Bringing crowds to their feet at the hardest to please and sophisticated night clubs in the Midwest, Indie Blues Artist Reverend Raven and the Chain Smoking Altar Boys play traditional blues, straight up with a big dose of passion. With smoking grooves, served up with hot harmonica and smooth stinging guitar they play original songs […]
SONAR relaunches as ‘Cakewalk by BandLab’: Iconic DAW now free to download for everyone World-leading DAW SONAR, with the entire SONAR Platinum feature set, is relaunching as Cakewalk by BandLab Full authentication and unlimited feature-access will be available free Early access to Cakewalk by BandLab is available now on Windows SINGAPORE, 4 APRIL 2018 — Today, […]
A Soundman’s Guide to Communicating With Musicians Neal Miskin As a live sound tech I interact with a lot of musicians, from seasoned professionals to amateurs playing their first gig. One thing remains constant regardless of the experience level of the performers, is that good communication helps make a good show. This article will be in […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Making a Scene speaks to Indie Blues Artist Peter V of Peter V Blues Train! I was born in Manhattan in 1959 and grew up in Jamaica Queens. When I was twelve years old, I saw a black Les Paul in the window of a pawn shop. I got a press […]
Joyann Parker Hard To Love Hopeless Romantics Records The classically trained pianist Joyann Parker has a degree in music from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Parker had previously sang in church and with a wedding band but only discovered the blues four years ago. After singing Aretha Franklin’s soul classic “Chain of Fools” Parker received […]
Teresa James & The Rhythm Tramps Here in Babylon Jesi-Lu Records The original Rhythm Tramps were formed in 1970 by Terry Wilson and Tony Braunagel. Teresa James is originally from the Houston, Tx. area but has long resided in Los Angeles. In 2000 she released her first recording “Teresa James and the Rhythm Tramps: Live”. […]
Guitar Jack Wargo Keepin’ It Real Independent Guitar Jack Wargo has toured with Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, Hank Ballard, Billy Preston and Solomon Burke. He has also recorded with Preston, Ray Charles and others. His solo debut was “Guitar Jack Losin’ Hand” recorded in 2000. He has also “Recorded Live at B.B. Kings” and opened for […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the Future of the Blues being made by artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand that the true tradition of the blues lives in Innovation and creativity! These ARE the Indie Blues Artists! This week our featured artist interview is with Mick Kolassa .. We talk about his new CD, […]
MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #418 – 04/02/18 LISTEN HERE: HEATHER NEWMAN I finally got to finish my conversation with Heather Newman that was interrupted last month. We spoke about her journey, her time with Nick Schnebelen and more while we listened to Burn Me Alive WEB SITE FACEBOOK PAGE MUD MORGANFIELD – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Segment Begins […]
Hitting you with a quick 30-minute mix of nonstop country music hits this week! The Country Music Takeover 53 is locked and loaded for your listening pleasure! Follow the guys on Social Media Jay Roberts: @jayrobertsradio DJ Danny Cee: @countrymixshow
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the Future of the Blues by showcasing artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand the true tradition of the blues lives in Innovation and Creativity. This week our featured artist interview will be with Jennifer Lyn Kessler of Jennifer Lyn & The Groove Revival! Check out the Music we […]
Peter V Blues Train Running Out of Time Independent Peter Veteska was born in Manhattan and grew up in Jamaica Queens. As a youngster Peter delivered newspapers in order to save enough money to purchase a used Les Paul guitar. He learned to play by listening to Eric Clapton and The Allman Brothers. He played […]
Mick Kolassa, also known as Michissippi Mick. I am a lifelong musician and hardcore blues fan who also happens to be a former member of the Board of Directors of the Blues Foundation. My love of the blues began 50 years ago and with this and my previous albums I am able to share that […]
The 4 hour Indie Blues double shot show! We bring you 2 songs from the the best in current releases from Indie Blues Artists! These artists Embrace the diversity of the blues and understand that the true tradition of the blues is based on innovation and creativity, These are touring artists who are creating the […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE The new album Badlands, from North Dakota Indie Blues artist Jennifer Lyn, couldn’t come at a better time. As a new generation takes the reins, bringing Indie Blues to the forefront to remind us the true tradition of the blues has always been driven by Innovation and creativity. This tradition will show the […]
Memphis Rent Party The Soundtrack To Robert Gordon’s Book Fat Possum Records Author Robert Gordon has been nominated for six Grammy’s winning for the liner notes to the Big Star Box set “Keep an Eye on the Sky”. Gordon also won an Emmy for the 2015 documentary film “Best of Enemies” about Gore Vidal & […]
Are you an independent Country Music Artist who is looking for exposure for your music? The Indie Country Music Show might be the right outlet for you! Making a Scene, the #1 Resource for the Independent Artist and the Fans that Love them, will be producing an “Indie Country Music” Podcast to showcase and promote […]
Sun’s Out – Boots On! Here we go with an hour of nonstop Country Music getting you ready for the holiday weekend! No matter if you have a 15-hour road trip or you’re just going to lounge around the house a relax, we’re giving you the country sound track! This week check out new music […]
Ted Hefko And The Thousandaires Gas Station Guru Onager Records Guitarist Ted Hefko was born in Madison, WI and moved to New Orleans in 1994 when he was eighteen. He studied at The University of New Orleans where he chose the saxophone as his primary instrument. Between 1998 and 2001 Hefko toured nationally with the […]
First Impressions I have attended many music showcase events over the years, two notables being both the International Blues Challenge (IBC)and the Blues Music Awards, both held in Memphis Tn. Both of which present showcases and events geared towards the Blues market as a music genre. I have participated as both a judge and an industry professional […]
This is the #1 INDIE BLUES RADIO ” The Voice of Indie Blues ” the show that brings you the best in Independent Blues Artists who are creating the Future of the Blues with innovation and creativity! Fantastic Negrito Lost In A Crowd Long Tall Deb & Colin John On The Way Down Myles Goodwyn […]
This is the #1 INDIE BLUES RADIO ” The Voice of Indie Blues ” the show that brings you the best in Independent Blues Artists who are creating the Future of the Blues with innovation and creativity! This week we have the following great music from these Independent Artists! Fantastic Negrito Lost In A Crowd Long Tall Deb & Colin John On The […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE From West Coast clubs, to Deep South joints, to European festivals, to YouTube, to the podcast universe, the Reverend Shawn Amos’ message of joyful blues is reaching an ever-increasing flock. The Rev’s distinctive blend of black roots music, R & B, and stripped down rock n’ roll brings a bracing, soul-deep […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Carolyn Gaines was born into the blues as the daughter of the great guitarist-singer Roy Gaines who was superstar Diana Ross and Billie Holiday’s guitarist. In addition, her uncle is saxophonist Grady Gaines who worked with many top names including Diana Ross & The Supreme , Gladys Knight, Little Richard and Sam Cooke. “I was […]
Breezy Rodio Sometimes The Blues Got Me Delmark Records Like many second generation guitarists Breezy Rodio fell in love with the blues by first listening to Stevie Ray Vaughan. He worked backwards from there to discover B.B. King, Albert King and other influences. Rodio joined The Linsey Alexander Band in 2007 and he appears on […]
This is the voice of indie blues, the show that brings you the future of the blues being created by artists who embrace the diversity of the blues and are creating new original music with innovation and creativity. This is the TRUE tradition of the blues and these are the Indie blues artists who are […]
Spring is officially here! But since the weather is still cold across most of the states, we’re gonna heat things up with an hour of nonstop Hot Country Music! Lots of new songs from your favorite Country Artists including Jason Aldean, Sir Rosevelt, Carly Pearce, and the Josh Abbott Band! Plus DJ Danny Cee is […]
MUSIC ON THE COUCH 03/19/18 – SHOW #415 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/10627801 RD OLSON From his birthplace in Minnesota, to being inducted into the Arizona Blues Hall Of Fame, R.D.’s blues experience has been gained by stints with Luther Allison, Chico Chism and Buddy Reed. RD’s new album is entitled Keep Walking Woman and I had a great […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the Future of the Blues by showcasing artists who are out there touring and creating new original music rooted in the blues. We Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being made from the blues! This week we have music from… Myles Goodwyn I […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the Future of the Blues by showcasing artists who are out there touring and creating new original music rooted in the blues. We Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being made from the blues! This week we […]
Freddie Pate I Got The Blues Independent Freddie Pate grew up in Los Angeles and learned guitar while still a child. As a youngster he played with some of Country Music’s greatest including Buck Owens, Johnny Paycheck, Lefty Frizzell, and Merle Haggard. In 1974 he moved to Texas where he played both as a sideman […]
Teresa James and the Rhythm Tramps Here in Babylon Jesi-Lu Widely acclaimed pianist and vocalist Teresa James is back with her killer band for her tenth album, Here in Babylon, coming about a year a half since her previous release, Bonafide. Teresa will probably remind you of Bonnie Raitt but listen again. James has a rawer, […]
Bill Frisell Music IS Okeh/Sony The highly anticipated solo album from one of the world’s premier guitarists, Bill Frisell, is finally here. This is Frisell at his most distilled and, as you would expect, melodic, ethereal, and imaginative. Recorded in August 2017 at Tucker Martine’s studio in Portland, OR and produced by longtime collaborator Lee […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Proudly representing Louisville, Kentucky’s musical legacy, Laurie Jane and The 45s are a band of best friends, brothers, and a husband and wife. Their sound is a melting pot of 1950’s big city electric blues with the high energy sounds of early rockabilly and soul. Laurie Jane’s jazz influenced vocals, sincere and […]
Long Tall Deb & Colin John Dragonfly Vizztone Label Group Colin John is a guitarist, vocalist and songwriter whose influences include r & b, soul, funk, jazz, rock, pop, and traditional blues. His debut recording “Grooveyard Devils” was released in 2003. John’s music was hailed as a genre-defying mix. In 2005 John appeared on Michael […]
by Rhetta Akamatsu As a music journalist, I depend a lot on artists’ websites for information when I am writing articles. So, if you want your website to get you the attention for which you put it up, here are some suggestions: 1. Keep your website up to date! Use WordPress or another easy Content Management […]
MUSIC ON THE COUCH 03/12/18 -SHOW #414 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/10611369 There was a slight technical issue with my mic to start the show… MIKE OSBORN – COUCH KID NEWS – Segment Begins At The 08:50 Mark Mike stopped by to talk about a special performance he has coming up on St. Patrick’s Day WEB SITE FACEBOOK PAGE […]
This is the Voice of Indie blues, the show that brings you the future of the blues being made by artists who are creating new original music from it’s roots. These are the artists who understand Blues is a living breathing art form that must be allowed to expand and grow. These are the innovators […]
This week makes another milestone for CountryMixShow.com, this is the 50th episode of the Country Music Takeover! We started this podcast a year and a half ago because we love Country Music and playing songs and Country Artists that sometimes don’t get the radio play they deserve. We never thought we would have 50 episodes […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the Future of the Blues by showcasing artists who are out there touring and creating new original music rooted in the blues. We Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being made from the blues! This week we have music from .. Bryce Fox […]
In 1986 the organizers of New York’s “New Music Festival” wanted to bring their festival to Texas. They contacted the Austion Chronicle in the hopes of making it happen. Fortunately for Austin that deal feel through, Roland Swenson, a staffer at the Austin chronicle got together with his publisher Nick Barbaro, Editor Louis Black and Musician/booking agent Louis […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Accolades aside, Indie Blues artist Peter Karp is a storyteller who also happens to be an assertive singer, an insightful songwriter, a spellbinding performer, and a searing slide guitarist. Fortunately, those distinctions aren’t mutually exclusive. Nor is it a contradiction to call Karp both a master of the blues and an […]
WEBSITE FACEBOOK The Laurie Morvan Band is a 5 piece high energy, rockin’ indie blues band lead by a fiery female lead guitarist vocalist. A pumpin’, thumpin’, tight-as-nails machine from Long Beach, CA, the LMB has fired up over 700 festivals and club dates throughout the USA, Canada and Europe. So much more than just […]
Myles Goodwyn And Friends of The Blues Linus Entertainment Myles Goodwyn is the Canadian singer, guitarist, and keyboardist for the band April Wine. He is a legend in Canadian rock history and a 2010 inductee in the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Goodwyn has produced twenty plus albums most of them with his rock band. […]
This is the Voice of Indie blues, the show that brings you the future of the blues being made by artists who are creating new original music from it’s roots. These are the artists who understand Blues is a living breathing art form that must be allowed to expand and grow. These are the innovators […]
B.B. and The Blues Shacks Reservation Blues Rhythm Bomb Records B.B. & The Blues Shacks were founded in 1989. They are a blues band from Hildesheim, Germany. Their choice of a band name was intended to express a musical closeness to B.B. King. The band’s influences include Little Walter, Walter Horton, T-Bone Walker, Slim Harpo […]
There may be hope for all those diehard users of Cakewalk’s premiere DAW software “Sonar”. BandLab has announced that they have aquired all of Cakewalks Intellectural property and “Certain” assets from Gibson. What does this mean to you the user. Well it seems that Bandlab did not purchase the “Company” Cakewalk, but instead purchased the […]
You wanted more New Country Music so we are giving it to you! This week the guys are giving you 30 minutes of nonstop Country Songs with new Brandon Lay, Sir Rosevelt, Jake Owen, Tim McGraw & Faith Hill! But we’re not stopping with the new stuff, we sprinkled in some Classic Country Throwbacks and […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the Future of the Blues by showcasing artists who are out there touring and creating new original music rooted in the blues. We Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being made from the blues! ZZ Ward Bag […]
MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #413 – 03/05/18 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/10611311 BILLY WALTON From the Jersey Shore comes the Billy Walton Band and their rockin’ Blues-Flavored R&B sound. The new album, Soul Of A Man, celebrates the 10th anniversary for the band. Billy and I talked about the history of the band and their future […]