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Randy Lewis Brown is Making a Scene!

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, making a Scene, RANDY LEWIS BROWN, roots, singer-songwriter October 11, 2019

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Randy Lewis Brown! Songwriter and poetic lyricist Randy Lewis Brown was born in Louisiana, spending his childhood in pre-civil rights Shreveport, immersed in the formative strictures and music of the church. He discovered a new world when, at twelve, his family moved to Houston. It was […]

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CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Americana

Darrin Bradbury Talking Dogs and Atom Bombs

Jim Hynes americana, Darrin Bradbury, making a Scene, singer-songwriter September 24, 2019

Darrin Bradbury Talking Dogs & Atom Bombs Anti This is the witty Darrin Bradbury’s debut for Anti Records. His rhymes and keen observations may remind some of John Prine or Steve Goodman. Heck, at times even his voice sounds like Prine’s. Bradbury’ss collection of songs blend dark humor with observations that are so obvious when […]

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Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

Helene Cronin Is Making A Scene!

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, Helene Cronin, making a Scene, singer-songwriter September 1, 2019

HOMEPAGE Making A Scene presents an interview with Helene Cronin! Helene Cronin is a Texas artist whose writing style combines elements of Americana and Country. Perhaps best described simply as an acoustic storyteller, she’s often compared to Lori McKenna, Nanci Griffith or Mary Chapin Carpenter, but her sound is uniquely her own. One reviewer called […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Americana

David G Smith Who Cares

Viola Krouse americana, david g smith, making a Scene, singer-songwriter August 23, 2019

David G Smith Who Cares Singer-Songwriter-Guitarist David G Smith releases his fourth studio album, Who Cares, on August 23, 2019. As a successful songwriter, David G Smith was losing his soul writing songs for other singers. On the advice of fellow songwriters Darrell Scott and Mary Gauthier, (who sings duet on “Shine”), he stopped chasing […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

Terri Hendrix is Making A Scene!

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, making a Scene, singer-songwriter, Terri Hendrix July 28, 2019

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Terri Hendrix! Terri Hendrix is a pioneering independent Texas songwriter who spins sorrow into joy and wrings wisdom from the blues with a poetic grace and engaging melodic flair that has endeared her to three generations of loyal fans around the globe. A classically trained vocalist […]

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David G Smith is Making A Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, david g smith, making a Scene, singer-songwriter, songwriter July 13, 2019

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an interview with David G Smith! “I’m a songwriter first and foremost. I like to think I write with intention tempered with abandon. Let the song say what it wants to say. It’s that simple. It’s that hard.” Raised in a musical family in northeastern Iowa, David G Smith […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

Laura Repo is Making a Scene!

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, interview, Laura Repo, making a Scene, singer-songwriter July 7, 2019

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Laura Repo Toronto songwriter, singer and guitarist Laura Repo’s folk-pop fourth album, This Is My Room, stakes a claim to space devoted to creativity. Following a long wait after 2011’s critically acclaimed Get Yourself Home – which was produced by the Foggy Hogtown Boys’ Andrew Collins […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

Rod Picott is Making a Scene!

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, Country, folk, making a Scene, rob picott, singer-songwriter June 28, 2019

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Talks with Rod Picott! July 19th 2019 finds Rod Picott releasing his eleventh album, titled Tell The Truth & Shame The Devil. The new album is completely acoustic, featuring only guitar, harmonica and Picott’s weathered vocals. Many of the songs on Tell The Truth & Shame The Devil are influenced […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

Chuck McDowell of ESOEBO Is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, Chuck Mcdowell, ESOEBO, making a Scene, singer-songwriter June 22, 2019

HOMEPAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Chuck McDowell of ESOEBO Louisiana born, Georgia raised, Chuck McDowell is an award winning singer songwriter and entertainer with a reputation in songwriting circles around the country as being remarkably prolific. Clever and driven in his pursuit to write better songs, his focus and energy has gained […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

Charlie Roth is Making A Scene!

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, Charlie roth, making a Scene, singer-songwriter June 21, 2019

HOME PAGE Making A Scene Presents an Interview with Charlie Roth! Americana, Folk, Blues, Country, Celtic, Charlie Roth is a unique blend of all these genres. What Charlie is best at is telling a story with his rich baritone vocal, acoustic guitar, rack harmonica, and foot percussion. His fifth album ‘Broken Ground’ reached up to […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

Mark Cline Bates IS Making A Scene!

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, making a Scene, mark cline bates, singer-songwriter June 8, 2019

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Mark Cline Bates! For some, songwriting is a choice. For others, it’s survival: a rough hewn path to solace and personal salvation. A little melodramatic, perhaps. But not in the case of Mark Cline Bates. Bates is a curious sort. An old soul, for sure. He […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

Silver Lake 66 IS Making A Scene!

Richard L'Hommedieu Jeff Overbo, making a Scene, Maria Francis, Silver lake 66, singer-songwriter, songwriter June 7, 2019

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Maria Francis and Jeff Overbo of Silver Lake 66! Maria Francis and Jeff Overbo define modern Americana with Silver Lake 66. With a winning amalgamation of classic country, folk and blues, their songs have been hailed by numerous publications and radio stations. It’s no wonder, either, […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

Meghan Hayes is Making A Scene!

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, making a Scene, Meghan Hayes, singer-songwriter June 4, 2019

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Meghan Hayes! Ever wanna lose a decade? It’s so easy, you won’t even notice the time slipping by. Mistake presence for love, attention for commitment, success for satisfaction. Dabble in acute on chronic brain injury; jettison useful memories, pile on horrific ones. Abdicate self for “The […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

The Truehearts Are Making a Scene!

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, making a Scene, singer-songwriter, Truehearts May 24, 2019

HOME PAGE Making A Scene Presents an Interview with The Truehearts! The Truehearts (formerly The Hummingbyrds) are an Americana duo comprised of singer/songwriters Debra Buonaccorsi (vocals, guitar, accordion) & Steve McWilliams (vocals, guitar, mandolin). Their original music is characterized by close harmonies and close ties to the roots of American country and folk music; rich […]

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Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

RJ Cowdery Is Making A Scene!

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, making a Scene, RJ Cowdrey, singer-songwriter May 24, 2019

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Singer Songwriter R J Cowdery! Rj Cowdery is a Columbus, Ohio based artist who has solidified her place as a standout in the world of performing singer-songwriters. Rj confesses to being a late bloomer; while she’s been writing songs for three decades, she only made the life-altering […]

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Will Kimbrough I Like It Down Here

Viola Krouse americana, making a Scene, singer-songwriter, will Kimbrough April 17, 2019

Will Kimbrough I Like It Down Here Will Kimbrough’s I Like It Down Here hits the record stores on April 19 on Soundly Music. Special guests include Shemekia Copeland, Brigitte DeMeyer, and Sugarcane Jane. It’s his best album to date. There! I’ve said it. Touted as one of the industry’s top session players, Will is […]

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Steve Poltz Shine On

Viola Krouse americana, making a Scene, singer-songwriter, steve potlz March 20, 2019

Steve Poltz Shine On Red House Records It’s just the light we need. These songs were written during a time of hard hits and dark moments. Steve Poltz is a songwriter. It is his job to guide us through the chaos. Steve has done this by choosing love over hate, and light over dark. This […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Kathie Holmes Trouble Comes In Threes

Rhetta Akamatsu blues, Kathie Holmes, singer-songwriter, Trouble Comes In Threes March 8, 2019

Atlanta musician and vocalist Kathie ‘Holmes is about to release her first album, Trouble Comes In Threes. While she is a classically trained musician, her heart belongs to the blues. She plays keyboards with a rollicking New Orleans style, sings and writes her own songs, and plays the flute. Yes, flute! The flute may not […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

Jane Kramer IS Making a Scene!

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, artist interview, jane kramer, making a Scene, singer-songwriter February 28, 2019

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE INSTAGRAM Making a Scene presents an Interview with Jane Kramer! Lauded by UK music reviewer Three Chords and the Truth as sounding like she was “…born to gypsy poets and raised by Emmylou Harris,” Asheville, North Carolina songstress Jane Kramer has garnered international recognition for the sultry, heartrending originality of her […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

Melody Guy is Making a Scene!

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, artist interview, blues, indie Blues, making a Scene, Melody Guy, singer-songwriter January 31, 2019

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Melody Guy! A uniquely gifted songwriter and performer, Melody Guy continues to reach fans and inspire them to follow her through a life’s journey of love, loss and independent triumph of the spirit. Artists of varying genres have recorded her songs from Sherrie Austin to Jesse James. Melody […]

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John Prine – “Tree of Forgiveness”

Rhetta Akamatsu americana, folk, John Prine, making a Scene, singer-songwriter, The Tree of Forgiveness July 12, 2018

It’s been a long time since John Prine released an album of original material, and some long-time fans, like me, might be worried that he might sound different, or the material might not be as true and touching. Well, stop worrying. The Tree of forgivenesss is as wry and wise as Prine has ever been. […]

Acoustic Artist/ Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

An Interview with Giulia Millanta

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, giulia millanta, making a Scene, singer-songwriter June 27, 2018

Making a Scene Brings you an Interview with Singer Songwriter Giulia Millanta! Singer-songwriter, Giulia (Julia) Millanta, is a native-born Italian from Florence who now calls Austin, Texas home. A creative and prolific artist, she has released five albums touring regionally, nationally throughout the USA and internationally. An accomplished guitarist, Giulia also plays ukulele and sings […]

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Giulia Millanta’s “Conversation with a Ghost”

Viola Krouse americana, giulia millanta, indie, making a Scene, singer-songwriter June 17, 2018

Giulia Millanta is a cosmopolitan Americana artist. Her newest album “Conversation with a Ghost” is crisp and refreshing. The melodies are masterfully executed. Each instrument is selective in accentuating Giulia’s ethereal vocal. As expected from having a “Conversation with a Ghost“, the tempo and vibe of the songs are hauntingly familiar. https://www.giuliamillanta.com/ “Conversation with a Ghost” […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Americana/ CD Reviews Indie Country

Neko Case Hell On

Jim Hynes indie country, making a Scene, Neko Case, singer-songwriter June 3, 2018

Neko Case Hell On Anti It’s Neko’s voice that draws you in. It is an undeniably ethereally beautiful instrument as it’s been from the very beginning when in the early ‘90s she was being hailed as the second coming of Patsy Cline. Some preferred to think of Wanda Jackson instead. Yet, Case’s lyrics, demeanor and […]

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Grayson Capps – Scarlett Roses

Rhetta Akamatsu americana, grayson capps, Scarltt Roses, singer-songwriter April 21, 2018

By Rhetta Akamatsu Grayson Capps is certainly the epitome of Americana, shuffling influences effortlessly. You can hear a bit of Buffet, more than a little Hank Williams. some Southern rock, a bit of gospel, all boiled down to something rare and original by Capps’; way with words. His imagery is so vivid that just a […]

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CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Peter Karp – ‘Blue Flame’

Rhetta Akamatsu Blue Flame, blues, indie Blues, making a Scene, music, peter karp, singer-songwriter January 22, 2018

Peter Karp Blue Flame Peter Karp is soon to release a new album, Blue Flame. The title, according to the liner notes, comes from a conversation with the great bluesman and songwriter Willie Dixon. Dixon told Karp, “When it’s honest and real it burns hot, like a blue flame.” Karp took those words to heart, and […]

CD Reviews Americana

Music Review: Darryl Purpose – “Still the Birds”

Rhetta Akamatsu americana, Darryl Purpose, folk, singer-songwriter, Still the Birds May 3, 2016

When a person is as unusual as Darryl Purpose, you can expect his music to be as different as he is, and it is. Purpose is a member of the Blackjack Hall of Fame who has been banned from casinos in six continents. After spending years sleeping in his truck and playing anywhere he could […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Review: David G. Smith – ‘First Love’

Rhetta Akamatsu blues, Daid G Smith, First Love, folk blues, singer-songwriter January 21, 2016

David G Smith is a singer/songwriter who, on his 3rd studio album, First Love, delivers 10 original songs.He sounds very much like James Taylor. But on First Love, there is a theme running through the recording of learning to face and deal with the unknown which, on the lighter sounding songs especially, gets a little creepy […]

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Review: Brian Perry- “Something”

Rhetta Akamatsu americana, Brian Perry, folk, singer-songwriter, Something June 24, 2015

Atlanta singer/songwriter Brian Perry describes his music as “at the intersection of James Taylor and Garth Brooks with Bruce Springsteen directing traffic.” He is firmly in the folk tradition, but with a very contemporary twist. His uncomplicated acoustic guitar and clear, pleasant vocals allow his sensitive and heartfelt lyrics to shine. And, in true singer/songwriter […]

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Tiffany Huggins Grant – “Jonquil Child”

Rhetta Akamatsu americana, Jonquil Child, singer-songwriter, Tiffany Huggins Grant June 18, 2015

Tiffany Huggins Grant has an amazing voice, perfect for Americana with its mix of “crystal and honey” as the press release accurately describes it. Grant grew up in Smyrna, GA, thus explaining the title, Jonquil Child. Smyrna is known as the “Jonquil City” due to the springtime proliferation of the bright yellow flowers. The song […]