Each week we interview independent musicians about their career, the Music Business and their views of what is happening in their genre.
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you Gerry Casey’s Interview with Pete Williamson of Mammal Like some scarecrow prophet, vocalist Ezekiel Ox spits out his passionate diatribe with a wild-eyed maniacal zeal, fusing rapid-fire rhetoric and soaring melody, while guitarist Pete Williamson lays down the sort of riffage that’ll have any punter’s fist unconsciously forming […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you an interview with Joey Verskotzi VERSKOTZI is the award winning, LA based artist, producer/multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter Joey Verskotzi. Known for his diverse sound, VERSKOTZI has received praise from The Fader, Ear Milk, The Source, Notion, We Found New Music, All Things Go, Celeb Mix, Kings of A&R, and […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you an interview with The Stetson Family! The Stetson Family walk the line between alt-country and bluegrass with their free-wheeling, spirited songs, awash with soaring harmonies. Described in American Songwriter Magazine as “champions of fresh bluegrass but with a bedraggled soul of rock and roots,” the band takes their […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with The Twins of Franklin The Twins of Franklin are not in fact twins, but best friends who fell in love belting show tunes and classical arias together in a dorm room. In the fifteen years since, they still have a lot in common. They’ve both become […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with Trapper Schoepp “What’s most important to me is to be a link in the chain of folks singers before and after my time,” Trapper Schoepp says in light of his forthcoming album, Siren Songs. Recorded at Johnny Cash’s Cash Cabin in Hendersonville, TN, Trapper continues down the trail trod […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Rick Vito! Grammy-nominated guitarist, singer and producer, Rick Vito is perhaps best known as a member of the legendary supergroup Fleetwood Mac (1987-1991). His guitar work and songs are featured on their albums, “Greatest Hits,” “Behind The Mask,” “The Very Best Of Fleetwood Mac,” “The Chain,” […]
Making a Scene Brings you an interview with “King Me Blues” On their debut album, Your Move, King Me Blues dives headfirst into a vintage aesthetic on multiple fronts to create eight songs that blend a range of blues and blues-rock styles with a definitively modern accent; all executed with just enough precision to keep […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Deb Ryder Born in Chicago Illinois, she began singing at the age of five joining her Dad, crooner Al Swanson on stage at several popular venues and churches in the area. Deb’s musical career began in her early teens when her mother moved the family to […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with The Reverend Shawn Amos Amos was born in New York. He is the youngest son of Famous Amos chocolate chip cookie founder Wally Amos and the only son of Shirley Ellis Amos, (professionally known as Shirl-ee May in the early 1960s). Throughout Amos’ childhood and adulthood, his mother suffered from schizoaffective […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you an Interview with Ryan David Green A graduate of Boston’s prestigious Berklee College of Music, Ryan David Green has performed on four continents, been profiled in Acoustic Guitar Magazine, and twice been named “Best Guitarist” in the Tucson Music Awards (where he currently resides). His original compositions have received numerous film and TV […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Blind Lemon Pledge In 2021, Blind Lemon Pledge (aka Bay Area bluesman James Byfield) released “A Satchel Full of Blues”, an eclectic and wide ranging collection of original American Roots based songs set to a stripped down combo sound with drums, bass, guitar and harmonica. Garnering […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Until The Sun Until the Sun, a Rocking Blues band, was formed in 2017. Their music includes and often fuses elements of Blues, Alternative Rock, Pink-Floyd-esque Psychedelia, and Jazz. Until the Sun quickly began playing national shows, has opened up for famous Blues and Rock artists, […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with Jamie Williams and the Roots Collective Jamie Williams and the Roots Collective are Jamie Williams on vocals & rhythm guitar; Dave ‘The Hat’ Milligan on lead guitar; Jake ‘The Dude’ Milligan on Bass & James Bacon on drums. They exist on an imaginary tightrope stretching […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Teresa Storch Band In 2020 Teresa Storch Band began recording a full length album with drummer Travis Moberg (Sylva, Dang’o) and producer Tony Dickinson, who tours with the rock-arena show Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Initial recordings were done at Chimaera Sound Studios, with overdubs done with current drummer Chris Wright at Cinder Sound Studio. The result is the […]
Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Kristian Montgomery of Kristian Montgomery and the Winterkill Band If this is the age of the outsider, Kristian Montgomery might be starting to fit in… but don’t tell him that. Montgomery grew up poor, prefers to catch his own meals on the waters off Cape Cod and has […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Orianthi Orianthi could not have known when she picked up a guitar at the age of 6, her life would never be the same. Her instant affinity for the instrument quickly grew into a full-blown love affair. Born into a Greek family in the southern Australian […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you Gerry Casey’s Interview with Ghalia Volt Joshua Tree, California. A place where rock ‘n’ roll mythology is made, for better and worse. It was under these same burnished skies that Gram Parsons’ stolen body was set ablaze. Where U2 announced their bid for global infamy. And as Ghalia […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an interview with Katie Oates Katie Oates knows how to sing. She’s been singing for as long as she can remember. The daughter of a preacher, she belted hymns from her crib as a toddler to wake up her parents. Over the years she has trained with vocal coaches […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Cryin’ Out Loud Cryin’ Out Loud is a dynamic blues band that is currently touring and recording albums. And with that we are happy to announce that Cryin’ Out Loud’s ‘Play Loud, Smoke Often’ is coming soon! Produced by Grammy award winner Paul Nelson and recorded […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you Gerry Casey’s Interview with Todd Sharpville Americana/Blues stalwart Todd Sharpville has been at the coalface of grass roots music for 30 years as a respected guitarist, singer, songwriter. The list of artists he’s worked with / for is long & diverse. Icons such as Joe Cocker, BB King, […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you an Interview with John Shipe Spring of 2024 marks my 33rd year in the Biz with the release of my 13 project – Water This Dark. It has been a surprisingly fruitful stretch since my last release, The Beast Is Back (considering the COVID Pandemic and a dormant […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Tina Schlieske Tina Schlieske is Midwestern rock mainstay, commanding a dedicated and passionate following, especially in her hometown of Minneapolis. She’s best known for fronting the band Tina and the B-Sides (AKA Tina & the B-Side Movement). Schlieske grew up inspired by the diverse Minneapolis music […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you Gerry Casey’s Interview with Hollis Dorian Hollis Dorian is an Award-Winning Country Music Singer/Songwriter from Central Florida. His latest EP ‘Country By Birthright’ garnered him an award for Country Song Of The Year (Multiple Writers) at the 2023 Josie Music Awards in Nashville, Tennessee for the single ‘Country […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interviews with The Brothers Brown The Brothers Brown are fronted by two musicians named Paul Brown. One is a double Grammy winning producer, guitarist, singer and songwriter from Los Angeles. The other is a Grammy nominated producer, keyboardist and songwriter based in Nashville. The band is completed by […]
Making a Scene Brings you an interview with Emanuel Casablanca Emanuel Casablanca is an ideal example of an artist who possesses the ability, ingenuity and the passion that drives him to succeed. Happily, the combination has paid off. The Brooklyn-based guitarist, singer and songwriter has worked with an array of A-list performers over the course […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you Gerry Casey’s interview with Brad “Guitar” Wilson Overall, Brad “Guitar” Wilson is a rising star in the blues scene, captivating audiences with his soulful music, engaging performances, and undeniable talent. He’s sure to continue making waves in the years to come. Early beginnings: Brad’s musical journey started in California, […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you an Interview with Jubal Lee Young! There are generally certain expectations that accompany the careers of any offspring born to famous parents. After all, it’s naturally assumed that the bloodline will assure the gene pool remains intact. Consider then the anticipation that might greet the son of not […]
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. […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you Gerry Casey’s Interview with John Fairhurst John Fairhurst has spent the majority of his life travelling the world and playing music, meeting innumerable characters, collecting stories and drawing influence and inspiration from the varied musical styles and first hand experiences of a life on the road. Hailed by […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with The HawtThorns! Envision and believe in your own universe, and it will eventually form around you. The HawtThorns are reimagining their universe in their latest recording adventures. The sun-kissed songwriting, deft guitar work, and lush vocal harmonies that have been at the core of their sound […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Pi Jacobs Pi Jacobs is a lifer. Born in San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury district, she’s spent two decades onstage and on the road, creating a rhythmic, rootsy sound that’s every bit as diverse as her own upbringing. “My dad’s Filipino, my mom’s white, and my step-grandmother and cousins are […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Bring you Gerry Casey’s Interview with Alice Armstrong! Alice Armstrong is a multi-award nominated singer-songwriter and entertainer from Surrey, UK, known for her impressive vocal range, dynamic songwriting and unmatched stage presence. Her voice and songs vary widely in emotional tone and are a common addition to Joe Bonamassa’s personal […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with John Clifton! Who is John Clifton, and why are they saying those things about him? After 30 plus years on stage, the former frontman of a well-known, notorious Central California band started with his brother Bill, is spoken of not only in hushed whispers but in […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an interview with Katie Henry The New Jersey songwriter might have started out banging on doors, braving New York’s blues clubs, playing piano until her fingers bled, and winning over the city one show at a time. But lately, the multi-instrumentalist has raced through career milestones at a rocket […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you Gerry Casey’s Interview with Seth James James and his All-Star Grammy ® winning Band celebrate the great American Roots Music of Delbert McClinton. 11 “deep cuts” and major hits by the man Rolling Stone magazine named the “Founding Father of Americana.”
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Amanda Grace! Amanda is a Minnesota native and has released music drifting between folk, alt- pop/rock and Americana. With roots as a pianist her writing is thematically varied with an emphasis on melody; with ballads wrapped in warm vocals. In 2016 she received a Front Of […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Sam Morrow Five albums into an acclaimed career, Sam Morrow has carved out a sound that exists somewhere outside of genre and geography. It’s his own version of modern-day American roots music: a mix of roadhouse rock & roll, bluesy R&B, and country-fried funky-tonk, driven forward […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with These Wicked Rivers Established in 2014, These Wicked Rivers are Derby’s entry to the new wave of rock and roll that is sweeping across the United Kingdom. Drawing influence from the well of rock legends and blues greats, the band have made quite an impact […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Matt Blake Matt Blake is a decidedly self-effacing sort of guy. He paid his dues, working his way up the proverbial ladder, gaining practical music business experience while cultivating what it takes to write songs that resonate with others, just like his musical heroes continue to […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with The Weekend Lovers Good vibes, great friendships, and a love for all things funky — these are the ingredients that brought The Weekend Lovers together in the spring of 2022.Each of the group’s members — Noelle Vocelka (lead vocals), Zach Sutton (lead guitar, vocals) Brennan Fussman […]
Making a Scene Brings you Gerry Casey’s Interview with Rev. Jonni Hodson of Silveroller Silveroller have been a band that’s caught my attention for quite a while now . So when the opportunity came along to interview the band I jumped at the chance. This band possesses and energy that grabs your attention. In this […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with GeminiiDragon From the murky bayous of Louisiana, comes a fresh face to the Blues music scene. A vocal dynamo GeminiiDRAGON has channeled her love for the late 60s era and 70s blues and AOR bands/artists the likes of Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Albert King, Freddie King, Stevie Ray […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Caitlin Cannon Caitlin Cannon’s upcoming release, Beggar (a four-song EP set to debut on April 5, 2024 as a standalone precursor to her forthcoming full-length album Love Addict) is all songwriting chops and vibe. With cinematic soundscapes, nostalgic atmospheres, and words that are a testament to […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with John Angus We are a band based in Cheshire and Lancashire in the UK playing original blues rock material at blues rock venues and festivals. With a strong seventies genre of blues influences by artists including The amazing Rory Gallagher, Johnny Winter and Paul Rodgers. John Angus […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Neck Barham When I was five years old, I knew I’d be a musician while overhearing a family friend introduce my older brother to The Beatles. I listened to their music everyday and collected new CD albums any chance I got. I believe The Beatles had […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Domenic Cicala Hailing from the D.C. area, Domenic Cicala – A singer/songwriter with a love for the 3 minute song. Largely influenced by the holy musical trinity of Hank, Elvis and Bruce and owing all his musical acumen to the sagely philosophy of Woody Guthrie “If […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Patti Parks A Soul Blues Performer and Vizztone Records Recording Artist Patti Parks has found a way to match her love for blues with her life’s most meaningful work – one of the best examples of the well-worn cliché that music is a healing force. She […]
Making a Scene Brings you Gerry Casey’s Interview with the Atomic Freak The Turn It Up Interview with a mystery twist . In recent times a mysterious rock n roll band has set the world of High Voltage Rock on fire. With powerful pulsating guitar riffs and a voice just made to rock. Comparing this […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents interview with Jennifer Porter Jennifer Porter is an award-winning singer, actor and screenwriter. A musician’s musician blessed with a beautiful voice, Jennifer has performed a repertoire that spans from Jazz and Blues to Country and Opera. She has sung with Classical and Jazz Orchestras, including the world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra. […]
Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Lars Nagel When Atlanta alt-country / Americana veteran, singer-songwriter, and guitarist Lars Nagel was kicking around titles for his new solo album, he kept coming back to a familiar three-word phrase and well-known Ringo Starr-ism: Tomorrow Never Knows. “I was of course hesitant about using the name of […]
