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Gerry Casey Interviews The 100 Watt Vipers

Gerry Casey americana, indie, Indie Rock, Rock, roots, roots rock June 16, 2024

Gerry Casey interviews The 100 Watt Vipers, a dynamic blues-rock duo from Jacksonville, Florida, known for their gritty sound and electrifying performances. With J Burton and DJ Riddick, they mix Southern blues and rock ‘n’ roll, captivating fans with soulful lyrics and thunderous rhythms, keeping authentic blues alive and thriving.

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

Lou Black is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter June 15, 2024

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you an Interview with Lou Black Lou Black is a Peruvian born, Washington DC based singer/songwriter/producer/video artist/statistician. His 2004 debut album (“City of No Winters”) has been described by the press as “sophisticated global pop” and “one of the best in the singer songwriter genre,” but Lou Black describes […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Bart Bryant is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock June 14, 2024

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you an Interview with Bart Bryant How does a Connecticut transplant from Baltimore grow to pull off Austin-style hard drivin’ heavy Blues & Rock and Roll? While from Baltimore, his fluid vocals and Blues-Rock guitar style have entertained audiences in Connecticut and Austin, Texas since his teens. His solo […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

The Fabulous Thunderbirds Struck Down

Tom Clarke americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock June 13, 2024

“Struck Down,” the 16th album by The Fabulous Thunderbirds, marks their 50th anniversary with nine new tracks and a cover of Memphis Minnie’s “Nothing in Rambling.” Kim Wilson’s harmonica prowess and collaboration with guitarist Steve Strongman shine, alongside guest contributions from Taj Mahal, Bonnie Raitt, and ZZ Top’s Billy F. Gibbons.

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Kid Anderson – Spirits – Lisa “Little Baby” Andersen – Soul

Richard Ludmerer americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock June 12, 2024

Kid and Lisa “Little Baby” Andersen Spirits and Soul Little Village Foundation This two-CD set includes “Spirits” Kid Andersen’s first solo studio recording while his wife provides harmony to his vocal leads. On the second CD they trade places and Lisa “Little Baby” Anderson becomes the leader. Kid first came to national attention as the […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus/ Podcasts

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Kirk Nelson

Posted by Editor .blues, americana, blues-rock, indie, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock June 11, 2024

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Kirk Nelson 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 […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Black Cat Bones Troublemaker

Richard Ludmerer americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock June 11, 2024

Black Cat Bones Troublemaker Codacopina Music Formed in 2004 Black Cat Bones is a five-piece rockin’ Blues band with original compositions. “Troublemaker” is the band’s fifth studio album and first since 2019’s “Tattered And Torn”. Their name is derived from Muddy Water’s “I Got My Mojo Working” and the phrase “I got a black cat […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Americana/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Christopher Wyze & The Tellers Stuck In The Mud

Richard Ludmerer americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock June 10, 2024

Christopher Wyze & The Tellers Stuck In The Mud Big Radio Records Christopher Wyze was awarded a “One To Watch” songwriter award by the Nashville Songwriters Association Intl.; this is his debut recording. Eight of the songs were co-written by Chris and his producer Ralph Carter. Two more were written by Chris (a.k.a.Chris Wirthwein) and […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

Morning Bird is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter June 10, 2024

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Jill Burkes of Morning Bird MorningBird is an acoustic trio featuring Rob Wheeler (guitar, mandolin, harmonica, stomp box), Jill Burkes (violin, guitar), and Josh Palmi (upright bass, guitar). The trio offer haunting harmonies and eclectic mix of traditional tunes and original music along with powerful string […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Billy Price Person Of Interest

Richard Ludmerer americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock June 9, 2024

Billy Price Person Of Interest Little Village Foundation This new Billy Price studio album was produced by the Grammy winning Tony Braunagel, of the Phantom Blues Band, and recorded, engineered, and mixed by his band mate Johnny Lee Schell. Billy Price was born William Pollak, in 1949, in Fair Lawn, N.J. In the seventies he […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Americana/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Steve Dawson Ghosts

Jim Hynes americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock June 9, 2024

Steve Dawson Ghosts Pravda Well over a decade ago, closer to two, at SXSW I witnessed an impressive performance by Steve Dawson, fronting his Chicago-based band, Dolly Varden. Yes, that Steve Dawson, not to be confused with roots, blues, and folk-rocker, Canadian and Nashville-based Steve Dawson. The former has released several solo albums too and […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Americana/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Damon Fowler Barnyard Smile

Jim Hynes americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock June 8, 2024

Damon Fowler Barnyard Smile Landslide Barnyard Smile is the renowned slide guitarist and singer-songwriter Damon Fowler’s ninth release and third for Landslide Records. Fowler offers a handful of soul driven originals, plus innovative Bo Diddley and Jerry Reed covers and a touch of Americana roots rock. Those not familiar with Fowler’s solo work may recall […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

Nolen Sellwood is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter June 8, 2024

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you an Interview with Nolen Sellwood Nolen is young artist with an old soul. His Beautifully crafted singing and songwriting skills are captured on his sophomore album, Cadence to the Flame. Considering that it’s my first time ever recording any kind of music or going to any kind of […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Jay Gordon and Blues Venom Live at Woodystock 2022

Richard Ludmerer americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock June 8, 2024

Jay Gordon and Blues Venom Live at Woodystock 2022 Shuttle Music Jay Gordon grew up in Chicago where he is known for his slashing guitar and passionate vocals. While his influences include Buddy Guy, Johnny Winter, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, he has his own style. Gordon has recorded 17 CD’s the last being 2019’s “Slide Rules”. […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Rory Block Positively 4th Street: A tribute to Bob Dylan

Richard Ludmerer americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock June 7, 2024

Rory Block Positively 4th Street: A tribute to Bob Dylan Stony Plain Records “I grew up in Greenwich Village and was a teenager when Bob Dylan’s songs were becoming huge hits. We didn’t think it unusual to spot John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix or Bob Dylan walking down West 4th Street…My father’s place of business, The […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Kirk Nelson is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock June 7, 2024

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you an Interview with Kirk Nelson! Kirk Nelson has been “showing off” since his first piano recital at a very young age. Having a long career as a professional musician with countless appearances he has shared the stage and recorded with many legends such as Buddy Guy, James Cotton […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Black Country Communion V

Tom Clarke americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock June 6, 2024

Black Country Communion V If Joe Bonamassa were a baseball player, he would make all four umpire’s heads spin by the way he slides from base to base. Original, blues-based rock music, classic American blues, British rock and blues, R&B, and even acid funk; you name it, and Bonamassa plays and sings it exceptionally well. […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus/ Podcasts

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Sheldon Gomberg -Sweet Relief

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, americana, blues-rock, indie, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock June 4, 2024

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Sheldon Gomberg and Sweet Relief 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 […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Sheldon Gomberg is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock June 3, 2024

HOME PAGE SWEET RELIEF HOME PAGE SHELDON GOMBERG Making a Scene Brings you an Interview with Sheldon Gomberg Sheldon Gomberg has created a release that not only gives an All Star tribute to Lowell George but all the profits go to benefit “Sweet Relief Musicians Fund” In 1994, Sweet Relief Musicians Fund was incorporated […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Americana

Anna Tivel Living Thing

Jim Hynes americana, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter June 3, 2024

Anna Tivel Living Thing Fluff & Gravy Living Thing is singer-songwriter Anna Tivel’s sixth full-length studio album of original material. The album is existential yet relatable, and keenly provocative. During the pandemic, Tivel collaborated as she has done in the past with longtime friend, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Shane Leonard, ultimately recording the album at his […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Gerry Casey Interviews Jimi Fiano

Gerry Casey americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock June 2, 2024

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you Gerry Casey’s Interview with Jimi Fiano! I’ve been playing Guitar professionally for 30 years . I play gigs , Teach guitar and do session work . I play/teach most styles and currently I am a professional Guitarist specializing in Session work (Recording studio) , Live gigs (Touring), and […]

Artist Interviews/ Bluegrass Artist

Randall Deaton is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter June 1, 2024

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Randall Deaton On “Silver Bullet Bluegrass – A Tribute to Bob Seger” ABOUT LONESOME DAY RECORDS Located in Booneville, KY, the company was established in 2002 by audio engineer and record producer Randall Deaton. The label has released top charting Bluegrass and Country albums and singles […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Reverend Freakchild Bare Bones

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock June 1, 2024

Reverend Freakchild Bare Bones Treated and Released Records This is the Reverend Freakchild’s 18th album, recorded in Boulder Colorado. It is performed on a national resonator guitar. It is a 2 CD set including live rendition’s of songs from last year’s, “Songs Of Beauty For Ashes Of Realization”, played solo. The Rev. opens with “All […]

Music Business

Independent Blues Awards 2024 VOTE NOW!

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, americana, blues-rock, IBA, independent blues awards, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots, roots rock June 1, 2024

Making a Scene announces the 2024 Independent Blues Awards, highlighting diverse blues artists, record companies, and publicists. Voters can explore nominees via Spotify, enhancing engagement and artist visibility. Categories include Male/Female Artist, Traditional/Contemporary/Blues Rock Bands, and more. Extended voting till Sept 15, 2024. Ensure full ballot completion to vote.

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Americana/ CD Reviews Bluegrass

Laurie Lewis Trees

Jim Hynes americana, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter May 30, 2024

Laurie Lewis Trees Spruce and Maple Music Laurie Lewis is an icon in the worlds of bluegrass, old time, and folk, a mentor to such vital artists of today such as Molly Tuttle and an inspiration to peers which Linda Ronstadt and Kathy Mattea, as just a couple of examples. Longtime fans of Lewis know […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

The Name Droppers Starshine

Richard Ludmerer americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock May 30, 2024

The Name Droppers Starshine Horizon Music The Name Droppers is a relatively new band consisting of drummer/vocalist Bobby T. Torello; Scott Spray, bass; Ron Rifkin, keyboards; and Rafe Klein, guitar. Torello is a member of the Classic Drummer Hall of Fame and toured with Michael Bolton, Grace Slick, Johnny Winter, and others. I first heard […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus/ Podcasts

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Eliza Neals

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, americana, blues-rock, indie, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock May 28, 2024

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Eliza Neals 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 […]

Podcasts/ Turn it Up

Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #248

Gerry Casey americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock May 27, 2024

Making a Scene Brings you Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #248 with his Guest Pete Williamson of Mammal 3 Force Masks Off Alice Cooper The Congregation The Plague Living In The Past Night Laser Don’t Call Me Hero Atomic Freak Riot Stone Angels Supercharged The Now Too Hot To Handle Bison Hip Parasite […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Tas Cru All Natural Cage-Free and Fan Feed: Live

Richard Ludmerer americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock May 27, 2024

Tas Cru All Natural Cage-Free and Fan Feed: Live Sub Cat Records Tas Cru lives in Chaumont, New York, not far from the Canadian border. He released his debut recording in 2008. Tas states his unusual stage name was bestowed on him by a Quebecois fan and roughly means “raw potato”. At the International Blues […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Eliza Neals is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock May 27, 2024

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Eliza Neals Standing before one of America’s truest art forms with an unconditional passion to give the Blues everything she’s got. Eliza Neals, a Detroit born blues-rock star on the rise, honors the gut-wrenching, soul splitting intent the American roots of contemporary blues represents with inspired songwriting, […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Jesse Dayton The Hard Way Blues

Tom Clarke americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock May 27, 2024

Jesse Dayton The Hard Way Blues Hardcharger / Blue Elan Records Ever see the TV show Somebody Feed Phil? When Phil Rosenthal (the man behind the historic sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond) becomes especially excited by some kind of ethnic food during an episode, he shakes his hands up on the sides of his head and […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Americana

Freddie Trujillo I Never Threw a Shadow At It

Jim Hynes americana, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter May 27, 2024

Freddie Trujillo I Never Threw a Shadow At It Self-released I Never Threw a Shadow At It is Portland-based singer-songwriter Freddy Trujillo’s fourth solo release. Trujillo is also the bassist for The Delines and Richmond Fontaine, two bands that this writer enjoys. Like his previous releases, Trujillo digs deep into his personal experiences growing up […]

Artist Interviews/ CD Reviews Indie Rock

Gerry Casey Interviews Peter Williamson of Mammal

Gerry Casey americana, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter May 26, 2024

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you Gerry Casey’s Interview with Pete Williamson of Mammal Like some scarecrow prophet, vocalist Ezekiel Ox spits out his passionate diatribe with a wild-eyed maniacal zeal, fusing rapid-fire rhetoric and soaring melody, while guitarist Pete Williamson lays down the sort of riffage that’ll have any punter’s fist unconsciously forming […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Markey Blue Ric Latina Project Blue Eyed Soul

Richard Ludmerer americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock May 26, 2024

Markey Blue/Ric Latina Project Blue Eyed Soul Sound Soul Records This is the new album from the songwriting team of Jeannette “Markey” Blue and Eric “Ric” Latina. Formerly on Eller Soul Records they are now on Soul Sound. The number of musicians involved in this production is considerable so please forgive me if I don’t […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Americana/ CD Reviews Indie Country

Grant Langston aLAbama

Jim Hynes americana, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter May 25, 2024

Grant Langston aLAbama Self-released The Stetson atop Grant Langston’s head on the cover photo, along with the not-so-subtle title screams country music, but there’s a lot more here than those suggest. This veteran, heretofore uncovered by this writer, is no newcomer. This is his tenth album, a mix of contemporary themes and pure honky-tonk, presaging […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

Joey Verskotzi is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter May 25, 2024

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you an interview with Joey Verskotzi VERSKOTZI is the award winning, LA based artist, producer/multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter Joey Verskotzi. Known for his diverse sound, VERSKOTZI has received praise from The Fader, Ear Milk, The Source, Notion, We Found New Music, All Things Go, Celeb Mix, Kings of A&R, and […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Sam Joyner Come what May: I’ll Always Love You

Richard Ludmerer americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock May 25, 2024

Sam Joyner Come what May: I’ll Always Love You Independent Sam Joyner was born and raised in SE Chicago 25 miles from Gary Indiana. His father, the Reverend Joyner, made sure that Sam spent his summers down south. Joyner’s mostly original music is a combination of urban Chicago blues and Louisiana styled R n’ B. […]

Artist Interviews/ Bluegrass Artist

The Stetson Family is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter May 24, 2024

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you an interview with The Stetson Family! The Stetson Family walk the line between alt-country and bluegrass with their free-wheeling, spirited songs, awash with soaring harmonies. Described in American Songwriter Magazine as “champions of fresh bluegrass but with a bedraggled soul of rock and roots,” the band takes their […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Gerald McClendon Down At The Juke Joint

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock May 23, 2024

Gerald McClendon Down At The Juke Joint Delta Roots Records Gerald McClendon is widely known as the “Soulkeeper”. Born and raised in Chicago he began singing along with the music he heard on the radio. His love for music included R&B icons Marvin Gaye, Wilson Pickett, and Otis Redding. McClendon’s love for music allows him […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Toronzo Cannon Shut up and Play

Richard Ludmerer americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock May 22, 2024

Toronzo Cannon Shut up and Play Alligator Records Toronzo Cannon was born on Chicago’s southside in 1968. As a youngster he would sit outside Theresa’s Lounge listening to the sounds spilling onto the street. He purchased his first guitar at the age of twenty-two. The blues guitarist’s early influences included Albert Collins and Albert King. […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus/ Podcasts

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Rick Vito

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, americana, blues-rock, indie, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock May 21, 2024

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Rick Vito 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 […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus/ Podcasts

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring King Me Blues

Posted by Editor .blues, americana, blues-rock, indie, indie Blues, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock May 20, 2024

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring King Me Blues 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 […]

Podcasts/ Turn it Up

Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #247

Gerry Casey americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock May 20, 2024

Making a Scene Brings you Turn it Up with Gerry Casey Show #247 with his Guest Trapper Schoepp Worley The Pirate Country Gangster The Cold Stares Coming Home The Dead Daisies Light ‘Em Up Krissy Matthews & Friends including Big Daddy Wilson & Alice Armstrong Pack It Up Black Stone Cherry When The Pain Comes […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews/ Pop Artists

The Twins of Franklin are Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter May 20, 2024

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with The Twins of Franklin The Twins of Franklin are not in fact twins, but best friends who fell in love belting show tunes and classical arias together in a dorm room. In the fifteen years since, they still have a lot in common. They’ve both become […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

Gerry Casey Interviews Trapper Schoepp

Gerry Casey americana, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter May 19, 2024

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with Trapper Schoepp “What’s most important to me is to be a link in the chain of folks singers before and after my time,” Trapper Schoepp says in light of his forthcoming album, Siren Songs. Recorded at Johnny Cash’s Cash Cabin in Hendersonville, TN, Trapper continues down the trail trod […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Cass Clayton Band Midnight in a Bottle

Richard Ludmerer americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock May 19, 2024

Cass Clayton Band Midnight in a Bottle Independent This is the new Cass Clayton Band album “Midnight in a Bottle” being released today. The album is divided into two sides. Side A includes five songs opening with “Rear View Mirror” and we get to hear the smoky-sweet vocalist Cass Clayton for the very first time. […]

Americana Scene/ CD Reviews

Kaia Kater Strange Medicine

Jim Hynes americana, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter May 18, 2024

Kaia Kater Strange Medicine Free Dirt There’s been a buzz on social media lately led by Rhiannon Giddens about the importance of the ‘Black banjo.’ In that sense banjoist Kaia Kater’s Strange Medicine is certainly timely. Beyond that it shows the immense possibilities of the instrument beyond conventional ‘Americana’ or hybrid bluegrass or blues. Consider […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Rick Vito is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock May 18, 2024

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Rick Vito! Grammy-nominated guitarist, singer and producer, Rick Vito is perhaps best known as a member of the legendary supergroup Fleetwood Mac (1987-1991). His guitar work and songs are featured on their albums, “Greatest Hits,” “Behind The Mask,” “The Very Best Of Fleetwood Mac,” “The Chain,” […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

King Me Blues is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock May 17, 2024

Making a Scene Brings you an interview with “King Me Blues” On their debut album, Your Move, King Me Blues dives headfirst into a vintage aesthetic on multiple fronts to create eight songs that blend a range of blues and blues-rock styles with a definitively modern accent; all executed with just enough precision to keep […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Greensky Bluegrass The Iceland Sessions with Holly Bowling

Tom Clarke americana, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter May 16, 2024

Greensky Bluegrass The Iceland Sessions with Holly Bowling Thirty Tigers Handmade music this multifaceted, fearless, and inspiring, guarantees a listener’s immersion in the experience right along with the players—repeatedly. Greensky Bluegrass, out of Kalamazoo, Michigan 24 years ago, somehow manage to raise their own bar each time they record. Last summer, they took to a […]

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