Making a Scene Presents

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Andrea Dawson Andrea Dawson is an emerging Australian singer-songwriter hailing from Adelaide, South Australia, and one of the country’s most powerful and dynamic female voices. After years of lighting up the local South Australian rock circuit, Dawson’s career took a major leap forward when she crossed paths with internationally touring artist...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Eric Wilson Adams Eric Wilson Adams lit up the Prairie State’s rock scene with raw authenticity and relentless energy. Growing up in Brookings, South Dakota, he was just 14 when he and four friends formed COCOON in 1969—an unapologetically scrappy rock‑and‑roll cover band that cut its teeth playing armories, bars, proms, and sock hops throughout the state...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Emma Wilson Emma Wilson, a powerhouse vocalist and songwriter from England’s North East, blends the raw energy of the blues with the soulful elegance of early Aretha Franklin and Ann Peebles. Her debut album Wish Her Well earned her the UK Blues Awards’ “Emerging Blues Artist of the Year” in 2022, while her follow-up, Memphis Calling, showcased collaborati...

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Jimmy Barnes Jimmy Barnes is an Australian rock icon whose career has spanned more than four decades, delivering some of the country’s most powerful live performances and unforgettable songs. Rising to fame in the 1970s as the electrifying frontman of Cold Chisel, Barnes helped define the golden era of Australian pub rock with classics like Khe...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Christopher Wyze Formed as a studio project in 2022 by Indianapolis singer-songwriter Christopher Wyze and veteran producer/multi-instrumentalist Ralph Carter, Christopher Wyze & the Tellers made a remarkable entrance onto the global blues scene without playing a single live show. Their debut album Stuck in the Mud not only landed them a coveted spot in th...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Alan Arena Alan Arena has been chasing the muse of music for over four decades, carving out a songwriting journey defined by raw emotion, grit, and a deep reverence for the roots of rock and blues. With his long-awaited album Fortune Wheel, Arena reminds us that true artistry is not bound by trends or timelines—it’s a lifelong road trip, driven by the soul...

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Alan Maris of  Wanted Formed in the summer of 2021 in the quiet, rural town of Leonard, Michigan—just a mile east of Oxford—WANTED emerged with one loud and unmistakable mission: to bring back the unapologetic, riff-heavy, and melody-driven glory of 1980s heavy metal. Born from a shared love for the giants of the genre—RATT, Dokken, and Van Hale...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Kim Field Kim Field is a celebrated harmonica player, singer, and songwriter best known for his work with his band The Perfect Gentlemen. With a career that spans decades, Kim has toured internationally and taken the stage at major festivals including the San Francisco Blues Festival, Bumbershoot, and the Waterfront Blues Festival. His dynamic performances...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Stephan Jacques A true artist and songwriter world-renowned for his prolific, heartfelt alt-rock love songs, Stephen has released ten albums to date, with his eleventh on the way. He is produced by Steve Albini. His body of work was culled from a lifetime of experiences, including those as an engineer, a Hollywood actor, a custom builder, and a TV host. Th...

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Rusty Ends Rusty Ends is the real deal—a living bridge between the gritty rock and blues of the 1950s and ’60s and the ever-evolving sounds of the 21st century. He cut his teeth as a teenager playing the rough bars and taverns along Dixie Highway, from Louisville to Fort Knox. His early audiences were a wild mix of soldiers, bikers, hustlers, la...

Making a Scene Presents an interview with the Reverend Freakchild In the spirit of legendary Holy Blues figures like Reverend Gary Davis, Reverend Freakchild carries on the tradition—with a twist of irreverence and a whole lot of soul. These days, he mostly performs solo acoustic sets, but over the years he’s recorded with an impressive lineup of talent, including Chris Parker, Hugh Pool, Mark Kar...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Clarence Tilton Clarence Tilton, the Omaha-based band known for their sharp storytelling and rich harmonies, returns with Queen of the Brawl—a new album that captures the grit, soul, and heart of the American Midwest. Featuring special guest appearances by country legend Marty Stuart and Presley Tucker (bandmate and daughter of Tanya Tucker), the album ble...

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Bob Stroger At 94 years old, Bob Stroger is still actively touring and earning long-overdue recognition for the decades he’s spent laying down the foundation of countless blues bands. In 2024, he made history as the oldest person ever inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame and won his fifth Blues Music Award for Instrumentalist – Bass. http://www....

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Rusty Ends Rusty Ends is the real deal—a living bridge between the gritty rock and blues of the 1950s and ’60s and the ever-evolving sounds of the 21st century. He cut his teeth as a teenager playing the rough bars and taverns along Dixie Highway, from Louisville to Fort Knox. His early audiences were a wild mix of soldiers, bikers, hustlers, laborers, and...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Mercedes Nicole Mercedes Nicole is a dynamic vocalist whose music radiates passion, soul, and emotional truth. With more than a decade of live performance experience and four acclaimed studio albums under her belt, she has crafted a sound that not only entertains but uplifts. Her voice has become a vessel for healing, hope, and the kind of high-energy conn...

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Scarlet Goodbye The Scarlet Goodbye is what happens when two seasoned Minnesota musicians—Dan Murphy and Jeff Arundel—cross creative paths and spark something unexpected. Dan, known for his work with alt-rock legends Soul Asylum and Golden Smog, met Jeff, a smooth-voiced singer-songwriter and producer, by chance. That meeting led them to an atti...

Making a Scene Present an Interview with Vince Santoro Vince Santoro is a veteran drummer, soulful vocalist, sharp songwriter, and passionate advocate for working musicians. Based in Nashville, he’s best known these days as the driving force behind the drum kit for Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals, as well as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Nashville Musicians Association, where he fights for fair treatme...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Katy Tessman Katy Tessman is a heartfelt and inspiring singer-songwriter whose music reflects the wisdom earned through life’s most powerful experiences—surviving cancer, navigating heartbreak, and embracing motherhood. With a rich, expressive voice and a rhythmic touch on guitar and mandolin, Katy delivers songs that come straight from the soul. Her sound...

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Emma Wilson Hailing proudly from the picturesque North East of England, Emma Wilson was born into a household that practically hummed with rhythm and storytelling. With a jazz-promoting mother and a father known for his larger-than-life charisma, Emma seemed destined for a life on stage. Today, she stands out as one of the UK’s most exciting voi...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with "From the Dirt"! From the Dirt is a genre-blending Americana band rooted in the rolling hills of central Maryland. The group features songwriter and frontman Dan Kenny on guitar and vocals, alongside Jeff Karn on mandolin and harmony vocals, Eddie Dickerson on fiddle, and Megan Leigh adding haunting, harmony-rich vocal layers. Together, they craft a sound...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Lisa Mann Two-time Blues Music Award-winning artist Lisa Mann brings her powerhouse talent straight from the blues-rich scene of Portland, Oregon. Originally hailing from West Virginia, Mann's vocal style seamlessly blends southern warmth with a dynamic edge cultivated from mastering genres ranging from hard rock to rhythm and blues. Her songwriting showca...

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Gwyn Ashton! Gwyn Ashton, the fiercely dynamic Australian alt-blues rock guitarist, singer, and one-man band, is one of the most electrifying performers on the modern blues circuit. With a blistering new solo album Mojosoul and a brand-new single, Get Outta Town—featuring Guns N’ Roses’ Richard Fortus along with members of Cold Chisel and Superj...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Ernie Palmer Ernie Palmer is a long-retired elementary school teacher who has spent his life steeped in stories, music, and a deep love of family. He and his wife Gale have been married for 48 years, and best friends even longer—going strong for over half a century. Together they’ve raised two daughters and now enjoy time with their three grandsons. http:/...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Davis Cohen "These Things Shall Pass" marks the tenth full-length album from Memphis-area musician Davis Coen, fulfilling his long-held ambition to create a spiritually-focused record. The album offers a diverse collection of classic spiritual songs, ranging from timeless American hymns like "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" and "Old Rugged Cross," to class...

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with The British Broadcasting Corporation The British Broadcasting Corporation is not your typical band. Comprised of four highly experienced musicians—Bob Cranham, Dave Williamson, Ben Keen, and Barry Cook—this collective brings a wealth of diverse experience and a healthy dose of self-aware humor to their craft. http://www.makingascene.org