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November 16, 2017
Before you Hire a Music Publicist - READ THIS!
One of the biggest mistakes artists make when they hire a publicist is they have no idea what they need to have in place before they spend their money. If…
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October 20, 2017
Atlanta Blues Society Makes Commitment to Healthy Environments for Musicians
   The Atlanta Blues Society has long had the policy of a Smoke Free Environment for all of their events. They require any venue that they work with to be…
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October 19, 2017
Independent Blues Awards Nominations are now open!
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…
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October 17, 2017
Film Review: 'Sidemen: Long Road to Glory'
Sidemen: Long Road to Glory Pinetop Perkins. Hubert Sumlin. Willie "Big Eyes" Smith. These three men helped make some of the most influential and recognizable electric blues music in the…
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October 10, 2017
Spotify Explained!
Before we dig into everything there's to know about Spotify playlists at this moment in time, you should remember that just because someone has a ton of streams does not…
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August 29, 2017
Is ASCAP Hurting Live Music Venues?
Where it all Began ASCAP On February 13, 1914 composer Victor Herbert was eating dinner at the Hotel Claridge in NY City when he heard the piano player in the…
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The Independent Blues Award Nominations are OPEN
Nominate your favorite artists for the Independent Blues Awards! 
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November 12, 2017
An In depth Interview with Lara and the Bluz Dawgz
FACEBOOK The third album from Lara And The Bluz Dawgz, “Out Here In The Blue,” contains 11 original numbers written by the husband and wife team, Lara & Gregg Germony,…
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November 10, 2017
An In depth Interview with Chris Daniels
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Chris Daniels: is not related to Charlie or Jack or Bill — though often asked that question. Starting as a 17 year old songwriter and guitarist…
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November 5, 2017
AN In Depth Interview with Al Corte'
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE On March 11, 1947 Al was born at Our Lady of Victory Basilica Hospital in Buffalo, New York. As a young boy attending elementary school Al sang alto in his church…
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November 2, 2017
An In Depth interview with Davide Pannozzo
  HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Davide Pannozzo has been described by critics as one of the most interesting artist’s of contemporary Blues guitar. His style is very much his own…
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CD REVIEWS
November 15, 2017
The Love Light Orchestra featuring John Nemeth Live from Bar DKDC in Memphis, TN!
The Love Light Orchestra featuring John Nemeth Live from Bar DKDC in Memphis, TN! Blue Barrel Records John Nemeth now lives in Memphis, Tn. In the days following the 2017…
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November 13, 2017
Jimmie Vaughan Trio featuring Mike Flanigin Live At C-Boy’s
Jimmie Vaughan Trio featuring Mike Flanigin Live At C-Boy’s Proper Records Jimmie Vaughan makes his home in Austin, Tx. When he is not on the road with his “Tilt A…
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November 8, 2017
Shaun Murphy Mighty Gates
Shaun Murphy Mighty Gates Vision Wall Records Shaun Murphy was initially inspired by the Blues but found work in the theater. That led to a Motown recording contract as the…
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November 6, 2017
James Armstrong Blues Been Good To Me
James Armstrong Blues Been Good To Me Catfood Records James Armstrong was born in Los Angeles, California in 1957. His mother was a blues singer and his dad a jazz…
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November 4, 2017
Downchild Something I’ve Done
Downchild Something I’ve Done Linus Entertainment Downchild was originally formed in 1969 by brothers Donnie and Hock Walsh. The band name comes from a song by Sonny Boy Williamson II.…
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November 3, 2017
Erin Harpe and The Delta Swingers Big Road
Erin Harpe and The Delta Swingers Big Road Vizztone Label Group/Juicy Juju Records Erin Harpe hails from Boston. Her first band “Lovewhip” released five electro-pop albums. Harpe began her transition…
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November 3, 2017
Casey Hensley Live Featuring Laura Chavez
Casey Hensley Live Featuring Laura Chavez VizzTone Hensley’s name is the prominent one on the jacket but also note “Featuring Laura Chavez.”  Chavez is a world- renowned guitarist who played…
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November 3, 2017
Peter Parcek Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven
Peter Parcek Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven Lightnin’ This is the hard blues.  It’s not that Peter Parcek plays hard constantly but it’s the feeling he evokes. He alternates dynamics…
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November 2, 2017
Al Corte Mojo
Al Corte Mojo Independent Al Corte is originally from Buffalo, New York. He began singing acapella with his high school buddies in a Doo-Wop group. Corte’s first professional gig was…
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October 30, 2017
Dave Keyes The Healing
Dave Keyes The Healing Keyesland Music Dave Keyes won the band competition at the 2000 International Blues Challenge held in Memphis. Keyes has established himself as a first call session…
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October 28, 2017
Joel DaSilva Everywhere From Here
Joel DaSilva Everywhere From Here Trunoyz Records Joel DaSilva was born in Chicago to Brazilian parents. His mother was a singer and his father a guitarist. His father died when…
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October 27, 2017
Chris Daniels and The Kings with Freddi Gowdy Blues With Horns Vol 1
Chris Daniels and The Kings with Freddi Gowdy Blues With Horns Vol 1 Moon Voyage Records Chris Daniels formed the Chicago styled horn band Chris Daniels and The Kings in…
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October 26, 2017
Savoy Brown - "Witchy Feelin'"feels fine
Savoy Brown has been around since the mid' -60's and recorded over 30 albums. While recording on Ruf in recent years, The band has often played with mystic themes, with…
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October 24, 2017
King Louie’s Blues Revue Live At Riverhouse Jazz
King Louie’s Blues Revue Live At Riverhouse Jazz Shoug Records King Louie Pain was nicknamed “Portland’s Boss of The B-3” by the newspaper The Oregonian. King Louie hails from San…
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October 22, 2017
Ilana Katz Katz Subway Stories: All Trains
Ilana Katz Katz Subway Stories: All Trains Blues & Roots Fiddle Vizztone Label Group The modest Ilana Katz married Warren Katz to become a double Katz. She started as a…
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Making a Scene is Now curating Spotify Playlists! 


Making a Scene will now curate spotify playlists for "Indie Blues", "Indie Music", "Indie Blues Award Winners" and "On the Cusp!

Please Follow and listen to these playlists! 

The more followers and listeners we get the more these artists will show up in the discovery of Spotify's Algorithm 

All Playlists are available on the Making a Scene Website

If you want to be considered for inclusion to these playlists send your spotify link (album or song) to radio@mid-nightcircus.com 
November 16, 2017
Blues Stotts: Blind Willie's, Atlanta GA, Nov. 11
It was a great way to spend a Saturday. The scene was Blind Willie's, one of Atlanta's best-known and most popular blues clubs. At 2 pm, Garrett Collins, the youngest…
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November 14, 2017
This week: Indie blues in and around Atlanta Nov. 13-19
Thanksgiving will be here in the blink of an eye. it's a time to show gratitude and one thing all lovers of the blues should b thankful for are the…
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November 10, 2017
This weekend: Indie Blues in and around Atlanta Nov. 10-12
  It's Blues Stotts Saturday with The Jeff Jensen Band, which is enough for many blues fans right there, but then they have a whole slate of fantastic performers as well! …
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PODCASTS
November 15, 2017
LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Lara and the Bluz Dawgz
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIOshow! This is the show that brings you Independent Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and Understand that is through this…
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November 15, 2017
LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Chris Daniels and the Kings
This is the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO ..The Voice of Indie Blues! The show that brings you the Future of the Blues being made by artists thatEmbrace the Diversity of the Blues and…
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November 15, 2017
Music on the Couch Show 396 11/13/2017
MUSIC ON THE COUCH 11/13/17 SHOW #396 LISTEN HERE: https://goo.gl/QYsqPp REV JIMMIE BRATCHER – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Jimmie returns to The Couch after a 4-year absence.  He brings with him…
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November 11, 2017
LIVE from the Midnight Circus "Indie Blues Double Shot" 11/5/2017
This IS the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show! The show that brings you The Voice of Indie Blues by showcasing those artists that Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand that is this…
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November 7, 2017
LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Al Corte
This IS the #1 and original INDIE BLUES RADIO show .. The Voice of Indie Blues that brings you those artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand that this diversity is the heartbeat…
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November 7, 2017
Music on the Couch Show #395
MUSIC ON THE COUCH 11/06/17 SHOW #395 LISTEN HERE: https://goo.gl/B8iSmH ALEXIS P SUTER – COUCH KID NEWS Alexis has planned a benefit to support those impacted by the hurricanes, which…
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November 6, 2017
LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Davide Pannozzo
This IS The Voice of Indie Blues .. the #1 and ORIGINAL INDIE BLUES RADIO show .. the only show that brings you those artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand it is…
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November 3, 2017
LIVE from the Midnight Circus "Indie Blues Double Shot" 10/29/2017
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the Future of the Blues by showcasing those artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand that this diversity is the true…
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