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Making a Scene Presents

Richard LHommedieu
Music Industry
Artificial Intelligence
Independent Artists
Indie Artists
Blues Music
AI In Music
Web3
Spotify
Music Production
Indie Music
Home Studio
Making a Scene
Email Marketing
Streaming Services
Independent Musicians
Home Recording
Fan Passport System
Music
Blues
Independent Music

Making a Scene is the #1 Resource for the Indie Artist and the Fans that Love them! www.makingascene.org

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Latest Episodes

Making a Scene Presents - The Indie Artist’s AI Content Calendar That Actually Leads Somewhere

Stop Feeding the Machine for Free

Most indie artists do not need more content.

That sounds wrong at first, because every platform tells artists the opp... more

Making a Scene Presents - The Artist Revenue Ladder: How Indie Artists Turn Free Fans Into Real Income Over Time

There is a dangerous lie floating around the music business, and it has been sold to indie artists for years. The lie says that if enoug... more

Making a Scene Presents - The Return Of The Regional Music Economy

Why the Future of Independent Music May Be Closer to Home Than We Think

There was a time when every serious artist was told the same story.

Get out of town. Get in the van. Hit th... more

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Maura Dunst

Maura is a Minnesota-based multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and songwriter whose work moves with ease through bluegrass, Americana, roots, and folk. Known for her expressive fiddle and mandolin p... more

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Ghalia Volt

No barriers. No boundaries. That has always been Ghalia Volt’s approach to American roots music.

Born in Belgium and now based in New Orleans, Ghalia Volt is a blues-rock singer, guit... more

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Kat Blue

KAT Blue & The True Believers are a blues band built on fire, feel, and full-throttle conviction. Their new EP, Clock Strikes Blue, captures a group locked into what KAT calls an “all asides, all th... more

Making a Scene Presents - Mixing Quietly: Why Lower Volume Makes Better Decisions

There is one home studio habit that can improve almost every mix without costing a dime. It does not require a new interface, a new microphone, a new plug-in bundle, o... more

Making a Scene Artist Fan Passport OS: The Free Gateway To An Artist-Owned Music Economy

The Music Business Needs A Middle Class Again

The music business has never had a talent problem. It has had an ownership problem.

Every town has artists who ... more

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Maura Dunst
Indie fiddle player and singer; central figure in Violin Song project
Independent musician (Fox Gloves, Triple Fiddle)
Episode: Maura Dunst is Making a Scene
Ghalia Volt
Blues guitarist and vocalist
Episode: Gerry Casey's Interview with Ghalia Volt
Kat Blue
Frontwoman of Kat Blue and The True Believers
Kat Blue and The True Believers
Episode: Interview with Kat Blue
Ron Hendee
Musician with a long history in jazz, funk, and blues; artist releasing a new album and storyteller of his career
Independent musician
Episode: Interview with Ron Hendee
Lance Katara
Musician and guitarist of Lance and Lea
Lance and Lea
Episode: Interview with Lance and Lea
Gráinne Duffy
Irish singer-songwriter
Episode: Gerry Casey Interviews Grainne Duffy
Robin Batteau
Musician, songwriter, and recording artist featured in this episode
Independent music artist
Episode: Interview with Robin Batteau
Marty Powell
Member of the Riff Raiders
Riff Raiders
Episode: Gerry Casey's Interview with Marty and Jenni Powell of Riff Raiders
Jenni Powell
Member of the Riff Raiders
Riff Raiders
Episode: Gerry Casey's Interview with Marty and Jenni Powell of Riff Raiders

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Gerry Casey
Host with experience in interview-based formats and longstanding involvement in indie music conversations.

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Interview with Kat Blue
Q: What sparked the inspiration for this release and the studio process?
She explains the first release with The True Believers, the in-studio chemistry, and how a multi-level country farmhouse studio setup enabled a fast, cohesive recording process.
Interview with Kat Blue
Q: What was the crossroad moment for you in choosing music as a career?
Kat describes music as a lifelong bridge through personal challenges, using songwriting as a safe space after family divorce, and realizing the joy she could bring to others through performance.
Maura Dunst is Making a Scene
Q: What in your life was the pivotal moment when music became the priority and you decided to pursue it full-time?
Maura recalls the Blue Ox Music Festival moment in 2023 when her all-female Fox Bugs group performed on the Blue Ox stage and the experience—and the accompanying personal moments with her newborn—convinced her to pursue music as her main path.
Maura Dunst is Making a Scene
Q: Okay. Now you mentioned that you had a job in higher education. What did you teach when you had that position?
Maura explains she taught composition and literature in the English department, then transitioned into communications for a university, focusing on writing for the institution rather than teaching students.
Interview with Ron Hendee
Q: How did your collaboration with Larry Batiste and the studio team come about, and what made it special?
Ron explains meeting Larry Batiste through a drummer friend, the immediate connection, the involvement of Grammy-connected professionals, and how the rhythm section, including Larry Graham's team, helped elevate the project into a vivid, well-mixed final product.

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What is Making a Scene Presents about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on indie music entrepreneurship, fan data ownership, and sustainable careers for independent artists. Episodes frequently explore practical workflows for building direct relationships with fans, monetizing live performances, and leveraging modern tech (websites, data ownership, membership models, and even Web3 concepts) to reduce reliance on traditional platforms. Guests are musicians and industry thinkers who share hands-on experiences—from songwriting and touring to merchandise, marketing, and policy issues affecting the indie scene. A notable thread is the emphasis on authentic connection with fans, ethical monetization, and strategies to turn live shows into durable revenue streams rather than one-off events. The forma... more

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Recent guests on Making a Scene Presents include:

1. Maura Dunst
2. Ghalia Volt
3. Kat Blue
4. Ron Hendee
5. Lance Katara
6. Gráinne Duffy
7. Robin Batteau
8. Marty Powell

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