Each week we interview independent musicians about their career, the Music Business and their views of what is happening in their genre.
An Exclusive Interview with David Michael Miller by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud SAME SOIL is a tribute to the fertile blues/roots tradition influencing David Michael Miller’s unique style, following the heels of his breakout album, Poisons Sipped. Co-produced, mixed and engineered by Grammy Nominated producer, Mike Brown, at Temperamental Studio (featured on American Pickers), over […]
An Exclusive Interview with Bobby Messano by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Bobby Messano is a legendary artist who has released five contemporary Blues CDs, placed songs in major TV and Cable shows and had songs held by Eric Clapton and others. He has played guitar on over 50 Major label and Indie albums and his […]
www.youtube.com/randallbrambletttv Randall Bramblett – Mysteriously Inspired By Bruce Yandle Randall Bramblett is like one of those old textile mills that have for so long been a part of the Southern landscape….an old soul who has seemingly seen the ups and downs and lived to tell about it. Like the old precarious hulks of the abandoned […]
An Exclusive Interview with Albert Cummings by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud The Massachusetts native learned the requisite three chords on the guitar from his father, but then switched to playing banjo at age 12 and became a fan of bluegrass music. In his late teens he encountered the early recordings of Stevie Ray Vaughan and […]
An Exclusive Interview with Michael Falzarano! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Singer/songwriter/guitarist Michael Falzarano has been a working musician for over 45 years, most notably in Hot Tuna, the famed offspring of The Jefferson Airplane; The New Riders of the Purple Sage; The Memphis Pilgrims, a Memphis-style rock ‘n’ roll band he founded in NYC; […]
An Exclusive interview with Warren Haynes! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud You think you know someone, and then you realize that there’s more than meets the eye. Grammy Award winning artist Warren Haynes has been recognized as a cornerstone of the American music landscape and revered as one of the finest guitar players in the […]
For booking, contact: [email protected] An Exclusive Interview with Amanda Fish by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud A Kansas City Blues Rock band, pulling from such influences as Tom Waits, Ry Cooder, R.L. Burnside, and Koko Taylor. A powerhouse quartet comprised of vocalist Amanda Fish, guitarist Sean McDonnell (Stone Cutters Union), bassist Cliff Moore (Michael Burks, Brother […]
Shari Puorto Website https://www.sharipuorto.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ShariPuortoBand Reverbnation https://www.reverbnation.com/rpk/sharipuortoband Booking [email protected] An Exclusive interview with Shari Puorto! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud WINNER: 2010 Los Angeles Music Awards, ‘Americana, Blues, Roots song of the year’ for Shari’s song, Free. WINNER: Best Female Vocalist, Southbay Music Awards Shari Puorto & her Band are a unique sounding band that combines Rock/Indie […]
An Exclusive Interview with Ira Walker! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud 2008 nominated for a Grammy as a producer. Singer/songwriter Ira Walker has just released his much awaited Blues CD “Blame Me”. The 12 tracks on this CD run the gamut of Blues genre, from Texas and the Mississippi Delta to Chicago. Ira’s songwriting, combined […]
AN Exclusive interview with Ted Drozdowski! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Some artists just play music. Ted Drozdowski inhabits it, with all his heart and soul, powering his true-to-life songs with high-energy performances that often find him literally playing on his audience’s tables and in their laps. Through a decade and five albums including 2012’s […]
An Exclusive interview with Mississippi Heat! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud TRADITIONAL BLUES WITH A UNIQUE SOUND. . . As band leader and composer, Pierre’s vision has never wavered since he founded his band in 1991. His mantra is clear and focused. The band has always had an ensemble sound: all musicians are featured and […]
AN Exclusive interview with JJ Garcia of Bo and the Blues Drivers by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Bo and the Bluesdrivers have been honing their music together for 10 years now. Meeting at an open jam hosted by Brian “Chewy” James, the group’s bass player and their drummer J.J. Garcia, it was a moment that […]
An Exclusive Interview with Kern Pratt by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Kern Pratt, a Mississippi Delta native, brings the Blues alive every time he starts to play. He surrounds himself with some of the most talented musicians that Mississippi has to offer & provides you with a performance like no other! Kern, now residing in […]
An Exclusive Interview with Christian Collin! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Christian Collin is a Chicago based singer, songwriter and guitarist devoted to blues and American roots music. Born in Detroit to a musical family, Christian began playing guitar at age 13 and has never looked back. Having honed his musical chops playing bars and […]
AN Exclusive Interview with Joe Moss! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Few blues performers walk the walk to the degree of Chicago based guitarist/bandleader Joe Moss. One of the hardest working performers on the scene today. Not just an imitator of the music’s glorious past, he strives to find his own sound and material within […]
AN Exclusive interview with MIa Z! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud This week we talk with MIA Z about her new Single created for her by Pharrell Williams! We talk about life after the VOICE and what is next for MIA Z! It all began when I was nine years old and stood alone on that […]
An Exclusive interview with the Lucky Losers by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud CATHY LEMONS is a blues singing legend who has performed regularly in the Bay Area for 25 years. She has been described as “the finest light-skinned female blues vocalist in the U.S” (Real Blues 2010) with a “velvety and hypnotic voice — resonant […]
An Exclusive Interview with JC Smith! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud J. C. Smith,winner of the 2012 Metro Newspapers Best Of Silicon Valley “Best Original/local Band”, and 2006 Bay Area Blues Society West Coast Blues Band of the Year award winner is originally from the San Francisco Bay Area. He is an outstanding performer noted […]
AN Exclusive Interview with Rusty Wright! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud “Mix together equal helpings of top-notch musicianship, vintage blues passion, Southern rock verve, blue-collar sentiment and a joyous stage attitude, and you’ve got the Rusty Wright Band. Over the past decade, Michigan hasn’t produced a more compelling rock-infused blues outfit.” – John Sinkevics, LocalSpins.com […]
An Exclusive interview with Little G Weevil! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Guitarist, singer, songwriter Little G Weevil (born July 6, 1977) is one of the most unique entertainers on the scene today. His approach to the American Roots and Blues Music makes him one of a kind. This high energy and very laid back […]
Wesley Pruitt Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wesley-Pruitt-Band/111095745620978 Reverbnation https://www.reverbnation.com/rpk/wesleypruittband Booking [email protected] An Exclusive interview with Wesley Pruitt by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud “One Mind, One Band, One Goal Playing Texas Music with Soul” The Wesley Pruitt Band is A dynamic Force that enjoys and thrives on playing musical venues! It almost angers them to be put into just one category because they […]
AN Exclusive Interview with Tom Gray of Delta Moon! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Delta Moon’s new album, Low Down, scheduled for release in spring 2015, is a rocking set of twelve songs, including nine originals by lead vocalist Tom Gray, the Roots Music Association’s 2008 Blues Songwriter of the Year, and covers penned by […]
An Exclusive interview with THE Lazer Lloyd! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Lazer Lloyd is an Israeli singer/songwriter and an international recording artist influenced by blues, gospel, southern rock, and the great guitar traditions of power and groove from Hendrix to Wes Montgomery. His music takes the audience into his world from the tender moments […]
An Exclusive interview with John Primer by Margie Goldsmith by Margie Goldsmith on Mixcloud As the title of his critically acclaimed Atlantic Records CD suggests, Grammy Award and Blues Music Award Nominee, John Primer is truly “The Real Deal.” At 8 years old, John borrowed his first guitar and started to strum. Before that he […]
AN Exclusive Interview with Victor Wainwright! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Though his career began over a decade ago with genuine rock n’ roll honky-tonk, Wainwright has broadened his artistic scope over the years to include music representing virtually every corner of the blues. His insatiable interest in music discovery, sheer love for entertaining and […]
An Exclusive interview with Samantha Fish! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Ruf Records recording artist singer-guitarist Samantha Fish, will raise eyebrows with her third studio release, Wild Heart, produced by Luther Dickinson (The North Mississippi Allstars/Black Crowes). Having Samantha on guitars and Luther on various stringed instruments, they rounded out the lineup with Grammy Award-winning […]
www.slamallen.com An Exclusive Interview with Slam Allen! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud For over 20 years, Slam Allen has been entertaining audiences with his unique blend of soul and blues. Playing the famous Chitlin’ Circuit as well as performing around the world, Allen’s music and enthusiasm has been shared with thousands of people. For the […]
An Exclusive Interview with Billy Hector! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Winner of the Asbury Park Music Awards “Best Guitarist”, “Best Blues Band” and “Living Legend” awards. Two-time winner of the East Coast Rocker’s “Best Guitarist” award. Two-time invitee to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s American Music Masters Series celebrating the music of […]
Isaiah B Brunt INDIE BLUES ARTIST An Exclusive Interview with Isaiah B Brunt by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Isaiah has been a top Aussie production guy and former studio owner of Darling Harbor studios who’s worked along side some of Australia’s top groups including solo projects by Rob Hirst, Midnight Oil, Steve Prestwich, Cold Chisel, […]
Website: https://www.bettyfox.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BettyFoxBand?fref=ts Reverbnation: https://www.reverbnation.com/bettyfoxband AN Exclusive Interview with Betty Fox by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud With an extensive background in gospel and a lifelong passion for soul music, Betty Fox has come a long way from her southern roots to headlining festivals and captivating thousands with her raw swagger and unwavering talent. Now the 2015 representative […]
Sonny Moorman Group Website https://www.sonnymoorman.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SonnyMoormanGroup Reverbnation https://www.reverbnation.com/rpk/sonnymoormangroup Booking [email protected] AN Exclusive Interview with Sonny Moorman by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud More than just an Indie Blues artist, award-winning guitar player Sonny Moorman balances his signature smoking-hot riffs with a hard-rocking precision and feel born deep in the Blues ethos. Seeming to channel inspiration from elsewhere, his world-class […]
Chris Beard Website https://www.chrisbeard1.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/princeofblues1 Reverbnation https://www.reverbnation.com/rpk/chrisbeardband Booking Steven Washington [email protected] An Exclusive Interview with Chris Beard by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud When you grow up in a house filled with the blues, when your father grew up on Beale Street, when music was in your DNA, then blues is who you are and what you do. Chris Beard […]
Shake Anderson Website https://www.shakeanderson.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/therealshake Reverbnation https://www.reverbnation.com/rpk/sammylouis Booking [email protected] An Exclusive Interview with Shake Anderson by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Sam “Shake” Anderson, started recording and touring at age nine. A multi-instrumentalist/singer/songwriter/producer. Shake has worked with artists as varied as Ruben Studdard, Ann Nesby, Bruce Hornsby, Static Major, (Steve Cropper, nominated for a grammy with Felix Cavalieri), B […]
Voo Davis Website https://voodavis.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/voodavismusic Reverbnation https://www.reverbnation.com/rpk/voodavis Booking [email protected] Radio Todd Glazer [email protected] AN Exclusive Interview with Voo Davis by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Born in Anniston, AL Brian “Voo” Davis’ love for music began at an early age. While Davis grew up with AM radio, his past was stocked old 45s of Motown, Sun, and British sensations of […]
Benny Turner Website https://www.bennyturner.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/benny.turner.75 Reverbnation https://www.reverbnation.com/rpk/bennyturner Booking [email protected] AN Exclusive Interview with Benny Turner by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud A veteran musician of more than fifty years, Benny Turner has played everywhere from the Chitlin’ Circuit, to Europe, Japan, Australia, and all points in between. Content to be a sideman in support of the many giants he […]
Geoff Achison Website https://www.geoffachison.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/geoffachison Reverbnation https://www.reverbnation.com/rpk/geoffachison Booking Brilliant Productions [email protected] An Exclusive Interview with Geoff Achison! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Geoff began playing music professionally in his father’s dance band at the age of 13. He switched to bass at 15 playing mostly jazz. In his early 20s he moved to Melbourne and was hired as […]
Sovereign Dame Website https://www.sovereigndame.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SovereignDame Reverbnation https://www.reverbnation.com/rpk/sovereigndame Booking [email protected] An Exclusive Interview with Felicia Andrews of Sovereign Dame by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Recently described as a breath of fresh air, this piano driven, female fronted rock band will keep you firmly on the edge of your seat, if you can sit still that is. Keep an eye […]
Larry Griffith Website https://www.larrygriffithmusic.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LarryGriffithBand Reverbnation https://www.reverbnation.com/rpk/larrygriffithband Booking [email protected] An Exclusive Interview with Larry Griffith by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Larry was brought up in the inner city of Cincinnati, Ohio by a single parent along with nine other siblings. The dilapidated three tiered tenement literally shook with the radio and vinyl record sounds of everything from […]
Kellie Rucker Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kellieruckerfanpage Reverbnation https://www.reverbnation.com/rpk/kellierucker Booking [email protected] Exclusive Interview with Kellie Rucker by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud She stands a mere five feet tall, but don’t let her tiny stature fool you, Kellie Rucker is a very BIG talent. Over the course of a career that has spanned more than 20 years, she has appeared on the […]
That’s right it was one year ago today that Making a Scene was officially launched .. Here is what we have accomplished up to now! We have published 486 articles Which equals over 9 posts a week! CD Reviews, Artist Interviews, articles on Music Business, and so much more! I have to thank all our […]
Jeremiah Johnson Website https://www.jeremiahjohnsonband.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JeremiahJohnsonBand Booking [email protected] An Exclusive Interview with Jeremiah Jobnson by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Jeremiah Johnson’s superior song writing; backed up by his incredibly sexy voice, and fantastic fret work, demonstrate his three dimensional ability to provide music that virtually anyone can appreciate… young or old… Rocker… Blues Man… Jazz Man… or Country […]
Jackie Venson www.jackievenson.com www.facebook.com/jackievenson Reverbnation EPK www.reverbnation.com/rpk/jackievenson Booking Contact: [email protected] An Exclusive Interview with Jackie Venson by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud It is legend that during a drunken back-alley brawl, Jackie Venson punched Pluto straight out of planetary existence. Venson’s “…astonishing mix of raw soul, superb musicianship and laid back grace…” (Austin American Statesman, June 2014) has […]
Anthony Rosano and the Conqueroos Website https://www.conqueroos.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Anthonyandtheconqueroos EPK https://www.reverbnation.com/rpk/anthonyrosano Booking [email protected] 757-285-5061 An Exclusive Interview with Anthony Rosano! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Formed in July of 2012 Anthony and the Conqueroos have quickly made a name in the Local and National blues scene. Two time International Blues Challenge Finalists, Anthony Rosano and the Conqueroos blend old school […]
Hurricane Ruth Website https://hurricaneruth.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hurricane-Ruth/204514259582328 Reverbnation https://www.reverbnation.com/rpk/hurricaneruth Booking [email protected] Radio/PR An Exclusive Interview with Hurricane Ruth by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Hurricane Ruth is The Ultimate INDIE Blues Experience! Hurricane Ruth originates from central/southern Illinois, packing venues throughout the region. Critics and fans hail their shows as powerful, raw, emotional and dynamic. The band’s contagious energy is […]
Michael Williams Band Website https://michaelwilliamsband.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Michael-Williams-Band/225985637465497 Reverbnation https://www.reverbnation.com/rpk/michaelwilliamsband Booking [email protected] AN exclusive interview with Michael WIlliams! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Texas-born Michael Williams is “The One to Watch.” He is “The Next Great Guitarist.” He combines blistering guitar licks and intense performance energy with soulful songwriting and a dynamic voice; bringing younger fans that raw, classic, Rock […]
Making a Scene-INDIE BLUES vol 1 from makingascene on 8tracks Radio. When I wrote the article “Selling the Blues” I did not anticipate the immense support the idea of re-branding the Blues would garner. But, it was also met with criticism and confusion as to exactly what was “Indie Blues”, what music should be in […]
AN Exclusive Interview with Greg Nagy! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Born in 1963, in Flint, Michigan, the “Auto City” birthplace of once-mighty General Motors, young guitarist Greg was fortunate to grow up with friends whose older siblings encouraged an exploration of soul, rock, funk, jazz, and the Motown Sound originating down Interstate 75 in […]
An Exclusive Interview with Matt Isbell of the Ghost Town Blues Band by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud “With a shoot-from-the-hip Memphis attitude, and a STAX-busting explosion of modern blues vision, GTBB represents a welcome changing of the guard.” -Mark Uricheck Living Blues Magazine April 2012 Beale Street’s latest success story and 2014 INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE […]
An Exclusive Interview with JP Blues! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud On the heels of releasing his brand new CD “LIVE from Darwins” which was recorded at the famous blues venue in Atlanta Georgia Darwin’s Burgers and Blues .. Recently JP competed in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis and place in the Semi finals. […]
An Exclusive Interview with the Balkun Brothers by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Balkun Brothers is an American INDIE BLUES band hailing from Hartford, CT. Originally formed in 2010 by brothers Nick and Steve Balkun. Balkun Brothers has been described as “… Spectacular torch-bearers for rockin’ American blues… The band brings a raw, soulful and energetic personality […]
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