Making a Scene Presents

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with The Lower Case Blues Band Lower Case Blues is a power trio originating from Newark, Delaware. Since the Band started in '03, They have established themselves as some of the best in the area.. Taking blues to a whole new level and earning respect as being some of the best up and coming musicians. http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Greig Taylor The Greig Taylor Band has been a term for listeners of Radio Home of Rock since last year's album "The Light", after all, the fine part is played with us more often.  This is a great opportunity to get to know Greig Taylor even better in conversation with Gerry. Scottish people are fucking cool too. http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Tristan Israel Tristan Israel’s newest album “Snake Hollow” was recorded on the island of Martha’s Vineyard in the town of West Tisbury by Paul Thurlow, a talented artist in his own right. Tristan’s music varies in style but is always consistent in its surprising deliveries. The lyrics are poetical and well thought out. The songs on the album deal with man...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Jeff Dale “The Hurricane Dale Thang” is a powerful combination of blues talent, making its live debut in 2018 when longtime friends Jeff Dale and Bobby Hurricane Spencer were joined by L.A. superstar musicians Elizabeth Hangan on bass and Albert Trepagnier Jr on drums. Jeff had a batch of songs he had written that felt like they needed other voices to conn...

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Matt Gillmore of Skam Formed in 2011, SKAM are a hard rock power trio band from the middle of England.  They have a reputation for delivering no nonsense, gutsy, contemporary sounding British rock music. Over the last 10 years, the band has worked tirelessly to build a solid following in the UK, and now they are widely considered to be at the fo...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Billy Coulter Singer/songwriter Billy Coulter’s distinctive style straddles the line between American Roots and British Power Pop. Blending diverse influences from Dylan and Cash to Lennon and Bowie he’s created a fresh, authentic sound with a nod to the classics that inspired him. Coulter made a name for himself with his unique songwriting and vocal abili...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Ollee Owens Raised in the Canadian Prairies, music was always around Owens growing up. Artists such as Elvis, Odetta, The Band, Mavis Staples, Bonnie Raitt and Bob Dylan were formative in her teen years. But more than just listening, she took comfort in writing her own songs, seeing music as a way to process the chaotic nature of life and give visibility t...

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Jessey Jackson A rare gem indeed; Jessey Jackson is quite simply a force to be reckoned with! Far from your average ‘run of the mill’ female performer; this self taught singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist is often likened to celebrated artists such as the immortal Janis Joplin, Melissa Etheridge, Tracy Chapman and Stevie Nicks. Her formidabl...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Daniel Boling Winner of the Grassy Hill Kerrville New Folk songwriter contest, the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival, and others, Daniel shares experiences from a life well-lived in three countries and seven States. This balladeer/songwriter with the friendly tenor brings his well-crafted story songs to happy audiences throughout the U.S. and abroad in over one...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Dennis Herrera Dennis Herrera was born and raised in San Jose, California just a heartbeat away from San Francisco the home of the hippie generation and Golden Gate Bridge.  When asked about his music history Dennis shared, "as a kid in the 60's I was introduced to rock n roll via the transistor radio by my mom we listened to a pop AM station, KLIV and tha...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Sam Graber Sam has spent a lifetime radiating from the epicenter of compositional creativity. Sam's prolific songwriting skills are evident in over 500 songs he has written, backing a tally of more than 1,000 live performances. Sam’s versatility and stage presence have seen him write for and front original bands from rock to big band jazz – with the accola...

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Will Wilde Will Wilde is a force to be reckoned with - a phenomenal harmonica player with a voice to match. Will's intense harmonica style steals the spotlight from the traditional blues rock guitar, with a sound that owes as much to Gary Moore as it does to Sonny Boy Williamson.  "I’m always looking to make new sounds with the harmonica, pushin...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Dennis Herrera Dennis Herrera was born and raised in San Jose, California just a heartbeat away from San Francisco the home of the hippie generation and Golden Gate Bridge.  When asked about his music history Dennis shared, "as a kid in the 60's I was introduced to rock n roll via the transistor radio by my mom we listened to a pop AM station, KLIV and tha...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Greg Nagy A multi-faceted artist in the most classic sense, his songwriting, singing, and guitar playing beautifully reveal Nagy’s personalized music refreshingly and honestly infused with elements of soul, r&b, rock, and gospel. So unique and impressive was his debut release, Walk That Fine Thin Line, that it earned Nagy a prestigious Best New Artist debu...

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Danielle Bloom Being a preacher’s daughter didn’t stop Danielle Bloom from having dreams of being a kick-ass, hard-driving, Rock-n-Roll Goddess.  Sure, Danielle grew up singing in the choir and touring the church festival scene, but she shed her choir robes for corsets and cut-offs and hit the rock scene hard, never looking back. http://www.maki...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Redshift Headlights Wisconsin indie-rockers Redshift Headlights completed tracking their fourth studio album with legendary recording engineer Steve Albini in March of 2024. Albini passed away two months later. The self-released album, entitled If You Are Around Still, comes out Friday, July 12th, 2024 on their redshiftheadlights.bandcamp.com page and via...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Freeworld! FreeWorld is an independent, ever-evolving, Memphis-based musical ensemble that draws from influences as broad-based as Booker T. & the M.G.’s, Steely Dan, Chicago, John Coltrane and Miles Davis, Frank Zappa, The Grateful Dead, Bob Marley, and The Meters. These brothers under one multicultural groove have remained a consistently entertaining and...

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Gwyn Ashton! Gwyn Ashton, one of the hardest working and powerful one-man bands, is back touring a new solo album titled Mojosoul and a brand new single Get Outta Town with Guns N’ Roses guitarist Richard Fortus and members of Australian bands Cold Chisel and Superjesus. http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with David Harland David is a singer/songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist in the tradition of great innovators like Michael Hedges, Nick Drake, David Wilcox, and Billy McLaughlin, who believes music holds the power to reach the deepest parts of our lives and make the world a better place. http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with J.P. Reali A veteran of the DC music scene, J.P. has evolved from his early days as lead guitar for the psychedelic blues band The Next Step, to half of the acoustic blues/roots duo The Reali Brothers in the 90's, to his current solo career. While J.P.’s repertoire is steeped in the traditions of Piedmont and Delta blues, it also showcases his original blu...

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Davy Watson Davy Watson is a musician from Belfast. A singer/songwriter with influences steeped in Rhythm & Blues, Celtic Folk, Americana and Rock n Roll, his songs come from the Heart & Soul. http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Presents An Interview with Don Merckle A darkly honest and wry singer/songwriter out of Charleston, South Carolina, Don Merckle’s songs are firmly planted among the fertile mixed traditions of American music. He is a workman's poet, capable of delivering a rock and roll growl or a quiet dose of smoky barroom introspection with equal passion. He has led the popular Appalachian/Irish...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Kat Riggins Inspired by the variety and abundance of music in her parents’ collection, it makes sense that her own music is peppered with hints of it all. Make no mistake; however, Kat Riggins is undeniably a BLUES WOMAN! She travels the world with the sole mission of keeping the blues alive and thriving through her Blues Revival Movement. http://www.makin...

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Kat Riggins Inspired by the variety and abundance of music in her parents’ collection, it makes sense that her own music is peppered with hints of it all. Make no mistake; however, Kat Riggins is undeniably a BLUES WOMAN! She travels the world with the sole mission of keeping the blues alive and thriving through her Blues Revival Movement. http:...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with SPLASH! With heartfelt, literary lyrics, and captivating melodies delivered in a soaring tenor range, Splash! brings you musical reflections inspired by philosophy, mysticism, and spiritual practice. His unique warmth provides a balm for your weary soul. http://www.makingascene.org