Making a Scene Presents

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, laborers, and working girls—a rowdy, u...

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 Karan, Melvin Seals, Jay Collins, Gramm...

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 blends personal history, road-worn refl...

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 working girls—a rowdy, unpredictabl...

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 connection that leaves audiences feeling...

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 attic studio in St. Paul, where they sta...

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 treatment, pay, and respect for his fellow ...

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 blends Americana and folk-rock with...

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 voices in soul and blues.

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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 that is both timeless and emotionall...

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 showcases clever, gritty, and often humoro...

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 Superjesus—Ashton continues to push bounda...

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 classic gospel radio hits such as Willie ...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Jennifer Lyn and the Groove Revival

Since their debut in 2021 with the EP Nothing Holding Me Down, Jennifer Lyn & The Groove Revival have been making serious waves in the modern blues scene. The release quickly caught fire, climbing to #4 on the Billboard Blues chart and setting the stage for a run of accolades that solidified the band’s rising status in the genre.

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Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Cormac Neeson

Cormac Neeson is a magnetic Northern Irish singer and songwriter whose voice has powered both thunderous rock stages and soulful Americana ballads. Best known as the frontman for the acclaimed hard rock band The Answer, Cormac has spent more than two decades carving out a diverse and evolving career that bridges the worlds of classic rock, country soul, and modern fo...