Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Tim Gartland

As an acclaimed contemporary blues artist, Tim Gartland has spent a lifetime mastering his craft. His journey began at the age of 13, when a Muddy Waters concert in his native Ohio ignited a deep passion for the blues. He picked up the harmonica soon after and immersed himself in the genre’s rich history and emotive power.

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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Tony Holiday

There’s something magnetic about Tony Holiday—an ability to bring people together through music, community, and pure soul. Since relocating from Salt Lake City to Memphis in 2017, Tony has become a driving force in the city’s modern soul blues revival. Immersed in a close-knit circle of talented, like-minded musicians, he’s been instrumental in carrying Memphis’s rich musical heritage into bold new territory.

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Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Stone James from Hollis Dorian

Stone Jamess has always had a thing for big riffs and honest songs. As a former member of the hard-driving rock band The Dead Show Dealers, he cut his teeth on loud guitars, gritty vocals, and no-frills live shows that left everything out on the stage. That chapter was all about raw energy and rock ‘n’ roll swagger—but like any good storyteller, Stone was ready for a new direction.

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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Taylor Robert

Born Robert Taylor Baggott IV into a long line of preachers, it seemed Taylor Robert was destined for the pulpit—but music had other plans. His love for singing started early when he joined the Minnesota Boy Choir in sixth grade, sparking a lifelong passion for music. Growing up, weekends were spent leading worship in church choirs and playing in the church band. If there was a chance to sing or play, he was in—whether it was school musicals, orchestra, or the a cappella group he started in high school.

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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Reverend Peyton of Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band

The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band has delivered energetic performances in 38 countries and 48 states, earning widespread recognition in prestigious publications such as Rolling Stone, Living Blues, and Elmore. They've graced the cover of Vintage Guitar Magazine, topped Billboard’s Blues Charts multiple times, and garnered three nominations from the Blues Foundation's esteemed Blues Music Awards in Memphis. Reverend Peyton himself was honored by The Indianapolis Star as one of the "Top 25 Hoosier Musicians of All Time."

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Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Sari Schorr

Sari Schorr first burst onto the Blues-Rock scene with her critically acclaimed debut album, A Force of Nature, produced by iconic British Blues pioneer Mike Vernon (David Bowie, Eric Clapton, John Mayall, Fleetwood Mac).  Her most recent collaboration Joyful Sky with Robin Trower soared to #1 on the Billboard Blues chart in the USA.

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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with David Pippin and Eva Rose

Eva Rose Schultz, a singer-songwriter from Carrollton, Georgia, draws inspiration from blues, R&B, soul, and indie folk, infusing her music with heartfelt emotion and authenticity. Guitarist David Pippin complements her style with his versatile playing, contributing to a rich and dynamic sound.

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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Janiva Magness

The seven-time Blues Music Awards recipient (and the 2009 B.B. King Entertainer of the Year, the Blues Foundation’s highest honor) and 2016 Grammy Award nominee will simultaneously release the Fathead audio book edition of Weeds Like Us, her frank, profoundly moving 2019 memoir. Los Angeles composer and musician Matt Cartsonis produced.

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Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Niamh Strong

Niamh Strong is a critically acclaimed Irish vocalist renowned for her soulful interpretations of blues, jazz, and contemporary soul. Hailing from a legendary musical lineage, Niamh is the daughter of the late Rob Strong, one of Ireland’s most iconic soul singers. Her rich, emotive voice and dynamic stage presence have earned her a devoted following both in Ireland and internationally.

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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 even more true for this album.

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