This is the #1 and original VOICE OF INDIE Blues! The only show that brings you nothing but New Exciting artists who are currently touring and creating new original music rooted in the blues. This is NEW BLUES .. Artists who are continuing the true tradition of the blues by creating music with honesty and […]
This is the #1 and Original VOICE of INDIE Blues .. The VOICE of the Independent Blues artist who is creating NEW BLUES .. Blues for the 21st Century! .. We play only Currently touring artists creating new original music rooted in the blues!! This week we start off with music from Ben Harper The […]
This is our 3 hour block of nothing but “Touring artists” who are creating new original music rooted in the blues .. We call this music INDIE Blues! From the traditional Chicago sound to more progressive, we don’t discriminate .. if it is new, original and good you will hear it here FIRST!! .. Tune […]
This is our 3 hour block of the best in INDIE Blues .. this is the only show that showcases the true power of the blues .. that power lies in the diversity of music that uses blues as it’s roots! No matter if you listen to rock, R&B, Soul, Hip Hop, Funk, Dance, or […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 2/2/2016 The Best in Indie Blues! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud This is the only show that showcases the REAL power of the Blues .. it’s Diversity!! .. This is the genre that gave us Rock and Roll, Soul, RNB, Funk, Hiphop, and just about every form of popular music […]
LIVe from the Midnight Circus 2/1/2016 With Walkin Cane Mark by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud This is the show that is dedicated to showcasing the diversity of music that exist in the blues. This is the genre that brought you Rock and Roll, R&B, Soul, Funk, Hip Hop, and pretty much every form of popular […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/31/2016 with Steve Balkun of the Balkun Brothers by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud This is the show that showcases the Diversity that is the Blues. The true tradition of the blues is the fact that it always changed to reflect the reality of those who created it. It was this […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/26/2016 The Best in INDIE BLUES! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud This is the show that showcases the Diversity that is the Blues. The true tradition of the blues is the fact that it always changed to reflect the reality of those who created it. It was this tradition that […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/24/2016 with Kelly Richey! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud This is the only show that is dedicated is showcasing the true power behind the blues…. it’s DIVERSITY! So often the diversity of the blues is intentionally overlooked, ignored or even vilified! Not here! We showcase ALL the artists who create […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 6/22/2015 with Wesley Pruitt by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud The #1 and ORIGINAL INDIE BluesRadio show on the NET! The ONLY Show that is dedicated 100% to the Touring Independent Blues artist that is creating new music .. and working to bring it to you every day! ..; This week […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 6/21/2015 with Delta Moon by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud The #1 and ORIGINAL INDIE BluesRadio show on the NET! The ONLY Show that is dedicated 100% to the Touring Independent Blues artist that is creating new music .. and working to bring it to you every day! ..; This week […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 5/12/2015 with an Interview with Geoff Achison! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Here it is! The #1 and ORIGINAL INDIE BLUES radio show on the internet! The only show dedicated 100% to the Touring INDIE BLUES artists. You are going to hear the best in NEW BLUES made by artists […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 4/282015 by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Here it is! The #1 and ORIGINAL INDIE BLUES radio show on the internet! The only show dedicated 100% to the Touring INDIE BLUES artists. You are going to hear the best in NEW BLUES made by artists who “Keeping the Blues Alive” is […]
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 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 […]
Hilario Duran and His Latin Jazz Big Band Cry Me a River Alma The Cuban Canadian composer and pianist Hilario Duran delivers his first big band project in 17 years with Cry Me a River. He leads a 19-piece ensemble and features special guests Paquito D’ Rivera, Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez, and the Toronto-based duo […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Jake Pinto Jake Pinto’s eclectic musical story has shaped a charmingly honest solo debut rich in instinctive melodicism and cultured arrangements. To be released by Mother West on March 31, Sad Songs for Happy People is at once confessional and celebratory, marrying timeless songsmith instincts and […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Angela Easterling Angela Easterling brandishes her songwriting chops with rootsy, refreshing, homespun tunes. Her backing band, The Beguilers (bass, drums and lead guitar), master many complex styles, with instrumentation that fleshes out the stories in Angela’s songs, and adds some rocking fun. Their act is not quite […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Andrew Leahey Hailed by Rolling Stone for their “celebratory mix of sharp storytelling and fist-pumping rock & roll swagger,” Andrew Leahey & the Homestead are a timeless band for the modern age, rolling a decade-spanning wealth of influences — the heartland hooks of Tom Petty […]
Rae Gordon Band Wrong Kind of Love Independent Rae Gordon’s debut album “Blue Lemonade” landed in the top ten on the Billboard Blues Chart in 2013. She followed-up with “Dirty Flowers” in 2016. In January of 2017 “Rae Gordon & the Backseat Drivers” finished third in the band competition at the International Blues Challenge. Gordon’s […]
HOME PAGE Making A Scene Presents an Interview with Ray Fuller! RAY FULLER from New Albany Ohio, was given his first guitar at the age of 8, a Gibson Melody Maker. At an early age, Fuller was inspired by the British Invasion; Rolling Stones, Yardbirds and the Animals bands. Fuller’s first Blues album he ever heard […]
HOMEPAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Chuck McDowell of ESOEBO Louisiana born, Georgia raised, Chuck McDowell is an award winning singer songwriter and entertainer with a reputation in songwriting circles around the country as being remarkably prolific. Clever and driven in his pursuit to write better songs, his focus and energy has gained […]
Tedeschi Trucks Band Signs Fantasy Records/Concord Music Group Susan Tedeschi was born in Boston, Ma. She released her debut album in 1995 but came to national attention with the release of “Just Won’t Burn” on Tone Cool Records in 1998. At the same time the Jacksonville Fl. guitarist Derek Trucks was achieving fame with his […]
NAMM Report: Wednesday Press Day Patrick O’Heffernan (Anaheim Convention Center) A $ 2 million dollar guitar strap. A watch that tunes your instruments and more, a guitar that folds up and yet sounds great. A keytar that lets anyone strike those cool rock star poses and play hot licks, a finger sized cube that plays […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE SEE MISSISSIPPI HEAT LIVE! Straight out of Chicago, Mississippi Heat has been performing and recording pure vintage blues for more than two decades. It all began one night at a 1991 gig at the now-closed Cafe Lura in Chicago, where guitarist and singer Jon McDonald invited Pierre Lacocque to join him […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE EPK RAY FULLER from New Albany Ohio, was given his first guitar at the age of 8, a Gibson Melody Maker. At an early age, Fuller was inspired by the British Invasion; Rolling Stones, Yardbirds and the Animals bands. Fuller’s first Blues album he ever heard was John Mayall and the Blues […]
Marcia Ball Agency: The Kurland Agency Phone: 617.254.0007 Jack Randall; Email: jack@thekurlandagency.com 07/19/2016 Portland, OR Aladdin Theater 07/21/2016 Chico, CA Sierra Nevada Brewing Company – Big Room 07/22/2016 Berkeley, CA Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse 07/23/2016 Rohnert Park, CA Blues at the Green at the Green Music Center 07/24/2016 Ukiah, CA Sundays in the Park Free […]
An Exclusive interview with Barbara Newman – President and CEO of the Blues Foundation by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Barbara B. Newman has been selected to succeed Jay Sieleman as President and Chief Executive Officer of The Blues Foundation, the Memphis-based, international music organization dedicated to preserving blues music history, celebrating recording and performance excellence, […]
Publisher Note: Even though this article specifically addresses the blues genre it is applicable to any genre. RMR, Airplay Direct, Radio Submit all cover multiple genres and all of the concepts in the article are relevant to whatever music you are playing. Rick Lusher has been a radio promoter for quite some time and has […]
