Archive for Making A Scene
Making A Scene Reviews Blues in My Heart
Making A Scene reviews Fiona Boyes’s new 20th Anniversary Edition of Blues in My Heart: “Too often you’ve heard an artist’s records, admired the talent, and looked forward to a live show and/or a meet and greet, only to be disappointed. It’s so refreshing when the complete opposite takes place as it did in Boyes’ case. So, if you haven’t been introduced to her yet, we are taking you all the way back, (Wow! Twenty…
Making A Scene Reviews Voodoo in the Shadows
Jim Hynes reviews Fiona Boyes’ new Voodoo in the Shadows recording for Making A Scene: “This is among Fiona Boyes’ best albums due to the changing instrumentation and styles. She’s convincing in her deep understanding of the idioms, singing emotively, and playing mostly in the pocket rather than trying to dazzle with her guitar soloing. The words “voodoo” and “shadows” usually connote darkness, but this album shines brightly throughout.” Jim Hynes, Making A Scene Read…
Break The Chain is a Beautiful Album
Order Now New review for Doug MacLeod’s Break The Chain recording in Making A Scene: “MacLeod has a rhythmic guitar style, a soulful voice and loves to tell a story usually via a narrative in which he builds rapport with his audience. His regular band mates Denny Croy, bass; and BMA award winner Jimi Bott, drums; are joined by percussionist Oliver Brown (who has worked with everyone from KC & The Sunshine Band to Nancy…
Making A Scene on Professin’ The Blues
Order Now Making A Scene reviews the new Fiona Boyes release, Professin’ The Blues: “Fiona Boyes has a new album release, Professin’ The Blues, and on it, she does just that. Produced by the legendary Professor Keith O. Johnson of Reference Records and recorded at Skywalker Sound studios in California, this is a perfect match of space, producer and artist. Also, Boyes is joined by two master musicians, drummer Jim Bott and bassist Danny Croy.…
Making A Scene Interviews Fiona Boyes
Making A Scene has an exclusive new interview with Box & Dice artist Fiona Boyes: Get Box & Dice Today: Order from RR!Order on Amazon.comListen on Apple MusicListen on Spotify
Making A Scene Says To “Seek Out” Fiona Boyes
The new Fiona Boyes release, Box & Dice, gets a rave review from Making A Scene‘s Richard Ludmerer: “Coming from Australia didn’t hold Fiona Boyes back. Perhaps the distance served to filter out the mediocre; so that she only listened to and learned from the very best. … Boyes was nominated for a Blues Music Award every year between 2007 and 2010. … Boyes raspy voice is highly expressive. If you haven’t heard her lately,…
Making A Scene Nominates Doug MacLeod for 2016 BMAs
Making A Scene‘s Richard Ludmerer says Doug MacLeod’s Exactly Like This “almost guarantees him two more [Blues Music Award] nominations in 2016.” “Doug MacLeod has been nominated for thirteen Blues Music Awards. He finally won in 2014 for both Acoustic Album of the Year, “There’s a Time”; and more importantly as Acoustic Artist of the Year. His song “The Entitled Few”, from that album, also received a 2014 nomination as Song of the Year. ……