Making a Scene – Indie Blues Vol 1
Making a Scene-INDIE BLUES vol 1 from makingascene on 8tracks Radio. When I wrote the article “Selling the Blues” I did not anticipate the immense support the idea of re-branding the Blues would...
View Article41 Years of the Music Industry in 30 Seconds!
This is a real eye opener for anyone in the music industry. Indie Musicians, take heed of what the trends are telling you! .. The global market for recorded music fell slightly in 2014 to $14.97...
View ArticleMeet Barbara Newman “President and CEO” of the Blues Foundation
Yalonda M. James/The Commercial Appeal An Exclusive interview with Barbara Newman – President and CEO of the Blues Foundation by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Barbara B. Newman has been selected...
View ArticleMusic on the Couch – The Future of the Blues Foundation!
SHOW # 286 – 09/08/15 Listen Here: http://goo.gl/WfiyuD THE FUTURE OF THE BLUES FOUNDATION Barbara Newman and Paul Benjamin joined me on this evening. I wanted to introduce Barbara to the Blues...
View ArticleThe Indie Authority is Now Recruiting
The Indie Authority is currently looking for live dj’s for all genres for our radio station. Our plans include the fact that we will have up to 6 stations broadcasting by the year end of 2016 is...
View ArticleThe State of Internet Radio and Why is it Important to the Independent Artist
There has been alot of conversation out there between independent webcasters and independent artists about the new royalty schedule from the Copyright Royalty Board. Some webcasters have cut their...
View ArticleA Brief History of the International Blues Challenge
A Brief History of the International Blues Challenge by: Mick Kolassa “You don’t have to win the IBC, all you have to do is be in the game, and there’s no telling what good things can happen to you,...
View ArticleMaking a Scene is Looking for Writers
Are you involved with your local music scene? Do you love indie artists and believe the music you listen to needs to have more attention? Do you want to be known as a music journalists? Well here is...
View ArticleHow to Become a Musician with Jackie Venson
Austin born indie blues guitarist-vocalist, Jackie Venson, announces her web series,How to Become a Musician. Venson just released her live album, and has been featured in such publications as Guitar...
View ArticleIs ASCAP Hurting Live Music Venues?
Where it all Began Victor Herbert ASCAP On February 13, 1914 composer Victor Herbert was eating dinner at the Hotel Claridge in NY City when he heard the piano player in the restaurant playing one of...
View ArticleGigFind – Helping create a Local Scene in Atlanta
Making A Scene! I think the one thing that I would stress to anyone who complains that there is no music scene in their area is to get involved. As much as we would like it to be, a good music...
View ArticleWhat is Blues?
Making A Scene! What is Blues? BY BARRY KERZNER One of the most frequent and recurring discussions in blues concerns the basic question, “What is blues?” Obviously, there are many opinions regarding...
View ArticleThree Blues Radio Stations Chosen as the Best Internationally!
Making A Scene! Recently Blues Matters Magazine published their “2014 Writers Poll” of the Best in Blues, within this list of prominent blues players and proponents of the genre is the category of...
View ArticleTips for Organizing a Hassle-Free Music Event
Making A Scene! Tips for Organizing a Hassle-Free Music Event From a monetary perspective, the American live music industry is growing steadily with revenue expected to increase from $9.28 billion in...
View ArticleSUNCOAST BLUES FESTIVAL – 3/3/18
Making A Scene! Click to view slideshow. SUNCOAST BLUES FESTIVAL – 3/3/18 James Armstrong is an American soul blues and electric blues guitarist, singer and songwriter who born to play the blues. His...
View ArticleText Marketing for the Indie Artist
Making A Scene! Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Ben Flores of JookSMS.com People are addicted to technology. According to a poll, 50% of smartphone users admit they are addicted to their...
View ArticleWe Are The Music! Life after the pandemic.
Making A Scene! We Are The Music! Life After the Pandemic There is light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to the pandemic. The vaccines are being rolled out and just maybe by the end of this year...
View ArticleGigFind – Helping create a Local Scene in Atlanta
Making A Scene! I think the one thing that I would stress to anyone who complains that there is no music scene in their area is to get involved. As much as we would like it to be, a good music...
View ArticleWhat is Blues?
Making A Scene! What is Blues? BY BARRY KERZNER One of the most frequent and recurring discussions in blues concerns the basic question, “What is blues?” Obviously, there are many opinions regarding...
View ArticleThree Blues Radio Stations Chosen as the Best Internationally!
Making A Scene! Recently Blues Matters Magazine published their “2014 Writers Poll” of the Best in Blues, within this list of prominent blues players and proponents of the genre is the category of...
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