This is The Voice of Indie Blues .. the show that showcases the Independent Blues Artists who is out there keeping the blues alive by creating new original music .. Upholding the true tradition of the blues … they Embrace the Diversity of the Blues .. these are the innovators not the imitators .. these […]
Ronnie Baker Brooks Times Have Changed Provogue Records/Mascot Label Group Ronnie Baker Brooks was born Rodney Dion Baker in January, 1967. Brooks is a Chicago blues, and soul blues guitarist and vocalist, and the son of Lonnie Brooks. Brooks joined his father’s band in 1986 and appears on his father’s 1988 Alligator records album “Live […]
We at Making a Scene have always been a supporter of the Blues Foundation and their efforts to bring the genre into the 21st century. One of their programs “Generation Blues” we believe is especially important as it helps bring new young fans into the genre thereby insuring it’s future. So in honor of the […]
This IS The Voice of Indie Blues.. the show that brings you the best in INDIE Blues artists who are creating new original music .. This week we start off with music from the best of 2016 with these artists Cecile Doo-Kingue Trevor Sewell Music The Jordan Patterson Band – Music Page Mark HummelCorey Dennison […]
MUSIC ON THE COUCH 01/09/17 LISTEN HERE: https://goo.gl/nqzrsR Show Length 1:58:30 SHOW #352 – 01/09/17 – IBC PREVIEW SHOW #1 BEN HUNTER & JOE SEAMONS 2016 Solo/Duo Winners Ben, Joe & I discussed their getting to Memphis, what they felt were the most important parts of their trip and the opportunities they have received over the […]
Robert Mugge loves making films, and he loves music, especially roots music like bluegrass and the blues, music that comes from deep in the soul in a very direct and honest way. His films feel that way, too. In 2003, Mugge was deeply concerned about the state of Mississippi blues. Things were changing as performers […]
Tom Craig and Soul Patch “Get Ready For Me” Independent Vocalist, songwriter and guitarist Tom Craig was first inspired by Jazz vocalists. He first discovered Frank Sinatra with The Count Basie Orchestra; and Ella Fitzgerald too. Craig even studied to be a Jazz vocalist while in College. Craig later discovered the classic soul sounds of […]
I get excited whenever I see a new Lisa Biales CD in the mail. The Beat of My Heart lives up to every expectation! Biales is one of the strongest performers in contemporary blues and here she also shows her amazing ability with soul and gospel. What a great instrument her voice is, subtle and […]
The Blues Foundation Presents The International Blues Challenge #32 The Blues Foundation’s “mission is to preserve blues heritage, celebrate blues recording and performance, expand worldwide awareness of the blues, and ensure the future of the uniquely American art form.” The foundation maintains two premier events. The Blues Music Awards “brings together Blues performers, industry representatives, […]
Peter Karp Alabama Town Rose Cottage Records Peter Karp was born in Leonia and raised in New Jersey and Enterprise, Alabama where his father, a retired military pilot, lived. Karp’s stepmother was an African-American woman who helped raise him. In New Jersey his birth mom would take Karp to concerts. As a teen Karp played […]
There are so many great blues-based artists working hard to give you a great musical experience! And while music is a very subjective matter, here are my picks for acts not to miss. Some tour more than others, so there is no guarantee the will in 2017. But they are all performers I really enjoyed […]
Wee Willie Walker & The Greaseland All-Stars Live at The Notodden Blues Festival Little Village Foundation Wee Willie Walker recorded nine sides for the Memphis based Goldwax label in 1968. It wasn’t until he was introduced to Rick Estrin that he was re-discovered. Walker’s 2015 album “If Nothing Ever Changes”, co-produced by Estrin and Kid […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Butch Trucks and The Freight Train was formed only one year ago and is already receiving rave reviews for their fantastic live shows from their four US tours. Founding member of The Allman Brothers Band, drummer Butch Trucks is joined on stage by world renowned blues guitar slinger Damon Fowler, who […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues .. the show that brings you the future of the blues by playing only Independent Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues by creating new original music rooted in the blues … these are the innovators not the imitators .. these ARE the INDIE Blues artists […]
IMPORTANT!! PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU ENTER ANY NOMINATIONS The independent Blues Awards celebrate the diversity and power of the music that is created by those artists that acknowledge their inspiration and roots are in the blues. These awards will represent not only those “touring” artists who work within the established blues community, but embrace working artists […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues .. the show that brings you the future of the blues by playing only Independent Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues by creating new original music rooted in the blues … these are the innovators not the imitators .. these ARE the INDIE Blues artists […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Richard Cagle produced and recorded Annika Chambers, Brad Absher, Carolyn Wonderland’s first and second album. Won Producer of the Year (Houston Press/KLOL Music Awards) for Carolyn’s 2nd album “Truckstop Favorites Vol. 2” While managing her, Carolyn signed with Warner Chappell, William Morris and was offered a major recording deal with Giant […]
This is the voice of indie blues. The show that brings you the best in independent blues artist who in the true tradition of the blues are creating new original music from it’s roots. These artists embrace the diversity of blues .. These are the innovators not the imitators .. These ARE the Indie Blues […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Crowned “Detroit’s Queen of the Blues” in 2015, Thornetta Davis a multi-talented International Singer and Songwriter from Detroit MI, USA is the Winner of over 30 Detroit Music Awards. Thornetta has been exciting and wowing audiences all over the world. Her voice is strong, commanding, melodic and smooth. She tells her stories […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues! The show that is dedicated to bringing you the Independent Blues Artists that Embrace the Diversity of the Blues. These are the innovators not the imitators .. these are the INDIE Blues artists This week we bring you music from Lew Jetton Benny Turner – Real BluesTrudy Lynn […]
Making A Scene Presents Richard Ludmerer’s TOP 50 INDIE Blues CD’s Reviewed in 2016! These are presented in no particular order because they are all THAT good! We at Making a Scene pride ourselves on our CD reviews. We just don’t give you an insightful opinion, we give you the opportunity to watch the artists we […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Fiddler, Singer, Songwriter, Novelist, and Visual Artist Ilana Katz Katz casts a wide net of creative endeavors. Ilana’s fiddling stems from the old-time Appalachian tradition and dives deep into the Blues. Her unique style – as a solo artist and in a band – has taken her to the stage and […]
Si Cranstoun Old School Ruf Records When Si Cranstoun refers to “Old School” he is referring to the golden era of rock and R n’ B. His primary influences are Jackie Wilson, Sam Cooke and Big Joe Turner. Cranstoun was born in Caterham, Surrey, England. Cranstoun’s father Bill promoted Ska and Reggae music and Cranstoun […]
Ilana Katz Katz Movin’ On Regina Royale Records Ilana Katz, fiddle, married Warren Katz therefore she became Ilana Katz Katz. Ilana is also a busker. She plays her fiddle in the Boston subway system collecting donations from who ever enjoys her music. She attended a Billy Boy Arnold concert where she met Ronnie Earl. Earl […]
This is The Voice of Indie blues. The show that is dedicated to bringing you the FUTURE of the blues. We showcase the Innovators not the imitators.. artists who embrace the diversity of blues .. who are creating new original music in the true tradition of blues .. stretching it boundaries! These are the INDIE […]
Rory Block Keepin’ Outta Trouble a tribute to Bukka White Stony Plain Records Rory Block hails from Princeton, NJ but spent a lot of her formative years as part of the Greenwich Village folk music scene. At the age of fourteen she was introduced to the music of the Mississippi Delta. She recorded for Elektra, […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues! The show that brings you the Independent Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and is out there creating the future of the blues by expanding the genre with new original music. These are the innovators not the imitators .. these are the INDIE Blues Artists! […]
Editors Note: Darwins Burgers and Blues, because of circumstances beyond their control, has been forced to close their doors at their current location. I had the opportunity to speak to Lindsey Wine one of the owners of this legendary Atlanta Blues Venue about what has transpired and what they plan for the future. So listen […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE A Powerhouse of Blues & Funk Gaetano Letizia – Guitar/Vocals Larry Keller – Bass Mike D’Elia – Drums With a core of three seasoned blues veterans, the Underworld Blues Band delivers in concerts, club dates, festivals and corporate events. Fun, danceable blues standards and great original music. If you’ve had it […]
This is the show that brings you the FUTURE of the blues .. This is The Voice of Indie Blues! The show that Embrace the Diversity of the Blues by showcasing the Independent Blues Artists who is creating new original music rooted in the blues .. These are the Innovators not the imitators .. Yes, […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Guitar and harmonica king Jon Gindick has long been known as one of the most exciting harmonica players and teachers on the international scene. His books on playing blues harmonica have sold over a million copies and have inspired tens of thousands to play the harmonica. His Mississippi Delta Blues Harmonica […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues. This is the show that brings you Independent Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues .. these are the artists who create new original music rooted in the blues .. these ARE the INDIE Blues artists! This week we give you a 3 hour block of […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE A music veteran and founder of various roots, blues and country blues combos, including Dust My Blues, Who Slapped John?, and Shuck & Jive. Jim has led bands in the New York area since the late 80’s, with some stints in Nashville and Mississippi. He has performed throughout the U.S. and […]
Smoke Wagon Blues Band Cigar Store Independent The Smoke Wagon Blues Band, from Hamilton Ontario, was formed in 1996. Their now out of print debut was 1997’s “Smoke Wagon Blues Number 36”. They followed up in 2001 with the live “Low Down Righteous Blues”. “The One and Only” was issued in 2005 and resulted in […]
MonkeyJunk Time to Roll Stony Plain Records MonkeyJunk, the Ottawa Ontario based trio, is Tony “D” Diteodoro, rhythm and lead guitar; Steve Mariner, lead and backing vocals, guitars, bass, harmonica and organ; and Matt Sobb, drums, percussion, and backing vocals. The band released its first album “Tiger in Your Tank” in 2009 and won the […]
The McKee Brothers Enjoy It While You Can Independent The accompanying publicity sheet states that “Enjoy It While You Can”…features great performances by a talented roster of players from Los Angeles and Michigan…” I will list them later. But who are these McKee Brothers that they can attract such a talented ensemble when this is […]
MUSIC ON THE COUCH 12/19/16 SHOW #351 Listen here: https://goo.gl/j9r43I Originally, Elvin Bishop was our only scheduled guest for this evening, but there was a missed connection. We are rescheduling for early 2017, so look for an announcement. In the meantime, we played Holiday Music and also played our selection for the final song of […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues. The show that brings you the innovators not the imitators … The Independent Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues .. by creating new original music rooted from it. This week we start off with music from Popa Chubby Adam Karch Mike ZitoThornetta Davis Biscuit Miller […]
MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #350 – 12/12/16 SHOW LENGTH: 3:02:10 ALL COUCH KID NEW MUSIC HARPDOG BROWN Dog returns to The Couch for his third visit. This time he returns to share stories around the recording of Travelin With The Blues, which includes appearances by folks like Charlie Musselwhite, Kid Andersen, Rusty Zinn and more. […]
Tune into The Voice of Indie Blues .. The show that brings you Independent Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and are creating new original music rooted in the blues .. expanding the blues as is the true tradition that were established by those that came before. These ARE the INDIE Blues […]
Taj Mahal Labor of Love Acoustic Sounds Taj Mahal was born Henry Saint Claire Fredericks in Harlem on May 17th, 1942. He was raised in a West Indian-American and African-American family. He grew up in Springfield, Ma. and in the early 1960’s studied agriculture at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He graduated and moved […]
Home Page Facebook Page He’s been flying in the face of convention his whole career. No smoke, no mirrors, no choreography, no industry machines. One of the most versatile bluesmen in Texas, Randy plays driving drums and world-class harmonica, writes incredible songs and sings like no one else. Raised in the small Texas town of […]
Tune into The Voice of Indie Blues! The show that brings you Independent Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and are out there creating new original music rooted in the blues .. THESE ARE the INDIE Blues artists! This week we have a 3 hour block of uninterrupted INDIE BLUES RADIOwhere you […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Like everybody else, Tracy K has a full plate, busy schedule, and a great deal she wants to accomplish. Yet, she remains as cool as the blues that colour her world; laidback like the tranquil countryside that stirs her spirit. She approaches life – and making music – in a go-with-the-flow […]
Biscuit Miller Wishbone Bluebass Music David Miller was born and raised on Chicago’s south side. He was nicknamed “Biscuit” by his grandma as he wouldn’t get outta’ her kitchen. He learned to play bass from his friend’s older brother. He formed his first band “Clever” with another friend Ivan Wallace. The family moved to Minneapolis […]
This is The voice of indie blues. The show that brings you the Independent Blues Artists who embrace the diversity of blues. The artists who are out there creating new original music rooted in the blues, who in the true tradition of the blues are striving to be the innovators and not imitators. These ARE […]
By Rhetta Akamatsu Full disclosure: I received this album from Fiona Boyes for review. Fiona Boyes has a new album release, Professin’ The Blues, and on it, she does just that. Produced by the legendary Professor Keith O. Johnson of Reference Records and recorded at Skywalker Sound studios in California ,this is a perfect match of […]
Mike Zito Make Blues Not War Ruf Records Mike Zito worked ten years at a downtown St. Louis guitar shop where an older employee taught him an appreciation for The Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton and B.B. King. He released “Blue Room” his first independently produced album in 1997. Follow up albums included 1999’s “America’s Most […]
This IS The Voice of Indie Blues! The show that brings you Independent Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and in the true tradition of the blues are creating new original music that expands and is rooted in the blues. These artists are the Innovators not the Imitators .. these are the […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Derrick’s been singing since he was a kid. He was in bar bands before he was legal. He did his first recording as the lead singer in a band, Mothers Worry, when he was 16, and ever since then he’s been Mr. Studio Guy. Derrick is a natural singer and musician. […]