HOME PAGE Gerry Casey Interviews Malaya Blue! For her third full-length studio album, UK contemporary blues singer/songwriter Malaya Blue collaborated with three-time Grammy winner Dennis Walker to co-write and produce the simply titled, “Still.” The pair brought together some of the finest musicians from the UK music scene including guitarist Nat Martin, keyboard wiz Stevie Watts, […]
1-Anthony Gomes,This Broken Heart Of Mine( New Single)( Containment Blues 2020) 2-Southbound Snakecharmers, The Ballad Of Tarantino( New Single) 3-Snowey White And The White Flames, Another Blue Night ( New Single) (Something On Me due out October 9th) 4-The Scuttlers,The Sun’s Gone In On Me ( New Single) 5- The Dead Show Dealers,(Un) Society ( […]
Turn it up with Gerry Casey and Interview with Gerry Quigley! 1-Anthony Gomes,Make A Good Man(Wanna Be Bad) New Single) 2-61Ghosts,Requiem (New 2020) 3-Black Stone Cherry, Ringin In My Head( New single) 4-The Cold Stares , Jailbreak( New Single) 5-Angus Gill And Season’s Of Change ( featuring Steve Earle),The New Old Me(New Single) 6-Minefield, Alone […]
Home Page Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with Gerry Quigley Dublin guitar wizard and composer Gerry Quigley has returned home to Ireland after 30 successful years in Australia .. it’s no surprise that he is captivating the crowds where ever he plays – this is some serious stuff! When you hear Gerry Quigley […]
Making a Scene Presents – Turn It Up Show with Gerry Casey Featuring an Interview with John Fiddler of Medicine Head 1-Anthony Gomes -Praying For Rain(New Single) 2-Bruce Springsteen- Letter To You ( New Single) 3-Derek Sheridan Featuring Joe Bonamassa-Them Changes(New Single) 4-Heidi Newfield And Delbert McClinton-The Blues Is My Business ( New Single) 5-Robin […]
Medicine Head Info Making a Scene Presents – Gerry Casey Interviews John Fiddler of Medicine Head! All those years ago when two young boys met at school little did they know the musical journey they would embark on in the years that followed. John Fiddler one half of the iconic blues rock duo Medicine Head […]
Eleesha Prothero Electric Princess The world of music can be compared to a massive gold mine. There are lots of riches to found if you are lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time. Now I know that Facebook gets a lot of negative press and maybe on occasion the criticism […]
Chris Bevington Organisation Sand And Stone I remember a night in January of this year, I had made my annual trip to the fantastic “Skegness Blues And Rock Festival” over in the north east of England. Unmissable date in my musical calendar as far as I’m concerned. But that’s another story as they say over […]
Eliza Neals Black Crow Moan Eliza Neals has produced an album of soul stirring blues and rock n’ roll. You know that your in for a treat from the opening track “Don’t Judge The Blues” when it blast’s off with the meanest slide guitar that you are ever likely to hear, add in some hand […]
Thundermother Heatwave Let’s get straight to the point, this album delivers in spade’s with song after song of red hot high voltage rock n’roll. It’s been a long time since I’ve heard songs of this quality. In fact if I’m being honest, it’s the Bon Scott era of AC/DC since I heard something this good. With songs […]
Slave To Sound Vol 5 The Muggs If proof was needed that honest, loud,driving rock n roll is still cutting it. You need look no further than the latest offering from Detroit rockers The Muggs. “Slave To Sound Vol 5”is a collection of songs designed to get your toes tapping and hands clapping. What’s called in […]
Laura Cox Burning Bright “Burning Bright”the latest album by French blues rock sensation Laura Cox. Right from the opening track Fire Fire the pace is relentless, song after song of explosive high voltage rock n’ roll. The most difficult tasks for me, is to pick a favourite track, as the standard set is so high. But […]
When Rivers Meet The Innocence Of Youth The thing about Aaron and Grace Bond is their genuine warmth and friendliness that hits you right from the moment you meet them. The purpose of our interview was to discuss the eagerly anticipated new EP release,The Innocence Of Youth. Both are keen to tell me how excited they are […]
Jeffrey Halford and the Healers West Towards South Review Of “West Towards South”by Jeffrey Halford And The Healers. The formula of the concept album has been around a while. I suppose one of the earliest, and most famous of all was The Beatles classic, ”Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band,” There have been quite a […]
Mark S. Black Wheels Keep Turning “Wheels Keep Turning”is the fourth studio album from Mark S. Black. This album sees Mark reunite with Mark Ward who hails from Melbourne Australia. Mark mixed his debut album called “The Midnight Ramblings Of A Demented Irishman “ recorded back in 2004. Wheels Keep Turning was mastered by Paul Gomersall. Paul has […]
Be Sharp Band Ashes The Blues may well have originated in the southern states of the USA, but today we all live in the modern world and the same issues effect our lives, day in day out. Because right now the Blues is global, it doesn’t matter whether the music is created in Louisiana, London, […]
The Southbound Snake Charmers To The Bone You know in life ,if you get the basics right then I believe everything else falls into place. I believe the same is true for music. So when I listen to the music of “The Southbound Snake Charmers “I get that same feeling, the basics are right here. In musical terms […]
Beano Mojohand Beano Mojohand How do I find the words to start this review, normally I’m not a person lost for them Ok ok,for those of you who know me,you have had your laugh. Seriously though the quality of this debut album is simply amazing. “Beano”delivers a level of playing ability, talent and heart that […]
Clare Free Where Are You Now As a lover of music there is no greater joy for me,than the discovery of new music. It’s best described for me like uncovering a new treasure unknown to me until now. I love that feeling, it’s something that happens to me on quite a regular basis. Such is the abundance […]
Rose Tattoo Outlaws There is a lot of chatter in the world of high voltage rock n roll right now that AC/DC have a new album completed, and a possible world tour in the offing. Now around 1978 there was another rocking Aussie band by the name of “Rose Tattoo”in fact for a while they […]
Letters from Jett Ghosts of the South Music in it’s purest form is the telling of a story, a life experience put into words and song. If you are lucky enough to have that talent, then you have a special gift indeed. Real life experiences connects with the listener,in a way that no other can. […]
Villiers And The Villains In Whelan’s Dublin Ireland 5th of February 2020 I’ve been looking forward to this evening for quite a while now. Ever since my friend Barry Cassidy said “Gerry you’ve got to see this band Villiers And The Villains they are fantastic”. That comment stayed with me. Roll forward to the present, […]
Climax Blues Band Hands Of Time I have to admit I’ve always been a fan of the Climax Blues Band ever since I heard “Couldn’t Get It Right” all those years ago. In recent years I’d lost contact on where the band was at musically or otherwise. That was until I saw them perform on […]
The Chris Bevington Organisation Cut And Run We all know that moment when we experience something that’s really special. These moments can be rare enough, but when they do happen,there can be no doubt. We know instantly that something magical happened. Last weekend in Skegness at their annual rock and blues festival, I had such an experience. The […]
Andrew Robert Eustace Different Sides “Different Sides”is the latest offering from this young man from Glasgow Scotland. Scotland and Glasgow in particular has a fine reputation for being a hotbed of musical talent. Different Sides certainly fits in perfectly with that fine tradition of blues rock that is fiery, full of passion, and soul. The lyrics […]
NuffyoStuff Andy Lindquist If you like your southern rock done Skynyrd style, or you’re partial to some classic “Free”, or Vintage “Whitesnake”, Well have I got a treat in store for you. NuffyoStuff sounds the the title of the latest album offering from some aspiring rap artist. Now knowing Andy’s huge pool of creativity I’ve […]
Who by The Who In the history of popular music many legends have been born. Some shone so brightly they lit up the entire heavens. But sadly their flame blew out all too soon. Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison to name but a few. There are also those who have survived the changes and […]
Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Top 10 Indie Songs of 2019 Although this list contains 10 songs that really impressed me in 2019. The ranking does suggest the importance of one song or artist over another however it’s rather that these artists have shone brightly on my musical radar. So let’s get started. Spain […]
Dom Martin Spain to Italy Where do I start as it’s all been said before about this young man from Belfast, Northern Ireland. The right place at the right time springs to mind. My first time to meet Dom was on the 7th of March this year at renowned rock venue Whelan’s in Dublin. Dom […]
Five Grand Stereo Sex and Money Everyone who is a lover of music,has a special period in their lives. This is most likely in their early teens to mid twenties. A lot of growing up is done during that period. A lot of firsts take place, first love , first date, first kiss,and first job if […]
John Fairhurst The Divided Kingdom John Fairhurst believes in a revolution for positive change that would help the ordinary people of this world. You can say it’s all been done before, what’s new I hear you say? Well I believe that society has a constant need for people like John Fairhurst, someone who believes in […]
Willie and the Bandits Paths The story of the “blues” started out in the southern states of America among the cotton fields and plantations. The music came from deep within, filled with emotion. The stories that were told sang of the “Sorrow” and “Trouble” that prevailed at the time. In “2019” the blues has evolved, […]
Villers and The Villains Music Confounds the Machines Firstly, special thanks must go to longtime friend and blues brother Barry Cassidy. Barry made me aware of this incredible band, led by Mr Tony Villers a man who’s ability to tell a story can make you smile or cry. I did both when listening to this […]
Davy K Project Lockdown There are certain places in the world that have deep connections with music. Places like Memphis Tennessee where rock n roll was born. Then you have Nashville, the home of country and of course Clarksdale; the home of Robert Johnstone and the cradle of the blues. There are other places – […]
Bushmaster Dancing in the Belly of the Beast Gary Brown certainly knows how to get your fingers clicking and your feet tapping. Toe tapping it may be, but “Dancing in the Belly of the Beast” certainly takes on a number social issues. These issues relate to the unprivileged in today’s modern society. A society that […]
61 Ghosts Mercy “61 Ghosts” – the name catches your imagination! I mean in the world of blues folklore; ghosts, demons and lonely highways – those are the things that are woven into the stories of blues lore. The opening track on the album “Black Cadillac” gives you a picture of a couple driving down […]
