The Christopher Dean Band w/ “Chicago” Carl Snyder Need a Friend Lost World Music If not mistaken, Need a Friend is the fifth album for guitarist/singer-songwriter Christopher Dean on “Chicago” Carl Snyder’s Lost World Music label. Dean has been touring steadily with his own combo for close to thirty years while “Chicago” Carl Snyder has […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents An Interview with Stevee Wellons and Cheryl Rinovato of Soulful Femme Stevee Wellons and Cheryl Rinovato, the two principals in the dynamic duo known as Soulful Femme, are more than simply a dynamic singing duo. They are seasoned performers in their own right, each possessing vast experience […]
Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #209 With His Guest Jack Browning Liam Gallagher Rock n’ Roll Star The Hives Two Kinds Of Trouble Winterstorm The Fate Of The Atlanteans Scandroid x Celldweller Waste My Time Fight The Fade Stranger Tullie Bray The Price Of The Blues The Record Company […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with Jack Browning Jack Browning is a 25-year-old artist and musician hailing from London (UK), but takes inspiration from all over Europe and the United States. A sucker for folk, blues, rock and country music, Jack divides his time between the recording studio, the art studio, […]
Coco Montoya Writing on the Wall Alligator As Coco Montoya shouts ‘Baby, baby,’ at the outset of “I was Wrong,” his guttural voice rings a Warren Haynes kind of bell. But it quickly becomes clear by his molten tears of regret and exquisite stabs at his guitar that this is Montoya’s own church of soul-baring […]
Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #208 Rival Sons Nobody Wants To Die Dom Martin 12 Gauge The Struts Too Good At Raising Hell Paddy Goodwin & The Holy Ghosts Calling On The Devil Mac Saturn Mr Cadillac Ben Reel Let The Road Rise Marcus King Lie Lie Lie Marcus […]
The Mike Jacoby Electric Trio The Long Haul Self-released Singer-songwriter Mike Jacoby has moved away from his multi-instrumental solo act that’s sustained him through his last three albums, in favor of a trio. This is not a ‘power trio’ in the context of a blues-rock act; but simply a way to generate musician interaction, thereby […]
Mitch Woods Friends Along the Way Club 88 When one views this double-CD project from pianist and vocalist Mitch Woods, with its abundance of blues artists, the immediate reaction is that this must be a career accumulation of sessions, as the title says, “along the way” and that it seems like an artifact of the […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Mudslide Charley Mudslide Charley is a Missoula, Montana-born band that plays gutbucket blues and house rockin’ roots rock. We draw inspiration from a more antiquated era when Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker first fused the rough and rural vibes of Southern acoustic blues with modern electric […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Scottie Miller Singer-songwriter-pianist Scottie Miller has toured with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legend Bo Diddley, has been published by Hal Leonard and inducted three times into The Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame. He has released 11 self-produced albums and most recently a Poetry Collection, […]
Willie J. Campbell Be Cool Blue Heart Records Sadly, the celebrated blues bassist Willie J. Campbell passed away last December from ALS while making this album, ultimately titled Be Cool for the phrase the affable musician often used and lived by. Recorded at Dockside Studio in Louisiana, the recordings were completed by the core […]
E.G. Kight Sticks and Strings E.G. Kight opens her latest studio recording with “Talk to Me”, her self penned original. Five more songs were co-written with Tom Horner her “go to” writing partner. Kights guitar playing gives her expressive vocals just the “right” touch much liker her contemparies Doug MacCloud and Eric Bibb. Kight is […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Anthony Rosano The Billboard and iTunes Chart toping Blues Rocker Anthony Rosano has drawn comparisons to a wide variety of Artists. From SRV and Rory Gallagher to Led Zeppelin and Bruce Springsteen, with a fiery live show and songwriting depth that is refreshing to fans of […]
Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #207 and his Guest Jim Kirkpatrick The Boomtown Rats She’s Gonna Do you In Slyboots Blindsided Rock City Machine Co Summer Song Bobby Rush I’m Free King Tree of the Earthmothers All You Are Robert Plant 29 Palms Noah Guthrie & Good Trouble […]
Soulful Femme Attitude Funk, soul, and blues form a magical convergence with the sounds of Soulful Femme. Comprised of lead vocalist Stevee Wellons and guitarist Cheryl Rinovato, Soulful Femme was formed shortly after the two women met at a blues society event in 2014. Attitude, the follow up album to their 2021 release It Is […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with Jim Kirkpatrick Dubbed “England’s equivalent to Joe Bonamassa” by Blues Matters, Jim Kirkpatrick has built up over a quarter-century’s experience in Blues and Rock and earned a ton of respect from his fans, peers and critics alike. Not only is he a gifted songwriter (who’s […]
Scottie Miller Carnival Cocoon Carnival Cocoon, the latest release from Minnesota poet/pianist Scottie Miller, has me gob-smacked with amazement and delight. This companion set features an eighty-three-page book of poetry coupled with a twenty-three track album featuring those poems eloquently set to music with a classic beat-inspired delivery. Miller, a three-time inductee of the Minnesota […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Eli Gardiner Eli Gardiner is a songwriter from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, currently located in Minneapolis Minnesota. Coming of the 2020 release of his album, The Fire and The Medicine, he formed his full band comprised of drummer Greg Schutte (Mickey Hart, Ryan Bingham) lap […]
The Hurricane Party Cat 2 Tall and Mean Records Hailing from Richmond, Virginia is a new ensemble called The Hurricane Party. Their debut album Cat 2, brings a bit of rock, blues, funk, and R&B to the table in a twelve-track collection of songs. Rocky Pleasants and Gainesville, Florida songwriter Rob Marlowe teamed up to […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Tim Woods For nearly five decades, singer and guitarist Tim Woods’ career has taken him on a long and storied journey that continues to write new chapters every year. Originally from Western Pennsylvania – where he remains a fixture of the music scene – Tim grew […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Mae Simpson The Mae Simpson Band blurs the lines between a wide range of influences. From the depth and energy of funk and rock, down the the melodic edge of R&B and folk. Led by Mae Simpson who’s ‘…voice is larger than life — but not […]
William Matheny Grand Old Feeling Hickman Holler/Thirty Tigers West Virginian singer-songwriters have a knack for narratives that paint vivid character sketches of desperate characters, even if those desperate ones are themselves. William Matheny is one of them. His latest That Grand, Old Feeling follows his 2018 acclaimed Strange Constellations and not only features his keen, […]
Making a Scene Brings you Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #206 With his Guest Bex Marshall Dom Martin Daylight I Will Find Johnny Gallagher Shake That Tambourine Jessey Jackson Weary Traveler Ronan Gallagher Out Of My Head Paddy Goodwin & The Holy Ghosts That Train Ben Reel Come A Long Way John Angus […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you Gerry Casey’s Interview with Bex Marshall UK British Blues Award winner and 4 time European Blues Awards nominee Bex Marshall’s unique style of guitar playing is a combined technique of slide, blues rock, ragtime and roots pickin’. Her voice is a powerful melting pot of old black woman’s […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Frank L. Goldwasser Formerly known in blues circles as “Paris Slim”, Franck L. Goldwasser was born and raised in Paris, France in the 1960’s and studied fine arts before moving to Oakland, California in 1983. A self-taught guitarist and vocalist, Goldwasser began studying the recordings […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Mark Cameron Minnesota based singer, songwriter and guitarist Mark Cameron has been active in live music for over thirty years. Mark began his performing career in the rich folk-rock scene of the early 1970’s and brought this influence into several bands he founded during the 1980’s […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Joyann Parker Joyann Parker is an electrifying and versatile musician whose soulful voice, captivating performances, and impeccable songwriting have taken the music scene by storm. Born and raised in a small town, Joyann’s deep-rooted passion for music began at a young age, drawing inspiration from the […]
Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey and his Guest Ralph Selbach! Abcd Band Grab The Bull By The Balls AC/DCWild Reputation Power Up 2020 Odd Crew Wings On A Burning Wind The Anix Cut Me Nouveau ArcadeiHumanz New Single Joe Bonamassa Well I Done Gone Over It The Hives Rigor Mortis […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you an Interview with Eli Wulfmeier of Leroy From the North Toughen Up, Leroy of The North’s full-length debut, is a soundtrack for road trips with the radio cranked high, the FM dial caught somewhere between the country and classic rock stations, the sounds from both channels bleeding together […]
Jimmy Bennett Sunday Morning Sessions Junkyard Dog Productions Sunday Morning Sessions, the new album from Jimmy Bennett (Bennett Brothers, Alexis P. Suiter, John Ginty, Bruce Katz) stole my heart from the first listen. Bennett, an original member of Levon Helm’s Midnight Rambles in Woodstock, New York, began writing this record on Easter Sunday 2020 as a response to the beginning days of the Coronavirus outbreak. […]
Micke Bjorklof and Blue Strip Colors of Jealousy Hokahey! Music Productions I’ve been writing about the music of Micke Bjorklof since 2014 with the After the Flood release. I love the way his crafted lyrics and musical arrangements are brought to life with Blue Strip. Their latest album Colors of Jealousy has again captivated me with every listen. Bjorklof has a unique way to […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Hudspeth and Taylor Guitarist, singer, teacher, and songwriter Brandon Hudspeth was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He began taking guitar lessons at an early age after hearing Johnny Cash on Sesame Street. In high school, heavily influenced by the Blues, he started playing weekend gigs around the […]
Making a Scene Brings you Turn it Up with Gerry Casey and his Guest King Bee and the Stingers Lions in the Street Moving Along Voodoo Ramble Waterfall Filter Obliteration The Cold Stares Cross The Line Robert Jon & The Wreck Don’t Look Down Edit The Tide Strangest Call Ida Mae My Whispers Are Wildfire […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Sarah Menefee of King Bee & The Stingers King Bee & The Stingers is a six-piece blues, soul and funk band from Bloomington, Indiana. The group works with Indie Ink Management and publicist Marlene Palumbo. Several KBS singles have been distributed by Sony Orchard and are […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Sean Michael Howe of The Geanies Geanies, an electrifying, blues-influenced alt-rock band, release the debut EP, Can’t See The Sun, July 14th via Mule Kick Records. The Venice, California band is fronted by lead singer/composer Sean Michael Howe. Howe has the colossal sound and technical delivery of a […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Eric Johanson In the midst of creating The Deep and the Dirty, Eric Johanson’s previous album cracked the Top 10 on the Billboard blues chart. It was his fourth time reaching the Top 10. And for a Louisiana native who’d grown up idolizing bluesmen like Freddie […]
The Nick Moss Band featuring Dennis Gruenling Get Your Back Into It! Alligator Get Your Back Into It! is the third album (and third on Alligator) for 2020 BMA Winners Chicago veteran guitarist/vocalist Nick Moss and harmonicist Dennis Gruenling, who return after their widely acclaimed, three-time BMA winner Lucky Guy! We often throw around terms […]
Making a Scene Brings You Turn It Up with Gerry Casey and his Guest Gene Bannon Dolly Parton/Rob Halford Bygones Brave Rival For The Ones Ben Reel Come A Long Way Hurricanes Thunder In The Storm Ritchie Dave Porter & Debra Susan We Still Believe In Love Paul Rodgers Living It Up The Answer Keep […]
Jan James Time Bomb Blue Palace Records It has been over thirty years since Jan James released her first album Last Train. That record gained her a rather large fanbase in Europe. With creative partner guitarist Craig Calvert by her side, her latest and twelfth release Time Bomb is drenched with feeling and soul. James’ musical-wheelhouse is centered in American roots, and embraces each petal: […]
KAREN LEIPZIGER/KL PRODUCTIONS Making a Scene Brings you an Interview with a Pro – Karen Leipziger of Nashville’s KL Productions KBA Award winning publicist (2007) and Grammy (“Before This Song Is Over” Eddy Clearwater with Los Straitjackets Rock ’n’ Roll City) and BMA-nominated songwriter (“Winds Of Change” Eddy Clearwater Reservation Blues), Karen Leipziger/KL Productions has been […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you Gerry Casey’s Interview with Gene Bannon Gene Bannon from Cootehill ireland he was the saxophone player in The Times Showband. They recorded an album in Abbey Road studios and used the same engineer as the Beatles. Gene also played in Dusty Springfield’s band in the late sixties. These […]
Alan Paul Brothers and Sisters: The Allman Brothers Band and the Story of the Album that Defined the ‘70s St. Martin’s Press Acclaimed music columnist and author Alan Paul has covered The Allman Brothers Band and its offshoots for much of his career. He previously wrote the New York Times bestseller, One Way Out: The […]
Leonard “Lowdown” Brown Blues is Calling Me Music Maker Foundation Born in Arkansas and raised in Indiana, Leonard “Lowdown” Brown has been surrounded by music most of his life. In 1980 he moved to Houston, Texas for his work with General Electric and became in involved in the local music scene. In 1988, he acquired […]
Guy Bélanger Voyages & Other Stories Bros Quebec’s Guy Bélanger is a multiple Maple Blues Award winner for Harmonica Player of the Year and is otherwise well recognized as both an instrumentalist and singer-songwriter in his nearly fifty-year career. Voyages & Other Stories is his seventh solo album, a mix of originals and covers, featuring […]
Making a Scene Brings you Turn it up with Gerry Casey and his Guest Laurence Jones Dom Martin Unhinged The Record Company Talk To Me Moonshine Bandits /Buckcherry WILD The Greig Taylor Band 3 Chords And The Truth Alice Copper I’m Alice 3Force Prevention Billy The Kid & The Regulators Say You Wanna Woman Geordie […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with Laurence Jones Laurence Jones, the multi-award-winning guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter born in Liverpool, releases his seventh studio album via Marshall Records on August 25th, showcasing his new power trio. The British Blues Rock guitar sensation has shared stages with Sir Van Morrison, Sir Ringo Starr, […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Mike Guldin Mike Guldin first picked up the guitar at age 15 and since then has honed his craft playing in roadhouses, clubs and bars, and Festivals and Theaters for over 45 years. Influenced by blues legends Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Willie Dixon, Albert Collins, The […]
Duane Betts Wild & Precious Life Royal Potato Family “My mother she married a ramblin’ man,” Duane Betts sings in “Taking Time,” the snappy little tune that kicks off his 2018 debut EP, Sketches of American Music. The heritage that pours out of Betts in reference to his father, Dickey Betts of the original Allman […]
Franck L. Goldwasser Who Needs this Mess!!? Crosscut Veteran blues fans recall “Paris Slim’s” sets with the Mannish Boys and perhaps some of his other collaborations with West Coast blues artists. Now the French-born guitarist/vocalist, using his given name Franck L. Goldwasser, returns with a solo album, Who Needs this Mess!!?, on which the title […]
Making a Scene Presents an interview with Mike Bourne From the House of Blues to the International Jazz and Blues Festival in Manila and countless points in between, Mike Bourne has been entertaining audiences around the globe with his unique style of jump blues, blues, and roots music since 1998. Inspired by Louis Jordan, T-bone […]