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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Emma Wilson Emma Wilson, a powerhouse vocalist and songwriter from England’s North East, blends the raw energy of the blues with the soulful elegance of early Aretha Franklin and Ann Peebles. Her debut album Wish Her Well earned her the UK Blues Awards’ “Emerging Blues Artist of the Year” in 2022, while her follow-up, Memphis Calling, showcased collaborations with Nashville Hall of Fame songwriter Gary Burr, British legend Terry Reid, and Grammy-nominated producer Scott Bomar. Known for her emotive live performances, horn arrangements, and deep connection with audiences, Emma has become a leading figure in the British blues scene, sharing stages with icons like Bernie Marsden, Mick Taylor, and Steve Hackett. http://www.makingascene.org…

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Gerry Casey Interviews Jimmy Barnes 36:36

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Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Jimmy Barnes Jimmy Barnes is an Australian rock icon whose career has spanned more than four decades, delivering some of the country’s most powerful live performances and unforgettable songs. Rising to fame in the 1970s as the electrifying frontman of Cold Chisel, Barnes helped define the golden era of Australian pub rock with classics like Khe Sanh and Flame Trees. Since launching his solo career in 1984, he has achieved a record-breaking 19 number one albums—more than any other Australian artist—and sold more records in his home country than anyone else. http://www.makingascene.org…

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Christopher Wyze is Making a Scene 1:14:39

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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Christopher Wyze Formed as a studio project in 2022 by Indianapolis singer-songwriter Christopher Wyze and veteran producer/multi-instrumentalist Ralph Carter, Christopher Wyze & the Tellers made a remarkable entrance onto the global blues scene without playing a single live show. Their debut album Stuck in the Mud not only landed them a coveted spot in the Roots Music Report Top 40 Blues Albums of 2024, but also produced the RMR #1 single “Back to Clarksdale.” http://www.makingascene.org…

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Alan Arena is Making a Scene 1:09:54

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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Alan Arena Alan Arena has been chasing the muse of music for over four decades, carving out a songwriting journey defined by raw emotion, grit, and a deep reverence for the roots of rock and blues. With his long-awaited album Fortune Wheel, Arena reminds us that true artistry is not bound by trends or timelines—it’s a lifelong road trip, driven by the soul. http://www.makingascene.org…

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Gerry Casey Interviews Wanted 34:59

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Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Alan Maris of Wanted Formed in the summer of 2021 in the quiet, rural town of Leonard, Michigan—just a mile east of Oxford—WANTED emerged with one loud and unmistakable mission: to bring back the unapologetic, riff-heavy, and melody-driven glory of 1980s heavy metal. Born from a shared love for the giants of the genre—RATT, Dokken, and Van Halen—WANTED isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel. They’re lighting it on fire and doing donuts through the digital music landscape, reminding the world what real heavy metal sounds like. http://www.makingascene.org…

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Kim Field is Making a Scene 1:01:01

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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Kim Field Kim Field is a celebrated harmonica player, singer, and songwriter best known for his work with his band The Perfect Gentlemen. With a career that spans decades, Kim has toured internationally and taken the stage at major festivals including the San Francisco Blues Festival, Bumbershoot, and the Waterfront Blues Festival. His dynamic performances have earned him spots on bills alongside rhythm and blues legends such as Muddy Waters, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Robert Cray, the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Gregg Allman, James Cotton, Otis Rush, John Lee Hooker, Albert Collins, the Righteous Brothers, Walter Horton, and Big Mama Thornton. http://www.makingascene.org…

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Stephan Jacques is Making a Scene 1:27:13

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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Stephan Jacques A true artist and songwriter world-renowned for his prolific, heartfelt alt-rock love songs, Stephen has released ten albums to date, with his eleventh on the way. He is produced by Steve Albini. His body of work was culled from a lifetime of experiences, including those as an engineer, a Hollywood actor, a custom builder, and a TV host. Though Stephen lives in Charlottesville, Virginia, his family hails from New Orleans and New York. http://www.makingascene.org…

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Gerry Casey interviews Rusty Ends 37:23

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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, unpredictable crowd that demanded music with soul, grit, and a beat that could keep the topless dancers moving. To survive in those rooms, a band had to play everything—blues, soul, and country—and make it groove. http://www.makingascene.org…

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Rev Freakchild Is Making a Scene 1:00:14

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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, Grammy-nominated G. Love, and The Reverend Shawn Amos. His latest album of original songs, Songs of Beauty for Ashes of Realization, is a raw, spiritual, and deeply personal journey. http://www.makingascene.org…

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Clarence Tilton is Making a Scene 1:03:10

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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 reflections, and a deep love of place into a powerful collection of songs. As The Country Note describes it, the album “blends alt-country grit, rich, melodic hooks, and evocative” songwriting. http://www.makingascene.org…

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Gerry Casey Interviews Bob Stroger 36:49

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Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Bob Stroger At 94 years old, Bob Stroger is still actively touring and earning long-overdue recognition for the decades he’s spent laying down the foundation of countless blues bands. In 2024, he made history as the oldest person ever inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame and won his fifth Blues Music Award for Instrumentalist – Bass. http://www.makingascene.org…

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Rusty Ends is Making a Scene 59:46

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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, unpredictable crowd that demanded music with soul, grit, and a beat that could keep the topless dancers moving. To survive in those rooms, a band had to play everything—blues, soul, and country—and make it groove. http://www.makingascene.org…

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Mercedes Nicole is Making a Scene 1:00:14

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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 inspired and seen. http://www.makingascene.org…

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Gerry Casey Interviews Scarlet Goodbye 38:26

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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 started writing and recording together. The result was Hopes Eternal, a record that blends gritty rock and thoughtful Americana—think somewhere between the Rolling Stones and Townes Van Zandt. The album dropped in 2023 on The Label Group/Universal and quickly became one of the most talked-about releases of the year, earning rave reviews and fueling a run of standout shows across the Midwest. http://www.makingascene.org…

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Vince Santoro is Making a Scene 1:16:12

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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 artists. http://www.makingascene.org…

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Katy Tessman is Making a Scene 1:04:42

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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 emotionally resonant lyrics that celebrate both the struggles and triumphs of life. http://www.makingascene.org…

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Gerry Casey Interviews Emma Wilson 51:05

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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. http://www.makingascene.org…

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From the Dirt is Making a Scene 1:11:33

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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 emotionally charged, drawing on a rich tapestry of influences that include bluegrass, Celtic folk, Appalachian roots, and vintage rock & roll. http://www.makingascene.org…

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LIsa Mann is Making a Scene 1:06:50

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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 humorous Americana and blues narratives, skillfully matched by her exceptional prowess on bass guitar. Her grooves deliver the undeniable solidity reminiscent of iconic rhythm sections like Muscle Shoals' Swampers or Motown's Funk Brothers. http://www.makingascene.org…

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Gerry Casey Interview Gwyn Ashton 34:55

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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 boundaries while staying true to the raw spirit of blues and rock. http://www.makingascene.org…

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Ernie Palmer is Making a Scene 48:36

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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Ernie Palmer Ernie Palmer is a long-retired elementary school teacher who has spent his life steeped in stories, music, and a deep love of family. He and his wife Gale have been married for 48 years, and best friends even longer—going strong for over half a century. Together they’ve raised two daughters and now enjoy time with their three grandsons. http://www.makingascene.org…

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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Davis Cohen 1:04:03

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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 Banks and the Messengers' "Working For Jesus." The title track, Stuart Hamblen's "These Things Shall Pass," notably covered by country legends Hank Snow and Johnny Cash, also finds a place on the album. http://www.makingascene.org…

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Gerry Casey Interviews The British Broadcasting Corporation 36:50

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Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with The British Broadcasting Corporation The British Broadcasting Corporation is not your typical band. Comprised of four highly experienced musicians—Bob Cranham, Dave Williamson, Ben Keen, and Barry Cook—this collective brings a wealth of diverse experience and a healthy dose of self-aware humor to their craft. http://www.makingascene.org…

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Alison Tucker is Making a Scene 1:02:12

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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Alison Tucker Alison Tucker is a gifted singer-songwriter known for her engaging, relatable music that forges deep connections with listeners. Her lyrics are so vivid and personal that people often wonder if she is privy to their secrets. http://www.makingascene.org…

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Jennifer Lyn is Making a Scene 1:06:45

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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. http://www.makingascene.org…

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Gerry Casey Interview Cormac Neeson 34:39

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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 folk. http://www.makingascene.org…

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Bobkat is Making a Scene 1:20:40

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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 like The Candlelight Room and The Lehrer. http://www.makingascene.org…

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David M'ore is Making a Scene 1:28:12

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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 like Johnny Winter for igniting his lifelong obsession. http://www.makingascene.org…

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Gerry Casey Interviews Georgiana White 39:13

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Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Georgina White Georgina is a BBC Introducing recording artist and singer/songwriter. She released her debut single, Misfits in November 2021 to critical acclaim and has since released originals LOVE, Not Your Baby, Healer and covers of You Don’t Own Me and I Will Survive (both no1 Chart of Gold 2023). http://www.makingascene.org…

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Love seat is Making a Scene 1:12:18

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