music

Future of the Music Business/ Music Business

The Truth about Spotify

Richard L'Hommedieu future of music, indie artists., indie music, music, music busiess. spotify, music streaming, streaming February 12, 2024

Making a Scene looks at the Truth about Spotify Introduction There is no argument that consumer has embraced streaming as a way to consume music! For the consumer this is a no brainer, you don’t have to store you music on a shelf, you don’t have to fill up your phone’s memory with mp3’s and […]

Music Business

Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Presents Billy Joel- My Life, A Piano Man’s Journey

Richard L'Hommedieu Billy Joel, Hall of Fame, long island, long island music hall of fame, music, music history November 5, 2023

First-Ever Major Billy Joel Exhibit to Open on November 24th at Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame ‘My Life, A Piano Man’s Journey’ to showcase the legendary musician’s life and career in an exclusive exhibition After nearly a year in the planning, the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) has […]

Book Reviews/ Music Biz Resources/ Music Business

The Perpetual Beginner David Isaacs

Rhetta Akamatsu David Isaacs, making a Scene, music, music instruction, The Prpetual Beginner November 13, 2019

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 Isaacs, a well-respected professional guitarist and teacher. The premise is that anyone who has the desire to play better than they are already can do […]

Marketing/ Music Business

Creating a Music Video on a Budget

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, DIY music video, JP Blues, jpblues, making a Scene, music, Music video, video production April 23, 2019

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. Now, I’m not talking about taping some live gig somewhere in bad light with lousy (or questionable Sound). What I am talking about that MTV style […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

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

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, live blues, music April 13, 2018

What a great week! John Nemeth and Ally Venable and The Celebration of Sean Costello with Jason Ricci and some of Atlanta’s best! The ABS meeting! And more! Choose your pleasure but don’t stay home. Get out and support live music! Friday John Nemeth and The Blue Dreamers are at Blind Willie’s and The Ally Venable Band […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

This Weekend: Indie blues in and out of Atlanta Feb. 16-18

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta blues, Atlanta blues clubs, Atlanta live music, Atlanta nightlife, atlanta nights, live blues, music, what to do in atlanta February 17, 2018

There’s a lot going on this weekend! You can see The Bridget Kelly Band, The Ghost Town Band, Delbert McClinton and Casey James., as well as our usual wide range of blues artists. Come on out! Friday The Bridget Kelly Band is at Darwin’s and Beverly “Guitar” Watkins is at Blind Willie’s. Blue Roads are at Fat Matt’s. […]

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CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Peter Karp – ‘Blue Flame’

Rhetta Akamatsu Blue Flame, blues, indie Blues, making a Scene, music, peter karp, singer-songwriter January 22, 2018

Peter Karp Blue Flame Peter Karp is soon to release a new album, Blue Flame. The title, according to the liner notes, comes from a conversation with the great bluesman and songwriter Willie Dixon. Dixon told Karp, “When it’s honest and real it burns hot, like a blue flame.” Karp took those words to heart, and […]

Metal Artists

Comedian Actor Chris Roach From CBS’s “Kevin Can Wait” Adds More to His Impressive Repertoire as Guitarist of Hard Rock/Metal Band “RIDGEHAVEN”

Rick Eberle chris roach, Hard Rock, heavy metal, heavy rock, Metal, music, music events, Rock August 8, 2017

Playing the Loveable “Mott” on The New Kevin James Comedy, The Long Islander Will Jump Into Another Role As Guitarist As He Rocks Revolution Bar & Music Hall with His Band on Thursday, August 17th June, 2017 (Long Island, NY) — You may know him as loveable friend “Mott” opposite Kevin James in CBS’s new sitcom […]

Pop Scene

ACTRESS, SINGER/SONGWRITER RAFFAELA CAPP TO STAR IN HIGH SCHOOL BULLY DRAMEDY “REACH”

Rick Eberle film, movie, music, news, reach June 27, 2017

The Talented Young Star Plays Female Lead Role in New Film With In-Depth Focus Around The Lives of Bullies And How Kindness Can Change Lives Following the release of her single and music video “Hurricane”, it was recently announced that Actress and Singer/Songwriter RAFFAELA will star in new film “REACH” with Garrett Clayton (Disney’s Beach […]

On the Scene

Bringing A Hip New Feel to Cabaret – Porter Carroll Jr. Comes to NYC’s Feinstein’s/54 Below Saturday, July 8th

Rick Eberle music, music business, music event, NYC, Porter Carroll June 20, 2017

Called “A Bold and Daring Nightclub Act for the Modern World” (Huffington Post), Atlantic Starr Founder and Rhythm & Blues Hit Machine Brings “The Evolution of Cabaret” to Feinstein’s Debut June, 2017 (New York, NY) – On Saturday, July 8th at 7:00PM singer, songwriter, drummer, and percussionist Porter Carroll, Jr.–who is currently performing world wide […]

On the Scene

Third Annual Coltrane Day Music Festival: Music Workshops & Community Jams From Ages 14+ Saturday, July 22nd

Rick Eberle Coltrane Day, events, festival, music, music business, music festival June 20, 2017

Coltrane Day Music Festival at Heckscher Park, Huntington Village Will Bring Teens and Adults Together with 12 Incredible Workshops from Music Improvisation to Rap/Hip-Hop June, 2017 (Huntington, NY) — On Saturday, July 22rd 2:00PM – 10:30 PM, The Coltrane Home in Dix Hills in conjunction with the Town of Huntington Summer Arts Festival and the […]

INDIE Blues Scene

Phil Varca and The SlamJammers Bring Their Passionate Rockin’ Blues To Stages Across NY And Beyond

Rick Eberle blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, live blues, Live music, making a Scene, music, phil Varca, Phil Varca & The SlamJammers, roots rock, tour June 16, 2017

Together for Nearly Three Decades, The Band Has Brought Their Raw, Guitar-Driven Grooves to Both Suspecting and Unsuspecting Audiences Winning Over Crowds with Their Energy and BIG Sound June, 2017 (Long Island, NY) — This Summer, audiences across New York will be treated to the thunderously soulful, dynamic, and gut-busting blues rock of Phil Varca […]

Indie Rock Scene

FLYNN’S, FIRE ISLAND GETS READY FOR AN EPIC SUMMER WITH TONS OF UPCOMING EVENTS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2017

Rick Eberle fire island, flynn's, music, summer June 13, 2017

One of Fire Island’s Biggest Summer Hotspots Brings Everything From the Best LIVE Musical Acts to Amazing Food and Drinks, and Moonlit Dinner Cruises on the Great South Bay June, 2017 (Fire Island, NY) — In just a few weeks as Memorial Day Weekend floods Long Island’s beaches, backyards, and the Great South Bay with […]

INDIE Blues Scene

Rhetta’s 10 Indie Blues Performers Not to Miss in 2017

Rhetta Akamatsu blues, indie Blues, live blues, Live music, making a Scene, music, music choices 2017, reviews 2016 January 4, 2017

There are so many great blues-based artists working hard to give you a great musical experience! And while music is a very subjective matter, here are my picks for acts not to miss. Some tour more than others, so there is no guarantee the will in 2017. But they are all performers I really enjoyed […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Best in Indie Blues” 3/22/2016

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues-rock, Funk, indie Blues, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, music, new Blues, nu blues, RNB, roots, roots music, roots rock, soul March 27, 2016

This is the #1 and original INDIE BLUES RADIO show on the net! We are the voice of NEW BLUES! This is the show that showcases ONLY Touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. We Celebrate the diversity of music that is being created with these American Roots! THis is […]

INDIE Blues Scene

Mudcat and The Atlanta Horns at Darwin’s Feb. 6: A Love Letter

Rhetta Akamatsu blues, jazz, Mudcat and The Atlanta Horns, music February 8, 2016

If you have ever seen Mudcat and the Atlanta Horns, then your eyes light up and your heart lifts a bit just hearing their name. Being in the same room with them is like being touched by a very special sort of musical magic. Atlanta magazine, in an excellent article this month by Barry Yeoman, […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 2/2/2016 The Best in Indie Blues!!

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock .rock, Funk, indie, indie Blues, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, music, new music, original music, r&B, RNB, soul February 5, 2016

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 2/2/2016 The Best in Indie Blues! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud This is the only show that showcases the REAL power of the Blues .. it’s Diversity!! .. This is the genre that gave us Rock and Roll, Soul, RNB, Funk, Hiphop, and just about every form of popular music […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Exclusive Interview with Steve Balkun of the Balkun Brothers!

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, americana, artist interview, balkun brothers, blues-rock, indie, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, music, Rock, steve balkun February 2, 2016

Interview with Steve Balkun of the Balkun Brothers by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Mixing traditional styles of delta and electric blues, with heavy modern rock and funk grooves, the Balkun Brothers are crafting a unique sound and style all their own. The band is fusing the past with the present and pushing the sonic bounds […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Wee Willie Walker If Nothing Ever Changes

Richard Ludmerer blues, cd reviews, indie Blues, making a Scene, music, richard ludmerer, wee willie walker January 26, 2016

Wee Willie Walker If Nothing Ever Changes Little Village Foundation In 1960 Wee Willie Walker was a member of the gospel group The Redemption Harmonizers. After relocating in Minnesota he would often return to Memphis and in 1968 he recorded nine secular “sides” for Goldwax Records. Four of these were leased to Checker Records a subsidiary […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

Live from the Midnight Circus 1/11/2016 with Jason Vivone

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, bluesrock, indie Blues, jason vivone, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, music, the billy bats January 13, 2016

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/11/2016 With Jason Vivone by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud This is the only show that is dedicated to showcasing the diversity that exists in the blues. We only play currently touring artists who are creating new original music based in the blues! Delta, Piedmont, Chicago or something a little different […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

AN Exclusive interview with Jason Vivone

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, americana, blues-rock, indie Blues, Indie Rock, jason vivone, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, music, the billy bats January 13, 2016

AN Exclusive interview with Jason Vivione! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud “The spirit of ‘Big’ Joe Turner is alive and well enjoying life in the shape and form of one Kansas born and bred Jason Vivone; his vim, verve and simple lust for life takes musical shape in the delicious merging of hill country and […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/5/2016

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, music, new Blues January 7, 2016

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/5/2016 by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud This week we have 3 hours of uninterrupted music .. where we showcase the diversity that is within the blues! .. The power of the blues lives in this diversity and rather than restrict it .. we unleash that power in a 3 hour […]

Acoustic Scene/ Americana Scene/ Bluegrass Scene/ Country Rock Scene/ Country Scene/ Funk Scene/ Hip Hop Scene/ INDIE Blues Scene/ Indie Rock Scene/ Jam Scene/ Music for Good/ On the Scene/ Out with Ken Shankman/ R&B Scene

Making a Scene – 2015 Year in Review!

Richard L'Hommedieu best of 2015, blues, indie Blues, making a Scene, music, music business, year in review December 28, 2015

This has been a very busy year for us here at Making a Scene! Our daily visitor count has skyrocketed and our new Newsletter has exploded to over 6,100 subscribers! Since we started this magazine we have had over 135,000 visitors with over 85,000 just this year alone, double our visitor count of 2014!! We are […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

Live From the Midnight Circus with Tim Williams!

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, music, tim williams December 22, 2015

LIVE from the Midnight Circus 12/21/2015 With Tim Williams by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud “There is a wide indie blues movement for bands making original music influenced by but not slavishly following blues tradition. “ – The Husky Tones Celebrating the Diversity and Power of the Music created by artists that acknowledge their roots are in the Blues! INDIE […]

CD Reviews Americana/ CD Reviews Bluegrass/ CD Reviews Indie Country

Seven Handle Circus -“Gaza Gaza Live” sizzles

Rhetta Akamatsu Atlanta music, music, Seven Handle Circus, Shadows on the Wall October 15, 2014

Seven Handle Circus is extraordinary, literally. There is nothing about them that is ordinary. They use traditional acoustic bluegrass instruments but their sound is more pop than bluegrass, with amazing harmonies that recall R.E.M. more than Bill Monroe. Add to that the literary influences and references the Atlanta group, who met while attending Georgia Tech, […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ Music Business/ On the Scene

The State of the Blues

Richard L'Hommedieu bar rescue, blues, blues purists, blues radio, future of the blues, john taffer, music, music business, ruf August 8, 2014

State of the Blues In Feb of 2013, John Taffer from Bar Rescue made over the blues bar “The Sand Dollar” in Las Vegas proclaiming that Blues Music is only listened to by 3% of the population and it was not viable music for a successful bar. At that moment I began to fume. How […]