Saturday, March 4, 2017

CONGRATS! Jovaune "Big Joe" Rhodes and Michael St. George Earn Rev. John C. Holland Awards


This year's Rev. John C Holland Awards Ceremony included wins by two Hamilton musicians.  Blues singer Jovaune "Big Joe" Rhodes received an Award of Merit for his advocacy work in the community. Multi-genre performer, Michael St. George earned the Jackie Washington Award for Arts.



Links: Big Joe Rhodes, More Big Joe Rhodes Stories, More Muddy Waters Covers/StoriesVideo above courtesy of BOYDWILSONFILMS





Links: Michael St. George, Videos above courtesy of Michael St. George Dub Artist

The event was held on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Liuna Station and is a wonderful part of the city's Black History Month celebrations.

CONGRATS GUYS!

Here's a full list of winners:
Click here for the Hamilton Spectator story

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