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The weekly podcast about movies and things of the like! Featuring two pretentious wannabe filmmakers and a medley of guests. You can join James Barbarossa and Zachary Fortais-Gomm for a lively discussion on various topics with occasional guests!!
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The best way to find what we're all about is to listen! Join us every week for a new episode and in between catch up by listening to past episodes. You can look forward to exciting interviews, Top 5's and our lifetime search for humor and wisdom. Feel free to share your thoughts with us by leaving a voicemail, email, or contacting us via twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Also, don't forget to subscribe on iTunes! Thanks for listening! - Matt & Jonah
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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 …
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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 th…
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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 …
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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…
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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Amanda Fish Born and raised in the fertile ground of the Kansas City music scene, Amanda Fish formed her band in 2014, a Blues Rock and Americana trio featuring her from-the-gut vocal belting out impassioned lyrics over swampy guitar and rock-heavy drums, with a driving bassline that locks in a groove the a…
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Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Sweet SWEET are a National Treasure, British at the core and a Rock Music Phenomena that has taken every continent by storm for more than five decades. The Golden Thread that links the past through to the present and into the future is Andy Scott. His determination to maintain high standards with…
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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Joel Leviton of December Friend December Friend was born out of the pandemic when Joel Leviton reached out to friends Jeff Victor (Minneapolis-musician extraordinaire) and John Wlaysewski (of Brooklyn-based band Late Cambrian) asking if they wanted to collaborate on a new project. Thankfully, they said yes.…
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Making a Scene Presents Turn it Up with Gerry Casey and his Guests The Cold Stares http://www.makingascene.org由Richard LHommedieu
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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Bobby Messano Bobby Messano is a legendary guitarist, producer and contemporary blues artist who has released nine solo CDs, placed songs in many TV and cable shows and played on over 70 major label and indie albums. His music has been heard on everything from MTV jingles to Benny Mardones’ smash hit, “Into…
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Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Brian Mullins of The Cold Stares For almost ten years, The Cold Stares had toured the world relentlessly as a duo, blowing away audiences across the US and Europe with a fierce, blistering live show that belied their bare bones, guitar-and-drums setup. In 2023 the band began embracing a whole new…
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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Dallas Orbiter Post-punk/art-rock/psych-pop outfit Dallas Orbiter (singer/guitarist Mark Miller, bassist Dan Gahres, keyboardist Jon Schmig, and drummer Greg Flanagan) formed in Minneapolis at some point in 1999 out of the ashes of power-pop outfit Captain Sunshine and ska-punk group The Pinsetters. Wishing…
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Making a Scene Presents An Interview with Emily Duff Emily Duff’s small-batch brand of Sweet & Sour Rock & Roll with a great big hit of Country Soul sews a patchwork of heaven, hell, romance and regret. Emily was born in NYC and raised by a pack of cigarettes. Emily Duff has released 6 albums and a 4-song EP since 2015. She tours the US and the UK …
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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Sarah Pierce Sarah Pierce, the daughter of a cowboy, raised in a family of cattlemen, was born in Rockford, Illinois. The main ranch, Woodlawn Farm, was in Creston, Illinois. Sarah's family raised Angus cattle and built the herd around a bull named Wellington. That bull won Grand Champion at The Chicago Wor…
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Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Rusty Brown of Electric Mary After spending time at Jimi Hendrix’s Electric Lady Studios in New York in 2003, The spark was ignited inside Rusty to go back in time and create something new from the ashes of the rock’n’roll that still lived inside him .. He had to find the right people that felt t…
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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with a Pro - Ann Wood of the No Words Atlanta Festival What is No Words? The Only Instrumental Music Festival Anywhere! Music without words connects directly with the listener, creating a powerful experience and it spans all genres. http://www.makingascene.org由Richard LHommedieu
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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Andy Peake Andy Peake has been surrounded by music since his formative days. His mother held a bachelor's degree in music and sang and played professionally as a church support person. His influences included jazz, Broadway, classical and the pop music of the 1950s forward. He attended college as a music ma…
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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Jared McCloud Jared McCloud's natural, earthy tone and thought provoking lyrics showcase his talent and ability to draw audiences' into his story. Starting his musical career in "Hard Rock/Metal" bands, Jared decided to focus more on the substance rather than flash and went solo. He released a self produced…
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Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Sky Wood from The Blues Chapter The Blues Chapter are like a locomotive train pulling on full power on a mission and nothing is going to get in its way just simply unstoppable. http://www.makingascene.org由Richard LHommedieu
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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Chris Daniels and the Kings with Freddi Gowdy Chris Daniels & The Kings with Freddi Gowdy are celebrating their 40th year with live performances over the summer, playing songs from their brand new album ‘40: Blues with Horns Volume II, and BLUES WITH HORNS Volume I - their 19th and 20th Kings albums plus th…
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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Randall Bramblett Randall Bramblett is a lifer. For decades, he's explored the deep corners and outer orbits of American roots music, creating a southern sound that's every bit as eclectic as its maker. That sound reaches a new milestone with Paradise Breakdown, the thirteenth record from a musician hailed …
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Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Boone Froggett of OTIS The Commonwealth of Kentucky has a storied music history and a large catalog of renowned artists. While it's most famous for producing more country music stars per capita than anywhere else in the United States, musicians all across the spectrum —from bluegrass to rock and …
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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Michael Reynolds Twenty years ago, Michael Reynolds was lead vocalist/songwriter for the acclaimed alt-country band Pinmonkey. Ten years ago, he quit the business. But while he may have stepped away from his music career, Michael Reynolds never quit writing songs. Now nearly a decade later, his Blue Élan Re…
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Making a Scene Presents an interview with the Reverend Freakchild In the tradition of such Holy Blues Reverends as Reverend Gary Davis - such is the irreverent Reverend Freakchild. The Rev. primarily performs solo acoustic these days but has also recently recorded with some amazing musicians including Melvin Seals, Mark Karan, Chris Parker, Hugh Po…
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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Carolyn Shulman Carolyn Shulman is a Denver-based folk singer-songwriter whose connection with music has been a lifelong journey. Her father has played guitar as a hobby for most of his life, so when Carolyn expressed an interest in learning to play, he brought home a kid-sized acoustic guitar perfect for a…
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Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Andy Muse of The Sons Of Liberty The band from Bristol (UK) have established themselves as mainstays of the current original hard rock scene. With a reputation built on extensive touring, blistering live performances and a passion for creating exceptional new rock music the band's trajectory has …
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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with March to August! March to August (M2A) is a Folk-Americana, original music duo whose songs offer audiences snapshots into the human condition, while encompassing the myriad of emotions that coincide with it. http://www.makingascene.org由Richard LHommedieu
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Making a Scene Presents an interview with Piper and the Hard Times Nashville-based blues & roots music group, Piper & the Hard Times, deliver intense and rhythmically dynamic blues-based music that translates into an unforgettable, captivating live show. The blues is the main foundation that defines their work, along with R&B, soul and rock. In Jan…
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Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #263 and his guest Chase Walker Band http://www.makingascene.org由Richard LHommedieu
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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Chris Murphy In another era, I would have played square dances, been a court musician, or a circus fiddler, and loved every minute of it,” says veteran LA violinist and songwriter Chris Murphy, whose spirited and haunting original music bends genres and even centuries with ease. http://www.makingascene.org…
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Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Chase Walker The Chase Walker Band is a modern blues roots rock and soul band based in Southern California. Chase earned a degree in songwriting and music business from Belmont University, CEMB in Nashville TN. Chase is a Songwriter, Producer, Sync Music Professional, Multi-talented Musician and …
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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Trevor B Power As singer-songwriter Trevor B. Power prepared to embark on his third album, he found himself in the capable hands of New York Blues Hall of Famer Dave Fields at the controls. With a collection of strong tunes in tow, Trevor and Dave, joined by some of the world's most talented musicians, star…
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Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Indie Blues Double Shot Show This 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 a…
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Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Doug Duffey and the Badd This 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 innova…
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Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey Show #262 and his Guest Anthony Geraci http://www.makingascene.org由Richard LHommedieu
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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Amanda Ann Platt of Amanda Ann Platt and the Honeycutters The music of Asheville, North Carolina based outfit Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters is nuanced, bringing insight and wit to the stories Platt tells through songwriting. Lyrically driven, the band’s country roots music often inspires introspectio…
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Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Anthony Geraci Pianist, Hammond organist and composer Anthony Geraci was born in New Haven, CT in 1954. His interest in playing piano began at age four when he told his parents “I want a piano!” Kind of an odd request when most kids want a new baseball glove or bicycle. His parents weren’t musica…
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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Doug Duffey Doug Duffey and BADD are a Louisiana-based quartet that plays 100% original Blues, Delta Soul, Bayou Funk and Swampadelica. The band name is an acronym of the band members' names. Duffey (National Blues and The Louisiana halls of fame, P-Funk alumnus), called "one of the most prolific songwriter…
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Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Indie Blues Double Shot Show This 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 a…
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Making a Scene Presents Turn it up with Gerry Casey show #261 with is Guest the Retro Kings http://www.makingascene.org由Richard LHommedieu
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Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Christopher Wyze and the Tellers This 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 b…
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Making a Scene Present an Interview with Barbara Cohen and Perrin Post on PROTEST - A Revolutionary Rock Opus PROTEST pays tribute to the Women Activists who have made a substantial impact on their communities, politics, and the world! PAYING TRIBUTE TO: Alice Paul (Suffragist) Jane Fonda (Vietnam) Diane Nash (Civil Rights) Greta Thunberg (Climate)…
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Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Kyle John Suckling of The Retro Kings Kyle John Suckling not a name you could easily forget, but the real magic happens when john uses those powerful vocals cords of his it's a spine tingling experience. Back in the late sixties/early seventies we were treated to some of virtuoso vocal performanc…
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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Christopher Wyze Twenty years a blues band frontman, singing the songs of others, Christopher Wyze has emerged as a powerful lyricist and stylist of his own music. None other than the Nashville Songwriters Association International named Wyze "One to Watch" in December 2023. His original outlook blends soun…
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Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Indie Blues Double Shot Show This 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 a…
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Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Diane Durrett This 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 cr…
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Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Tom Craig This 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 creati…
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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Diane Durrett Internationally recognized as a singer/songwriter and producer, Diane Durrett is always rocking the house with her distinctive vibrato, she can belt gut-bucket blues with the best of them. She proves it, again on her upcoming 10th American Roots album “Sweet Georgia Blues”. Durrett’s velvet vo…
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Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Jeff Pitchell An internationally acclaimed dynamic singer, songwriter and guitarist, Jeff achieved national recognition when his album Heavy Hitter (Pyramid Records/EMI) reached #7 on the Billboard Charts, outselling Delbert McClinton, Robert Cray, Etta James, Johnny Lee Hooker & Muddy Waters. Je…
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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Tom Craig From Miami to Maine, Tom Craig has shared his brand of original Blues, Soul and R&B, impressing critics and fans along the way. Tom got his first guitar for his eleventh birthday. With over 40 years of guitar playing, formal training as a jazz vocalist and his passion for the Blues, he gives you a…
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Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Levee Town This 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 creat…
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