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Independent Blues Award Nominations open for 2024!

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, awards, IBA, independent blues awards, indie Blues, making a Scene December 10, 2023

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 and roots are in the blues. These awards will represent not only those “touring” artists who work within the established blues community, but embrace working artists […]

Music Business/ On the Scene

No Words Atlanta – Instrumental Music Festival!

Richard L'Hommedieu cd review, jazz, jazz CD, Jazz Review, making a Scene December 4, 2023

Making a Scene brings you a preview of No Words Atlanta – an Instrumental Music Festival! Atlanta has the Only Instrumental Music Festival Anywhere! Music without words connects directly with the listener, creating a powerful experience. No Words Music was an light-bulb idea that occurred to life-long instrumental guitarist, Ann Wood (PerkinsWood) while attending […]

Country Rock Scene/ On the Scene

Hillybilly Vegas LIVE at the Troubadour London

Gerry Casey Country, country rock, Rock, roots, roots rock, Southern rock November 28, 2022

Making a Scene Brings you a Review from Gerry Casey of Hillbilly Vegas LIVE at the Troubadour London Ever since Lynyrd Skynyrd came on the music scene in the early seventies they created the fusion of rock and country to bring the world Southern Rock. Things would never be the same . There is something […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Music Business/ On the Scene

Independent Blues Award Nominations open for 2023!

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, awards, IBA, independent blues awards, indie Blues, making a Scene October 4, 2022

INDIE Blues Scene/ Music Business/ On the Scene

Independent Blues Award Nominations Open for 2022!

Posted by Editor .blues, awards, IBA, independent blues awards, indie Blues, making a Scene September 21, 2021

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INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

Dom Martin & The Savages Live At The Harlington

Posted by Editor blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock September 18, 2021

Dom Martin & The Savages Live At The Harlington Those of us who love music are always searching for that moment when the music we hear, just stops you in its tracks. It’s the kind of moment is embedded in you memory forevermore. That moment happened for me in early 2019 when I heard Dom Martin perform for the first […]

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INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

Bluesberry Festival 2021

Rhetta Akamatsu blues, blues rock roots, bluesberry, indie Blues, roots rock August 27, 2021

You can always count on Mike Holly And the city of Norcross Put on A great show And Saturday they did it again. The 10th anniversary BLUESBERRY Festival Where’s wonderful The weather threatened rain but that never happened. It was comfortably cool All day Every group Got to perform with only slight technical problems that […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Music Business/ On the Scene/ Performance

Muddy Waters Home Granted Landmark Status

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, muddy waters, roots, roots rock August 13, 2021

Muddy Waters Home Granted Landmark Status – To Become a Museum Dedicated to the Father of Chicago Blues! The North Kenwood home where blues legend Muddy Waters once lived is planned to be converted into The MOJO Muddy Waters House Museum has been granted a final landmark status by the Commission on Chicago Landmarks. This […]

Americana Scene/ Music Business/ On the Scene

Kerrville Folk Festival Announces Lineup 2021

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, Kerrville folk festival, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter August 1, 2021

Kerrville Folk Festival Announces Lineup for 49th Year – October 1st-11th The Kerrville Folk Festival has announced their lineup for their 49th year. Highlights of this year’s festival include, James McMurtry, Shinyribs, Trout Fishing in America, Jaimee Harris, Kyshona, Mobley, Heartless Bastards, the winners of the world famous New Folk competition from both 2020 and […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Music Biz News/ Music Business/ On the Scene

Blues Foundation Announces the Blues Music Award Winners

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues foundation, blues music awards, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots, roots rock June 7, 2021

Blues fans from all over the world tuned into our virtual broadcast of the 42nd Blues Music Awards.Congratulations to all winners and nominees! B.B. King Entertainer Shemekia CopelandBand of the Year Rick Estrin & The Nightcats Best Emerging Artist Album Harlem King Solomon Hicks Blues Rock Album Mike Zito and Friends – Rock ‘n’ Roll: […]

Music Business/ On the Scene

PPP-PUA Getting Paid During the Pandemic

Richard L'Hommedieu cares act, covid-19, gig worksers, making a Scene, music business, ppp, pua, stimulus act January 26, 2021

Making a Scene Presents a primer for the PPP and PUA Programs for the Indie Artists A lot musicians have not taken advantage of some of the options available to them when it comes to using the CARES act to get the financial help they need. Most of that comes down to not understanding what […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Music Business/ On the Scene

Independent Blues Award Nominations open for 2021!

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, awards, IBA, independent blues awards, indie Blues, making a Scene September 29, 2020

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Nikki Hill Stone Mountain Mardi Gras Parade and Festival, February 22,2020

Rhetta Akamatsu indie Blues, making a Scene, mardi gras, Nikki Hill, Stone Mountain February 28, 2020

photo by Takesi Ken Akamatsu Niki Hill – Stone Mountain Georgia Mardi Gras Parade It was the inaugural year of the Stone Mountain Mardi Gras Parade and Festival. The parade was short but very enjoyable, with lots of little dancers, people on all sorts of transportation, and lots of baubles and beads! and lot of […]

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Villiers And The Villains In Whelan’s Dublin Ireland 5th of February 2020

Gerry Casey .blues, Dublin, indie Blues, making a Scene, Villers and the Villians, Whelan's February 9, 2020

Villiers And The Villains In Whelan’s Dublin Ireland 5th of February 2020 I’ve been looking forward to this evening for quite a while now. Ever since my friend Barry Cassidy said “Gerry you’ve got to see this band Villiers And The Villains they are fantastic”. That comment stayed with me. Roll forward to the present, […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Music Business/ On the Scene

Smoke Free Atlanta Celebration January 5, 2020

Rhetta Akamatsu live blues, making a Scene, smoke free atlanta January 7, 2020

Last Sunday, my husband and I went to Blind Willie’s, a well-loved blues club in Virginia Highlands, to celebrate a momentous occasion: the city of Atlanta is now smoke-free! Yes, thanks to the efforts of the Smoke-Free Atlanta Organization with the enthusiastic support of the Atlanta Blues Society, music lovers can now go to any […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

The 2019 Bradenton Blues Festival – December 7th, 2019

Richard Ludmerer blues, Bradenton Blues Festival, indie Blues, making a Scene December 15, 2019

The 2019 Bradenton Blues Festival – December 7th, 2019 Text and photos by Richard Ludmerer (Kenny Neal photos courtesy of Laura Carbone) The Bradenton Blues Festival is an annual festival now in its eighth year. It is brought to us by Realize Bradenton, a nonprofit organization that brings people together to create a vibrant downtown […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

Eliza Neals – Live at 9 Wallis

Adam Signore blues, eliza neals, indie Blues, making a Scene December 9, 2019

By Adam Signore Eliza Neals at 9 Wallis Eliza graced the north shore of MA recently and I had the honor of being there, a crazy trip getting there. Last year I had the opportunity to see Eliza Neals at the world renowned Chan’s in Woonsocket RI, a mere 15 minutes from my house. The […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This weekend: Indie blues in and around Atlanta Nov. 22-24

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues club, blues, indie Blues, live blues November 22, 2019

Next Thursday is Thanksgiving, and it’s a good time to be thankful for the Atlanta area blues scene and be thankful for the wonderful local blues singers and venues we have, all of those who work hard to provide entertainment for us. Show that thanks by going out and supporting live music this weekend! Check […]

INDIE Blues Scene

Tullie Brae Blue Ridge Community Theater Blue Ridge, GA Nov. 9, 2019

Rhetta Akamatsu Blue Ridge, blues, Tullie Brae November 12, 2019

It was a lovely day in Blue Ridge, Georgia on Saturday, well worth the time it took to get there from Kennesaw (about an hour and a half.) My husband and I got in a little early and had time to explore the town a bit before going to the Blue Ridge Community Theater to […]

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This weekend: Indie Blues in and around Atlanta November 8-10

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta, Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta entertainment, Atlanta nightlife November 9, 2019

It’s a good weekend for the blues around Atlanta! Along with our usual flock of great musicians, we have Jon Nemeth in town. And if you feel like taking a slightly further trip, about an hour and a half up to Blue Ridge like we are going to do, the wonderful Tullie Bae is playing […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

3 magic blues Events in and around Atlanta Oct 26 -Nov. 2

Rhetta Akamatsu November 5, 2019

Last month we went through a dry spell when we had no music events we could attend all month long. Then suddenly we had three in eight days! So, of course, that is when my computer decided to go crazy. It still is but I’m going to use my phone to write one long article […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This weekend: Indie blues in and around Atlanta October 25-27

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta, Atlanta entertainment, blues, Halloween, live blues, making a Scene October 24, 2019

It’s a festive weekend as we have several Halloween events, including a mall parade! Also, we get to welcome Little G Weevil back home for a visit after his long trip away! Welcome back, Gee! Go out to any of these great shows and get in the holiday spirit! Friday Sandra Hall & The Shadows […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This weekend: Indie Blues all around Atlanta Oct. 18-20

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta, Atlanta blues, Atlanta entertainment October 18, 2019

It’s cooling down outside but the blues are heatin’ up all around Atlanta! Some of our favorite visitors are back in town: Anders Osborne, Lil Ed and the Blues Imperials, andTrombone Shorty, for example. Charlie Wooten and Zydefunk are performing too and if that doesn’t sound like a party I don’t know why! Check out […]

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Music Business/ On the Scene/ Performance

LIVE Music Survey

Richard L'Hommedieu Live music, making a Scene, Survey September 28, 2019

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 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 […]

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INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This weekend: Indie Blues in and around Atlanta Sept. 20-22, 2019

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues venues, live blues September 21, 2019

So much is going on this weekend with both traveling acts and local performers, the clubs ready to hang on to their roofs, and several benefits offering great causes and great music! Check it all out and make your choices! Friday Chris O’Leary is at Blind Willie’s and Northside Tavern has Stoney Brooks. T.N.T. is […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Music Business/ On the Scene

Independent Blues Award Nominations open for 2020!

Richard L'Hommedieu awards, blues, IBA, independent blues awards, indie Blues, making a Scene September 17, 2019

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This weekend: Indie blues in and around Atlanta Sept 13-15

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta, Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta live music, indie Blues, live blues, making a Scene September 13, 2019

There is a lot of great music going on in Atlanta this weekend and you will be able to find something to suit your taste wherever you decide to go, so get out and enjoy some great music and support your local venues and your favorite artists! We will be up in the mountains at […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This weekend: Indie Blues in and around Atlanta Sept. 6-8

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta entertainment, live blues, Live music, making a Scene September 6, 2019

There’s so much happening in the blues in and Around Atlanta this weekend! The Nick Moss Band performs, and Shemekia Copeland is in town! That’s exciting, but there is a lot more going on, too! Check the events below and decide what you want to do and go out and have fun! Support live music! […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Music Business/ On the Scene

2019 Independent Blues Awards!

Richard L'Hommedieu independent blues awards, making a Scene September 3, 2019

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 nominees. Now, of course we have to do things a little different than any of the other “Awards” out there. We want to celebrate not […]

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INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This Weekend: Indie Blues in and around Atlanta August 16-18

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, blues, clubs. live blues, making a Scene August 16, 2019

It’s a busy blues weekend in and Atlanta and you have lots of stuff to choose from. Don’t overlook the Memorial for Luther “Houserocker” Johnson, one of Atlanta’s great elders we lost recently, at his musical home, Blind Willie’s. Also, The Kentucky Headhunters are playing in Canton! Take your pick below and go out and […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

Club and band review:Funky Bluester- Connect Live, Woodstock GA July 28, 2019

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta area clubs, Atlanta blues, Connect Live, Funky Bluester, live blues August 3, 2019

Sunday our friend David had a birthday celebration at a new club in Woodstock called Connect Live, and we went along to check it out. Connect Live is not much to look at from the outside, looking like many Atlanta area industrial buildings, but from the inside it is awesome! The space is divided into […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This weekend: Indie Blues in and around Atlanta August 2-4

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, live blues, making a Scene August 2, 2019

What a lot of blues fun this week! Aside from the local bands, we have two touring groups this week. Tedeschi Trucks Band appears with Blackberry Smoke and Shovels & Rope at the Fabulous Fox and Boogie Woogie Blessing with Rev. Billy C. Wirtz happens at Blind Willie’s. In addition, there’s plenty of great blues […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This weekend: In and around Atlanta July 19-21

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, live blues, Live music July 20, 2019

It’s a weekend full of blues! Check below and see what is going on!! Come out and enjoy all the Atlanta area has to offer, including the Atlanta Blues Society meeting on Sunday! If you are not a member the meetings are a great time to join! But whatever you do, it’s fun to get […]

Acoustic Scene/ Americana Scene/ On the Scene

Mudcat with Sam Aranson at Waller’s Coffee Shop, Decatur GA July 6, 2019

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta entertainment, making a Scene, Mudcat, Sam Aranson, Waller's Coffee Shop July 8, 2019

By Rhetta Akamatsu Photos: Takesi Ken Akamatsu Walking through the door at Waller’s Coffee Shop, a wonderful smell tickled our noses. For a coffee lover, it is one step closer to nirvana. And the taste lives up to the smell, at least for the caramel mocha latte! Looking around, we noticed the homey wood walls […]

INDIE Blues Scene

This weekend: Indie Blues in and around Atlanta July 5 -7

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta, Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, live bluess, Live music, making a Scene July 5, 2019

It’s the 4th of July weekend! Let freedom ring! And go out and listen to some blues! Here are the places to choose from this weekend: Friday Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials are at Blind Willie’s. Skye Paige comes to Fat Matt’s Rib Shack and Northside Tavern has Swami and Dave from 6-8 pm, […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This weekend: Indie Blues In and Around Atlanta June 28-30

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues club, live blues June 28, 2019

This weekend has blues in every direction! Come out and enjoy all the Atlanta area has to offer wherever you are. in the metro area! Friday Sandra Hall & the Shadows are at Blind Willie’s and Northside Tavern has Nathan Nelson from 6-9, followed by Zydefunk Dani Mac & Co are at Fat Matt’s Rib […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

Red Sugar Blues and The Atlanta Blues Society at MadLife, Woodstock GA June 23, 2019

Rhetta Akamatsu atlanta blues society, live blues. Madlife Stage and Studios, Red Sugar Blues June 25, 2019

by Rhetta Akamatsu Yesterday, June 23. was the monthly Atlanta Blues Society meeting and Jam. This month it was at MadLife in Woodstock. We packed the room, but what a stage! The sound system and lights were also impressive. Red Sugar Blues was the host group. We don’t stint on the musical part of the […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This weekend: Indie blues in and around Atlanta June 21-23

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta live blues June 23, 2019

Wow! This weekend is bursting with blues! They are all over the place, and I even included a show in Peachtree City, a little further than usual, just because of the spectacular lineup! Check below and see what wonderful show is in your area!! Come out and enjoy all the Atlanta area has to offer! […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Indie Rock/ Indie Rock Scene

Tal Wilkenfeld – City Winery Boston and Love Remains CD

Adam Signore Indie Rock, making a Scene, Rock, Tal Wilkenfeld June 19, 2019

By Adam Signore Let’s talk about Tal Wilkenfeld. I had the distinct pleasure of seeing Tal Wilkenfeld at City Winery Boston the other night and you know how you go into a show with expectations? Well I expected quite a lot and yet my mind was still totally blown! Tal never ceases to amaze. Some […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

Amanda Fish Making a Scene in Boston!

Adam Signore amanda fish, blues, indie Blues, making a Scene June 19, 2019

By Adam Signore Ladies’ & Gentlemen, Amanda Fish I was honored to get to see Amanda perform recently and also receive a copy of her new CD. Going to run you through a little history for the uninitiated, show review and talk about the new CD. Amanda Fish, Making A Scene Amanda Fish comes from […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

The Bluesberry and Beer Festival, Norcross GA June 16, 2019

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta area festivals, bluesberry, music festivals, norcross June 18, 2019

Saturday in Norcross GA, one of our favorite festivals took place. The Bluesberry and Beer Festival completed its 9th year in tremendous style. Some of the best blues musicians in the Atlanta area entertained a large and happy crowd. First up was Frankie Lee’s Blues Mission. It was Frankie Lee’s 61st birthday, and we all […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This weekend: Indie blues all around Atlanta June 14-16

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta entertainment, live blues, making a Scene June 14, 2019

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there!! Check below and see what’s happening and come out and enjoy all the Atlanta area has to offer, including Bluesberry and Beer on Saturday, one of our favorite festivals. Friday George Hughley & the Shadows are at Blind Willie’s and Northside Tavern has Stoney Brooks Swap […]

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INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

Women in Blues – Blind Willie’s Blues Club, Atlanta GA June 9, 2019

Rhetta Akamatsu atlanta blues society, Blind Willie's, blues women, Georgia blues women, live blues, Women in Blues June 11, 2019

By Rhetta Akamatsu Sunday, June 9, was a super day at Blind Willie’s The Atlanta Blues Society presented a celebration of women in blues, featuring some of the best vocalists and instrumentalists who just happen to be female and live in Georgia! The show was put together by Diane Durrett, a fabulous blues musician herself. […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This weekend: Indie Blues in and around Atlanta May 31-June 2

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanya blues clubs, live blues May 31, 2019

It’s a weekend full of blues! There are a plethora of talented local blues artists all over Metro, so take your pick! Check it out! Friday Sandra Hall & the Shadows are at Blind Willie’s and Northside Tavern has Nathan Nelson from 6-9, followed by The Rib Shack Lady. The Rockin’ Blues Review is at […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Music Business/ On the Scene

2019 Independent Blues Awards Voting Starts NOW!

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, independent blues awards, indie Blues, making a Scene May 27, 2019

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. We do things a bit different than other awards in that we give you the opportunity to explore and experience artists and music you may […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This weekend: Indie blues in and around Atlanta May 24-26

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, live blues May 24, 2019

There are loads of blues for Memorial Day weekend and The Decatur Arts Festival too! So kick back and enjoy yourself with any of these events! Friday Sandra Hall and The Shadows are at Blind Willie’s Big C comes to Fat Matt’s Rib Shack and Northside Tavern has Nathan Nelson from 6-8 pm, followed by […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This weekend: Indie Blues in and around Atlanta May 17-19

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, blues music, live blues, making a Scene May 17, 2019

It’s a weekend full of blues! There’s the Atlanta Blues Society Gathering and Jam, the annual Harp Blowout, Magic Fredfest, and so much more. Go out and support some honest, homegrown blues! Friday George Hughley & the Shadows is at Blind Willie’s and Nathan Nelson at Northside Tavern has Nathan Nelson from 6-9, followed by […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This weekend: Indie Blues in and around Atlanta May 10-12

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, blues music, making a Scene May 10, 2019

While it hurt me to take Darwin’s out of the lineup since it has closed, there is still a lot of great blues this weekend, some in unusual places for this report. So wherever you are in the Metro area, you should be able to find a show you will love! Check it out! And […]

Americana Scene/ Music Biz News/ On the Scene

Dean Owens – On the Road in the USA

Viola Krouse americana, Dean owens, making a Scene, nashville May 8, 2019

Making a Scene Presents On the Scene with Scotland troubadour Dean Owens – On the Road in the USA It’s interesting how we come to hear about great artists. Especially when they are not typically played on national television or radio. We find them because we hear their name mentioned by an artist we follow, […]

INDIE Blues Scene

This weekend: Indie blues in and around Atlanta May 3-5

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta nightlife, indie Blues, live blues, live indie blues, making a Scene May 3, 2019

Blues are blooming all over the place around Atlanta! Visitors include Gary Clark Jr., Geoff Achison and The Lucky Losers. It is very important to come out and support Friday Tony Levitas & the Levitations are at Darwin’s in Sandy Springs and Sandra Hall and The Shadows are at Blind Willie’s. The Vipers are at […]

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