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Making a Scene Reaches 200,000 Visitors!

Making a Scene has reached another milestone! We have reached the mark of 200,000 visitors to our site over the last 2 years! If you are an advertiser on Making a Scene I first want to THANK YOU! Your support is helping us keep moving forward in our mission and I want to let you […]

 

The Georgia Blues and Roots Festival is Less than 5 Days Away!

NEW The Georgia Blues and Roots Festival adds National Chili Cookoff!!

 Tickets are going FAST!! Over 1,000 Tickets already sold .. Get them on Ticketmaster, The Box Office or directly from the Atlanta Blues Society! .. Blues Dancing Lessons, Harmonica Workshop for kids (first 100 Kids get a Free Harmonica), Chili Cookoff, Voter registration Drive, Food, Vendors, Kids Zone, 12 hours of Music and SO MUCH MORE!!

 

 

Georgia Blues and Roots Festival – Atlanta Blues Society Steps it up!

THE ATLANTA BLUES SOCIETY PROUDLY ANNOUNCES ITS FIRST ANNUAL GEORGIA BLUES AND ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL WWW.GABLUESNROOTS.ORG On Saturday October 1st, 2016 The Atlanta Blues Society in partnership with The Amateur Advocates Association & The Cobb County Rotary presents the first inaugural “Georgia Blues & Roots Festival”. Featuring top names in the blues and roots music marketplace. […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus is

Now on www.Bluesfm.orgWAUP

FM 99.1 Waupaca WI and WYAP FM

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The Independent Blues Awards Nominations are Now open for 2017 .. Make sure your favorites are nominated!

IMPORTANT!! PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU ENTER ANY NOMINATIONS The independent Blues Awards celebrate the diversity and power of the music that is created by those artists that acknowledge their inspiration and roots are in the blues. These awards will represent not only those “touring” artists who work within the established blues community, but embrace working artists […]

Interviews

 

An In Depth Interview with Nancy Wright

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Well-established as a top Blues sax sideman for more than 30 years, Nancy Wright released a new blues/roots CD in early 2015, adding vocal and songwriting dimensions to her artistry. “Putting Down Roots” consists of twelve blues/roots originals (six instrumentals and six vocals) spanning blues, R&B, New Orleans, funk, and gospel […]

An In Depth Interview with Mary Jo Curry

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Mary Jo Curry is an electrifying, engaging, entertaining, powerhouse blues vocalist based in Central Illinois. Legendary, BMA nominated, international recording artist, James Armstrong, said that “Mary Jo has a voice, confidence, and stage presence that is hard to find these days.” Mary Jo has just completed recording her first CD, simply […]

An In Depth Interview with James Buddy Rogers

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Most musicians can proudly recall their age and stage in life when they received their introduction to blues music. It is a coming of age in a sense – before the blues and after the blues. For Vancouver’s James ‘Buddy’ Rogers, life as he knew it was inherently different after discovering […]

An In Depth Interview with “Little Mike”

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Queens native Little Mike grew up on the very competitive New York City music scene. He started playing harp at age 14 and took up piano two years later. His first brush with the blues came while hearing John Lee Hooker at Carnegie Hall and later listening to a Paul Butterfield […]

An In Depth Interview with Eric Sommer

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE “If there’s a place for musical perfection, it’s wherever you’ll find Eric Sommer – A blistering acoustic style plus a variety of slide and open tuning formats will knock you for a loop…” wrote Studdie Burns, Melody Hut UK in 2013. “How one guy can do this so well is remarkable, […]

An In Depth interview with Vaneese Thomas

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Vaneese is the daughter of Rufus Thomas, whose legendary career as a musician and entertainer began in Vaudeville and spanned more than half a century in rhythm-and-blues recording and radio. Her older siblings are the hit recording artist “Memphis Queen” Carla Thomas and the highly respected keyboardist […]

An In depth Interview with JL Fulks

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Jeffrey Lynn Fulks Jr. now known as JL Fulks was born in Greenville, South Carolina in 1990. At age 13, he began playing guitar, after being inspired by his father’s love for the blues. JL’s immediate prowess with the instrument led to him joining The Praise Band at a local Christian […]

An In Depth Interview with Bob Lanza

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Singer, songwriter and guitarist Bob Lanza from the wilds of north New Jersey leaves no doubt as to motivation with a scorching second release following his debut Things Ain’t So Bad (2009). Years with Floyd Phillips and the Mudflaps and backing legends like James Cotton prepared his audition as a new […]

An In Depth interview with Liz Mandeville

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE For Immediate Release! Liz Mandeville has been named to the List “40 Great Indie Musicians To Watch!” by the Alternative Root Magazine! After a record year in 2015 that saw Liz set personal bests for CD sales and festival performances (despite having a broken right foot!)  Liz has spent every spare moment […]

CD Reviews

 

Bobby Rush “Porcupine Meat” Rounder Records www.Rounder.com

Bobby Rush “Porcupine Meat” Rounder Records www.Rounder.com At eighty-two years old the seemingly forever youthful Bobby Rush would not be on anyone’s shortlist for signing a new major label contract and kicking off what seems to be a new page for his already lengthy and successful career. Add to the mix “Porcupine Meat” producer Scott […]

Bruce Katz Band Out From The Center

Bruce Katz Band Out From The Center American Showplace Music Bruce Katz is able to coax soulful tones out of his keyboards. Katz appears on albums by Ronnie Earl, Mighty Sam McClain, Delbert McClinton, Greg Allman, and countless other artists. This is Katz’s eighth album in his own name. His last recording was 2014’s “Homecoming”, […]

Vaneese Thomas The Long Journey Home

 

Vaneese Thomas The Long Journey Home Segue Records Memphis born Vaneese Thomas is the daughter of Rufus Thomas (“Walking The Dog”) and the sister of Carla Thomas (“Gee Whiz”). She released her first album “Vaneese” in 1987. Her last album “Blues for My Father” garnered Thomas three Blues Music Award nominations including Female Soul Blues […]

Deb Ryder Grit Grease & Tears

Deb Ryder Grit Grease & Tears Bejeb Music Deb Ryder was born in Chicago and influenced by the Blues and Jazz she heard there. While in her teens the family moved to Los Angeles where she would often perform at her step-father’s nightclub “The Topanga Corral”. She opened for her friend and neighbor Bob Hite, […]

The Blues Rebels “Voodoo Land”

Israeli blues-rockers The Blues Rebels released their second album earlier this year, and it is a solid success. Produced by Blues Hall of Famer Joe Louis Walker, it consists of 12 original numbers by vocalist and harmonica  player Dov Hammers and guitarist Andy Watts. With the reset of the group, Amos Springer on bass, Avi […]

The Meters “A Message from the Meters” The Complete Josie, Reprise & Warner Bros. Singles 1968-1977

The Meters “A Message from the Meters” The Complete Josie, Reprise & Warner Bros. Singles 1968-1977 (2CD’s) www.RealGoneMusic.com This wouldn’t be the first time a label released a two-disc set on The Meters.  Previously (1995) Rhino issued “Funkify Your Life: The Meters Anthology” that covered forty-three songs. Roll forward to 2016: Real Gone Music has […]

Duke Robillard Band Blues Full Circle

Duke Robillard Band Blues Full Circle Stony Plain Records Duke Robillard formed Roomful of Blues in 1967. Since 1992 he has performed as the Duke Robillard Band accumulating 22 Blues Music Award nominations and winning 6 times. He won four times as Best Instrumentalist – Guitar and once as Traditional Male Artist of Year; and […]

Jesse Dayton – The Revealer : CD review

Jesse Dayton The Revealer (Blue Elan records) There is much debate these days as to what is “Real Country music,” but there is no doubt when you hear Texas guitarist, singer/songwriter Jesse Dayton on his new album, The Revealer, released in September of 2016 that he is “The Real Deal.” Dayton won his bonafide stature […]

Sari Schorr – ‘A Force of Nature’

Sari Schorr is just the sort of powerful and passionate female blues-rock singer that this reporter loves best. She has the power of Joan Jett or Pat Benetar when she rocks out and the passion of Janis Joplin with the subtlety and ability to convey emotion of the great Bessie Smith when she slows it […]

Little G Weevil – ‘Three Chords Too Many’

by Rhetta Akamatsu Little G Weevil has a new album out, Three Chords Too Many, and it is very special, as Weevil’s albums always are. It was hard to imagine he could equal Moving and the albums that came before it, but it does. Sticking to the acoustic, traditional blues he loves, this album gives Weevil […]

 

Annika Chambers Wild & Free

Annika Chambers Wild & Free Under The Radar Music Group Annika Chambers was born and raised in the Houston, Tx. area. Influenced by Yolanda Adams, Shirley Caesar, and Dottie Peoples she began singing gospel. While serving eight years in the Army, with tours in Kosovo and Iraq, she began to develop an appreciation for the […]

The Fabulous Thunderbirds Strong Like That

The Fabulous Thunderbirds Strong Like That Severn Records Formed in 1974 by Kim Wilson, Jimmie Vaughan, Keith Ferguson and Mike Buck The Fabulous Thunderbirds have just released their fourteenth album. They had a top ten hit in 1986 with “Tuff Enuff” which helped insure their longevity. That same year they won The Blues Music Award […]

On The Scene

 

This week: Blues in and around Atlanta September 26 – October2

It’s finally the week for the Georgia Roots and Blues Festival! This brand new festival in Mableton, sponsored by the Atlanta Blues Society, is going to feature some of the best blues and roots artists around! Aside from that, there’s plenty of other good music happening, too. Check out the listing and go out and […]

The Blue Ridge BBQ & Blues Festival, September 17, 2016

It was a beautiful day in Blue Ridge, GA. The sky was clear and the temperature was moderate. The air smelled like BBQ and filled with music. It was a blues lover’s dream. It was the Blue Ridge BBQ and Blues Festival and the theme was “Women Of Da Blues” so every band had a […]

Podcasts

 

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Nancy Wright

This is the only show that gives you the “Future of the Blues” .. we are The Voice Of Indie Blues .. the artists who are out there creating new original music rooted in the blues .. the artists that embrace the true power of the blues .. the power that lives in the diversity […]

This is the VOICE of INDIE BLUES .. the only show that will bring you nothing but touring artists who are out there creating new original music rooted in the blues. These INDIE Blues artists Embrace the real power of the blues .. The Diversity of music that has and is being created from those […]

 

This IS the VOICE OF INDIE BLUES .. the show that gives you nothing but currently touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues .. The INDIE Blues artist who embraces the diversity of music that has and is being created from the roots of the blues .. This week we […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Little Mike

Tune into THE VOICE OF INDIE BLUES .. the only show that is dedicated to the future of the blues. Each week we bring you currently touring artists who are out there creating new original music rooted in the blues .. We embrace the true power of the blues .. the diversity of music that […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Eric Sommers

This is the show that brings you Those touring artists who are out there creating new original music rooted in the blues. The artists who embrace the true power of the blues .. the diversity of music that has and is being created from those roots .. We are the Voice of INDIE Blues! This […]

Music On The Couch Live, Uncut & Uncensored Conversations With “Musicians You Should Know” SHOW #338 – 09/19/16 Show Length 1:59:30 LISTEN HERE: https://goo.gl/OZdw4q STATE OF THE BLUES & TOWN HALL MEETING

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Voice of Indie Blues” 9/19/2016

This IS the Voice of Indie blues, the only show that is dedicated to bringing you the best in Independent Blues Artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues .. These are the artists who embrace the real power of the blues .. the power that lives in the diversity of music […]