Each week we interview independent musicians about their career, the Music Business and their views of what is happening in their genre.
SHOW # 246 – 12/08/14 We had a technical issue and lost the entirety of the Angel Forrest Interview. She will be back the beginning of February. Also, Mike Zito had to cancel at the last hour due to a conflict. FATHEAD Fathead is John Mays, Al Lerman, Omar Tunnoch, Papa John King and Bucky […]
An Exclusive Interview with Mikey Junior! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Mikey Junior burst onto the blues scene less than a dozen years ago and since that time has amassed an impressive catalog of music and praise from both music fans and industry insiders. For a musical style that has historically placed so much weight […]
Ian McLagan R.I.P. Obit – Rod Stewart side-man focus: www.CultureFactory.fr About ten days ago I received a list of promo CD’s from the good folks at the Culture Factory label, on that list were four Rod Stewart albums each with Ian McLagan on keyboards. At the time of my request I didn’t know of McLagan’s […]
An Exclusive Interview with “The Golden Novak Band” by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Jess Novak and Brian Golden felt an instant connection when they first jammed together in the rock/blues outfit Master Thieves in July 2013. Within weeks of meeting, the two worked together on Novak’s solo album, Bad Habit, and have continued their musical […]
SHOW #245 12/01/14 HOWARD & THE WHITE BOYS Howard & the White Boys (Howard McCullum, Rocco Calipari, Pete Galanis and Jim Christopulos), got together for a little jam in 1988 and the magic of what they brought to the table was evident. Their 6th album, Rosa’s Lounge, is their second live release. I sat with guitarist Rocco Calipari […]
CHRIS DUARTE Chris grew up in Texas and began playing his brother’s guitar and bought his first guitar at age 14. 37 years, 14 albums (including one ‘best of’), 2 instructional DVDs and thousands of performances later, he is still going strong. Chris and I talked about his life and career and checked out songs from […]
An Exclusive Interview with Bruce Katz by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud This week we talk with a true road warrior, Professor of Music and Blues History at Berkeley College of Music the one and only Bruce Katz! Bruce Katz is a three time (2008, 2009, 2010) Nominee for the Blues Music Award (W.C. Handy Award) […]
An Exclusive Interview with Dana Fuchs! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Dana Fuchs Gives You Audio / Visual Whiplash With Songs From The Road DVD/CD “You will love hearing Dana Fuchs sing like the big cats in all the range from a kittenish purr to her lioness’ roar.” American Blues Scene Ruf Records recording artist, […]
JOHN WEEKS BAND The John Weeks Band are John on guitars & vocals, Andras “AC” Csapo on keys, harmonica and vocal, Curtis Hawkins on bass and Tim “Chooch” Molinaro on drum and their debut album is simply entitled John Weeks Band. They share a blend of blues, funk and rock. I sat with John and we discussed his […]
AN Exclusive Interview with JPBlues! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud JPBlues has been described as “Thick Blues Dripping over the Edge of Rock” .. A perfect blend of traditional Blues and enough edge to make him relevant in the current market. JP started playing guitar at the age of 10 and it was clear that […]
Gary Nicholson is a #1 hit songwriter, two time Grammy winning producer, recording artist, with over 500 of his songs recorded by artists as diverse as BB King, Garth Brooks, Etta James, and Ringo Starr to name a few. He can also be “Whitey Johnson,” his bluesman alter ego, or a part of the Fortunate […]
An Exclusive Interview with Mick Kolassa AKA “Michissippi Mick”! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud We talked to Mick about his new CD and we got into a great conversation about the Blues, The Future of the Blues, The IBC and the all the good things Blues Foundation is doing to support the future of the blues. It is […]
Making a Scene is proud to introduce “LadySpitfire” as the Contributing editor for INDIE ROCK! Hi, I’m LadySpitfire host of Live Wire With Lady Spitfire is a weekly series that focuses in on indie bands around the world. If you want to see a complete bio about me check out www.facebook.com/theladyspitfire I have been in the […]
Exclusive Interview with Grady Champion! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Grady Champion is a young, blues singer and harmonica player, born October 10, that has been compared to Sonny Boy Williamson, and people can hear exactly why on his Shanachie debut Payin’ for My Sins released August 24, 1999. The album includes a version of “Don’t Start […]
Howard Glazer is a masterful guitarist whose deep-voice vocals are expressive and solidly delivered. He draws from a wide musical background to create a powerful blend of serious blues, rock and acoustic compositions, yielding an uncompromising sound. His fifth album, Looking In The Mirror, was released on October 21st, and Howard joined me and shared […]
You have never heard of Sam “Bluzman” Taylor? .. with a long legacy of hit songs and performance, he was inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame in 2006 .. This is a documentary about Sam and his life.
Mandy Lemons and Sturgis Nikides stopped on by to talk about their band, Low Society and the new album You Can’t Keep A Good Woman Down. Sturgis Nikides plays the blues but does it with a flavor of rock and roll, from its origins in delta blues to its far dark alternative edge. Together with […]
An Exclusive Interview with Sena Ehrhardt! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Sena Ehrhardt has emerged as one of the freshest and most dynamic emerging young voices on the blues scene today. As the buzz about her incendiary performances at clubs and festivals spreads, heavyweight acts have begun to take notice. She’s been invited to open […]
An Exclusive Interview with EG Kight! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud A versatile entertainer, EG Kight has performed around the world, and has been involved in fundraising concerts in Germany, Japan and Mexico. Kight takes great pride in representing the U.S., and she was honored to be the recipient of the 2013 Georgia Music Legend […]
Couch Kid Keaton Simons came by to talk about a new project he is promoting. The Noise Beneath The Apple is a book by Heather Jacks featuring profiles on 35 Buskers in New York City. Keaton helped produce the Billy Joel song New York State of Mind, mixing their versions together to make a fantastic […]
An Exclusive Interview with Devon Allman by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud DEVON ALLMAN Making a Scene is proud to have as their exclusive Interview this week, Mr Devon Allman! www.devonallmanband.com The dirty blond hair is the same, the body posture is also the same, and there are touches in the voice that have a similar genetic connection, […]
Terry Hanck fell in love with California in the early 60’s and also found his love of music there. He has has been nominated Best Instrumentalist Saxophone in the BMAs, winning once and has won numerous other awards. Terry’s latest album is entitled Gotta Bring It On Home To You, and he joined me on […]
An Exclusive Interview with Mike Zito by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Making a Scene is excited to talk to Mike Zito! A true Road Warrior of the Blues! The natural habitat of the true musician is not the gleaming studio, a glitzy showbiz party or a five-star hotel. It’s the road. And if multiple Blues Music […]
Wendy Dewitt and Kirk Harwood stopped by to share the news about their upcoming Christmas Album entitled Train Full Of Joy! It is available for pre-order and will be available for sale mid-October. Looking forward to getting my copy! In Layman Terms is Cole Layman, 17, and Logan Layman, 14. They have a passion for […]
An Exclusive Interview with Rocco from Howard and the White Boys by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud This week we talk to Rocco from the international Touring and Chicago Blues veterans “Howard and the White Boys” about their new release Live at Rosa’s Lounge and the future of the blues. Website: www.howardandthewhiteboys.net Facebook: Howard and the […]
The guys from The No Refund Band returned to share their forth-coming album, Current State Of Blue, which drops on October 15th. We spoke with Michael Crownover, Ricky Jackson, Rik Robertson, Jim Brady, Anthony Terry and newest member Ryan Cortez about where the band is today, their upcoming participation in the Houston Blues Society IBC […]
An Exclusive Interview with Joel DaSilva by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud We talk with Joel about his new CD, Touring and the Future of the Blues! Joel DaSilva has blues running through his veins. Born and raised in his sweet home, Chicago, DaSilva hails from a musical family. His mother and father traveled throughout Brazil […]
Jenn Ocken stopped by to talk about Blues On Beale Street: Memoirs of the International Blues Challenge, a photo book accompanied by a series of written experiences, short stories, song lyrics, and quotes by the vast variety of attendees of the International Blues Challenge, expressing their personal experiences while attending and competing at the event. […]
An Exclusive Interview with Frank Latorre by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud www.franklatorre.com An accomplished harmonica player, guitarist and singer, Frank has played with many Blues and Rock greats, including and most recently Johnny Winter. You can hear his mojo working on Johnny’s new release, “Roots” and on Johnny Winters new CD (his last) “Step Back” […]
Listen Live to Music On The Couch with Vinny Bond each Monday at 9pm Central on Blog Talk Radio Listen To The Archives Anytime At Music On The Couch Murali’s Segment Opens The Show EG’s Segment Begins At The 50:32 Mark Ernie’s Segment Begins At The 96:47 Mark Pierre’s Segment Begins At The 138:03 Mark […]
AN Exclusive Interview with Alastair Greene by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud This week we talk to Alastair Greene! Long time Guitarist for Alan Parsons! We talk about his band and CD ALASTAIR GREENE BAND “TROUBLE AT YOUR DOOR” You are going to love this interview!Blues and rock have met at many different crossroads. From Cream and […]
Making a Scene is honored to talk to Blues Leaf Recording artist Arsen Shomakhov! www.arsenshomakhov.com Making a Scene Talks with Arsen Shomakhov! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Arsen Shomakhov, known foremost as a virtuoso guitarist, exploded into the music scene in the early 2000s. His club tour to moscow in 2002, managed by the Russian […]
Couch Kid News Segment With The Soul Of John Black & Sonny Rock Tonight we had two Couch Kid News Segments to open the show. First The Soul Of John Black stopped by to talk about the two awards his song, Higher Power won during the recent Independent Music Awards – first taking the industry […]
An Exclusive Interview with Jarekus SIngleton! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud On this show we talk with Alligator Recording artist Jarekus Singleton! At just 29 years old, Jarekus Singleton is a musical trailblazer with a bold vision for the future of the blues. Springing from the same Mississippi soil as Charley Patton, Muddy Waters and B.B. King, […]
Couch Kid Sunday Wilde just won the Independent Music Award “Vox Populi Award” for the second time and she came by to talk about it and thank her fans. It’s what we do here at Music On The Couch for our Couch Kids! Forrest McDonald was seven years old when he first heard blues man […]
Too Slim and the Taildraggers formed in 1986 in Spokane, Washington, United States. The band currently consists of Tim “Too Slim” Langford (lead vocals, guitar), Polly O’Keary (bass, vocals) and Tommy Cook (drums). Tom Brimm (bass) and John Cage (drums) were both early members of the group To date, Too Slim and the Taildraggers have released 11 studio […]
Chefjimi Patricola came onto the show to discuss the Cookbook he is organizing to benefit the HART FUND. If you are interested, send him an email to blues food@blues411.com – put in the subject line Hart Fund Cookbook and he will send you the links and information to enter your recipe and be a part […]
Music on the Couch 8/4/2014 Terry VunCannon from Lawyers, Guns & Money came on to talk about The Healing Blues Project, where faculty and students from Greensboro College are teaming with area musicians to work with local storytellers who are clients of the Interactive Resource Center struggling with issues including homelessness and post-traumatic stress disorder […]
An Exclusive Interview with Alexis P Suter Website www.alexispsuter.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alexis.p.suter.3?fref=ts LIVE from the Midnight Circus Talks with Alexis P Suter! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud International Recording Artist’s The Alexis P Suter is a vocalist who transcends styles and genres. When the great Bluesman B.B. King first heard Alexis P. Suter sing, he was visibly impressed […]
An Exclusive Interview with JP Soars LIVE from the Midnight Circus Talks with JP Soars by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud This week we talk to the one and only JPSOARS! With his new CD just hitting the radio airways “Full Moon NIght in Memphis” JP is out touring to support this great new Blues CD. […]
Website – www.lolagulley.com Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/lolagulley?fref=ts Listen to the exclusive Interview Below Live From the MIdnight Circus Talks to LOLA Queen of Atlanta BLues by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Lola (just Lola) is a dynamic blues and R&B singer/keyboard player who has been igniting stages in the Atlanta area and is just beginning to break out as […]
Making a Scene is proud to be interviewing Blues Guitarist DAVE SPECTER!! www.davespecter.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dave.specter?fref=ts Click Below to hear the Interview! LIVE From the Midnight Circus Talks with Dave Specter by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Blues guitarist, bandleader and producer Dave Specter has earned an international reputation as one of the premier young talents on the Chicago […]
Last night on Music on The Couch… First my friend, Mick Kolassa came by to give us a final update on the Oxford Blues Festival happening later this week Then Bob Eike came out of his basement to talk to us about his career and the new album “happy little songs of futility & despair” […]
In 2012 Steve Hill released Solo Recordings – Volume 1, which won Best Self-Produced CD at the IBC, 5 trophies at the 11th annual Lys Blues gala – including Blues Album of the Year – and a Juno nomination for Blues Album of the Year. He just released Solo Recordings – Volume 2 and joined […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus is honored to have interviewed UK blues artist and Walter Trout protégé, Danny Bryant! Listen to the Interview Below LIVE from the Midnight Circus Talks with Danny Bryant by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud He will hit the road this summer to front Walter’s band while the legendary Blues icon recovers from […]
Making a Scene has an exclusive interview with Rachelle Coba about her Debut release “Mother Blues”. LIVE from the Midnight Circus Talks with Rachelle Coba by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud www.rachkellecoba.com Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/rachellecoba?fref=ts&ref=br_tf Rachelle represented the Topeka Blues Society as a solo performer at the International Blues Challenge in 2013 making it to the semifinal round […]
MUSIC ON THE COUCH – June 30, 2014 Elam McKnight, President of the West Tennessee Blues Society came by to tell us a little bit more about their Blues Society and their upcoming event on July 12th… Pork Chop Willie is led by singer-guitarist Bill Hammer and violinist Melissa Tong. The band is fueled by […]
Bobby Womack ” BluesWax Sittin’ In With Bobby Womack By Bob Putignano Robert Putignano does interviews like most people eat potato chips during Super Bowl. It’s almost second nature. In reality that’s what makes his stuff so good. He makes it look easy. But even I was shocked at how much he got out of […]
B.B. King “The Life of Riley” DVD www.MVDVisual.com “The Life of Riley” is a very appropriate documentary about the monumental life of B.B. King. Riley B King born on 25th September 1925 will soon be eighty-nine; so it’s about time. This DVD release is approximately two hours in length, produced and directed by Jon Brewer. […]
Janiva Magness has earned 6 Blues Music Awards including the BB King Entertainment OF The Year, Song Of The Year and Contemporary Female Artist Of The Year. She is about to release Original, an 11 song collection of incredible tunes that will gain her even more praise and awards. I am thrilled to have Janiva join me […]