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Jimi Primetime Smith is Making a Scene

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Jimi “Primetime” Smith is an accomplished blues guitarist and vocalist, known for collaborating with legends like Etta James and Albert King. Growing up in Chicago, he was influenced by family and mentors, performing since childhood. Now based in Arizona, he remains dedicated to authentic music and self-management, focusing on sharing joy through his performances.

Bob Corritore and friends - Down Home Blues Revue

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Bob Corritore Down Home Blues Revue

Phillip Smith americana, blues, blues rock, bob corritore, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots, roots rock February 11, 2022

Bob Corritore Down Home Blues Revue I’ve really been enjoying the ‘From the Vaults’ albums spearheaded by blues harmonica marvel Bob Corritore. The latest in the series, Down Home Blues Revue, features thirteen tracks of real-deal blues recorded between 1995 and 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona. The amazing roster of southern blues artists on this album had all played Corritore’s blues club The […]

Interview the Pros

Interview with a Pro Bob Corritore

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, bob corritore, indie Blues, interview with a pro, making a Scene May 30, 2020

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with a Pro! Musician, DJ, Producer, Writer and Venue Owner Bob Corritore Bob Corritore is one of the most active and highly regarded blues harmonica players on the scene today. His style passionately carries forward the old school of playing that Corritore learned as a young man […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Bob Corritore & Friends Do The Hip-Shake Baby!

Richard Ludmerer blues, bob corritore, cd review, indie Blues, making a Scene May 3, 2019

Bob Corritore & Friends Do The Hip-Shake Baby! Vizztone Label Group/Southwest Musical Arts Foundation Bob Corritore is a Blues Music Award winner with a total of six nominations including one again this year as Best Instrumentalist – Harmonica. His last album was 2018’s “Don’t Let the Devil Ride”. Corritore is also back with a […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus/ Podcasts

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Bob Corritore

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues-rock, bob corritore, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, roots September 23, 2018

Making a Scene Presents the Podcast of LIVE from the Midnight Circus featuring Indie Blues artist Bob Corritore! This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. An Indie Blues double shot of artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Making a Scene talks with Bob Corritore

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, bob corritore, indie Blues, making a Scene September 21, 2018

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Making a Scene presents an interview with Indie Blues artist Bob Corritore! Bob Corritore is one of the most active and highly regarded blues harmonica players on the scene today. His style passionately carries forward the old school of playing that Corritore learned as a young man directly from many of […]