Making a Scene Presents

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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Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with DJ O'Sullivan of XIII DOORS

XIII Doors emerged from the vision of singer and multi-instrumentalist DJ O'Sullivan. Hailing from the west of Ireland, DJ was raised in Shannon, County Clare, in a musical family that inspired his creative journey. Over the course of his career, DJ’s musical endeavors have included numerous bands and theatrical productions, granting him the privilege of touring across Europe, the UK, the US, and the Middle East. DJ conceived XIII Doors with a clear purpose: to ignite inspiration in others and encourage them to pursue their dreams.

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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Will Wilde

Will Wilde is a force to be reckoned with—a phenomenal harmonica player with a voice to match.

Will's intense harmonica style steals the spotlight from the traditional blues rock guitar, with a sound that owes as much to Gary Moore as it does to Sonny Boy Williamson. "I’m always looking to make new sounds with the harmonica, pushing its boundaries, trying to change people’s perception of it.” In fact, Will has gone one step further and created his own signature "Wilde Tuned" harmonicas so he can play licks that weren’t possible before. “They enable me to hold my own with any blues rock guitarist.”

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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Massy Ferguson

Hailing from Seattle, Massy Ferguson has spent the better part of two decades exploring both sides of the country-rock divide.  You Can't Tell Me I'm Not What I Used To Be, the band's seventh album, expands beyond that mix of amplified twang and raw, guitar-driven bang. 

If Massy Ferguson's previous records unfolded like soundtracks for loud, lively evenings at the bar, then You Can't Tell Me I'm Not What I Used To Be explores a different sort of sonic real estate. This is the band's cinematic version of rootsy American music, produced by Damien Jurado—an idiosyncratic folksinger celebrated for his craft as much as his unpredictability—and filled with vintage tones, analog production, lush instrumentation, and the sharp songwriting that's always been the bedrock of Massy Ferguson's music. 

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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Miss Georgia Peach

Miss Georgia Peach is a country artist hailing from Saint Paul, Minnesota, known for her dynamic blend of traditional country and rock influences. She is signed with Rum Bar Records, a Boston-based label recognized for its dedication to authentic rock and roll. ​

Her latest album, "Class Out the Ass," was released on February 14, 2025, and showcases her powerful vocals and passionate performances. The album features a mix of original songs and covers, including a rendition of Buck Owens' "I Don't Care (Just As Long As You Love Me)" and Ira Louvin's "Who Threw Dat Rock?" ​

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Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Timothy J

Tim is Singer guitarist song writer that has toured extensively in Canada. Originally from northern Alberta. ​After years of the ‘no fixed address’ lifestyle Tim settled in Calgary Canada. In 2018 Tim started a new project “Timothy J” writing Acoustic based rock songs written from personal experience. Shortly after that teaming up with long time friend Guitarist and Producer Daron Schofield.

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Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Al Lauro of Big Al and the Heavyweights

The music of Big Al and the Heavyweights begins with the beat laid down by drummer Big Al himself.  Big Al Lauro was born and raised in the city of New Orleans.  He grew up surrounded by the unique culture of the city that care forgot.  The food, the language, and of course the music became a part of him as surely as he became a part of New Orleans.  Year after year he saw Mardi through the eyes of a child, with a wonderment and jubilation that continues today in the music of Big Al and the Heavyweights.  His drumming has been described by Blues Brother Dan Akroyd as the “pounding, driving force” behind the music of The Heavyweights.

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