Interviews and Features on Indie Rock Artists
americana, Christine Smith, making a Scene, singer-songwriter
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents An Interview with Christine Smith! Sometimes the greatest treasures are hiding in plain sight. Such is the case with Christine Smith. As a 20 year veteran of rock and roll’s inner circles, she is perhaps best known for her international touring and recording work with Crash Test Dummies, Jesse […]
blues, indie Blues, kenny wayne shepherd, making a Scene
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Kenny Wayne Shepherd! There are few artists whose names are synonymous with one instrument and how it’s played in service to an entire genre. Utter the phrase “young blues rock guitarist” within earshot of anyone with even a cursory knowledge of the modern musical vanguard and […]
americana, Indie Rock, Last Chance Riders, making a Scene, roots
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with “The Last Chance Riders”! Fronted by a soulful powerhouse vocal, captivating guitar hooks and face melting leads, Last Chance Riders delivers a timeless rock ‘n roll, high-octane performance backed by an explosive rhythm section. Inspired by The Allman Brothers Band, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, AC/DC, […]
Indie Rock, making a Scene, Rock, stephen clair
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Stephen Clair! Stephen Clair first came to prominence when WFUV got behind the single ‘Jen In Her Underwear’ from his 2003 sophomore release Little Radio. Clair’s continuing making records, some singer-songwritery, some punk rock, some twangier. There are a few things that hold all of those […]
blues, blues-rock, ghalia volt, indie Blues, interview, making a Scene, Rock
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Ghalia! You can’t miss Ghalia Volt. She’s the natural-born rock star with the leather jacket and wicked grin, leaning from her album sleeve to offer you a hit on her hip flask. But the real Southern blend ain’t in the bottle, it’s on the songs. Following […]
blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, Kim Simmonds, making a Scene, Savoy Brown
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents and Interview with Kim Simmonds of Savoy Brown! Savoy Brown was formed by guitarist Kim Simmonds in 1965 in London, England. Simmonds has been the group’s guiding hand from the first singles released in 1966 through the band’s newest effort, their fortieth album, to be released in 2019. Energetic […]
Denny Lane, McCartney, Moody Blues, Wings
Denny Laine People become musicians or artists for various reasons; some are pushed into it by parents aspirations, some develop an aptitude early on through experimentation and others, well, they just love being creative. The common thread within this cloth is a love of performing and sharing these talents with friends, family and although some […]
Funk, Indie Rock, making a Scene, Moses Mo, mothers finest, Rap
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with the Legendary Moses Mo! MosesMo is the original guitarist and founding member of the legendary funk rock group Mother’s Finest. MosesMo has been a part of a group for 40 years and the band of brothers and sisters have been very good to him. He has […]
americana, Austin, berklee college of music, indie Blues, jackie venson, 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 the likes of Joss Stone, Amy Winehouse and fellow Austin native Gary Clark, Jr. Originally a classical pianist, Jackie picked up the guitar, shortly after […]
blues, fleetwood mac, indie Blues, making a Scene, rick vito
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 known as a member of the legendary supergroup Fleetwood Mac (1987-1991), Rick brought back the roots and blues quality once found in the band’s original […]
