchase on Amazon -…
Jack Mack & The Heart Attack Live From Centennial Park, Atlanta 1996
Jack Mack & The Heart Attack Live From Centennial Park, Atlanta 1996 SSR Free Roll Records The Eagles had just broken up and Glenn Frey hadn’t yet started his solo…
Big Dave McLean Pocket Full Of Nothin’ Black Hen Music Big Dave McLean has been active on the Canadian blues scene since releasing his 1989 debut recording “Muddy Waters for…
Dom Martin Spain to Italy Where do I start as it’s all been said before about this young man from Belfast, Northern Ireland. The right place at the right time…
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an "Interview with a Pro" Kenny Neal Booga Music Acclaimed American Bluesman Kenny Neal is launching his new label, BOOGA MUSIC, in partnership with the VizzTone label…
Interview with a Pro - Tina Terry - Booking Agent!
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with a Pro "Tina Terry" Booking Agent/Management As indie artists try and figure out how to deal with the new realities in…
Interview with a Pro - B Christopher - Production Music Libraries
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Present an interview with a Pro - B Christopher - Production Music Libraries! Production Music Libraries One of the best income streams for a musician…
Interview with a Pro - Michael Frank - President of The Earwig Music Company!
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with a Pro Michael Frank President of Earwig Music Company! Earwig Music Company, Inc. was founded in October 1978 in Chicago by Michael…
Interview with a Pro - Sallie Bengston - President NOLA Blue Records
HOME PAGE Making A Scene Presents an Interview with a Pro Sallie Bengston Nola Blue Records! I first met Sallie over 5 years ago in Memphis and from the beginning…
Interview with a Pro - Songwriter, Producer, Engineer Twist Turner!
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with a Pro Songwriter, Drummer, Producer, Engineer Twist Turner! During the course of his 55 year musical career Songwriter, Producer, Drummer Twist…
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…
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…
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"…
The Professional Songwriter by Louis Anthony deLise
Louis Anthony deLise The Professional Songwriter The Professional Songwriter is a textbook aimed at writers who are dedicated to being successful as a songwriter. It is essential reading for anyone…
As the revenue on Recorded music shrink, it becomes more important for the indie artist to find ways to market their music economically. The focus for the indie artist is…
David Isaacs The Perpetual Beginner The Perpetual Beginner is a very different and fascinating type of music "manual," which is also partially a memoir of the musical life of David…
Making a Scene Presents a Review of the Indie Spotify Bible! There is not doubt that Spotify has become a major influence in the music industry. For the Indie Artist,…
Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Ben Flores of JookSMS.com People are addicted to technology. According to a poll, 50% of smartphone users admit they are addicted to…
Making a Scene Presents the LIVE Music Survey We have a new reality in the music industry today. The new music consumer no longer looks at music as a commodity…
Independent Americana and Country Award Nomination 2020
Making a Scene Presents the Independent Americana and Country Awards! IMPORTANT!! PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU ENTER ANY NOMINATIONS The independent Americana and Country Awards celebrate those indie artists, songwriters…
Independent Blues Award Nominations open for 2020!
IMPORTANT!! PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU ENTER ANY NOMINATIONS The independent Blues Awards celebrate the diversity and power of the music that is created by those artists that acknowledge their inspiration…
The Results are in for the Making a Scene 2019 Independent Blues Awards! We at Making A Scene are excited because this year we had a fantastic diverse selection of…
ASCAP Responds to the Closing of Streamlicensing.com
We recently reported on the closing of Streamlicensing.com Now ASCAP Responds to allegations made by the former owners of Streamlicensing! Recently, ASCAP learned that the StreamLicensing.com service has shut down.…
Top 10 Wireless Guitar Systems Under $200 Guitar cables…let’s face it, they can be annoying. I like to think of them more like a leash that consistently gets tangled up.…
20 Tips on Creating High Quality Music Videos on a Budget!
20 Tips on Creating High Quality Music Videos On A Budget! In the abnormally over-saturated social media and music age, the chance for an unsigned artist or band getting recognition…
Streamlicensing.com, one of the largest licensing companies for small web broadcasters and internet radio, has suddenly ceased all operations yesterday. The sudden loss of this resource will hit the small…
Making a Scene Presents the 2019 Independent Blues Awards! Congratulations to all the nominees! The 2019 Independent Blues Awards nominations are now in and ready for you to vote on.…
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 One of the most effective marketing tools a band can have, especially in the digital age, is a good production Music Video.…
Making a Scene Reviews The Plugin-Alliance Mega Bundle The Plugin-Alliance The Plugin Alliance is an umbrella company that pulls together a variety of software developers under a single digital marketing…
Making a Scene Presents the LIVE Music Survey We have a new reality in the music industry today. The new music consumer no longer looks at music as a commodity…
There are a few essential purchases you can make for your recording studio setup that will impact your sound. One of those is your choosing the right preamps! Today we…
Introduction Before we get started let me explain some of the fundamental types of engineers in a recording studio. The first "type" of engineer you will encounter in a recording…
Making a Scene Presents a review of the Warm Audio WA 47 Microphone For anyone who has or is considering building a home studio, your microphone collection is one of…
Top 10 Wireless Guitar Systems Under $200 Guitar cables…let’s face it, they can be annoying. I like to think of them more like a leash that consistently gets tangled up.…
Making a Scene Present Top 4 In-Ear Monitor Systems Below $500 One of the most important aspects of a live performance is the ability of the performers to hear themselves…
Making a Scene Presents a Review of the MOTU AVB Interfaces! Last Year it became clear it was time to invest in new AD/DA converters for my studio. I have…
Top 4 Microphones For Recording Acoustic Guitar Under $100
Top 4 Microphones For Recording Acoustic Guitar Under $100 Finding the right mic to produce the highest quality sound for your acoustic guitar can be difficult. Making things tougher is…
Top 3 Wireless Guitar Systems For Bass On top of a high-quality reliable wireless instrument system, there are two solid factors that a wireless guitar system needs to be suitable…
Making a Scene Takes a First look at the Slate Digital All Access Pass
Making a Scene Takes a First Look at the Slate Digital "All Access Pass"! When a software company announces they will be having a major announcement in the coming days,…
Beginners Guide To Mastering Part 2 Effectively using your Mid/Side EQ: To effectively take advantage of your mid/side EQ, you are going to want to make sure you have some…
The Beginners Guide to Mastering - Part 1 Let’s be real. The vast majority of people who are artists, producers, or engineers have no idea what mastering really is,…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
We have a new reality in the music industry today. The new music consumer no longer looks at music as a commodity to purchase, but more as something they have unlimited access to. This has affected the whole industry but nowhere is it more evident then with the Independent Artist!
During the 90’s the independent artist had the opportunity to take over the distribution of their music and have all the revenue come directly to them. CD Sales were still brisk, download sales were starting and was a windfall revenue stream for the indie artist. Today those streams are drying up and now the Indie Artist must depend on touring and performing live as their main income stream.
LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Andrew Jr Boy Jones
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Andrew Jr Boy Jones This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists…
LIVE From the Midnight Circus Featuring Chris Bad News Barnes
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Chris Bad News Barnes This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists…
LIVE from the Midnight Circus Indie Blues Double Shot Dec 2019 #4
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 Levee Town
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Levee Town This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace…
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring CW Ayon This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace…
LIVE from The Midnight Circus Featuring The Rae Gordon Band
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring The Rae Gordon Band This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists…
LIVE from the Midnight Circus Indie Blues Double Show Dec #3
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 Jack Mack and the Heart Attack
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Jack Mack and the Heart Attack This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the…
LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Whitey Somers
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Whitey Somers This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace…
LIVE from the Midnight Circus Indie Blues Double Shot 12/12/2019
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 Matty T Wall
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Matty T Wall This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who…
LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Rebekah Meldrum
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Rebekah Meldrum This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace…
LIVE from the Midnight Circus Indie Blues Double Shot Dec 2019 #1
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 Randy McAllister
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Randy McAllister This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace…
LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Sister Lucille
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Sister Lucille This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace…
LIVE from the Midnight Circus Indie Blues Double Shot Nov 2019 #5
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 Lucky Peterson
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Lucky Peterson This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace…
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