JP Reali is Making a Scene

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with J.P. RealiA veteran of the DC music scene, J.P. has evolved from his early days as lead guitar for the psychedelic blues band The Next Step, to half of the acoustic blues/roots duo The Reali Brothers in the 90's, to his current solo career. While J.P.’s repertoire is steeped in the traditions of Piedmont and Delta blues, it also showcases his original blues compositions in a conscious effort to keep these traditional styles alive. With 3 solo releases under his belt, The Road to Mississippi in 2012, A Highway Cruise in 2019, and his current 2024 studio release, Blues Since Birth, which is sitting at number 1 on the Roots Music Report: Top 50 Blues Rock Album Chart (Oct 19, 2024) http://www.makingascene.org