HOME PAGE – Grant Dermody HOME PAGE – Frank Fotusky Grant Dermody Frank Fotusky Making a Scene Presents an interview with Grant Dermody and Frank Fotusky Grant Dermody Growing up in Seattle, he was given his first harmonica by his father at age 18. Jimmy Reed, Little Walter Jacobs, Sonny Boy Williamson, and Walter […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an interview with Val Starr of Val Starr and the Blues Rocket! Healing Kind of Blues is Val Starr & The Blues Rocket’s 6th CD Release hits the streets on January 21st, 2022. The album continues on with Val’s unique style of uplifting, inspiring, California Blues. It contains multiple styles […]
Grant Dermody & Frank Fotusky Digging in John’s Backyard Self-released Blues fans should be familiar with harmonist Grant Dermody who released one of 2019’s best blues albums, My Dony, produced by the great roots producer, Dirk Powell. This time out, although Powell just does a superb job mixing the album, this is a duo recording […]
Roy Roberts Covering the Years Growing up in Tennessee, Roy Roberts was exposed to a variety of music, but it was Jimmy Reed’s song “Baby What You Want Me to Do” which inspired him to get his first guitar. Over the years, Roberts has backed acts such as Solomon Burke, Eddie Floyd, “Little” Stevie Wonder, Dee Clark, and Otis Redding. His From the mid-sixties Roberts worked as a session man […]
Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #124 with his Guests Late Night Trouble The Glycereens Ride It Out Galia Volt Eddie 9v The Picturebooks Holy Ghost The Stone Foxes I Know Who You Are The Kentucky Headhunters Spirit In The Sky The Black Moods Sunshine Primal Scream Jailbird The Original […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Stacy Mitchhart Stacy Mitchhart’s musical journey began in his native Cincinnati, Ohio, in a home where jazz guitar masters like Wes Montgomery and Johnny Smith were played on the stereo. Therefore it was natural that he gravitated to the six-string. As a child he saw the […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Peter Veteska of Peter Veteska and Blues Train Peter Veteska and Blues Train consists of Peter Veteska on guitar and vocals; B3 legend Jeff Levine on keyboards; and top-flight Jersey Shore musicians Alex D’Agnese on Drums and Coo Moe Jhee on bass. Well known throughout the […]
Robert Connely Farr Ain’t Enough Ain’t Enough was recorded at Hipposonic Studios in Vancouver, BC, and marks Robert Connely Farr’s ninth studio album, and first solo acoustic album. What I love about Farr’s music is that it’s deep, meaningful, and baptized in the blues. Nominated for 2019 Maple Blue Awards for Songwriter of the Year and New Artist of the Year, Farr was mentored by 2021 Grammy […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Andy Peake Andy Peake has been surrounded by music since his formative days. His mother held a bachelor’s degree in music and sang and played professionally as a church support person. His influences included jazz, Broadway, classical and the pop music of the 1950s forward. He […]
Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey and his Guest The Boogie Beasts Elvis Presley Blue Christmas Thundermother Ghosts Sam Davidson Morning Sun The Dead Show dealers Emma Mae Phil Campbell &The Bastard Sons Born To Roam Letters From Jett Find My Way Home J. Lee &The Hoodoo Skulls Guilty Pleasures Rebeca […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with The Boogie Beasts Dirty beats, hypnotizing slide, screaming harmonica riffs and plenty of fuzz: all of these will be served by this four-men band from Liège-Limburg-Namur, Belgium. Boogie Beasts translate their passion for (hill country) blues into a most characteristic sound of their own, which […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Vince Fontaine of Indian City Vince Fontaine is a musician, producer, and festival curator based in Winnipeg, Canada and one of Canada’s most important Indigenous composers. Celebrated for his creative direction of multi-award winning band Eagle & Hawk and his talented collective Indian City, Fontaine’s career […]
Carolyn Wonderland Tempting Fate Texas blues sensation Carolyn Wonderland has certainly been on the fast-track these past few years. After holding a highly-coveted spot as guitarist in John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, a position previously held by legends such as Eric Clapton, Peter Green, and Mick Taylor, Wonderland signed to the beloved Alligator Records label. That just does not happen by chance. This kind of positioning only happens with talent, and […]
Sugaray Rayford In Too Deep I was super thrilled to see the new Sugaray Rayford disc In Too Deep when it recently arrived. I was in total awe of his prior album, Somebody Save Me, which earned him a Grammy nomination and two Blues Music Awards. Sugaray’s brand of hot buttered soul makes me feel […]
Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey and his Guest Bernie Marsden Ronan Gallagher Liberty The So Called David Bowie Changes The Monkees Last Train To Clarksville Robert John &The Wreck Shine A Light On Me Lynyrd Skynyrd Call Me The Breeze John Fogerty with The Foo Fighters Fortunate Son Bob Seger […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with Bernie Marsden It’s fair to say for most of us there are certain bands that provided the soundtrack to our lives. In my case Whitesnake was one of those bands. “Songs like Fool For Your Lovin’ Love hunter, Walking In The Shadow Of The Blues […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Mississippi MacDonald MacDonald knows that tradition. He’s been to Al Green’s church and heard him preach. He’s been to Willie Mitchell’s Royal Studios in Memphis, where the great records on the Hi Label were recorded. He’s seen Jerry Lee Lewis kick over his piano stool. He’s […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Mike Nagoda Mike Nagoda is an LGBT Blues musician from Toronto, Canada. He began learning the piano at age six, and nearly immediately he struggled with hands that would not respond as he wanted them to because of his Cerebral Palsy. A resourceful teacher helped him […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Rumblin Trouble Rumblin’ Trouble is a blues duo formed by Ana Todorovic (vocal) and Marko Mosic (guitar). Though we’ve played together since 2013, the first big moment for Rumblin’ Trouble was the interview with Jesse Finkelstein and Audrey Michelle of Blues Radio International on May 1, […]
MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #593 – 12/20/2021 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/12036170 NATIONAL WOMEN IN BLUES IBC SHOWCASE PREVIEW I was joined by Michele Seidman, President/CWB, Meg Williams-Music Director, Lady A – this year’s hostess, & Redd Velvet to this year’s showcase. WEB SITE FACEBOOK PAGE BOBBY MURRAY & GREG NAGY – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC […]
Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #121 and his guest Mr. Lordi Johnny Gallagher &The Boxty Band Spending All My Money Harlem Lake The River Defryme The Snake Johnny Casino Another Girl L.A.Guns Lost Boys Kula Shaker Hey Dude Tom Jones One Hell Of A Life Neil Young &Crazy Horse […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Willie Jackson Willie Jackson is a native son of Savannah, GA; the youngest of the 6 children born to the late, great Reverend Jackson and, his wife, Annie Pearl. Willie has always been a songwriter in his free time while working to support his family. […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Hughes Taylor An old soul hailing from Macon Georgia USA, Hughes Taylor was immediately drawn to the blues when he first picked up the guitar. Today an accomplished guitar player with a voice that is bigger than he is, Hughes has developed his signature style: a […]
Willie Jackson All in the Blues Hailing from Savannah, Georgia, Willie Jackson, the son of a reverend, had worked for the railroad until an accident ended that career. It was then he decided to dedicate his time on his music and the Blues. Jackson’s brand-new album All in the Blues, follows up quite nicely to his debut 2017 EP release Willie Jackson […]
Making a Scene Presents an interview with J. Red the Nephew J.Red the Nephew, Atlanta Resident and North Carolina native, knew from a very young age that music was his true passion. Growing up listening to his radio he would often imitate the vocal stylings of his musical influences: Marvin Gaye, Teddy Pendergrass, Luther Vandross, Charlie […]
MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #592 – 12/20/2021 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/12032633 HANNA PK Hanna is a talented pianist who has released her third album, Blues All Over My Shoes. We spoke about her journey from South Korea, her love of the music and more. WEB SITE FACEBOOK PAGE JON SPEAR BAND – COUCH KID NEW […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Robbin Kapsalis of Robbin Kapsalis and Vintage #18 The first thing you notice when Vintage#18 hits the stage, is Robbin Kapsalis’ white glass beaded fringe dress and white knee-hi boots as she sways on stage creating a hypnotic visual with the soul foundation of her […]
Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey and his Guest Jaime Kyle The 2.19 Horseshoe Curve Riff Raiders Loaded Gun Rose Carleo 10 Years The Southbound Snakecharmers Through The Smoke Joseph Mojo Morganfield It’s Good To Be King No Saviours This Is Not America Gypsy Pistoleros Livin La Vida Loca! Jimmy C. […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Mike Schafer of the Mike Schafer Band Vocalist, Guitarist and Band Leader Mick Schafer has been singing since childhood. Mick’s voice was made known to him in the 7th grade church choir. At 20 he quit college and ventured to Europe to perform for tips and […]
Joseph and the Velozians Four years have passed since Veloz’s last release Offerings made it across my desk for review. That was quite an impressive album. His brand-new record Joseph and the Velozians again captures my full attention with his delightful originals and covers. With Veloz laying down the funkiest of rhythms on bass and Funk-wah guitar, keyboardist Jim Alfredson and drummer/percussionist Donny Brown hold down the fort for the […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Ilana Katz Katz Ilana Katz Katz is a Blues and Appalachian fiddler, singer, songwriter, novelist, screenwriter, essayist, watercolor painter, apparel artist, longtime subway busker, and budding children’s book author who strives to bring good mojo wherever she goes. Ilana’s writing career began in college where […]
MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #591 – 12/06/2021 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/12032595 JASON RICCI & JOE KROWN – SEMI-COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Jason makes his fifth visit to The Couch, this time with first-timer Joe Krown. They have released City>Country>City and we will speak with Joe about his career and the two about this collaboration. STEVE […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Tas Cru Tas Cru is truly a blues eclectic who refuses to let his music be bound to just one blues style. With a repertoire of over 90 original songs from multiple albums and dozens of crowd-pleasing classics, this seasoned road warrior gives folks what they want […]
Making a Scene Presents Turn it Up with Gerry Casey and his guest Dom Martin! Audrey Bridgeman On Your Own Terms Sorrow & Spire Castles In The Air The Chase Set The World To Rights Victory Love Hate Killfeather Bummer Five Points Gang All In All Trope Planes Rick Pierce Group Brick By Brick Mountain […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Ra’Shad the Blues Kid Ra’Shad The Blues Kid is a Blues Musician and Artist from Mississippi. Ra’Shad was born September 30, 1987 as Larry Ra’Shad McGill in Laurel, MS. From an early age, he was recognized as a unique individual. His immediate family consist of 3 […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with Dom Martin This interview was recorded live just before Dom took the stage at Kelly’s Hotel Portrush to give what would be a spellbinding performance to the many music fans present. In this my third interview with Dom we catch up with what has […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Jon Spear! Award-winning singer-songwriter and guitarist Jon Spear doesn’t admit how long he’s been performing but here’s a hint: Jon was in a band that opened for the Isley Brothers at the Capital Theatre in Port Chester NY when Twist and Shout was top-40 hit. Since […]
Music on the Couch Show #590 MEMPHIS LIGHTNING – WORLD PREMIER Lightning & Red will return and honor us with the World Premier of their new album. This should be a blast! VINTAGE #18 – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Robbin will be by to talk about the new album, Soul Shaker and all that is happening […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Dionne Bennett Dionne Bennett is a British/West-Indian singer-songwriter, producer, and radio personality. She started singing and performing live at age 14 and released her first soul single by the time she was 15. She is now internationally known for her unique and diverse vocal style that covers all […]
Making a Scene Presents Turn it UP with Gerry Casey and his Guest Eric Johanson “Eric Johanson’s music and the distinctiveness of his voice makes his music memorable, and unforgettable.” Eric music is steeped in magical influence of New Orleans where he currently resides. However the music has a power and cutting edge that puts […]
Cole Allen The Other Side Minnesota-based music artist Cole Allen first appeared on my radar while I was in the midst of reviewing the album Live My Life by his wife Sena Ehrhardt. Allen was lead guitarist for the band, and that album, which was released on Blind Pig Records made a terrific impression on me. His new six-track release The Other Side is quite impressive as […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Lady A This songstress began singing at age 5. She began her performance career as a back-up singer in a Motown Revue band during the 90’s. Her love of music, gospel background, Louisiana roots, and musical family always led her back to the Blues and Gospel music, mixed […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Little G Weevil Little G Weevil is a highly esteemed member of the worldwide blues community. He is the solo winner of the Blues Foundation`s International Blues Challenge in 2013, and has been nominated for USA Blues Music Award, Blues Blast Music Award and USA Independent […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Hanna PK Hanna PK is a solid pianist, soulful vocalist, and vibrant performer, born and raised in South Korea, currently residing in Rochester, NY. She plays a wide variety of the blues & swing, old school folk, and boogie-woogie. She has a dynamic songwriting style – […]
MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #588 – 11/15/2021 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/12021282 STACY MITCHHART – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Looking forward to Stacy returning to The Couch. The new album, Printer’s Alley is a celebration of his 24 years in Nashville. Will be some good stories! WEB SITE FACEBOOK PAGE JENNIFER PORTER Jennifer makes her debut appearance on […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Roy Roberts Roy Roberts became hooked on music while growing up in a small town in Tennessee, listening to blues and R&B on radio stations WLAC out of Nashville. Jimmy Reed’s “Baby What You Want Me to Do” was the clincher and at the age of […]
Colin James Open Road Stony Plain One of Canada’s most renowned blues artists, Colin James, has reached a milestone, issuing his 20th album, Open Road. It’s the third in a trilogy of records. It’s the follow-up to 2018’s Juno Award -winning Miles to Go, and 2016’s Blue Highways. Even though the travel motif is in […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Miss Lady Blues Kesha Boyd who is professionally know as Miss Lady “Blues” is no stranger to the music industry. She has assisted many artists, writers, and producers with their careers. She is a songwriter and singer. She has worked with the Major Record labels to […]
Dionne Bennett Sugar Hip Ya Ya Hunnia Prepare for blast-off. This one comes as an explosive surprise. British Jamaican singer-songwriter, producer, and radio personality Dionne Bennett, who has forged most of her career in Europe, means business. We can thank Little G Weevil for bringing Bennett to our attention as the album was recorded in […]
Various Artists Highway Butterfly – The Songs of Neal Casal (3 CDs, 5 LPs) Royal Potato Family Neal Casal never got his due as a complete artist and certainly as a songwriter until now. Spread across 5 LPs and 3 CDs from a stunning list of artists are 41 of the late Casal’s songs in […]