Making a Scene Presents

Making a Scene Presents an interview with Jim Stanard Magical is the third full-length studio album from award-winning singer-songwriter Jim Stanard. In reviewing his last album which featured Bethany & Peter Yarrow, American Blues Scene wrote "they say there'll never be another Johnny Cash or Kris Kristofferson, but Jim Stanard draws from the same well of weathered experience." That sentiment is...

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with DJ O'Sullivan of XIII DOORS XIII Doors emerged from the vision of singer and multi-instrumentalist DJ O'Sullivan. Hailing from the west of Ireland, DJ was raised in Shannon, County Clare, in a musical family that inspired his creative journey. Over the course of his career, DJ’s musical endeavors have included numerous bands and theatrical produ...

Making a Scene Presents an 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, pushing its boundari...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Massy Ferguson Hailing from Seattle, Massy Ferguson has spent the better part of two decades exploring both sides of the country-rock divide.  You Can't Tell Me I'm Not What I Used To Be, the band's seventh album, expands beyond that mix of amplified twang and raw, guitar-driven bang.  If Massy Ferguson's previous records unfolded like soundtracks for loud...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Miss Georgia Peach Miss Georgia Peach is a country artist hailing from Saint Paul, Minnesota, known for her dynamic blend of traditional country and rock influences. She is signed with Rum Bar Records, a Boston-based label recognized for its dedication to authentic rock and roll. ​ Her latest album, "Class Out the Ass," was released on February 14, 2025, a...

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Timothy J Tim is Singer guitarist song writer that has toured extensively in Canada. Originally from northern Alberta. ​After years of the ‘no fixed address’ lifestyle Tim settled in Calgary Canada. In 2018 Tim started a new project “Timothy J” writing Acoustic based rock songs written from personal experience. Shortly after that teaming up with...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Al Lauro of Big Al and the Heavyweights The music of Big Al and the Heavyweights begins with the beat laid down by drummer Big Al himself.  Big Al Lauro was born and raised in the city of New Orleans.  He grew up surrounded by the unique culture of the city that care forgot.  The food, the language, and of course the music became a part of him as surely as...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Micki Free! GRAMMY®-award-winning musician Micki Free is a multi-talented guitarist, songwriter, performer, and producer with a career that spans decades and includes collaborations with some of the most legendary figures in music. Born of mixed Cherokee/Comanche Native American and Irish descent, Micki's unique cultural heritage has deeply influenced his...

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Magnus Henriksson of Eclipse ECLIPSE, the heavy rock powerhouse out of Stockholm, Sweden, has been making increasingly larger waves on the European and American rock scene over the last years. With stream counts in the hundreds of millions and tours ranging from South America to Australia and Japan, these guys are a force to be reckoned with, wh...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with 63 Deluxe The band, consisting of guitarist and vocalist Anthony Scott, bassist Bret Hann and drummer/vocalist Jack Thomson hope to propel the blues genre into a new contemporary realm in Australia. Born out of friendship and hardship, but continued through the love of music and expression, the guys in 63 Deluxe are bringing their take on the music they wo...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with YEV! SLAVA UKRAINE YEV’s self-titled debut album is a poignant and powerful introduction to the artist’s dynamic voice, blending cinematic folk rock, modern blues, vintage pop, and the soulful resonance of his Ukrainian heritage. Each song offers a captivating narrative that weaves haunting melodies and raw emotion into a tapestry of universal themes—hope,...

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Will Bart of Johnny in the Basement Wow ! the beautiful thing about hearing new music is the absolute joy it brings to your heart. "That was the overwhelming feeling i had when hearing the music of Johnny In The Basement band; they hail from Long Island New York and their guitarist, songwriter and larger-than-life personality, Will Bart is such...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Crooked Eyed Tommy on his new project with Tomislav Goluban It’s not very often that an old-school Croatian harmonica player hooks up with a West Coast guitarist. In fact, this collaboration is partially supported by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Croatia. Tomislav Goluban, whose surname translates to Pigeon in English, has been inspired by har...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Geoff Achison Geoff Achison was born on Phillip Island, Victoria. He is the third of five siblings and was raised in the Victorian rural village of Malmsbury. His journey in music began when he discovered a forgotten old guitar beneath the stairwell of the family home. His trumpet-playing father enthusiastically found him a guitar teacher, and his first gi...

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Sean Chambers Florida born Sean Chambers began his career in the Blues back in 1998 when he toured with the legendary Hubert Sumlin as his guitarist and band leader until 2003. During Sean’s tenure with Mr. Sumlin, Britain's own Guitarist magazine named Chambers as “One of the top 50 blues guitarists of the last century.”  In 2009, Chambers went...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with The Twangtown Paramours Nashville-based husband-and-wife duo Mike T. Lewis and MaryBeth Zamer, known on stage as The Twangtown Paramours, have made a name for themselves defying boundaries with their award-winning catalogue of Americana, Folk, and Blues anthems. With a slew of accolades for their first three full-length albums, they’ve earned a loyal follo...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Madeline Rosene Madeline Rosene is an indie pop-n-roll singer-songwriter known for her sharp wit, genre-blending sound, and fearless storytelling. Currently based in Los Angeles, Madeline original hails from Cleveland, Ohio and New York City. Madeline’s music captures the essence of modern life’s complexities with a mix of humor, heart, and edge. Her debut...

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Andy Gallagher of Overhaul OVERHAUL are a Rock, Grunge, Alternative Rock band formed in Scotland by American Singer/Songwriter/Musician Andy Gallagher in 1997. Touring with legendary artists such as Bob Mould (Hüsker Dü/Sugar) Violent Femmes, Dinosaur Jr, Langhorne Slim, Grant Hart (Hüsker Dü) and Ken Stringfellow of R.E.M., Andy Gallagher (guit...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Ed Alstrom Ed Alstrom grew up in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Started playing organ (the family Hammond M-3) at age 5, guitar and bass as a teenager. Didn't acquire a piano in the Alstrom household until he was 12, at which time his father brought home an old pedal-pump player piano, on which he activated the broken player mechanism by connecting a canister vacu...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Dean Zucchero Hailing originally from the streets of East Village, New York City, Zucchero cut his teeth in the bustling, industry-driven Manhattan music scene where songwriting and studio recording chops have long since been revered and rewarded. Cultivating these traits in the city’s local dive-bar and cabaret music incubators such as CBGBs, The Bitter E...

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Robbert Duijf Robbert is someone who I've only recently became aware. Although he tells me ireland is a place he's very familiar with, especially the west of Ireland. Robbert as a songwriter is as true as they come. Written with a personal perspective on the events happening around. The first time i heard a song of Robberts First Train Out I was...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Andy Hanson Born from the ashes of various musical projects that reached their natural conclusion, Andy Hanson embarked on a solo journey. This journey begins in his home base of Eau Claire, WI, and unfolds through carefully crafted folk and Americana songs. At the heart of his music lies a deep yearning to explore the essence of life and living. http://ww...

Making a Scene presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Thundermother Skåne-born guitarist Filippa Nässil laid the foundation for THUNDERMOTHER in the autumn of 2009. While originally based in Växjö where she was pursuing her studies, she later relocated to Stockholm in her quest to assemble a band. Fast forward to 2024, and THUNDERMOTHER is on the cusp of celebrating its 15th anniversary, boasting a...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Mother Coyote Singer-songwriter Andriana Lehr is rebirthing herself with a new moniker - Mother Coyote - and a new set of songs written and informed by the immense changes, both personal and collective, experienced in recent years. Created with jack-of-all-trades producer Andy Thompson (Dessa, Semisonic, Belle and Sebastian) over the course of the last sev...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Mississippi MacDonald Oliver “Mississippi” MacDonald – a singer, guitarist and songwriter from London, England – speaks quietly but makes music with real gravitas. Olly (as friends call him) is a rising star, having been honoured with a session by Cerys Matthews on her BBC Radio 2 Blues show and championed by Mojo. Both his fellow musicians and music indus...