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John Primer Hard Times

Phillip Smith americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots, roots rock November 16, 2022

John Primer Hard Times Blue House Productions Hard Times, the very latest release from Chicago Blues great John Primer captures my ‘real-deal’ blues-loving heart with thirteen new originals. With Steve Bell on harmonica, Lenny Media on drums, and David Forte on bass, this recording also features special guests Rick Kreher on 2nd guitar, Johnny Iguana on piano and organ, and John’s seventeen-year-old daughter Aliya Primer on vocals. Primer states: “The name of my new CD […]

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Ivor S.K. Mississippi Bound

Phillip Smith americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock November 15, 2022

Ivor S.K. Mississippi Bound Vizztone Label Group Hailing from Sydney Australia, and now living in New Orleans, Ivor Simpson-Kennedy takes story-telling to the highest level with his music. There’s a unique spin he has on blues and roots which is very refreshing and quite captivating. The attention he pays to details in his songwriting, pairs perfectly with his laidback […]

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The Lucky Losers are Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock November 14, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with The Lucky Losers Winners of five Independent Blues Award in 2021 including “Artist of the Year” (Cathy Lemons), “Song of the Year” (Godless Land), “The Lucky Losers are San Francisco’s finest male/female duet fronted band — a throwback to the hybrid of soul, blues, rock, gospel, […]

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Annika Chambers and Paul Deslauriers Good Trouble

Phillip Smith americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, roots, roots rock November 14, 2022

Annika Chambers and Paul Deslauriers Good Trouble Vizztone Label Group Annika Chambers and Paul DesLauriers have both been on my radar a while. I covered Chambers’ 2019 album Kiss My Sass, and DesLauriers’ 2016 release Relentless, as well as his 2019 release Bounce. I embraced all three of those recordings. The spirited couple met at the 2018 International Blues Challenge in Memphis and started working together in 2019. Within the […]

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Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #167

Gerry Casey americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock November 14, 2022

Making a Scene Brings you Turn it up with Gerry Casey and his Guest Mary Gantley Van Morrison Streamline Train Sorrow & Spire Under The Gun Jarred James Nichols Down The Drain The Casanovas When You Want Something From Me Burnt Out Wreck Ain’t Done Nothing Wrong Cros My Kinda Woman Black Stone Cherry New […]

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Matt Woods is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock November 11, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Matt Woods The Matt Woods Band is a Des Moines based blues band specializing in old school urban electric blues. The band’s hard-hitting rhythms and powerful guitar lines evoke a sound right out of the early Chess Records catalog. Featuring Matt Woods on guitar and vocals, […]

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Annika Chambers and Paul DeLauriers are Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots, roots rock November 7, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Annika Chambers and Paul Deslauriers Both on stage and in private life, these two internationally acclaimed artists share incredible chemistry! Their first introduction (lasting only a few seconds) in the crowded lobby of the historic Orpheum Theatre during the 2018 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, […]

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Turn it up with Gerry Casey show #166

Gerry Casey blues, blues rock, classic rock, indie Blues, Indie Rock, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock, turn it up November 7, 2022

Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey and his Guest Zach Person Kings Of Kool The King Of The Guitar Kings Of Chaos Judgment Day The Anix See Nothing Seething Akira Stars Jimi Barbarini I Miss Rock N’ Roll Near Dusk The Way It Goes Johnny Thunders These Boots Are Made For […]

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Gerry Casey Interviews Zach Person

Gerry Casey americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Indie Rock, Rock, roots, roots rock November 6, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with Zach Person American recording artist, Zach Person, is the new face of indie rock. Emerging out of Austin, Texas, Person plays loud, raw, and connects with his music fans on a primal sonic level. Only 25 years old, Person has a swagger, talent and grit beyond […]

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Ben Levin is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots, roots rock November 4, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Ben Levin At only 22 years old, Ben Levin is already making his mark as a blues pianist, vocalist, and songwriter. Ben has been nominated for a Blues Music Award and two Blues Blast Magazine Awards. Based in Cincinnati, OH, Ben has been playing 100 shows a year since he […]

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Billy Truitt Abstract Truth

Jim Hynes americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock November 2, 2022

Billy Truitt Abstract Truth Gutbukit Billy Truitt is a veteran musician who goes as far back as Jack Ely and Kingsmen of “Louie Louie” fame. Hailing from southern Idaho, he spent time in the Bakersfield honky tonks and L.A. club scenes. Truitt moved to Las Vegas in the ‘90s and began working with the roots/rockabilly […]

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Buddy Guy The Blues Don’t Lie

Richard Ludmerer americana, blues, blues rock, buddy guy, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots, roots rock November 1, 2022

Buddy Guy The Blues Don’t Lie RCA Records “The Blues Don’t Lie” is the follow up album to the “Blues is Alve and Well” featuring producer, songwriter, and drummer Tom Hambridge. Also featured are Reese Wynans Hammond Organ; Michael Rhodes, bass; and Rob McNelley guitar. Guest artists are Mavis Staples, Elvis Costello and James Taylor. […]

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Lightnin Malcolm is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock October 31, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Lightnin Malcolm Cutting edge Mississippi Bluesman Lightnin Malcolm, a charismatic and energetic guitarslinger with a deep soulful voice, has taken his irresistible dance grooves from Juke Joint teen years to World Stages with mainstream artists such as Robert Plant, Jimmy Buffett, Robert Cray, The Black Keys, Widespread […]

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Lee Fields Sentimental Fool

Jim Hynes americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock October 31, 2022

Lee Fields Sentimental Fool Daptone The venerable classic soul singer Lee Fields has joined the Daptone roster. Few things are more fitting. Sentimental Fool finds the septuagenarian Fields in fine voice, backed by the roster’s house band that brings out the singer’s best. The album was produced by Daptone’s Gabriel Roth (AKA Bosco Mann). He […]

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Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #165

Gerry Casey americana, blues, blues rock, classic rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock October 31, 2022

Making a Scene Brings you Turn it up with Gerry Casey and his Guest Ben Cutler Anthony Gomes Born To Ride Blackfoot Need My Ride Chris Spedding Motor Bikin Todd Sharpville Get Outta My Way Stepphenwolf Born To Be Wild Slade Cum On Feel The Noize Janis Joplin Me And Bobby McGee Jessey Jackson Bitch […]

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Gerry Casey Interviews Ben Cutler

Gerry Casey blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock October 30, 2022

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with Ben Cutler Ben Cutler is a 16 year old singer songwriter from Belfast. He began playing at the age of 10 and quickly became comfortable on stage in front of all sizes of audiences. At 12 he entered and won the U/16 category at Banbridge Buskfest and […]

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Angela Strehli Ace of Blues

Richard Ludmerer americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock October 29, 2022

Angela Strehli Ace of Blues New West Records Angela Strehli “Ace of Blues” is Strehli’s first album in 17 years co-produced by her and her husband Bob Brown. Many will remember her 1990 album “Dreams Come True” with Marcia Ball and Lou Ann Barton and as part 2009’s Blues Broads also featuring Tracy Nelson. Strehli’s […]

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Mud Morganfield Portrait

Richard Ludmerer americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock October 28, 2022

Mud Morganfield Portrait Delmark Records This is Mud Morganfield’s newest album. Included are seven originals and seven covers. The covers include Muddy Waters “You Can’t Lose What You Ain’t Never Had” and John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson’s “Good Morning Little School Girl. This is Mud’s first album for Delmark Records. All but the first track […]

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Robert Hill and Joanne Lediger are Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock October 28, 2022

HOME PAGE ROBERT HILL HOME PAGE JOANNE LEDIGER Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Robert Hill of Robert Hill and Joanne Lediger Robert Hill Robert Hill was born at a very early age, a small, naked male child in North Little Rock, Arkansas. As the story goes, whenever someone from the city of Little […]

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Sara Niemietz Superman

Jim Hynes americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, indie pop, Indie Rock, pop, Rock, roots, roots rock October 28, 2022

Sara Niemietz Superman Self-released Singer-songwriter Sara Niemietz has had widely eclectic musical tastes since childhood. So, it should not be surprising to see her deliver one of the most purposely diverse, genre agnostic we’ve heard with Superman. Partnering with top-notch co-producer, co-writer, and guitarist Linda Taylor, the duo brings us fourteen tunes. Niemietz, though a […]

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Jeremiah Johnson Hi Fi Drive By

Jim Hynes americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock October 27, 2022

Jeremiah Johnson Hi Fi Drive By Ruf Ah, the guitar slinger – too many notes, too much repetition, and too loud. That was my previous impression of Jeremiah Johnson. Hi Fi Drive By conjures a different one because Johnson comes to this recording with a bunch of infectiously good songs. So, it seems that Johnson […]

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Laura Tate is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock, soul October 24, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Laura Tate Laura Tate can’t help but sing: she has been singing in front of audiences since she was nine. Texas-born-and-bred, she grew up in Dallas as the fourth of five sisters. Her mother was a smart Southern beauty and her father was an opera singer […]

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Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #164

Gerry Casey americana, blues, blues rock, classic rock, indie Blues, roots, roots rock October 24, 2022

Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #164 with his Guest Brendan O’Neill Jaime Kyle Driving With The Brakes On Tony Smith Weekend Warriors The Dead Daises Face Your Fears John Primer Hard Times Delta Fuse Let Me Go Five Horse Johnston Cherry Red Brian Setzer Take A Chance On Love […]

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Gerry Casey Interviews Brendan O’Neill

Gerry Casey americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock October 23, 2022

Making a Scene Brings you Gerry Casey’s Interview with Brendan O’Neill Born in Belfast 1951, Brendan started playing the drums in the boy scouts pipe band when he was about 12. At 14 he fell in love with The Beatles then had his life changed after seeing The Kinks and The Buddy Rich Big Band […]

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The Claudettes The Claudettes Go Out

Jim Hynes americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, roots, roots rock October 23, 2022

The Claudettes The Claudettes Go Out Forty Below The Claudettes Go Out, the quartet’s sixth album, is their follow-up to their 2020 High Times in the Dark, described by this writer in another outlet as their best yet. While that was a coming-out party for trained jazz vocalist, turned pop singer Berit Ulseth, this one smooths […]

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Kirby Heard is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock October 22, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Kirby Heard Since the November 2019 release of her first solo project, “Mama’s Biscuits”, Kirby Heard has become known for songs that take listeners on journeys through yesteryear and memories of home. Often introspective, inquisitive, and witty, these are songs with an authentic voice and perspective. […]

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Serabee Hummingbird Tea

Jim Hynes americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, roots, roots rock October 22, 2022

Serabee Hummingbird Tea Rabadash The next great female soulful singer in the mold of Bonnie Bramlett, Bonnie Raitt, and Susan Tedeschi may well be Serabee (short for her real name, Sera Buras). She’s a songwriter too, having penned the 14 originals on this destined to be breakout album, Hummingbird Tea. Just look at these credentials […]

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Mitch Grainger is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, roots, roots rock October 21, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene presents an interview with Mitch Grainger Mitch Grainger is the perfect paradox. A white guy from Australia, who infuses the Blues & Roots genre’s traditional styling’s with a confidence, and depth of spirit, that has seen him compared to the likes of Robert Johnson* by American music critics. His sound, […]

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Dave Keyes Rhythm Blues & Boogie

Jim Hynes americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock October 20, 2022

Dave Keyes Rhythm Blues & Boogie Blue Heart The artist with the perfect name for his craft, Dave Keyes, returns with his sixth album and debut for Blue Heart Records, Rhythm Blues & Boogie. Keyes, here playing piano, Wurlitzer, B3, and accordion has earned three BMA nominations, has played in the Broadway pits, done television […]

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Malaya Blue Blue Credentials

Jim Hynes americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock October 20, 2022

Malaya Blue Blue Credentials Blue Heart Unfortunately, the songs on Blue Credentials are the swan songs for the late noted blues songwriter Dennis Walker (Robert Cray, B.B. King, Bettye LaVette) unless someone unearths undiscovered material. Award-winning U.K. vocalist Malaya Blue follows up her 2020 critically acclaimed collaboration with Walker, Still, making this her fourth release […]

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Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #163

Gerry Casey americana, blues, blues rock, classic rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock October 17, 2022

Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #163 and his Guest Lars Nygren of Age of Reflection Anthony Gomes Fur Covered Handcuffs The Cinelli Brothers & The Redfish Blues Band Together Is Better Eric Steckel Tennessee Kenny Wayne Shepherd True Lies David Starr Poison In The Water Tyler Bryant &The Shakedown […]

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Sweet Undertow is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock October 15, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Eddy Undertow of Sweet Undertow Sweet Undertow’s organic and inspiring debut album, Skeletone Machine, captures years of frontman Eddy Undertow’s guitar-in-hand globetrotting and inquisitive artist’s ear. Released by Mother West on Sept. 16, it’s a cinematic document of a wide-eyed quest for something universal yet tantalizingly […]

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The Rock House Allstars are Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock October 14, 2022

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Kevin McKendree and John Heithaus of the Rock House Allstars Multi-Grammy Winner Kevin McKendree creates the foundation of The Rock House All Stars from Franklin, TN just south of Nashville. Let It Bleed is the eighth British and tenth American studio album by the Rolling Stones, released on November […]

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Annika Chambers and Paul DesLauriers Good Trouble

Richard Ludmerer americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock October 13, 2022

Annika Chambers and Paul DesLauriers Good Trouble Vizztone Label Group Annika Chambers and Paul DesLauriers are the lovers featured here. DesLauriers is the winner of many Maple Blues Awards and 2-time winner of the MB “Entertainer of the Year”. Annika is a 2-time winner of the Blues Music Award for Soul Blues Artist of the […]

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The Lucky Losers Standin Pat

Richard Ludmerer blues, blues rock, indie Blues, roots, roots rock October 13, 2022

The Lucky Losers Standin Pat Vizztone Label Group The Lucky Losers “Standin’ Pat” is the latest from our duo also featuring guitarist Ian Lamson on 2 tracks, Chris Burns keyboards, Endre Tarczy bass, and Jon Otis, drums. Produced at Greaseland, producer and guitarist Kid Anderson appears on all tracks with a horn section including saxophonists […]

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Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #162

Gerry Casey americana, blues, blues rock, classic rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock October 10, 2022

Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey and his Guest Artur Menezes Anthony Gomes Fur Covered Handcuffs The Cinelli Brothers & The Redfish Blues Band Together Is Better Eric Steckel Tennessee Kenny Wayne Shepherd True Lies David Starr Poison In The Water Tyler Bryant &The Shakedown Ghostrider Lauren Anderson Burn It […]

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Gerry Casey Interviews Artur Menezes

Gerry Casey americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock October 9, 2022

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with Artur Menezes Winner of the “Albert King Award” for Best Guitarist and 3rd place on Band Category at the International Blues Challenge 2018, Artur Menezes is a high-energetic guitarist and plays with such a feeling that impresses the crowds. Based in Los Angeles, the brazilian artist is making […]

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Michael Kaeshammer The Warehouse Sessions

Jim Hynes americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock October 9, 2022

Michael Kaeshammer The Warehouse Sessions Linus Entertainment Readers of these pages have likely heard or seen the expression ‘the blues comes in many colors.” As you well know through this writer, there are literally tons of ‘jazz’ albums that could easily be filed under ‘blues’ if one has a broad definition of the latter. That’s […]

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The Claudettes are Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, pop, Rock, roots, roots rock October 8, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Johnny Iguana of The Claudettes Wielding a one-of-a-kind, piano-powered roots-pop sound, the Claudettes merge earthy blues and soul with pop hooks and punk spirit, writing an intriguing new chapter in American roots music. Raised in Philadelphia, pianist/songwriter Johnny Iguana first gained renown as pianist for blues […]

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Grant Dermody is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock October 7, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Grant Dermody Singer, songwriter and acclaimed harmonica player Grant Dermody’s devotion to the blues naturally leads him in different directions. While his last album, Digging in John’s Backyard, found him collaborating with guitarist Frank Fotusky on a set of songs that paid tribute to John Jackson, […]

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Independent Blues Awards 2022 Winners Announced!

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues rock, indepedent blues awards, indie Blues, indie blues awards, making a Scene, roots, roots rock October 4, 2022

Acoustic Blues CD Nominees Best Independent Blues Acoustic CD CD’s that were produced with primarly acoustic instrumentation Ghalia Volt Donna Herula Steve Hill Chris Bergson Hector Anchondo Elly Wininger Cole Allen Little G Weevil

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Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #161

Gerry Casey americana, blues, blues rock, classic rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock October 3, 2022

Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #161 with his Guest Ben Reel Buddy Guy I Let My Guitar Do The Talking Boogie Beasts Who’ll Be Next Hyperdrive Stereo Metermaid Brighter Than A Thousand Suns Futureblind Justin Saladino Band Sink Or Swim Thorbjorn Risager & The Black Tornado Navigation Blues 2022 […]

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Patty Tuite is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock October 1, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Patty Tuite Patty is a singer/songwriter who embraces the genre of blues, jazz and rock music, Patty started at a young age listening to her mom’s piano playing of hymns, musicals and Boogie Woogie and began playing piano before the age of 5. Patty began playing […]

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Crystal Shawanda Midnight Blues

Jim Hynes americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock October 1, 2022

Crystal Shawanda Midnight Blues True North Now recognized as a vocal blues powerhouse, Crystal Shawanda has had a split career. She began as an indigenous musician growing up on the Wikwemikong reserve on an island in Ontario, CA in a house filled with both blues and country music. She tried the latter first when moving […]

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Ron Kraemer is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock September 30, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an interview with Ron Kraemer Ron is currently performing as a trio, with Gregg Germony on upright bass and Michael Finley on brushes. You might catch a guest star now and again, so check back and see who’s on the gig! Some of the other fellas Ron has played with […]

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Sara Niemietz is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Indie Rock, roots, roots rock September 26, 2022

HOME Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Sara Niemietz “This album is about vulnerability and empowerment. It’s about speaking your piece, shaking off the past, and finding the superhero inside,” shares singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist andactor, Sara Niemietz. She continues: “As a kid, I used to run around with this blanket tied around my neck […]

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Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #160

Gerry Casey americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots, roots rock September 26, 2022

Making a Scene presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #160 and his Guest Jaime Kyle Anthony Gomes I Believe Ben Reel Band This Is The Movie Burnt Out Wreck Stand And Fight Genghis Nash Running Out Of Time Fury Weekend Sad Boy Laurence Jones Anywhere With Me Sammy Hagar & The Circle Pump […]

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The Ron Kraemer Trio Sarasota Swing

Jim Hynes americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock September 25, 2022

The Ron Kraemer Trio w/Reggie Murray Sarasota Swing Poquois Publishing At the outset of this year, 2022, this writer in another outlet penned 2022 as “the year of the organ-oriented bands.” While the Ron Kraemer Trio is centered around the leader’s guitar, the addition of Reggie Murray on Hammond B-3 and tenor saxophone puts Sarasota […]

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Corky Siegel is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, classical, indie Blues, roots, roots rock September 24, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Corky Siegel of Chamber Blues Corky Siegel is known internationally as one of the world’s great blues harmonica players, and is a celebrated composer, blues pianist, singer, songwriter, band leader and author. Along with the likes of John Cage, Steve Reich, Phillip Glass, and Meredith Monk, he […]

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Grant Geissman Blooz

Jim Hynes americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, Rock, roots, roots rock September 24, 2022

Grant Geissman Blooz Futurism/Mesa/Bluemoon This is not one that we expected given guitarist Grant Geissman’s mostly mainstream, film, and television work, including sixteen albums of his own. Geissman first came to prominence with his guitar solo on Chuck Mangione’s 1978 hit “Feels So Good” and went on to work with the likes of Quincy Jones, […]

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