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Features

Rhetta’s 10 Indie Blues Performers Not to Miss in 2017

There are so many great blues-based artists working hard to give you a great musical experience! And while music is a very subjective matter, here are my picks for acts not to miss. Some tour more than others, so there is no guarantee the will in 2017. But they are all performers I really enjoyed […]

Ludmerer’s Top 50 INDIE Blues CD Reviews of 2016!

Making A Scene Presents Richard Ludmerer’s TOP 50 INDIE Blues CD’s Reviewed in 2016! These are presented in no particular order because they are all THAT good! We at Making a Scene pride ourselves on our CD reviews. We just don’t give you an insightful opinion, we give you the opportunity to watch the artists we […]

An Ending and A New Beginning: New Year’s Eve at Darwin’s Burgers and Blues in Marietta

Saturday night, New Year’s Eve, was Darwin’s last night in its Marietta location. The little house was full, mostly with people who had been coming to the club since before Lindsay and Aiken took it over. We all felt nostalgic, I believe, thinking of all the memories and bands we had heard there. But we […]

The Independent Blues Awards Nominations are open for 2017

NOMINATIONS CLOSE 1/15/2017!!

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 […]

Is ASCAP Hurting Live Music Venues?

Where it all Began ASCAP On February 13, 1914 composer Victor Herbert was eating dinner at the Hotel Claridge in NY City when he heard the piano player in the restaurant playing one of his compositions. As he looked around the bustling restaurant, he realized that while the patrons were eating and spending money, they […]

 

Interviews

An In Depth Interview with Butch Trucks

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Butch Trucks and The Freight Train was formed only one year ago and is already receiving rave reviews for their fantastic live shows from their four US tours. Founding member of The Allman Brothers Band, drummer Butch Trucks is joined on stage by world renowned blues guitar slinger Damon Fowler, who […]

An In Depth Interview with Richard Cagle

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Richard Cagle produced and recorded Annika Chambers, Brad Absher, Carolyn Wonderland’s first and second album. Won Producer of the Year (Houston Press/KLOL Music Awards) for Carolyn’s 2nd album “Truckstop Favorites Vol. 2” While managing her, Carolyn signed with Warner Chappell, William Morris and was offered a major recording deal with Giant […]

An In depth interview with Thornetta Davis

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Crowned “Detroit’s Queen of the Blues” in 2015, Thornetta Davis a multi-talented International Singer and Songwriter from Detroit MI, USA is the Winner of over 30 Detroit Music Awards. Thornetta has been exciting and wowing audiences all over the world. Her voice is strong, commanding, melodic and smooth. She tells her stories […]

An In Depth Interview with Ilana Katz Katz

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Fiddler, Singer, Songwriter, Novelist, and Visual Artist Ilana Katz Katz casts a wide net of creative endeavors. Ilana’s fiddling stems from the old-time Appalachian tradition and dives deep into the Blues. Her unique style – as a solo artist and in a band – has taken her to the stage and […]

CD Reviews

DVD Review: Robert Mugge – ‘The Last of the Mississippi Jukes’ [Special Edition]

Robert Mugge loves making films, and he loves music, especially roots music like bluegrass and the blues, music that comes from deep in the soul in a very direct and honest way. His films feel that way, too. In 2003, Mugge was deeply concerned about the state of Mississippi blues. Things were changing as performers […]

Tom Craig and Soul Patch “Get Ready For Me”

Tom Craig and Soul Patch “Get Ready For Me” Independent Vocalist, songwriter and guitarist Tom Craig was first inspired by Jazz vocalists. He first discovered Frank Sinatra with The Count Basie Orchestra; and Ella Fitzgerald too. Craig even studied to be a Jazz vocalist while in College. Craig later discovered the classic soul sounds of […]

Lisa Biales The Beat of My Heart

I get excited whenever I see a new Lisa Biales CD in the mail. The Beat of My Heart lives up to every expectation! Biales is one of the strongest performers in contemporary blues and here she also shows her amazing ability with soul and gospel. What a great instrument her voice is, subtle and […]

Peter Karp Alabama Town

Peter Karp Alabama Town Rose Cottage Records Peter Karp was born in Leonia and raised in New Jersey and Enterprise, Alabama where his father, a retired military pilot, lived. Karp’s stepmother was an African-American woman who helped raise him. In New Jersey his birth mom would take Karp to concerts. As a teen Karp played […]

The Blues Foundation Presents The International Blues Challenge #32

The Blues Foundation Presents The International Blues Challenge #32 The Blues Foundation’s “mission is to preserve blues heritage, celebrate blues recording and performance, expand worldwide awareness of the blues, and ensure the future of the uniquely American art form.” The foundation maintains two premier events. The Blues Music Awards “brings together Blues performers, industry representatives, […]

Wee Willie Walker & The Greaseland All-Stars Live at The Notodden Blues Festival

 

Wee Willie Walker & The Greaseland All-Stars Live at The Notodden Blues Festival Little Village Foundation Wee Willie Walker recorded nine sides for the Memphis based Goldwax label in 1968. It wasn’t until he was introduced to Rick Estrin that he was re-discovered. Walker’s 2015 album “If Nothing Ever Changes”, co-produced by Estrin and Kid […]

Si Cranstoun Old School

Si Cranstoun Old School Ruf Records When Si Cranstoun refers to “Old School” he is referring to the golden era of rock and R n’ B. His primary influences are Jackie Wilson, Sam Cooke and Big Joe Turner. Cranstoun was born in Caterham, Surrey, England. Cranstoun’s father Bill promoted Ska and Reggae music and Cranstoun […]

Ilana Katz Katz Movin’ On

Ilana Katz Katz Movin’ On Regina Royale Records Ilana Katz, fiddle, married Warren Katz therefore she became Ilana Katz Katz. Ilana is also a busker. She plays her fiddle in the Boston subway system collecting donations from who ever enjoys her music. She attended a Billy Boy Arnold concert where she met Ronnie Earl. Earl […]

Rory Block Keepin’ Outta Trouble a tribute to Bukka White

Rory Block Keepin’ Outta Trouble a tribute to Bukka White Stony Plain Records Rory Block hails from Princeton, NJ but spent a lot of her formative years as part of the Greenwich Village folk music scene. At the age of fourteen she was introduced to the music of the Mississippi Delta. She recorded for Elektra, […]

Travis Tritt: A Man and His Guitar – Live from The Frankilin Theatre

It’s been more than 25 years since Travis Tritt began his musical career, yet on his 2-disc CD set, Travis Tritt: A Man and His Guitar  – Live from The Franklin Theatre, he sounds as fresh  and relevant as ever. While staying true to his roots, he shows that he is capable of crossing the line […]

Smoke Wagon Blues Band Cigar Store

Smoke Wagon Blues Band Cigar Store Independent The Smoke Wagon Blues Band, from Hamilton Ontario, was formed in 1996. Their now out of print debut was 1997’s “Smoke Wagon Blues Number 36”. They followed up in 2001 with the live “Low Down Righteous Blues”. “The One and Only” was issued in 2005 and resulted in […]

MonkeyJunk Time to Roll

MonkeyJunk Time to Roll Stony Plain Records MonkeyJunk, the Ottawa Ontario based trio, is Tony “D” Diteodoro, rhythm and lead guitar; Steve Mariner, lead and backing vocals, guitars, bass, harmonica and organ; and Matt Sobb, drums, percussion, and backing vocals. The band released its first album “Tiger in Your Tank” in 2009 and won the […]

On the Scene

Darwin’s Burgers and Blues: Goodbye to the Little Old House

Editors Note: Darwins Burgers and Blues, because of circumstances beyond their control, has been forced to close their doors at their current location. I had the opportunity to speak to Lindsey Wine one of the owners of this legendary Atlanta Blues Venue about what has transpired and what they plan for the future.  So listen […]

The Week Ahead: Blues all around Atlanta Jan. 9-15

Things are slowly gathering momentum for 2017! I’m still getting used to Darwin’s being closed for the move and by the time I do get used to it they will be in the new space! A couple of clubs have still not filled out their January schedules, so if you don’t see your favorite, check […]

Butch Trucks to appear at the City Winery Atlanta 1/3/2017

Is there anyone in the Atlanta area who does not know who Butch Trucks is? He was a founding member and the drummer of The Allman Brothers Band. He performed with them from 1969 until they disbanded in 214. Now, he is touring with his new group, The Freight Train, and they are at City […]

Podcasts

 

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Butch Trucks

This IS The Voice of Indie Blues.. the show that brings you the best in INDIE Blues artists who are creating new original music .. This week we start off with music from the best of 2016 with these artists Cecile Doo-Kingue Trevor Sewell Music The Jordan Patterson Band – Music Page Mark HummelCorey Dennison […]

Music on The Couch #352 IBC Preview Show #1

MUSIC ON THE COUCH 01/09/17 LISTEN HERE: https://goo.gl/nqzrsR Show Length 1:58:30   SHOW #352 – 01/09/17 – IBC PREVIEW SHOW #1 ​ BEN HUNTER & JOE SEAMONS 2016 Solo/Duo Winners Ben, Joe & I discussed their getting to Memphis, what they felt were the most important parts of their trip and the opportunities they have received over […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Richard Cagle

This is The Voice of Indie Blues .. the show that brings you the future of the blues by playing only Independent Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues by creating new original music rooted in the blues … these are the innovators not the imitators .. these ARE the INDIE Blues artists […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Thornetta Davis

 

This is The Voice of Indie Blues .. the show that brings you the future of the blues by playing only Independent Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues by creating new original music rooted in the blues … these are the innovators not the imitators .. these ARE the INDIE Blues artists […]

 

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Ilana Katz Katz

 

This is the voice of indie blues. The show that brings you the best in independent blues artist who in the true tradition of the blues are creating new original music from it’s roots. These artists embrace the diversity of blues .. These are the innovators not the imitators .. These ARE the Indie Blues […]

 

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Voice of Indie Blues” 12/26/2016

 

This is The Voice of Indie Blues! The show that is dedicated to bringing you the Independent Blues Artists that Embrace the Diversity of the Blues. These are the innovators not the imitators .. these are the INDIE Blues artists This week we bring you music from Lew Jetton Benny Turner – Real BluesTrudy Lynn […]