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Jackie Venson IS Making A Scene!

Home Page Making A Scene Presents an Interview with Jackie Venson! Venson’s “…astonishing mix of raw soul, superb musicianship and laid back grace…” (Austin American Statesman) has been compared to…

Mary Lane is Making A Scene!

FACEBOOK PAGE Making A Scene Presents an Interview with Mary Lane! At 82, Mary Lane is one of the last legendary Blues musicians that made the Great Migration from America’s…

Paul Nelson IS Making A Scene!

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Paul Nelson "Blues Explorer"! Song crafter, blues explorer, mystery muser Paul Nelson brings the music home with his new album, Over…

Shane Dwight IS Making A Scene!

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Shane Dwight! Critically acclaimed Indie blues maverick, Shane Dwight, will pull you into his house by the ear after the…

Terry Klein IS Making A Scene!

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Terry Klein! Terry Klein is a songwriter’s songwriter. His debut record, Great Northern, was produced by Walt Wilkins. Great Northern appeared on multiple…

Rick Vito IS Making A Scene!

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents An Interview with Rick Vito! Few musicians in recent decades can claim the caliber of credits held by Grammy-nominated guitarist, Rick Vito. Perhaps best…

The Vegas Strip Kings are Making a Scene!

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with the Vegas Strip Kings! An eclectic americana sound from Las Vegas, Nevada. The talent and synergy of the five highly accomplished…

Tiffany Pollack is Making a Scene!

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Tiffany Pollack! Tiffany Ann Pollack was born and raised in the musical mecca of New Orleans, where she began singing as soon…

Last Import is Making A Scene!

HOME PAGE Making A Scene Presents An Interview with Jane Halldorson of Last Import! Last Import is an energetic and melodic surf-punk trio based out of Minneapolis, MN. The band…

Ally Venable is Making a Scene!

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an interview with Ally Venable! There’s something about Texas. Open up the history books and you’ll find the Lone Star State at the eye…

Susan Williams and the Wright Groove Band is Making a Scene!

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Susan Williams of the Wright Groove Band! This Chicago-based group brings their combined experience and the use of TWO basses to…

Eryn is Making a Scene

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Eryn! Eryn has developed a reputation as one of the premier up and coming voices on the scene today. Originally from…

Layla Zoe Is Making a Scene

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an interview with Layla Zoe! Give Layla Zoe a stage and she’ll show you magic. In a world of choreography and autotune, this is…

Big Al and the Heavyweights are Making a Scene

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Big Al! Big Al and The Heavyweights began in 1992 as the Unknown Blues Band with founding members Warren Haynes and…

Amy McCarley Is Making a Scene!

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Amy McCarley! With poignant and thought provoking lyrics, Amy McCarley finds balance in a new perspective with MECO, her 3rd studio…

Jethro Tull Celebrates 50 Years with Anniversary Tour

Jethro Tull Celebrates 50 Years with Anniversary Tour "We flew in and did our first ever opening show in the US at The Fillmore East with Bill Graham who had…

Russ Tolman is Making a Scene

HOME PAGE As the son of a rancher and a former burlesque dancer, folk rock singer/songwriter Russ Tolman grew up in California and Arizona with a romantic view of the…

Sugaray Rayford

HOME PAGE Texas born Caron “Sugaray” Rayford began his musical career at the age of 7 singing & playing drums in church, and his gospel influence can be heard and…

CD Reviews

Tokyo Tramps - "If I Die Tomorrow"

Tokyo Tramps If I Die Tomorrow Tokyo Tramps fit into a familiar origin story: young musicians come to America to get closer to the music, meet and form a band.…

Molly Tuttle When You’re Ready

Molly Tuttle When You’re Ready Compass It’s rare when an artist can win Americana Instrumentalist of the Year without having released a full length album, but such is the case…

Jimbo Mathus Incinerator

Jimbo Mathus Incinerator JImbo Mathus has a new album, out April 5, that, like everything he does, is surprising in the best sort of way. It is called Incinerator and…

George Freeman George the Bomb! Featuring Billy Branch

George Freeman George the Bomb! Featuring Billy Branch Southport This is the epitome of “less is more.” George Freeman is a legendary Free 91-year old jazz-blues guitarist who does not…

Bill Toms and Hard Rain LIVE (featuring The Soulville Horns)

Bill Toms and Hard Rain LIVE (featuring The Soulville Horns) Bill Tom's “writes songs that stir emotion, challenge the mind, and move the tail feather”, and that ladies and gentlemen…

M. Lockwood Porter Communion in the Ashes

M. Lockwood Porter Communion in the Ashes Black Mesa Communion in the Ashes is flat-out rock n’ roll, a rallying cry, a series of anthemic songs by M. Lockwood Porter…

Madison Violet Everything’s Shifting

Madison Violet Everything’s Shifting Big Lake/Passenger Sounds Madison Violet is Brenley MacEachern and Lisa MacIssac. The duo first met in Toronto in 1999 only to discover that their fathers were…

Ally Venable Texas Honey

Ally Venable Texas Honey Ruf Records fAlly Venable is a powerful young blues singer from Texas with roots that clearly show that proud tradition of blues-rock fostered by Stevie Ray…

The Mekons Deserted

The Mekons Deserted Bloodshot Believe it or not, the British collective, The Mekons, have been putting out their unique, genre-agnostic undefinable folk-punk (for lack of a better term) for over…

Rick Vito Soulshaker

Rick Vito Soulshaker Vizztone Label Group Rick Vito is best known as being a member of Fleetwood Mac from 1987 until 1991 when he took over for Lindsey Buckingham. Vito’s…

Mighty Mike Schermer Bad Tattoo

Mighty Mike Schermer Bad Tattoo Firedog Records/Vizztone Label Group As a youngster Mike Schermer played guitar, trumpet and clarinet. He played in school and in various bands. Then one night…

Arlen Roth Tele Masters

Arlen Roth Tele Masters Aquinnah Records Arlen Roth released his first album “Guitarist” in 1978 and it won the Montreux Critics’ Award for “Best Instrumental Album”. He recorded “Foolin’ Around”…

Kenny Parker Hellfire

Kenny Parker Hellfire Rock-a-while Michigan born Kenny Parker began playing guitar in a local band when he was fourteen. While still in high school he discovered blues guitarists Albert and…

Luther Dickinson and Sisters of the Strawberry Moon Solstice

Luther Dickinson and Sisters of the Strawberry Moon Solstice New West Luther Dickinson has a penchant for making albums with all-star female casts, but none larger than on this outing…

Michael Jerome Browne That’s Where It’s At

Michael Jerome Browne That’s Where It’s At Borealis Records Michael Jerome Browne was born in South Bend, Indiana. His family moved to Montreal when Browne was still in his teens.…

Andy Statman Monroe Bus

Andy Statman Monroe Bus Shefa This kind of review opportunity does not often happen. Mandolinist Andy Statman played at this writer’s wedding (Yes, that was ages ago) and at the…

Tom Culver Duke’s Place

Tom Culver Duke’s Place Café Pacific Leveraging his acclaim from Tom Culver Sings Johnny Mercer, I Remember You, Culver now digs into the Duke Ellington’s songbook on Duke’s Place. These…

Steve Poltz Shine On

Steve Poltz Shine On Red House Records It's just the light we need. These songs were written during a time of hard hits and dark moments. Steve Poltz is a…

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Merchandising your Band! -UPDATED

Merchandising Your Band Merchandising your band can make all the difference between just getting by and generating a good income on the road. Even if you are a local band,…

Road Tips for the Touring Musician (and those who want to be)

INTRODUCTION If you are serious about creating a career as a musician or a band, the one thing you will have to come to terms with is the fact that…

6TH ANNUAL JAMMIN FOR JACLYN BENEFIT CONCERT

6TH ANNUAL JAMMIN FOR JACLYN BENEFIT CONCERT Jammin for Jaclyn is an annual benefit for those fighting cancer. We offer a FREE hot and cold buffet from over 70 eateries…

Gina Coleman and Misty Blues Band Releases a Music Video "Hear My Call"

Making a Scene Presents An Exclusive Premiere of Misty Blues Band "Hear My Call" Gina is a graduate of Williams College. She began singing in 1990 on a dare by…

Marketing to the New Music Consumer

Making a Scene Presents Marketing to the New Music Consumer! On September 9 1957 Elvis appeared on the Ed Sullivan show and a marketing phenomena was born. What followed was…

Using Instagram for Self-Promotion - Tips for the Session Musician

Using Instagram for Self-Promotion Instagram is a fantastic platform for reaching out to people and promoting your music. Through Instagram, you can get more work and support as a solo…

Jethro Tull Celebrates 50 Years with Anniversary Tour

Jethro Tull Celebrates 50 Years with Anniversary Tour "We flew in and did our first ever opening show in the US at The Fillmore East with Bill Graham who had…

The Single Release and the Indie Artist!

IS Your Single Release "Making A Scene"? The buzzword in the indie industry seems to be the Single Release. Many artists believe that the "Single" is the pathway to that…

How Spotify’s Gatekeepers Are Turning Listeners Into Fans (Or Not)

Making a Scene Presents "How Spotify’s Gatekeepers Are Turning Listeners Into Fans (Or Not)" Editors Note: No matter where you stand on the streaming of music, the fact remains…

Creating your Brand

Establishing your brand has always been part of creating a successful music career. Today it may be more important than ever. Now I can hear some of you already! "We(I)…

Understanding the New Music Consumer

Making a Scene Presents Understanding The New Music Consumer Introduction My frame of reference as a music consumer has always been that tactile experience of holding the physical product in…

Making a Scene Presents NAMM 2019 Report!

NAMM Report: Wednesday Press Day Patrick O’Heffernan (Anaheim Convention Center) A $ 2 million dollar guitar strap. A watch that tunes your instruments and more, a guitar that folds up…

How to work your Instagram Account using your Laptop/Desktop!

Making a Scene Brings you a Simple way to use Instagram on your Laptop/Desktop! One of the fastest growing social media platforms right now is Instagram. Unfortunately in order to…

11 Tips For Musicians To Save Money on Tour

Making a Scene Presents 11 Tips For Musicians To Save Money on Tour A penny saved is a penny earned, and the hardest thing to do when your instrument is…

Making a Scene - A Year in Review 2018

Making a Scene has a simple mission! To be the #1 Resource for the Independent Artist and the Fans that Love them! For the Independent artists we pride ourselves on…

John Pagano Band Releases Video Edited Entirely on an IPhone!

Making a Scene Premieres "Make You Shout" Video from the John Pagano Band The John Pagano Band has been known to use innovative techniques to create their music videos. They…

7 Ways to Build Speed on the Guitar

Building speed is an important part of improving your overall guitar technique. Even if you don't want to shred, being able to play faster can help your accuracy and timing…

The Indie Bible - In Depth Review

The Indie Bible Bundle Since 1999 the Indie Bible has been publishing the most recognized and encompassing guide for the independent musician available. In the past I have purchased the…

Tips for the Touring Musician and those who want to be

We are entering into peak season for the touring musician. Here are some real world advice to use when you hit the road!

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On the Road and in the Studio

Merchandising your Band! -UPDATED

Merchandising Your Band Merchandising your band can make all the difference between just getting by and generating a good income on the road. Even if you are a local band,…

Road Tips for the Touring Musician (and those who want to be)

INTRODUCTION If you are serious about creating a career as a musician or a band, the one thing you will have to come to terms with is the fact that…

The 3 Hats of the Audio Engineer

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…

How Compressors Work

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…

Audio Assault Releases The RM-2 Analog Channel

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.…

11 Tips For Musicians To Save Money on Tour

Making a Scene Presents 11 Tips For Musicians To Save Money on Tour A penny saved is a penny earned, and the hardest thing to do when your instrument is…

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…

2018 DAW Roundup!

Creating your own home studio is full of decisions on what hardware and what software to purchase. When it comes to your main DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software your choices…

7 Ways to Build Speed on the Guitar

Building speed is an important part of improving your overall guitar technique. Even if you don't want to shred, being able to play faster can help your accuracy and timing…

Dubset - Clearing Mixtapes for DJ's and Rap Artists!

Mixtapes have long been the lifeblood of hip hop. But most artists fell outside mainstream distribution channels, because of the licensing and copyright issues involved. This left a major income…

A Review of Steven Slate's Everything Bundle

Whether you are a home recording musician, or you own a commercial recording studio one of the biggest ongoing investments you make are for good quality plugins. Keeping up with…

Better Sounding Bass Solos with the POG!

The Effect Pedal Bass Players Need For Their Solos Dear fellow bass players, I’m going to speak a bit on the topic that increases our blood pressure. But we must…

Buyers Guide to Wireless Microphones

Which Wireless Microphone’s Have The Longest Range? We know what you want, you want to jump in the audience as you crowd surf through out the entire Festival as you…

Why Stage Presence is Vital - Go Wireless

Why Stage Presence Is Vital To Gaining New Fans. Go Wireless by Tony Hossri performwireless.com If you play guitar or bass in any form of a high energy band, it…

What Makes a Good Wireless Guitar System?

By Tony Hossri Performwireless.com John Pagano Band What Makes a Good Wireless Guitar System? Here it is, the million dollar question………..more like $500 or so. What makes a good wireless…

Plugins I’ve Been Using That I Recommend

Plugins I’ve Been Using That I Recommend Brandon S Hire The Noise Floor It’s not the tool, it’s the user. But as a blogger and content creator, I get to…

Why I Dumped my Analog Mixer

In the current world of Digital Recording, analog is still the holy grail. Everyone wants that warm sound that analog gear gives you, so why would I pull my analog…

Review of the Kush REDDI DI Plugin

You wouldn’t think of a direct box as having a certain character, unless you’ve worked in a facility that has really good character DI’s. After all, in the age of…

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Interview with a Pro

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…

Kid Andersen and Greaseland are Making a Scene!

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…

Producer Ben Elliot is Making a Scene!

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"…

How to Become a Musician with Jackie Venson

Austin born indie blues guitarist-vocalist, Jackie Venson, announces her web series,How to Become a Musician. Venson just released her live album, and has been featured in such publications as Guitar Player…

Indie on the Move - Helping Book Indie Artists!

Whether you are an indie artist or a seasoned booking agent, no matter what genre, one of most important aspects of the music business is finding venues and their contact info…

Meet Paul "Mr. Blues" Benjamin "Chairman of the Board" of the Blues Foundation

An Exclusive Interview with Paul Benjamin - "Chairman of the Board" of the Blues Foundation by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud The Board of Directors for any non for profit organization…

Meet Barbara Newman "President and CEO" of the Blues Foundation

An Exclusive interview with Barbara Newman - President and CEO of the Blues Foundation by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Barbara B. Newman has been selected to succeed Jay…

An Exclusive Interview with Lou Plaia of Reverbnation

An Exclusive Interview with Lou Plaia of Reverbnation! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Lou Plaia - Co-Founder/EVP Music Industry & Artist Relations - ReverbNation In 2006, he co-founded ReverbNation which is…

Exclusive Interview with Jill Kettles of "Miss Jill PR"

Exclusive interview with Jill Kettles by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud In a very short time "Miss Jill PR" has become a major force in the Blues industry by landing, as…

MUSIC ROYALTIES & WHAT THEY MEAN TO YOU

SHOW # 261 - 02/16/15 ROUNDTABLE # 4 - MUSICIANS,CLUBS & BMI - MUSIC ROYALTIES & WHAT THEY MEAN TO YOU Panelists included Musician, Tas Cru, VP River City Management,…

Podcasts

Music on the Couch Show #467

Music On The Couch 04/08/19 - Show #467 Listen Here: ERIC JERARDI Eric went to Muscle Shoals, teamed with David Z and produced Occupied. He and I had a wonderful…

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Jackie Venson

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Jackie Venson This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace…

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Shane Dwight

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Shane Dwight This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace…

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Mary Lane

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Mary Lane This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace…

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Indie Blues Double Shot 4/30/2019

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…

Music on the Couch #466

Music On The Couch 04/01/19 - Show #466 Listen Here: https://tobtr.com/11263329 VIN MOTT Vin has released Rogue Hunter, his sophomore album. He joined me to talk about his journey,…

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Rick Vito

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Rick Vito This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace…

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring The Vegas Strip Kings!

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring The Vegas Stip Kings This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists…

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Tiffany Pollack

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Tiffany Pollack This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace…

LIVE from the Midnight Circus "Indie Blues Double Shot" 3/22/2019

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 Ally Venable

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Ally Venable This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace…

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Susan Williams and the Wright Groove

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Susan Williams and the Wright Groove This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the…

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Indie Blues Double Shot 3/16/2019

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 Eryn

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Eryn This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the…

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Layla Zoe

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Layla Zoe This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace…

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Big Al And the Heavyweights

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Big Al and the Heavyweights This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues.…

LIVE from the Midnight Circus "Indie Blues Doubles Shot" 3/9/2019

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 Sugaray Rayford

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Sugaray Rayford This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace…

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