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Features

 

A Review of the Behringer X-Air Mixers

I have been working sound for the last 30 years or more, both as a Live Sound engineer and in the recording studio. I have had the opportunity to work on a variety of mixing desks over the years. From the large venue installed systems to small touring systems. Some great desks, some not so […]

 

Creating a Music Video on a Budget

Creating a Music Video on a Budget   One of the most effective marketing tools a band can have, especially in the digital age, is a good production Music Video. Now, I’m not talking about taping some live gig somewhere in bad light with lousy (or questionable Sound). What I am talking about that MTV […]

The State of Internet Radio and Why is it Important to the Independent Artist

There has been alot of conversation out there between independent webcasters and independent artists about the new royalty schedule from the Copyright Royalty Board. Some webcasters have cut their loses and ran, some have geo fenced off the whole US market. If none of this makes sense to you, well you are not alone. I […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Adds New Stations!

Live from the Midnight Circus the #1 and Original Indie Blues Radio show has added two new stations to it's broadcast schedule.

This is the only show that is dedicated to playing only Touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. This is the show that Embraces the Diversity of music that is being created from the blues! Tune in every week for the BEST in INDIE BLUES with new releases and in depth interviews with those artists who are out there "Keeping the Blues Alive" in the 21st century!

Each show is unique and differant! TUNE IN AND BECOME PART OF THE INDIE BLUES MOVEMENT!!

www.theindieauthority.com

Sunday 1pm-4pm www.insanerealmradio.com

www.ourgenerationradio.com

Sunday 6pm-9pm https://www.ourgenerationradio.com

rememberthenradio.com

Monday Midnight-3am https://www.rememberthenradio.com

Thursday 5pm-8pm https://www.glassoinionradio.co 

MORE STATIONS ARE ON THE WAY.. STAY TUNED FOR MORE "INDIE BLUES"!! 

Interviews

 

An In Depth Interview with Tyrone Vaughan

Tyrone’s Home Page Tyrone’s Facebook Royal Southern Brotherhood Home Page Royal Southern Brotherhood Facebook   When his uncle gave Tyrone Vaughan his first guitar at age 5, there was no turning back. Stevie Ray Vaughan knew this would be a valuable family trait to hand down. Even father Jimmie Vaughan shares the musical heritage. While […]

An In Depth Interview with Nick Moss

HOME PAGE FACE BOOK A star high school athlete sidelined by a serious kidney ailment, Nick Moss picked up the electric bass at the urging of his brother Joe, a budding blues guitarist, simply to pass the time. When he rose from his sickbed to sneak out and hear Little Charlie and the Nightcats, his […]

An In Depth Interview with Sammy Eubanks!

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Sammy was born and raised in California until the age of 15 when he moved to Priest River, Idaho. He always had a deep love for music, especially the blues. His early influences were his father Jessie James Eubanks, BB King, Ray Charles, Steppenwolf and Eric Clapton to name a few. […]

In Depth Interview with Tinsley Ellis

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK Tinsley Ellis has traveled a million miles, and through that journey he has become a man with clarity about where he stands today and his future destination. As a proud Georgia-based artist, with his new album Red Clay Soul he celebrates a legacy built on four decades of performing, recording and song […]

 

CD Reviews

 

Kenny ‘Blues Boss’ Wayne will have you ‘Jumpin’ and Boppin”

Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne is back with his third album for Stony Plain Records, Jumpin’ and Boppin’ and it is pure joy from start to finish. Wayne started his career as a child prodigy over 60 years ago, and yet his verve and enthusiasm comes through in every note like this is his first album. […]

Sea Level “Sea Level/Long Walk on a Short Pier”

Sea Level “Sea Level/Long Walk on a Short Pier” (2 LP’s on 1 CD) www.RealGoneMusic.com Keyboardist Chuck Leavell organized Sea Level as a quartet in 1976 after the Allman Brothers Band’s first breakup of their post Duane Allman era. Sea Level’s bassist Lamar Williams and percussionist/drummer Jaimoe were also Brothers giving Leavell’s band a somewhat […]

William Bell This is Where I Live

William Bell This is Where I Live Stax Records William Bell was born William Yarbrough in 1939. He was part of the Memphis based Stax Records roster that included Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, The Staple Singers and Isaac Hayes. In 1961 he released his first hit single “You Don’t Miss Your Water”. This was […]

Too Slim and The Taildraggers bring us a Blood Moon

When you’ve been playing blues-rock for 30 years, you learn your trade. That’s what Too Slim and The Taildraggers have been doing, and Blood Moon shows them at their best. The trio consists of Tim “Too Slim” Langford on blistering lead guitar and vocals, Jeff “Shakey” Folkes on drums and Robert Kearns on bass. Langford […]

Lady A Loved, Blessed & Blues

Lady A Loved, Blessed & Blues Dexter Allen Entertainment Anita White a.k.a. Lady A hails from the Pacific Northwest. Her high energy and sometimes sultry/sometimes husky voice has been compared with Tina Turner. She has opened for Denise LaSalle, Little Milton, Dr. John and Shemekia Copeland. She has also toured or been on stage with […]

Branford Marsalis Quartet Upward Spiral

Branford Marsalis Quartet with special guest Kurt Elling Upward Spiral Marsalis Music/Okeh Records Branford Marsalis was born in Breaux Bridge, La. the son of Dolores and Ellis Marsalis. His father is a notable pianist and the leading musical educator in New Orleans. In 1995 saxophonist Branford recorded “Loved Ones” with his father Ellis. He and […]

Honey Island Swamp Band Demolition Day

Honey Island Swamp Band Demolition Day Ruf Records The Honey Island Swamp Band was formed when four New Orleans residents found themselves stranded in San Francisco. Hurricane Katrina had wrecked havoc to their city and they were unable to return home. They hardly knew each other when they established a Sunday night “residency” at John Lee […]

Royal Southern Brotherhood The Royal Gospel

Royal Southern Brotherhood The Royal Gospel Ruf Records This blues-rock super-group recorded its first self-titled album in 2012. While touring Europe the following year they developed into a tight unit and recorded the Blues Music Award winning “Songs from the Road – Live in Germany”. Their sophomore studio recording 2014’s “Heart Soul Blood” was also […]

Nick Moss Band From the Root to the Fruit

Nick Moss Band From the Root to the Fruit Blue Bella Records Nick Moss has been nominated for eighteen Blues Music Awards in eight different categories including Traditional, Contemporary, Blues Rock and as Instrumentalist – Guitar. This new two-disc studio recording features one Traditional or Roots flavored disc and one Modern or Fruit flavored one. […]

Travis Green- ‘A Little Too Late’

On A Little Too Late, Travis Green offers 10 original songs, backed by an all-star group of musicians  including Kid Andersen (guitar and producer), Randy Bermudes (bass), Jason Hansen (drums), Jim Pugh (keyboards), Nancy Wright (sax), and Lisa Leuschner Andersen and Courtney Knott (backup vocals)The songs are an interesting blend of blues, country and rockabilly […]

 

ON the Scene

 

This week: Blues in and around Atlanta July 11-17

  Blind Willies Blues Club – Atlanta WEEKLY JAMS: Sunday – Blues Jam at Rocco’s Pub in Marietta Monday – Jam with Lola at Northside Tavern Monday – Open Jam with Barry Richman at the Dixie Tavern, Marietta Tuesday – Acoustic Open Mic w/Bones – Nik’s Place, Marietta Tuesday – Bobby Swain & Blues Generation […]

The Charlie Wooton Project at Darwin’s July 2

Charlie Wooton is a versatile guy. Last time we saw him was with Zabadodat with Laura Reed and it was all jazzy and tropical vibes. This time, it was The Charlie Wooton Project and it was blues and funk..We enjoyed both but Saturday night’s show was my favorite. With Daniel Groover on bass,Mike Phillips on […]

Blue Honey – Sweet & Stinging Blues

About Blue Honey Blue Honey has been around for only a few years but is comprised of musicians with history in the Boston music scene.  You’ll find their shows to be whatever the room requires whether it be a big stage performance or small intimate venues. After seeing them several times I am enamored with […]

 

Podcasts

 

Tonight we start with a very special edition of LIVE from the Midnight Circus!! We will be showcasing and Celebrating the artists who have won the Independent Blues Awards for 2016!! ..You will be amazed at the diversity of music that is being created in the blues .. You are going to really enjoy this […]

This is the #1 and original INDIE BLUES RADIO show on the net .. the only show that embraces the diversity of music that is created from the roots of the blues .. we support independent artist by playing only touring artists who are out there creating new original music rooted in the blues! Tonight […]

This is the #1 and original INDIE BLUES RADIO show on the net .. the only show that embraces the diversity of music that is created from the roots of the blues .. we support independent artist by playing only touring artists who are out there creating new original music rooted in the blues! This […]

This is the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show on the net .. This is the only show that showcases and embraces the diversity of the blues .. we only play currently touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues .. and they are called INDIE Blues artists .. This […]

This is the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show on the net.. The only show that is dedicated to showcasing the Diversity of music that comes from the Blues .. we ONLY play currently touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues .. INDIE Blues artists .. The future of […]

This is the #1 and original INDIE BLUES RADIO show on the net!! .. We are dedicated to bringing you touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. We Celebrate the diversity of music that comes from the blues!! .. We don’t shun it .. We ARE INDIE Blues We start […]