Cliff Stevens Better Days Montreal-based blues-rocker Cliff Stevens has recently released his fifth studio album Better Days. Loaded with eleven brand-new originals, this record is a genuine dose of heart-tugging blues, reminiscent of the album-oriented music popular in the Seventies. The music ranges from old-school delta blues to that inspired by the likes of Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughan. It surely makes for […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Emanuel Casablanca Emanuel Casablanca is an ideal example of an artist who possesses the ability, ingenuity and the passion that drives him to succeed. Happily, the combination has paid off. The Brooklyn-based guitarist, singer and songwriter has worked with an array of A-list performers over the […]
Mick Kolassa I’m Just Getting Started Endless Blues Eleven albums in, bluesman Mick Kolassa is proclaiming a reset of sorts with his latest, I’m Just Getting Started. Having just moved to Memphis from Mississippi and having overcome his wife’s passing due to cancer and his own battle with COVID-19 in recent years, no one can […]
Derrick Procell Hello Mojo Catfood This is a powerful blues triumvirate – blues singer/songwriter/instrumentalist Derrick Procell, BMA winner and producer Zac Harmon, and label owner/bandleader Bob Trenchard collaborating on Procell’s Catfood Records debut, Hello Mojo. As you likely realize, given those names, the album was recorded at Trenchard’s go-to studio, Sonic Ranch in Tornillo Texas […]
Kirk Fletcher Heartache by the Pound Ogierea Kirk Fletcher is in a bit of a paradox. While he has all the tools of the best bluesmen and the acclaim to prove it as a five-time BMA nominee and one hailed by such outlets as Guitar World Magazine and Guitar.com, he seldom rises to the top […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Todd Sharpville This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Nathan Kalish This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey and his Guest Nathan Pope Laurence Jones Anywhere With Me Too Slim &The Taildraggers Cowboy Boot Live! Todd Sharpville Get Out Of My Way The Dead Daisies Shine On Mellisa Etheridge No Souvenirs Live! Thorbjorn Risager& The Black Tornado Watch The Sun Go Down Laura […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with Nathan Pope EDGY. DYNAMIC. POWERFUL. These are all common adjectives used to describe the music of blues-rock guitarist, Nathan Pope. Originally from the heart of North Carolina, Nathan received his first guitar at the age of 2 and was teaching himself to play by the age […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Nathan Kalish Nathan Kalish is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, engineer, and wandering storyteller. Born in Milwaukee, WI, to missionary parents, he was moved around for most of his formative years. By the time Kalish had graduated high school, he had already lived all over the Midwest, as […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Todd Sharpville Sharpville first came to public prominence with his 1994 debut blues album release, Touch of Your Love (Red Lightnin’). The album achieved critical acclaim, winning “Best Album” in 1994 in the British Blues Connection awards (Britain’s equivalent to the W.C. Handy Awards). At this […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring The Reverend Shawn Amos This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is […]
Starlite Campbell Band LIVE I’ve been hooked on Starlite Campbell Band since reviewing their first album, Blueberry Pie five years ago. That was such an amazing album. For their third release, wife and husband Suzy Starlite, and Simon Campbell took their songs on the road across the UK and wove together this delightful eight-track album of live performances with drummer Steve Gibson (Buzzcocks, Jack Bruce) and […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Dave Thomas This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Dave Thomas Dave Thomas is the guitarist and bandleader of choice for many of the big blues names visiting from the U.S. He also has a number of critically acclaimed albums in his own right that are as varied as they are classy. If you have […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Markey Blue and Ric Latina This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Markey Blue and Ric Latina! Markey Blue Ric Latina Project – Are Multiple Blues Award Nominees and songwriters for film and television – a high-energy Blues American Roots n Soul Band. The members of this national/international blues touring act read like a “who’s who’s” in the […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Brad Absher This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with Skenie Anthony of The Poor! The Poor started out playing the pub circuit in Darwin, Australia nearly 2 decades ago. The plan was simple, hard rockin’ hard drinkin’ and world domination.
Matty T Wall LIVE down Underground Since Matty T Wall’s debut release in 2016 of Blue Skies, I’ve reviewed each of his albums. I’m sure not going to break tradition with his latest, Live Down Underground. Wall very much deserves the kudos. He is a force to be reckoned with and his prowess behind the […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Brad Absher! Absher has definitely lived. Born in Tulsa to two school teachers, he began moving around the country when his dad decided to try work in oil instead of the classroom. His father’s job ultimately took the family across the world to Iran, and Absher’s […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Kat Riggins This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Dennis Johnson This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with The Southbound Snake Charmers This dynamic four piece have been conjuring up their own unique brand of swampy blues since 2013. Led by the original Snake Charmer himself: vocalist and charismatic frontman Chris Denman, Brooke Maloney is on Drums, Nat Sutphin is on Bass and […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Dennis Johnson Known as a world-class slide guitar player, Johnson delivers an album of blues rockers, roots standouts mixed with gospel and country elements, and a slide guitar infused emotional instrumental. “I learned a lot making this record, from arranging and finding great grooves to recording […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Bob Margolin and Bob Corritore This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Tony Baltimore This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with Will Scott of “The Now” The Now are a band that right from the get go produce energy that’s of the scale. Their new EP The Truth Always Comes Out In The End is easily one of the most exciting pieces of high voltage pop/ […]
The Harpoonist and the Axe Murder Live at the King Eddy It’s a rare occasion where a live album is my first experience with a band’s music, and it turns me into an instant fan. Live at the King Eddy, the latest release from The Harpoonist and the Axe Murder is definitely the center point of one of […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring The Groove Krewe with Nick Daniels III This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Brad Guitar Wilson This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a […]
Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey and his Guest Rose Carleo The Great Affairs Strange Luv Nitroverts Where I Belong Jimmy Barnes I Gotcha Thunder All The Way Beth Hart Babe Lachy Doley The Only Cure For The Blues Sass Jordan Still The World Goes Around Big Jack Johnston/Kim Wilson Baby […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with Rose Carleo Australia has produced some rock n roll legends. Artists like Jimmy Barnes , Rose Tattoo , and of course AC/DC and too many more to mention. Rose Carleo put simply is a rock n roll dynamo’. Her powerhouse vocals are pure rock n […]
HOME PAGE Making A Scene Presents an Interview with Brad “Guiitar” Wilson International guitarist/singer/songwriter Brad “Guitar” Wilson has a soulful contemporary sound, tapping into all his sources of inspiration. His performances have made him a stand-out hit at countless shows. Considered more than a talented guitarist by his audience, Brad is an exciting entertainer. As a […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Jim Dan Dee This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a […]
Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #146 and his Guest Tiffany Pollack Dragonland The Power Of The Nightstar Mojo Alice Burning Bridges L.A. Cobra The Star Deaf Rat Take Me To The Church New Single Delta Fuse Baby Duggs Steve Earle Gypsy Songman Jeremy & The Harlequins One Shot Marc […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Debra Power This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
Gary Cain Next Stop Next Stop, the latest release from Canadian blues-rocker Gary Cain, takes off like a rocket, and soars to the heavens. His guitar prowess is extraordinary and an absolute treat to hear. Cain, a 2018 semi-finalist at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee, has talents which run much deeper though. This ten-track album reveals just how much. Written […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with White Line Darko A psychedelic rock outfit hailing from the mighty Midwest, White Line Darko is a four-piece band that have just finished their newest project, “Turning Out!” Originally consisting of only lead singer and founder Kenneth Zierman, WLD now boasts killer keyboardist//BGV Nolan Juusola, thunderous […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Debra Power Pianist, singer and songwriter Debra Power is known for her powerhouse vocals and energetic piano playing. Based out of Calgary Alberta, the in-demand live performer and studio musician released her debut album, Even Redheads Get the Blues, in January 2016 to international acclaim and airplay. […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Emma Wilson This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Gary Cain This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show # 145 with his Guest Gwyn Ashton Robert Jon &The Wreck Shes A Fighter The Dead Daisies Radiance Michael Schenker Group A King Has Gone Larkin Poe Bad Spell Marcus King Rescue Me Revival Black See You Again Luke Winslow King Have A Ball […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Jack’s Waterfall This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Anthony Geraci This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with Audrey Bridgeman I started playing piano at age 8 and drums at age 14 under the tutelage of my late father, legendary Irish drummer, Noel Bridgeman. I studied drums/percussion in Havana, Cuba with some of the top players from the Afro-Cuban tradition. My songwriting comes from […]
Dionna Greenleaf I Ain’t Playing’ Little Village Readers of these page likely realize that blues vocalist/shouter Diunna Greenleaf is one of the best belting it out today, but she sadly remains criminally under the radar. We’d be remiss not to mention that Greenleaf has already won three Blues Music Awards and countless nominations, but yet […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Kenny Neal This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a living […]
Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring The McNaMarr Project This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These artists understand the blues is a […]
Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey and his Guest Geminii Dragon! Brian Reynolds War Crimes Europe Hole In My Pocket Foreigner Dirty White Boy Whitesnake Crying In The Rain Near Dusk The Way it Goes Flickertail Small Town BBC Murder Mysteries Five Grand Stereo Dancing Mary Black Cat Biscuit The […]
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