International Blues Challenge

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Big Shoes

Richard L'Hommedieu Artist, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, cd review, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, INDIE Blues Scene blues, Indie Rock, International Blues Challenge, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, the voice, the voice of indie blues February 13, 2018

This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you independent blues artists who are creating the Future of the Blues by creating new original music rooted in the blues. These artists Embrace the Diversity of the Blues .. they ARE the Indie Blues Artists This week we have a great playlist for you .. Victor Wainwright That’s Love To […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Rocky Athas!

This IS the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show .. The Voice of Indie Blues .. We bring you the best in independent blues artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand that the true tradition of the blues is in innovation and creativity! These ARE the Indie Blues Artists! This week we have a great playlist set out […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Interview with Andy Peake of “Big Shoes”!

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE The Big Shoes Story Big Shoes was the creation of drummer/producer Andy Peake. In 2012. With a local trend among musicians to form “tribute” bands, Andy had the wild idea to gather musicians of like mind to create a tribute to the 1970’s eclectic and brilliant band, Little Feat. Big Shoes […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Interview with Rocky Athas

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE After carrying the mantle for eight years of the coveted role of lead guitarist with John Mayall’s legendary Bluesbreakers, Rocky Athas returned to his successfully established solo career. In 2017, the much anticipated reunion between Rocky’s good friend and multi-Grammy winning producer, Jim Gaines, delivered Shakin’ the Dust to rave reviews! Partnering repeatedly […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Bernard Allison

This is the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show! The only show that brings you the Future of the Blues being made by artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. These artists Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand the true tradition in blues is Innovation, Diversity and Creativity! These ARE the Indie Blues Artists! This […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Samantha Martin and Delta Sugar

This IS The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the Future of the Blues being made by artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. The True Tradition of the blues is rooted in Innovation and creativity! These are the Indie Blues Artists! This week we have music from: Reverend Raven She’s Moving On […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

The Reverend Shawn Amos Breaks It Down

Richard Ludmerer Artist, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, cd review, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, INDIE Blues Scene blues, Indie Rock, International Blues Challenge, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, the voice, the voice of indie blues February 4, 2018

The Reverend Shawn Amos Breaks It Down Put Together Music The Reverend Shawn Amos was born the son of Wally Amos founder of the Famous Amos cookie brand. Amos attended film school at New York University and discovered the blues by reading Peter Guralnick’s book “Feel Like Going Home”. He traveled the south and fell […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Voice of Indie Blues” 1/28/2018

This is the VOICE of Indie Blues, the show that brings you the best in Independent Blues Artists who are creating the future of the blues with original music. These artists are true to the tradition of the blues which is based in innovation and creativity. These ARE the Indie Blues Artists! This week we […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Interview with Samantha Martin

Posted by Editor Artist, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, cd review, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, INDIE Blues Scene blues, Indie Rock, International Blues Challenge, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, the voice, the voice of indie blues February 2, 2018

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE **Five Time Maple Blues Award Nominee** Bubbling up from the cauldron of roots Americana music, Samantha Martin is an artist of extraordinary power, gravitas and deep-seated emotion. On first listen, one is immediately struck by the awesome presence and sheer magnitude of her other worldly voice. Cigarette-ravaged and whiskey-soaked in the extreme, […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Jay Willie Blues Band

This is The Voice of Indie Blues the #1 and original INDIE BLUES RADIOshow. The ONLY show that is dedicated to bringing you JUST Independent Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and are creating the Future of the Blues with New original Music .. These are the Innovators not the imitators .. these are the Indie Blues Artists! This week we give […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Lex Grey

This is the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show. The ONLY show that brings you nothing but Independent Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and are creating the Future of the Blues with new original music rooted in the blues. .. These are the Indie Blues Artists! This week we give you music from: Ronnie Baker Brooks Times Have Changed Muddy-Gurdy Gonna […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Interview with The Jay Willie Blues Band

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Throughout the course of their musical union, the members of the Jay Willie Blues Band have won over the hearts of music lovers from all walks of life. This Indie Blues Band has been Performing at a variety of venues and making countless public appearances all the while recording new song […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Voice of Indie Blues” 1/27/2018

We are BACK on www.deepjams.net every Saturday from 8pm till Midnight! This is the VOICE of Indie Blues! The #1 and original indie blues radio show and the only show that is dedicated to bringing you the best in independent blues artists who are creating the future of the blues by holding true to the […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Bernard Allison Let It Go

Bernard Allison Let It Go Ruf Records Bernard Allison was born in Chicago in 1965. He was introduced to the blues by his father, the late Luther Allison. He started playing guitar at the age of ten and played on a live recording of his father’s when he was just thirteen. After graduating high school […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Interview with Lex Grey!

Richard L'Hommedieu Artist, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, INDIE Blues Scene blues, Indie Rock, International Blues Challenge, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, the voice January 29, 2018

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE If you have never seen this Indie blues band, fasten your safety belts! A vocal, visual and musical tour de force, The Urban Pioneers deliver it hard and heartfelt. From their award winning original songs to their outrageously unique interpretations of classic rock and blues this band takes you places no […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Hypnotic Wheels Trio and Various Artists Muddy Gurdy

Jim Hynes Artist, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, INDIE Blues Scene blues, Indie Rock, International Blues Challenge, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, the voice January 26, 2018

Hypnotic Wheels Trio and Various Artists Muddy Gurdy VizzTone This is one of the most interesting collaborations of blues we have heard in some time. A trio of French musicians – Tia Goutteble (guitar, voice), Gilles Chabenat (Hurdy-Gurdy – a traditional French instrument), and Marc Glomeau (percussion) call themselves the Hypnotic Wheels Trio. Their music […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

John Mayall Three For The Road

Richard Ludmerer Artist, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, INDIE Blues Scene blues, Indie Rock, International Blues Challenge, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, the voice January 25, 2018

John Mayall Three For The Road Forty Below Records This new album is John Mayall’s sixty-eighth and that doesn’t include re-issues. Mayall is the influential British bluesman who formed his band The Bluesbreakers in 1963. A great guitarist, keyboardist, harmonica player, singer, songwriter and bandleader he is still going strong after more than fifty years. […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring The Rex Granite Band

This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the show that brings you the best in Independent Blues artists who are creating the Future of the blues by embracing creativity and innovation. These artist also embrace the diversity of the blues and understand that this is where the true power of the genre lives. These ARE […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Rocky Athas Shakin’ The Dust

Rocky Athas Shakin’ The Dust Cherryburst Records Rocky Athas was born in Oak Cliffs, Texas, a Dallas suburb, in 1954. He and Stevie Ray Vaughan were schoolmates long before either became known. By 1977 Athas was already listed as one of the ten best guitarists in Texas. In 1984 Athas appeared on Jim Dandy’s Black […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Johnny Fink and the Intrusion

This is the #1 and original Indie Blues Radio show! The Voice of Indie Blues! We bring you each week artists who Embrace the diversity of the blues and are creating the future of the blues with creativity and innovation .. these are the Indie Blues Artists This week we have music from: John Pagano […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Interview with Rex Granite

FACEBOOK Omaha’s Blues/Rock Original, The Rex Granite Band draws it’s fresh/retro sound from a variety of sources. Straight-up Rock and Roll, Blues, and Gospel all play heavily in their gutsy roots rock style. Sarah and Rex are the primary song writers in the band, but the true appeal lies with the unique vocal of Sarah […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Interview with Johnny Fink!

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Johnny Fink and The Intrusion used to be known as the “Best Kept Secret in the Midwest Blues Scene” among local blues and classic rock enthusiasts. That was until they won the 2015 Cincy Blues society band challenge….and the made the semi-finals in the 2016 IBC in Memphis Tn. They were also finalists […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Voice of Indie Blues” 1/13/2018

This is our 4 hour show of the best in Independent blues artists who are creating the future of the blues! This is the #1 and original “Indie Blues” radio show! We honor the past, support the present and encourage the future of the blues .. This week we have music from .. Mindi Abair […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Backtrack Blues Band Make My Home in Florida

Backtrack Blues Band Make My Home in Florida Harpo Records Harp ace Sonny Charles met guitarist “Little” Johnny Walter in Chapel Hill, North Carolina while they were both attending the University of North Carolina. Charles founded the Backtrack Blues Band in 1980 and Walter was among the first to join. The Backtrack Blues Band is […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Johnny Fink And The Intrusion JFI

Johnny Fink And The Intrusion JFI Independent Johnny Fink and The Intrusion is a band based out of Cincinnati Ohio. The four piece unit was originally formed in 1992 and called The Blue Intrusions. They jammed on everything from the Allman Brothers to Lonnie Mack. After several years guitarist Fink took over and they became […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring the Backtrack Blues Band

This is the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO .. The Voice of Indie Blues! The show that brings you ONLY those artists who are touring and creating new original music rooted in the blues. These artists ARE the Future of the Blues! They are keeping the true tradition of the blues alive, innovation and creativity! These are the Indie […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Interview with Sonny Charles from the Backtrack Blues Band

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE The Backtrack Blues Band is one of Florida’s longest running and most accomplished blues bands. Founded in 1980, the group has performed continuously for over 30 years. Backtrack’s high energy Chicago-style blues with exceptional guitar, harp, and vocals, has made the band a constant on the Florida blues concert, club, and […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Greg Sover

Posted by Editor Artist, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, INDIE Blues Scene blues, Indie Rock, International Blues Challenge, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, the voice January 16, 2018

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Johnny Feds & Friends Pinky Gets The Blues

Johnny Feds & Friends Pinky Gets The Blues Independent John Federico has been part of the NY/NJ blues scene for twenty years always running an open blues jam. For the last seven years he and his band Johnny Feds and the Bluez Boyz have hosted the Monday night jam at the Bayou Restaurant in Mt. […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

ThunderGypsy – ‘ThunderGypsy’

Rhetta Akamatsu Artist, Atlanta blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, INDIE Blues Scene blues, Indie Rock, International Blues Challenge, jazz, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, the voice, ThunderGypsy January 14, 2018

ThunderGypsy is the group chosen at the Atlanta Blues Challenge sponsored by the Atlanta Blues Society to represent the city at the International Blues Challenge 2018. They have a new CD out, produced by Richard L’Hommedieu at Midnight Circus Studios, and it is phenomenal. They won the unlimited studio time as a prize for winning […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Music Biz News

A Brief History of the International Blues Challenge

Mick Kolassa .blues, blues competition, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues-rock, IBC, indie Blues, International Blues Challenge January 5, 2018

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 […]

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INDIE Blues Artist/ INDIE Blues Scene

Blues with a Heart!

Richard L'Hommedieu Atlanta blues, atlanta blues society, blues, blues foundation, IBC, indie Blues, International Blues Challenge August 30, 2016

Sometimes when you are working an event you miss a small act that, in the simplest way, has the ability to have a profound impact on someone’s life. This is exactly what happened recently at the Atlanta Blues Society Blues Challenge that was held at the Hard Rock Cafe in downtown Atlanta. Let me start by setting things up […]

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INDIE Blues Scene

The Atlanta Blues Challenge 2016

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta, Atlanta BLues Hallenge, atlanta blues society, blues, blues foundation, IBC, indie Blues, International Blues Challenge, live blues, Midnight Circus, midnight circus productions August 22, 2016

Photos by Sandra Richardson The packed house in Hard Rock Cafe’s Music Room exploded in cheers and applause again and again during the more than 7 hours of music we witnessed at the Atlanta Blues Challenge on Sunday, August 21. Twelve of the best blues acts in Georgia competed for the opportunity to win the […]

Music on The Couch

Music on The Couch Show #304 LIVE from the 32nd International Blues Challenge

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues foundation, indie Blues, International Blues Challenge, making a Scene, Music on the couch, rum boogie January 27, 2016

SHOW #304 – LIVE, UNCUT & UNCENSORED CONVERSATIONS WITH MUSICIANS YOU SHOULD KNOW LIVE FROM THE 32ND INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE Listen Here: https://goo.gl/0XDb7h Webcasting from the fuBAR at Rum Boogie Café. We had a couple of guest prior to going live to the Tas Cru Jam, which we webcasted for over two hours. We spoke […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

A great night out at the IBC Fundraiser at Darwin’s in Marietta

Rhetta Akamatsu Blind Cadillac, Darwin's Blues Club, International Blues Challenge, Markey Blue, No Solution January 18, 2016

We took my husband Ken’s sister and brother-in-law to Darwin’s with us for the International Blues Challenge fundraiser to raise money to help our representatives get to the challenge in Memphis at the end o the month. The competitors were playing – Blind Cadillac,, No Solution and Markey Blue – and everyone was celebrating Darwin’s […]

INDIE Blues Scene

Making magic at Darwin’s: Review of the IBC Send-Off Party, Jan. 10

Rhetta Akamatsu .blues, Blind Cadillac, Darwin's Blues Club, GHP, IBC, Indie B, indie Blues, International Blues Challenge, JP Blues January 19, 2015

It was a night to remember at Darwin’s for the IBC Send-Off Party, a night of friends, fun, lots of raffle prizes, and fabulous music from not only the three marvelous groups going to Memphis but an stunning array of some of the best local musicians for the jam. First on the bill musically was […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Music Biz News/ Music for Good

Blues Foundation Provides FREE Health Screenings at the IBC!

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues foundation, FREE Health Screening, Hart Fund, IBC, Indie B, indie Blues, International Blues Challenge, making a Scene, Musicares January 11, 2015

An Exclusive Interview with Dr. Janice Johnston about Health Screening at the IBC by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Often musicians do not have access to good medical care and more importantly, to good early detection services to protect them from some of the most common and potentially deadly medical conditions such as High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Interview the Pros

An Exclusive Interview with Joe Whitmer of the Blues Foundation

Richard L'Hommedieu blues foundation, IBC, independent blues, Indie B, indie Blues, International Blues Challenge, joe Whitmer, making a Scene January 5, 2015

An Exclusive Interview with Joe Whitmer Of the Blues Foundation by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud We get a rare opportunity to talk to Joe Whitmer who is responsible for coordination and production for the 31st International Blues Challenge(IBC). Hundreds of Blues Societies from all over the world have held preliminary competitions to choose who will […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Exclusive Interview with Tas Cru!

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, blues foundation, IBC, independent blues, Indie B, indie Blues, International Blues Challenge, making a Scene, Tas Cru December 30, 2014

AN Exclusive Interview with Tas Cru by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud This week we talk with Road Warrior and INDIE B artist Tas Cru! We get right to it talking about his New CD, The IBC, The Future of the Blues and SO MUCH MORE! .. You are going to love this interview! Website-https://www.tascru.com Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/TasCru […]

INDIE Blues Scene

Betsie Brown Talks about the Blind Raccoon Showcase and the IBC

Richard L'Hommedieu betsie brown, blind raccoon, blues, blues foundation, IBC, independent blues, Indie B, International Blues Challenge, making a Scene December 30, 2014

An Exclusive Interview with Betsie Brown about the IBC and Blind Raccoon Showcase! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud We talk with Betsie Brown of Blind Raccoon about this years Blind Raccoon Showcase that will be held at the International Blues Challenge the end of January. We also have the rare opportunity to talk to Betsie […]

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