Making a Scene Presents

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with BobKat

Bob is a passionate, powerhouse blues and rock 'n' roll guitarist with over 50 years of live performance experience. Originally from the Berkshires in Massachusetts, his musical journey has taken him from the East Coast to California, eventually settling in Portland, Oregon. Bob has played stages large and small, from blues festivals and Portland park concerts to iconic local venues l...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with David M'ore

David M’ore is a mystical guitar slinger with a sound rooted in tradition but forged in fire. Born in Argentina and raised on vintage vinyl, he picked up his first guitar at age eight — a gift from his godfather — and was instantly consumed by the raw power of the instrument. “The aggressive sound of the guitar drove me emotionally insane,” he recalls, crediting early influences ...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Bill Poss and Loveseat

Bill Poss is a traveling troubadour turned community torchbearer — a songwriter, performer, festival founder, and musical storyteller from Effingham, Illinois. Over the past two decades, Bill has carved out a unique path in American roots music, touring extensively across North America as a solo artist, as well as with The Ginn Sisters and alt-country icon Fred Eaglesm...

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Cirkus Prutz

Cirkus Prütz is a powerhouse Swedish rock band that fuses the grit of blues, the thunder of classic rock, and the soul of Southern groove into a sound that’s as raw as it is refined. With deep roots in the traditions of 70s rock and an eye on today’s turbulent world, the band delivers music that’s both hard-hitting and thought-provoking—unapologetically loud, politica...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Susan Anders

Susan Anders is a singer-songwriter whose music blends Americana, folk, pop, and jazz with emotionally resonant vocals and insightful, often witty lyrics.

Born and raised in Berkeley, California, she earned degrees from UC Santa Cruz and San Francisco State before launching into a musically adventurous early career. During her twenties, she performed across Northern California wi...

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Barry McGuigan

Born Finbar Patrick McGuigan on February 28, 1961, in Monaghan, Ulster, Ireland, Barry McGuigan was raised in the small town of Clones. He quickly made his mark in the boxing world as an amateur, capturing a gold medal at the 1978 Commonwealth Games. In 1981, he turned professional, embarking on a career that would make him one of Ireland’s most beloved sports figur...

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Erja Lyytinen

Erja Lyytinen is one of the most acclaimed blues-rock guitarists on today’s international touring circuit. Known as “the Finnish slide goddess” (The Blues Magazine), she’s spent over two decades pushing the boundaries of blues, blending traditional roots with rock, funk, and experimental sounds.

Since releasing her debut album Wildflower in 2003, Lyytinen has put out ...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with The Scarlet Goodbye

The Scarlet Goodbye is the brainchild of two seasoned Minnesota musicians: Dan Murphy and Jeff Arundel. When their paths crossed unexpectedly, it sparked a collaboration that neither saw coming—but both clearly needed. Dan, best known for his foundational work with alt-rock legends Soul Asylum and the supergroup Golden Smog, brought his gritty, guitar-driven edge. Jeff, a...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Webb Wilder

After a five-year break, legendary roots rocker Webb Wilder is back with Hillbilly Speedball, a high-octane blend of grit, groove, and genre-defying style. This marks his 13th studio release—a milestone in a career that spans nearly four decades. Known for his unique mix of rock, country, blues, and British Invasion swagger, Wilder delivers a record that feels both refreshingly n...

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Tyler Chiarelli of the Ghost Hounds

Ghost Hounds are redefining what it means to be a modern rock band, fusing country grit, blues soul, and rock-and-roll swagger into a sound that feels both timeless and fresh. With deep roots in American music traditions and a clear vision for the future, the band proves that the blues-infused rock genre is not only alive—it’s thriving.

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Making a Scene Presents An Interview with Mondo Cortez Of the Chicago Blues Angels

Mondo Cortez, guitarist, vocalist, and frontman of the Chicago Blues Angels, is a seasoned torchbearer of roots blues, rockabilly, and American roots music. With a style steeped in tradition and fire in every performance, Mondo has earned his stripes on stages across the country. His resume reads like a blues hall of fame—he’s performed with legends s...

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Gypsy Lee of Gypsy Pistoleros

Gypsy Pistoleros don’t just defy categorization — they annihilate it. Born from a collision of worlds too wild to be tamed, their music is a sacred rebellion against everything bland, expected, and safe. They are the outlaws of sound, weaving together a fearless tapestry of Latin rock swagger, 1950s Spector-esque punked-up balladry, glam-punk chaos, a...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Rex Lyons of The Ripcords

The Ripcords were born out of a project envisioned by Rex Lyons, who wanted to explore some of his favorite music alongside his collaborators from The Roustabouts, another well-known roots band in Central New York (CNY) fronted by Dugan Henhawk. Rex and Dugan share a long history, going back to their days in Whiteboy and the Wagonburners, the influential punk-and-ro...