Making a Scene Presents

Making a Scene Brings you Turn it up With Gerry Casey Show #244 with is Guest Ghalia Volt http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with OrianthiOrianthi could not have known when she picked up a guitar at the age of 6, her life would never be the same. Her instant affinity for the instrument quickly grew into a full-blown love affair. Born into a Greek family in the southern Australian town of Adelaide, she had grown up surrounded by music and began to play piano at age 3. http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Brings you Gerry Casey's Interview with Ghalia VoltJoshua Tree, California. A place where rock ‘n’ roll mythology is made, for better and worse. It was under these same burnished skies that Gram Parsons’ stolen body was set ablaze. Where U2 announced their bid for global infamy. And as Ghalia Volt reminds us, exactly thirty years ago, it was here that near-mythical producer and Queens Of The Stone Age conspirator David Catching founded the fabled Rancho De La Luna studio that would bring a stream of dust-blown musicians to his door like moths to a candle. http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Brings you an Interview with John ShipeSpring of 2024 marks my 33rd year in the Biz with the release of my 13 project – Water This Dark. It has been a surprisingly fruitful stretch since my last release, The Beast Is Back (considering the COVID Pandemic and a dormant music industry.) The previous decade had been a baffling struggle. It started off brilliantly in 2010 with the F.A.R. charting Villain. But villainous energy fizzled by 2012. Personal & material resources became a frustrating puzzle until my life-partner/graphic designer (Katie) and Producer Tyler Fortier focused me into making Beast — the best work of my life… until now! Yeah, Water is even better. The first preview is out on Americana Highways: http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Cryin' Out LoudThis 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 art form that is driven by innovation and creativity. These are the Indie Blues Artists!Honoring the Past, Praising the Present, Empowering the Future http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Brings you Turn it Up with Gerry Casey Show #243 with his Guest Todd Sharpville http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Cryin' Out LoudCryin’ Out Loud is a dynamic blues band that is currently touring and recording albums. And with that we are happy to announce that Cryin’ Out Loud’s ‘Play Loud, Smoke Often’ is coming soon! http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Brings you Gerry Casey's Interview with Todd SharpvilleAmericana/Blues stalwart Todd Sharpville has been at the coalface of grass roots music for 30 years as a respected guitarist, singer, songwriter. The list of artists he's worked with / for is long & diverse. Icons such as Joe Cocker, BB King, Hubert Sumlin, Ike Turner, Pink, Robbie Williams, George Michael, Duke Robillard, Albert Hammond, Mick Taylor, Snowy White, Kim Wilson, Bill Wyman, Rui Veloso, Joe Louis Walker, James Talley... His new album "Medication Time" (released 8th July 2022 - Dixiefrog Records CDDFG8834) features duets with US blues stalwarts Larry McCray & Sugar Ray Norcia, produced by the legendary Duke Robillard. http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Presents an interview with Katie OatesKatie Oates knows how to sing. She’s been singing for as long as she can remember. The daughter of a preacher, she belted hymns from her crib as a toddler to wake up her parents. Over the years she has trained with vocal coaches and sung a wide variety of music genres (classical, folk, music theatre, blues, jazz, country, spirituals/sacred) in many settings: church choirs, a choir formed for unhoused people, oratorios, theatres of all sizes, bars, festivals, conferences, house concerts and listening rooms. But finding her own voice—that’s another story. http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Brings you Turn it Up with Gerry Casey and his Guest Hollis Dorian! http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring The Brothers BrownThis 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 art form that is driven by innovation and creativity. These are the Indie Blues Artists! http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Tina SchlieskeTina Schlieske is Midwestern rock mainstay, commanding a dedicated and passionate following, especially in her hometown of Minneapolis. She’s best known for fronting the band Tina and the B-Sides (AKA Tina & the B-Side Movement). http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Brings you Gerry Casey's Interview with Hollis DorianHollis Dorian is an Award-Winning Country Music Singer/Songwriter from Central Florida. His latest EP ‘Country By Birthright’ garnered him an award for Country Song Of The Year (Multiple Writers) at the 2023 Josie Music Awards in Nashville, Tennessee for the single ‘Country By Birthright’. http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Presents an Interviews with The Brothers BrownThe Brothers Brown are fronted by two musicians named Paul Brown. One is a double Grammy winning producer, guitarist, singer and songwriter from Los Angeles. The other is a Grammy nominated producer, keyboardist and songwriter based in Nashville. The band is completed by a virtuosic rhythm section that also calls Nashville home: bassist David Santos, who has worked with Billy Joel, Elton John, John Fogerty and other superstars; and drummer Peter Young, who has toured with Loretta Lynn, Burrito Brothers and other major artists. Santos and Young are also accomplished producers. http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Emanuel CasablancaThis 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 art form that is driven by innovation and creativity. These are the Indie Blues Artists! http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Brings you Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show 241 with his guest Brad Guitar Wilson http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Brings you an interview with Emanuel CasablancaEmanuel Casablanca is an ideal example of an artist who possesses the ability, ingenuity and the passion that drives him to succeed. Happily, the combination has paid off. The Brooklyn-based guitarist, singer and songwriter has worked with an array of A-list performers over the course of his career, among them such luminaries as bassist and producer Bill Laswell, drummer Daxx Nielsen, a prominent member of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honorees Cheap Trick, vocalist Bernard Fowler, a touring member of the Rolling Stones, bassist Doug Wimbish of the Grammy-winning band Living Colour, and others. http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Brings you Gerry Casey's interview with Brad "Guitar" WilsonOverall, Brad "Guitar" Wilson is a rising star in the blues scene, captivating audiences with his soulful music, engaging performances, and undeniable talent. He's sure to continue making waves in the years to come. http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Brings you an Interview with Jubal Lee Young!There are generally certain expectations that accompany the careers of any offspring born to famous parents. After all, it’s naturally assumed that the bloodline will assure the gene pool remains intact. http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Bernard AllisonThis 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 art form that is driven by innovation and creativity. These are the Indie Blues Artists! http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Brings you Turn it Up with Gerry Casey Show #340 with his Guest John Fairhurst! http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Bernard AllisonThere’s nothing like the sound of a world-class bluesman getting back to business. Last October, when Bernard Allison returned to his old haunt of Bessie Blue Studios, Tennessee, to be greeted by fabled producer and career-long collaborator Jim Gaines, it felt like coming home. http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Brings you Gerry Casey's Interview with John FairhurstJohn Fairhurst has spent the majority of his life travelling the world and playing music, meeting innumerable characters, collecting stories and drawing influence and inspiration from the varied musical styles and first hand experiences of a life on the road. http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with The HawtThorns!Envision and believe in your own universe, and it will eventually form around you. The HawtThorns are reimagining their universe in their latest recording adventures. The sun-kissed songwriting, deft guitar work, and lush vocal harmonies that have been at the core of their sound are exponentially magnified through the lens of their upcoming record, Zero Gravity. This 3rd album from the Nashville-based duo includes 11 songs recorded at The Studio Nashville owned by The Wood Brothers and was performed by some of Nashville’s most accomplished musicians. http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #239 and his Guest Alice Armstrong http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring John CliftonThis 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 art form that is driven by innovation and creativity. These are the Indie Blues Artists! http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Pi JacobsPi Jacobs is a lifer. Born in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury district, she's spent two decades onstage and on the road, creating a rhythmic, rootsy sound that's every bit as diverse as her own upbringing. http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Bring you Gerry Casey's Interview with Alice Armstrong!Alice Armstrong is a multi-award nominated singer-songwriter and entertainer from Surrey, UK, known for her impressive vocal range, dynamic songwriting and unmatched stage presence. Her voice and songs vary widely in emotional tone and are a common addition to Joe Bonamassa’s personal Spotify playlists. http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with John Clifton!Who is John Clifton, and why are they saying those things about him? After 30 plus years on stage, the former frontman of a well-known, notorious Central California band started with his brother Bill, is spoken of not only in hushed whispers but in loud shouts as well.Bluesman John Clifton has dedicated himself to the genre that wasn't getting the respect it deserved. But when you're a frontman who delivers the goods straight from the heart, soul, and gut, the Blues become relevant. http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Katie HenryThis 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 art form that is driven by innovation and creativity. These are the Indie Blues Artists!Honoring the Past, Praising the Present, Empowering the Future http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Brings you Turn it Up with Gerry Casey Show #238 with his Guest Seth James http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Presents an interview with Katie HenryThe New Jersey songwriter might have started out banging on doors, braving New York's blues clubs, playing piano until her fingers bled, and winning over the city one show at a time. But lately, the multi-instrumentalist has raced through career milestones at a rocket pace. http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Brings you Gerry Casey's Interview with Seth JamesJames and his All-Star Grammy ® winning Band celebrate the great American Roots Music of Delbert McClinton. 11 "deep cuts" and major hits by the man Rolling Stone magazine named the “Founding Father of Americana.” http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Amanda Grace!Amanda is a Minnesota native and has released music drifting between folk, alt- pop/rock and Americana. With roots as a pianist her writing is thematically varied with an emphasis on melody; with ballads wrapped in warm vocals. In 2016 she received a Front Of The Line Pass from The Voice and her seventh album, “Please Dear Sun,” was nominated for Blues & Roots Radio Album Of The Year. Amanda just released her eighth album called Give Me Away. The songs reflect questions Amanda asks herself regarding the status of her own thoughts and heart, and through her music hopes to convey that the giving of oneself, reinforces goodness in the lives of others. Collaborating with Matt Patrick of The Library Studio of Minneapolis Amanda has created her most stunning recording to date with an insightful blend of rock, pop and folk sounds with an intent to showcase her sultry voice. http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Sam MorrowThis 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 art form that is driven by innovation and creativity. These are the Indie Blues Artists!Honoring the Past, Praising the Present, Empowering the Future http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Brings you Turn it up with Gerry Casey show #237 and his Guests These Wicked Rivers http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Sam MorrowFive albums into an acclaimed career, Sam Morrow has carved out a sound that exists somewhere outside of genre and geography. It’s his own version of modern-day American roots music: a mix of roadhouse rock & roll, bluesy R&B, and country-fried funky-tonk, driven forward by groove, grease, and guitars. http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with These Wicked RiversEstablished in 2014, These Wicked Rivers are Derby’s entry to the new wave of rock and roll that is sweeping across the United Kingdom. Drawing influence from the well of rock legends and blues greats, the band have made quite an impact since their inception with their unique brand of blues-infused modern rock. With the follow up to critically acclaimed debut album ‘Eden’ coming very soon be sure to catch the band in full flight across the UK this December. http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Matt BlakeMatt Blake is a decidedly self-effacing sort of guy. He paid his dues, working his way up the proverbial ladder, gaining practical music business experience while cultivating what it takes to write songs that resonate with others, just like his musical heroes continue to resonate with him. http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Geminii DragonThis 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 art form that is driven by innovation and creativity. These are the Indie Blues Artists!Honoring the Past, Praising the Present, Empowering the Future http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #236 and his Guest Silveroller http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with The Weekend LoversGood vibes, great friendships, and a love for all things funky — these are the ingredients that brought The Weekend Lovers together in the spring of 2022.Each of the group’s members — Noelle Vocelka (lead vocals), Zach Sutton (lead guitar, vocals) Brennan Fussman (keys, guitar, vocals) Kevin Sutton (drums, vocals), and Aaron “Real Soon” Roth (bass) — were lifelong musicians with decades of experience between them. But, after meeting through mutual friends in Atlanta, they knew they’d found something special. http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Brings you Gerry Casey's Interview with Rev. Jonni Hodson of SilverollerSilveroller have been a band that's caught my attention for quite a while now . So when the opportunity came along to interview the band I jumped at the chance. This band possesses and energy that grabs your attention. In this interview I chat with Rev Jonnie Hodson lead vocalist with the band.In this interview Jonnie speaks about his musical influences and one person in particular that lit the spark to starting his journey on the musical highway. Also we are privileged to have a world exclusive play of the track Turn To Gold receiving its premiere here on Turn It Up . http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with GeminiiDragonFrom the murky bayous of Louisiana, comes a fresh face to the Blues music scene. A vocal dynamo GeminiiDRAGON has channeled her love for the late 60s era and 70s blues and AOR bands/artists the likes of Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Albert King, Freddie King, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Koko Taylor, Jimi Hendrix, ZZ Top, Janis Joplin, Fleetwood Mac, Cream and Led Zeppelin and the super group Arc Angels , to name a few, into a ferocious mix of blues rock soul…. Blues on Steriods!!! http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Brings you Turn it up with Gerry Casey and his guest John Angus http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Caitlin CannonCaitlin Cannon's upcoming release, Beggar (a four-song EP set to debut on April 5, 2024 as a standalone precursor to her forthcoming full-length album Love Addict) is all songwriting chops and vibe.With cinematic soundscapes, nostalgic atmospheres, and words that are a testament to the enduring power of storytelling at their center, Cannon is evolving beyond the bronze status she once proudly declared in her critically lauded debut release, The TrashCannon Album. http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Neck BarhamThis 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 art form that is driven by innovation and creativity. These are the Indie Blues Artists! http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with John AngusWe are a band based in Cheshire and Lancashire in the UK playing original blues rock material at blues rock venues and festivals. With a strong seventies genre of blues influences by artists including The amazing Rory Gallagher, Johnny Winter and Paul Rodgers. John Angus is the founding member and songwriter and the band has evolved to become a tight, energetic outfit over the past 4 years. http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Neck BarhamWhen I was five years old, I knew I’d be a musician while overhearing a family friend introduce my older brother to The Beatles. I listened to their music everyday and collected new CD albums any chance I got. I believe The Beatles had the perfect style of music to raise me as a kid, with their imaginative lyrics, inventive chords and unique sound structures. However, as I got older my personal philosophy evolved and my moral pendulum began changing, longing for new answers. I was growing and becoming more exposed to the world’s cynicism and contradictions. http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Domenic CicalaHailing from the D.C. area, Domenic Cicala - A singer/songwriter with a love for the 3 minute song. Largely influenced by the holy musical trinity of Hank, Elvis and Bruce and owing all his musical acumen to the sagely philosophy of Woody Guthrie "If you play more than 2 chords you are showing off". Domenic is a Roots Rock/Americana artist who performs his own compositions as well as digging deep into the covers catalog. http://www.makingascene.org