CONGRATS! 2015 Hamilton Music Industry Award Winners (Including Us!)

The Hamilton Blues Lovers website was only one of the many winners in the 2015 Hamilton Music Industry Awards.  Many deserving members of the local music community were recognized on May 23, 2015 at the Dofasco Centre for the Arts.

Lou, our blogger had this to say: "Thank you to all my fellow nominees who help get the word out about the amazing Hamilton music scene and thanks to all the amazing musicians.  It is an honour to receive this award."

The big winner of the day was classical musician Strat Andriotis, who earned three awards.



Video above courtesy of Dekatria Records

The night was also special because of the late, great Brian Griffith, who won the Guitarist of the Year Award.  His son accepted the award on his behalf.  Many of the speakers paid tribute to this amazing musician.  There were many touching moments.



Links: More Brian Griffith Stories, Video above courtesy of Doug Smith 

Click here for the CBC Hamilton story

Click here for pictures of the event

Click here for picture of our Mascot at the awards

CONGRATULATIONS EVERYONE!

Here is a complete list of winners.

• Website/Online Publication: Hamilton Blues Lovers
• Video: Yitka Karlik: Wonderbus #2
  
  
  
  Links: More Yitka Stories, Video above courtesy of Yitka Karlik
  
  
• Guitarist: Brian Griffith (Harrison Kennedy, Mimi Shaw)
  
• Female Vocalist: Ginger St. James
• Male Vocalist: Harrison Kennedy
• Drummer: Nick Burson (Rae Billing)
• Bassist: Justin Bozzo (The Zilis)
• Instrumental Record: Strat Andriotis: Liars Incorporated
• Ethnic Recording: Kenny C: Live Life
• Dance Recording: The Bryan Sorensen Groove Trio: Stealing from the DJ
• Classical Composition: Strat Andriotis: Liars Incorporated
• Classical Recording: Strat Andriotis: Liars Incorporated
• Electronic Recording: Caribou: Our Love
• Piano/Keyboard Player: Greg Brisco (The Dinner Belles)
• Special Instrumentalist: Hachey the MouthPEACE (Beatbox)
• Canadian Recording: Arkells: How Long
• Studio Engineer: Nick Blagona
• Producer: Steve Bigas
• Recording Studio: Porcelain Records
• Artist Website: www.jeremyfishermusic.com
• Best Album Artwork: Jeremy Fisher: The Lemon Squeeze
• Record Label: Six Shooter Records
• Musical Event: Supercrawl
• Instrument Retailer: Long and McQuade
• Music Retailer: Dr. Disc
• Music Director (Radio): Ben Robinson (CFMU)
• Publicist: Listen Harder
• Artist Manager: Madeline Wilson
• Radio Show: Lullabies in Razorland (CFMU)
• Media Person: Kristin Archer (ihearthamilton.com, CFMU)
• Radio Station: 93.3 CFMU 
• Print Publication: View Magazine
• Major Concert Venue: First Ontario Centre
• Live Club: This Ain’t Hollywood
• Theatre: The Pearl Company
• Talent Buyer: Lou Molinaro (This Ain’t Hollywood)
• Booking Agent: Spherical Productions
• Tour Manager: Duke Foster
• Live Sound Engineer : Shaun Shuell
• Sound and Lighting Company:Bates Audio
• Event Photographer: Kyle Weir
• Music Teacher (Elementary): Kate Quigley (Dundas Valley Montessori School)
• Music Teacher (Secondary): Jonathan Abell (Westdale)
• Music Teacher (Post-Secondary): Jamshed Turel (Mohawk College)
• Music Teacher (Independent School: Kate Quigley (Dundas Valley Montessori School)

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