An Exclusive Interview with Tinsley Ellis by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Southern blues-rocker Tinsley Ellis may speak no evil, but he sings and plays with the conviction of, as Billboard wrote, “…a man possessed.” Over the course of eleven albums and literally thousands of live performances, Ellis easily ranks as one of today’s most electrifying […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 2/3/2015 by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud LIVE from the Midnight Circus the #1 INDIE Blues internet Radio show On the Internet! The ONLY Show 100% Dedicated to the Touring Indie blues artist. You will hear Music being made today by artists that are out there touring! These are the artists […]
An Exclusive Interview with Christopher Hayzel by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Christopher Hayzel is embarking on a unique and unusual tour. The Indigo Soul Tour is using an unusual model in that he will hire local indie artists to open for him in each different city he and his partner “Shiloh” plays in. In addition […]
AN Exclusive Interview with Magnus Berg! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Magnus Berg was born in Norway in 1996. He received his first guitar (built by his grandfather) at the age of seven. Early on, Berg discovered classic rock and the first guitarist he tried to emulate was Angus Young (AC/DC). He took his admiration […]
An Exclusive Interview with Josh Hoyer and the Shadowboxers by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud “Living By The Minute, coming out January 13, 2015 from Silver Street Records, is a powerful soul statement, combining the sheer power of Otis Redding, the funk of James Brown and the social immediacy of Puzzle People-era Temptations…Josh Hoyer and the […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/20/2015 by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud LIVE from the Midnight Circus Podcast! The #1 INDIE BLUES podcast! The only blues podcast that is dedicated 100% to the Touring blues artist, the INDIE BLUES Artist. The The people that are out there making new Blues and bringing the music to you […]
It was a night to remember at Darwin’s for the IBC Send-Off Party, a night of friends, fun, lots of raffle prizes, and fabulous music from not only the three marvelous groups going to Memphis but an stunning array of some of the best local musicians for the jam. First on the bill musically was […]
An Exclusive Interview with Alligator Recording artist Selwyn BIrchwood by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Selwyn Birchwood, Florida’s rising young blues fireball, is a guitar and lap-steel-playing bundle of pure energy. He delivers his original songs with a revival tent preacher’s fervor and a natural storyteller’s charisma made all the more impactful by his raw, unvarnished […]
Exclusive Interview with Stevie J! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Website: https://www.steviejmusic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steviej68 Singer, Songwriter and Guitarist Stevie J can relate to the history of the blues and how it has impacted modern music. Son of a pastor and native of Jackson Ms, He has twenty years of experience as a professional musician. Beginning in Gospel […]
AN Exclusive Interview with Tas Cru by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud This week we talk with Road Warrior and INDIE B artist Tas Cru! We get right to it talking about his New CD, The IBC, The Future of the Blues and SO MUCH MORE! .. You are going to love this interview! Website-https://www.tascru.com Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/TasCru […]
An exclusive Interview with 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 of […]
An Exclusive Interview with Mikey Junior! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Mikey Junior burst onto the blues scene less than a dozen years ago and since that time has amassed an impressive catalog of music and praise from both music fans and industry insiders. For a musical style that has historically placed so much weight […]
An Exclusive Interview with Jay Sieleman by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Listen to our exclusive interview with Jay Sieleman! We talk about the Blues Foundations Past, Present and it’s future! Jay Sieleman is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Blues Foundation, A position that he held since 2005, though his involvement with the […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 12/2/2014 with an Interview with “The Golden Novak Band” by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud The only blues radio show that is dedicated 100% to the Touring Blues Artist! Each week we give you the best in what is happening in blues TODAY! You will only hear music from artists who […]
An Exclusive Interview with “The Golden Novak Band” by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Jess Novak and Brian Golden felt an instant connection when they first jammed together in the rock/blues outfit Master Thieves in July 2013. Within weeks of meeting, the two worked together on Novak’s solo album, Bad Habit, and have continued their musical […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 10/25/2014 by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud The only blues radio show that is dedicated 100% to the Touring Blues Artist! Each week we give you the best in what is happening in blues TODAY! You will only hear music from artists who are on the road and touring! NEW BLUES, […]
An Exclusive Interview with Bruce Katz by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud This week we talk with a true road warrior, Professor of Music and Blues History at Berkeley College of Music the one and only Bruce Katz! Bruce Katz is a three time (2008, 2009, 2010) Nominee for the Blues Music Award (W.C. Handy Award) […]
An Exclusive Interview with Dana Fuchs! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Dana Fuchs Gives You Audio / Visual Whiplash With Songs From The Road DVD/CD “You will love hearing Dana Fuchs sing like the big cats in all the range from a kittenish purr to her lioness’ roar.” American Blues Scene Ruf Records recording artist, […]
AN Exclusive Interview with JPBlues! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud JPBlues has been described as “Thick Blues Dripping over the Edge of Rock” .. A perfect blend of traditional Blues and enough edge to make him relevant in the current market. JP started playing guitar at the age of 10 and it was clear that […]
Gary Nicholson is a #1 hit songwriter, two time Grammy winning producer, recording artist, with over 500 of his songs recorded by artists as diverse as BB King, Garth Brooks, Etta James, and Ringo Starr to name a few. He can also be “Whitey Johnson,” his bluesman alter ego, or a part of the Fortunate […]
An Exclusive Interview with Mick Kolassa AKA “Michissippi Mick”! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud We talked to Mick about his new CD and we got into a great conversation about the Blues, The Future of the Blues, The IBC and the all the good things Blues Foundation is doing to support the future of the blues. It is […]
Exclusive Interview with Grady Champion! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Grady Champion is a young, blues singer and harmonica player, born October 10, that has been compared to Sonny Boy Williamson, and people can hear exactly why on his Shanachie debut Payin’ for My Sins released August 24, 1999. The album includes a version of “Don’t Start […]
Howard Glazer is a masterful guitarist whose deep-voice vocals are expressive and solidly delivered. He draws from a wide musical background to create a powerful blend of serious blues, rock and acoustic compositions, yielding an uncompromising sound. His fifth album, Looking In The Mirror, was released on October 21st, and Howard joined me and shared […]
You have never heard of Sam “Bluzman” Taylor? .. with a long legacy of hit songs and performance, he was inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame in 2006 .. This is a documentary about Sam and his life.
An Exclusive Interview with Sena Ehrhardt! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Sena Ehrhardt has emerged as one of the freshest and most dynamic emerging young voices on the blues scene today. As the buzz about her incendiary performances at clubs and festivals spreads, heavyweight acts have begun to take notice. She’s been invited to open […]
Bill Frisell “Guitar in the Space Age!” Okeh Records – Sony – www.BillFrisell.com Title this recording as (updated) memorabilia of the fifties and sixties, it plays like an AM radio jukebox from the same era, but radiates a current and unique vibe. No matter; set your way-back machine(s) and enjoy the modernized and respectful (all-instrumental) […]
An Exclusive Interview with EG Kight! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud A versatile entertainer, EG Kight has performed around the world, and has been involved in fundraising concerts in Germany, Japan and Mexico. Kight takes great pride in representing the U.S., and she was honored to be the recipient of the 2013 Georgia Music Legend […]
An Exclusive Interview with Devon Allman by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud DEVON ALLMAN Making a Scene is proud to have as their exclusive Interview this week, Mr Devon Allman! www.devonallmanband.com The dirty blond hair is the same, the body posture is also the same, and there are touches in the voice that have a similar genetic connection, […]
An Exclusive Interview with Mike Zito by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Making a Scene is excited to talk to Mike Zito! A true Road Warrior of the Blues! The natural habitat of the true musician is not the gleaming studio, a glitzy showbiz party or a five-star hotel. It’s the road. And if multiple Blues Music […]
Wendy Dewitt and Kirk Harwood stopped by to share the news about their upcoming Christmas Album entitled Train Full Of Joy! It is available for pre-order and will be available for sale mid-October. Looking forward to getting my copy! In Layman Terms is Cole Layman, 17, and Logan Layman, 14. They have a passion for […]
I love female blues singers I wrote a book about them (my T’ain’t Nobody’s Business If I Do,) but not every new artist I get to review really stands out. Many are good, but they just don’t hit me in a special sort of way. This is not so with Markey Blue. Markey Blue is […]
The Chris O’Leary Band Live at Blues Now! Basel, Switzerland Fidellis/Vizztone Chris O’Leary spent his early career as a vocalist for Levon Helm and The Barnburners. The Chris O’ Leary Band’s first cd “Mr. Used to Be” received a 2011 Blues Music Award nomination for Best New Artist Debut. They won the Blues Blast Award […]
An Exclusive Interview with Rocco from Howard and the White Boys by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud This week we talk to Rocco from the international Touring and Chicago Blues veterans “Howard and the White Boys” about their new release Live at Rosa’s Lounge and the future of the blues. Website: www.howardandthewhiteboys.net Facebook: Howard and the […]
An Exclusive Interview with Joel DaSilva by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud We talk with Joel about his new CD, Touring and the Future of the Blues! Joel DaSilva has blues running through his veins. Born and raised in his sweet home, Chicago, DaSilva hails from a musical family. His mother and father traveled throughout Brazil […]
An Exclusive Interview with Frank Latorre by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud www.franklatorre.com An accomplished harmonica player, guitarist and singer, Frank has played with many Blues and Rock greats, including and most recently Johnny Winter. You can hear his mojo working on Johnny’s new release, “Roots” and on Johnny Winters new CD (his last) “Step Back” […]
Listen Live to Music On The Couch with Vinny Bond each Monday at 9pm Central on Blog Talk Radio Listen To The Archives Anytime At Music On The Couch Murali’s Segment Opens The Show EG’s Segment Begins At The 50:32 Mark Ernie’s Segment Begins At The 96:47 Mark Pierre’s Segment Begins At The 138:03 Mark […]
AN Exclusive Interview with Alastair Greene by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud This week we talk to Alastair Greene! Long time Guitarist for Alan Parsons! We talk about his band and CD ALASTAIR GREENE BAND “TROUBLE AT YOUR DOOR” You are going to love this interview!Blues and rock have met at many different crossroads. From Cream and […]
Making a Scene is honored to talk to Blues Leaf Recording artist Arsen Shomakhov! www.arsenshomakhov.com Making a Scene Talks with Arsen Shomakhov! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Arsen Shomakhov, known foremost as a virtuoso guitarist, exploded into the music scene in the early 2000s. His club tour to moscow in 2002, managed by the Russian […]
Couch Kid News Segment With The Soul Of John Black & Sonny Rock Tonight we had two Couch Kid News Segments to open the show. First The Soul Of John Black stopped by to talk about the two awards his song, Higher Power won during the recent Independent Music Awards – first taking the industry […]
An Exclusive Interview with Jarekus SIngleton! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud On this show we talk with Alligator Recording artist Jarekus Singleton! At just 29 years old, Jarekus Singleton is a musical trailblazer with a bold vision for the future of the blues. Springing from the same Mississippi soil as Charley Patton, Muddy Waters and B.B. King, […]
Grateful Dead “Dave’s Picks: Volume 11” Wichita, KS 11/17/1972 (3 CD’s) www.Dead.net – www.Rhino.com Recorded by the legendary Owsley “Bear” Stanley these original tapes have been re-mastered in HDCD, like many of these rerelease series (Dave’ Picks, Dick’s Picks, Road Trips, and etcetera) the sound quality noticeably improves as the evening wears on, similarly the […]
Selwyn Birchwood Don’t Call No Ambulance Alligator Records Selwyn Birchwood first picked up the guitar when he was 13. By the age of 17 he was into Jimi Hendrix, Albert King, Freddie King, Albert Collins, Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy. He met Texas-born blues legend Sonny Rhodes two years later and Rhodes took him under […]
Grateful Dead “Dave’s Picks Volume 10” Thelma, Los Angeles, CA 12/12/69 www.Dead.net – www.Rhino.com Dave’s Picks, Vol. 10: Thelma, Los Angeles, CA 12/12/69 is a snapshot of the band just prior to when they would enter the studio to record “Workingman’s Dead,” and they’re hitting on seven of the eight tracks (“New Speedway Boogie” was […]
Nick Moss Band Time Ain’t Free Blue Bella Records I first heard Nick Moss at the Blues Music Awards in Memphis. Moss had collected nominations in every category including Best New Artist (2003), Best Instrumentalist Guitar (2007), Best Contemporary Album (2004), Best Traditional Album (2007’s “Live At Chan’s”), and 5 times as Band of The […]
I recently saw Luther Dickinson touring with Southern Soul Assembly and found his songs and his sense of humor delightful. So I jumped at the chance to review Rock and Roll Blues. Dickinson, best known as a member of the North Mississippi All Stars, performs 10 songs here with a stripped down but highly effective […]
Little G Weevil is probably unique among modern blues musicians. There is unlikely to be another one who was born and raised in Hungary and came to America because of his love for the blues. When he first got here he washed dishes on Beale Street for a year and he explains in the liner […]