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Features
By Ricky Stevens Going to the International Blues Challenge? Good for you! It’s the World’s Largest Gathering of Blues Musicians, and it’s fun. I’ve been involved with the IBC since 1999. I’ve been a venue coordinator and chaired the Blues Foundation Board’s IBC committee. I’ve been a fan on the street and the guy backstage […]
Besides the great music and shows that are a central part of the Blues Foundations International Blues Challenge, there are many Seminars, Events, Music and Meet and Greet Opportunites, that happen during the day and late night, you may not be aware of. Whether you are a participant or a fan, if you want to […]
A Brief History of the International Blues Challenge by: Mick Kolassa “You don’t have to win the IBC, all you have to do is be in the game, and there’s no telling what good things can happen to you, because they happened to me.” Watermelon Slim What do Teeny Tucker , Jarekus Singleton, Shakura S’Aida […]
We at Making a Scene have always been a supporter of the Blues Foundation and their efforts to bring the genre into the 21st century. One of their programs “Generation Blues” we believe is especially important as it helps bring new young fans into the genre thereby insuring it’s future. So in honor of the […]
Interviews
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Front man, singer/guitar player Tom Craig and Drummer John O’Connell have been partners in Blues and Roots music for the past decade. This past year they’ve teamed up with Eric Johnson on Hammond Organ, Tenor Saxophonist Vince Gleason, Bassist Randy “Rando” Branning and Baritone saxophonist Skyler Hagner. Their broad musical resume includes musical genres […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Building on the rich blues tradition of Atlanta through the decades, Rae and the Royal Peacocks infuses classic styles with contemporary energy. No matter what blues genre resonates most with you, you’re guaranteed to dance when this band takes the stage. Rae and the Royal Peacocks features several of Atlanta’s favorite […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE An Ohio native, LISA BIALES (pronounced Be-Alice) grew up in a musical family and started performing at the age of thirteen. Singing from the heart, and writing playful music about the simple things in life, she weaves a down-home blues vernacular with finger style acoustic guitar to create songs that feel like they’ve […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Butch Trucks and The Freight Train was formed only one year ago and is already receiving rave reviews for their fantastic live shows from their four US tours. Founding member of The Allman Brothers Band, drummer Butch Trucks is joined on stage by world renowned blues guitar slinger Damon Fowler, who […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Richard Cagle produced and recorded Annika Chambers, Brad Absher, Carolyn Wonderland’s first and second album. Won Producer of the Year (Houston Press/KLOL Music Awards) for Carolyn’s 2nd album “Truckstop Favorites Vol. 2” While managing her, Carolyn signed with Warner Chappell, William Morris and was offered a major recording deal with Giant […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Crowned “Detroit’s Queen of the Blues” in 2015, Thornetta Davis a multi-talented International Singer and Songwriter from Detroit MI, USA is the Winner of over 30 Detroit Music Awards. Thornetta has been exciting and wowing audiences all over the world. Her voice is strong, commanding, melodic and smooth. She tells her stories […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Fiddler, Singer, Songwriter, Novelist, and Visual Artist Ilana Katz Katz casts a wide net of creative endeavors. Ilana’s fiddling stems from the old-time Appalachian tradition and dives deep into the Blues. Her unique style – as a solo artist and in a band – has taken her to the stage and […]
CD Reviews
John Mayall Talk About That Forty Below Records John Mayall is the influential British bluesman who formed his band The Bluesbreakers in 1963. A great guitarist, harmonica player, singer, songwriter and bandleader he is still going strong after more than fifty years. Mayall’s band members have included guitarists Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Mick Taylor, Harvey […]
Rae and The Royal Peacocks are something new and special in the blues universe. On the verge of their trip to Memphis to represent Atlanta in the International Blues Challenge, they have released their first EP, Blues at Its Juke-Joint’ Finest, and it is, indeed, fine! The group takes its name from lead singer Rebecca […]
Eight O’Five Jive Swing Set Red Rudy Too Tunes Eight O’Five Jive are a jump blues band. Their first album was 2014’s “Too Many Men”. That album consisted mostly of covers of songs by Big Maybelle, Memphis Minnie, Clyde McPhatter, Peggy Lee, Etta James and Big Jay McNeeley. The arrangements by the band were fabulous. […]
Ronnie Baker Brooks Times Have Changed Provogue Records/Mascot Label Group Ronnie Baker Brooks was born Rodney Dion Baker in January, 1967. Brooks is a Chicago blues, and soul blues guitarist and vocalist, and the son of Lonnie Brooks. Brooks joined his father’s band in 1986 and appears on his father’s 1988 Alligator records album “Live […]
Robert Mugge loves making films, and he loves music, especially roots music like bluegrass and the blues, music that comes from deep in the soul in a very direct and honest way. His films feel that way, too. In 2003, Mugge was deeply concerned about the state of Mississippi blues. Things were changing as performers […]
Tom Craig and Soul Patch “Get Ready For Me” Independent Vocalist, songwriter and guitarist Tom Craig was first inspired by Jazz vocalists. He first discovered Frank Sinatra with The Count Basie Orchestra; and Ella Fitzgerald too. Craig even studied to be a Jazz vocalist while in College. Craig later discovered the classic soul sounds of […]
I get excited whenever I see a new Lisa Biales CD in the mail. The Beat of My Heart lives up to every expectation! Biales is one of the strongest performers in contemporary blues and here she also shows her amazing ability with soul and gospel. What a great instrument her voice is, subtle and […]
Peter Karp Alabama Town Rose Cottage Records Peter Karp was born in Leonia and raised in New Jersey and Enterprise, Alabama where his father, a retired military pilot, lived. Karp’s stepmother was an African-American woman who helped raise him. In New Jersey his birth mom would take Karp to concerts. As a teen Karp played […]
The Blues Foundation Presents The International Blues Challenge #32 The Blues Foundation’s “mission is to preserve blues heritage, celebrate blues recording and performance, expand worldwide awareness of the blues, and ensure the future of the uniquely American art form.” The foundation maintains two premier events. The Blues Music Awards “brings together Blues performers, industry representatives, […]
On the Scene
This was a tough season for blues clubs, with several folding and Darwin’s temporarily closed in order to move. To support Darwin’s, Lola and some others have put together a fundraiser for Thursday. But then the venue, 120 Tavern, suddenly closed without warning, allegedly for remodeling. So now The Little House Fundraiser has a new […]
It was a beautiful day in Atlanta on Sunday, a surprising gift to us all after the ice and snow the week before. In one week, we went from that to this, 70 balmy degrees under clear skies! We were all gathered, about 150 Atlanta Blues Society members and guests, at the home of former […]
Podcast
This is The Voice of Indie Blues! We bring you ONLY Independent Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues by creating new original music rooted in the blues! This is the true tradition of the blues .. these are the innovators not the imitators .. These are the INDIE Blues artists! This week […]
SHOW #353 – 01/16/17 – IBC PREVIEW SHOW #2 Listen here: https://goo.gl/MzO4ag Show Length: 2:02:32 MATT ISBELL – Bandleader of Ghost Town Blues Band 2013 Band Finalist / 2014 2nd Place Band Matt and I discussed his thoughts on the IBC and the rules you need to follow. Matt also talked about the result of GTBB appearing […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues .. the show that brings you Independent Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues by creating new original music rooted in the blues. These are the innovators not the imitators .. These are the INDIE Blues artists! This week we start off with music from Lisa […]
Tune into The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you Independent Blues artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues.. We bring you artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues .. these are the innovators not the imitators .. these are the INDIE Blues artists! This week we start […]
This is The Voice of Indie blues. The show that brings you independent blues artists who embrace the diversity of blues by creating new original music from those roots. These are the innovators not the imitators.. These ARE the indie blues artists This week we give you music from Lisa Biales Manitoba Hal Brolund Tom Craig And Soul Patch Rae […]
LIVE From Midnight Circus The Voice of Indie Blues 1/9/2017
This is The Voice of Indie Blues .. the show that showcases the Independent Blues Artists who is out there keeping the blues alive by creating new original music .. Upholding the true tradition of the blues … they Embrace the Diversity of the Blues .. these are the innovators not the imitators .. these […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues .. the show that showcases the Independent Blues Artists who is out there keeping the blues alive by creating new original music .. Upholding the true tradition of the blues … they Embrace the Diversity of the Blues .. these are the innovators not the imitators .. these […]
MUSIC ON THE COUCH 01/09/17 LISTEN HERE: https://goo.gl/nqzrsR Show Length 1:58:30 SHOW #352 – 01/09/17 – IBC PREVIEW SHOW #1 BEN HUNTER & JOE SEAMONS 2016 Solo/Duo Winners Ben, Joe & I discussed their getting to Memphis, what they felt were the most important parts of their trip and the opportunities they have received over […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues .. the show that brings you the future of the blues by playing only Independent Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues by creating new original music rooted in the blues … these are the innovators not the imitators .. these ARE the INDIE Blues artists […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues .. the show that brings you the future of the blues by playing only Independent Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues by creating new original music rooted in the blues … these are the innovators not the imitators .. these ARE the INDIE Blues artists […]
This is the voice of indie blues. The show that brings you the best in independent blues artist who in the true tradition of the blues are creating new original music from it’s roots. These artists embrace the diversity of blues .. These are the innovators not the imitators .. These ARE the Indie Blues […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues! The show that is dedicated to bringing you the Independent Blues Artists that Embrace the Diversity of the Blues. These are the innovators not the imitators .. these are the INDIE Blues artists This week we bring you music from Lew Jetton Benny Turner – Real BluesTrudy Lynn […]
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