Colin James Open Road Stony Plain One of Canada’s most renowned blues artists, Colin James, has reached a milestone, issuing his 20th album, Open Road. It’s the third in a trilogy of records. It’s the follow-up to 2018’s Juno Award -winning Miles to Go, and 2016’s Blue Highways. Even though the travel motif is in […]
Colin James Miles To Go True North Records One of the best Canadian interpreters of traditional blues is Colin James. On his last album 2016’s “Blue Highway” James paid tribute to some of his influences. That album spent ten weeks at No. 1 on the Roots Music Report’s Blues Chart. This is James’ sequel to […]
This IS The Voice of Indie Blues! The show that brings you the best in Independent Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues. These are the artists who are truly keeping the blues alive by creating new original music from those roots. These are the INDIE Blues artists! This week we start off […]
Juno Award Winning Singer-songwriter Colin James will release his 18th album, Blue Highways, on October 14 via True North Records. Blue Highways was co-produced by Colin and Dave Meszaros (Wake Owl, Old Man Canyon) and recorded at The Warehouse Studios in Vancouver. Blue Highways pays tribute to some of the singer/ guitarist’s longtime blues idols including Howlin’ Wolf, Jimmy Reed, Freddie King, Jr. […]
Colin James Blue Highways True North Records Colin James Munn was born in Saskatchewan Canada in 1964. As a young man he and his band opened for Steve Ray Vaughan who suggested that he drop his last name. James released his first recording in 1988. He is probably most well known in blues circles for […]
Colin Linden bLOW Highway 20 We associate Colin Linden with the blues, yet bLow is his first electric blues release of the fourteen he’s made as a solo artist over his four-decade career. Linden, of course, has been equally or even more prominent on the roots scene with his band Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, […]
This IS The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the Future of the Blues being made by Independent Blues Artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. These artists Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand that the blues is a Living breathing art form that is driven by Innovation and Creativity… These ARE the Indie Blues […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Bernard Allison There’s nothing like the sound of a world-class bluesman getting back to business. Last October, when Bernard Allison returned to his old haunt of Bessie Blue Studios, Tennessee, to be greeted by fabled producer and career-long collaborator Jim Gaines, it felt like coming home. […]
Making a Scene brings you Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #229 With His Guest Will Scott Drummer of The Now The Brown Notes Honey Bee Speedking Cause And Effect Cosmic Whiskey Brothers Last Exit To Nowhere Jim McHugh Can’t Feel Anymore Ben Reel Let The Road Rise Ian Hunter Bed Of Roses David […]
Making a Scene brings you Turn it Up with Gerry Casey and his guest Sister Lucille Bernie Marsden Bad Reputation Ash Grunwald Ain’t My Problem Not Wrong No Photos Hard Blues Trio E Pra La Que Eu Vue Artimus Pyle Band & Sammy Hagar Simple Man Mitch Grainger Loose Change The Black Crowes Miserable Amber […]
Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #217 with his Guest Tyron Benoit Blackberry Smoke Little Bit Crazy Leo Lyons Hundred Seventy Split Walking In The Devil’s Shoes Ralph Selbach Paradise On Earth Diamond Dogs Desiree Traveling Blues Kings It’s Better Death x Destiny Defiance Robin Trower Sari Schorr I’ll Be Moving On Jackson Browne […]
Making a Scene Presents The 2023 Independent Blues Awards Winners! This is the 8th year we have produced and honored independent blues artists with the Independent Blues Awards. The voting this year has broken all records and was the largest voting participation since we began. As always we believe that not only are the winners […]
Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey and his Guest Ralph Selbach! Abcd Band Grab The Bull By The Balls AC/DCWild Reputation Power Up 2020 Odd Crew Wings On A Burning Wind The Anix Cut Me Nouveau ArcadeiHumanz New Single Joe Bonamassa Well I Done Gone Over It The Hives Rigor Mortis […]
Making a Scene Presents the 2023 Independent Blues Awards! Congratulations to all the nominees! The 2023 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 […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Ally Venable Texas blues-rock singer/songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire, Ally Venable, entertains wherever she goes. With her signature glitter dresses and black knee-high boots, Venable comes off of the ropes swinging dazzling crowds on tour or throughout the festival circuit. “Venable pulls off a stunner of gritty and/or […]
Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #171 with his Guest Aga Maria The Ruby Tuesdays Feel So Good ( New Single) The Michael Mills Band featuring Tom Hambridge Merry Christmas Baby ( New Single) Scarlet Rebels Dead Inside ( New Single) Wilco Johnston Roxette Wilco Johnston Going Back Home Wilco […]
Modern Roots Song Damon Fowler – Leave it Alone Layla Zoe (Layla Zoe, Jackie Venson) – Nowhere Left to Go Chris Barnes – I slow Danced with Joni Mitchell Jonathan Long – The Ride Samantha Fish (Martin Kierszenbaum, Samantha Fish) – Twisted Ambition Misty Blues (Ed Moran, Gina Coleman) – Down in Lenox Town Jackie […]
Modern Roots CD Carolyn Wonderland MICKE BJORKLOF and blues streak Damon Fowler Andy Peake Avey Grouws Band Colin James Kaleo AJ Fullerton Jackie Venson Mark Cameron Tiffany Pollack Tas Cru Samantha Fish Dumpstaphunk
Gina Sicilia Unchange VizzTone Superb vocalists have little trouble crossing genres. Gina Sicilia established her career as blues singer, flirted with Americana having moved to Nashville, and is now trying her hand at gospel as she returns to where she started, on the VizzTone label. This is anything but a casual experiment however, as Sicilia […]
Bernard Allison Highs and Lows Ruf Perhaps the best insight into Bernard Allison’s blues-rock funky sound is his dad, Luther’s admonition, “don’t let them label you like they labelled me, as Chicago blues.” This is Allison’s fifth studio album with famed producer, Jim Gaines, and his twentieth overall. True to Allison’s wont, this one has […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Katie Henry This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring The Ole Nr 5s This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is […]
Bernard Allison Highs and Lows Ruf Records Bernard Allison is one of those artists who I totally admire, and I’m absolutely thrilled to hear fresh music from him. Highs & Lows, his latest album is hands-down fantastic. Produced by Grammy Award winner Jim Gaines, this eleven-track blues album is a slice of perfection. The core of Allison’s top-notch band consists of George Moye on bass guitar, Dylan […]
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. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Mehuman This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living art […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Grant Dermody and Frank Fotusky This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Val Star & Blues Rocket This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues […]
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. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Stacy Mitchart This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Peter Veteska and Blues Train This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus the FIRST Indie Blues Double Shot Show of 2022! This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Andy Peake This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Indian City This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Final Indie Blues Double Shot Show of 2021! This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Mississippi McDonald This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Mike Nagoda This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Rumblin Trouble This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
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. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Willie Jackson This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Hughes Taylor This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring J. Red The Nephew This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is […]
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. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Robbin Kapsalis and Vintage #18 This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring The Mike Schafer Band This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Ilana Katz Katz This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a […]
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. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Tas Cru This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Rashad the Blues Kid This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring The Jon Spere Band This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is […]
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. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a […]
