Making a Scene Presents

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with The Reverend Douglas

The Reverend Douglas (Douglas Patterson) is a Louisville, Kentucky-based blues artist known for his raw, soulful sound and deep-rooted authenticity. Blending traditional blues with personal storytelling, his music resonates with emotional depth and spiritual reflection.

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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Dave Goddess

Dave Goddess makes music that’s raw, real, and unapologetically personal. With a voice rooted in rock, Americana, and storytelling, he writes songs not to chase trends, but to chase truth. “I don’t write for popularity,” he says. “I do it to please myself. Hopefully, others connect with that honesty.”

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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 twelve studio albums and numerous live recordings, including her latest: 20 Years of Blues Rock!—a celebration of her storied career, captured live at Tavastia Club in Helsinki.

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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 mellow, introspective singer-songwriter and producer, added warmth and nuance. Together, they found creative common ground in an attic studio in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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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 new and deeply rooted in tradition.

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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 such as Nick Curran, Kim Wilson, and the iconic Fabulous Thunderbirds. Over the years, he’s shared the spotlight with giants like Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughan, Otis Rush, Willie “Big Eyes” Smith, Dave Meyers, Kid Ramos, and Eddie Taylor Jr. — each encounter shaping the depth and authenticity of his sound.

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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, and the operatic grandeur of an anthem at the edge of reason. Every note is a war cry. Every chorus, a pledge of allegiance to the outsiders, the renegades, the beautiful misfits.

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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-roll band that ignited the CNY music scene in the late ’80s and early ’90s.

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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Pam Linton

Pam Linton isn’t just a singer—she’s a storyteller, a stylist, and a torchbearer of the great Americana tradition. With a career rooted in heartfelt performances and a deep respect for musical heritage, Pam has spent decades traveling the backroads of America, connecting with audiences one fair, festival, and honky-tonk at a time.

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