Showing posts with label Annie Sumi. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Annie Sumi. Show all posts

Friday, December 14, 2018

News Roundup (Cartoons, Annie Sumi, Anthony Tullo, Global Music Awards, more)

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          Adventure of Trebleclef, the Music-Loving Monkey

          Trebleclef is resting. He'll be back next week.

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          Tuesday, September 25, 2018

          GOOD LUCK! Local 2018 Canadian Folk Music Award Nominees


          It's great to see that the 2018 Canadian Folk Music Awards will feature a number of local artists. We're keeping our fingers crossed a few of them will bring home some CFMA's. The event takes place November 30 to December 1, 2018 at the Gateway in Alberta.

          Hamilton is well-represented with Dana Sipos (English Songwriter of the Year), Annie Sumi (New/Emerging Artists of the Year) and Jeremy Fisher Junior (Children's Album of the Year).



          Links: Dana Sipos  More Dana Sipos Stories, Video above courtesy of Dana Sipos - Topic



          Links: Annie Sumi, More Annie Sumi Stories, Tannis Slimmon, More Tannis Slimmon Stories, Video above courtesy of Duncan Showroom



          Links: Jeremy Fisher Junior, More Jeremy Fisher Stories, Video above courtesy of JeremyFisherJunior

          Guelph's The Lifers were also nominated. 


          Links:  Lifers, More Lifers Stories, Video above courtesy of The Lifers - Topic

          Suzie Vinnick and Mark Lalama from the Niagara region are both up as Producers of the year for Suzie's latest album Shake the Love Around.



          Links: Suzie Vinnick, More Suzie Vinnick Stories, Video above courtesy of Suzie Vinnick-Topic

          Here's the complete list of nominees:
            New/Emerging Artist(s)
            Children’s Album
            Producer(s)
            Traditional Album
            Contemporary Album
            Traditional Singer
            Contemporary Singer
            Instrumental Solo Artist
            Instrumental Group
            Vocal Group
            Ensemble
            Solo Artist
            French Songwriter(s)
            Indigenous Songwriter(s)
            World Solo Artist
            World Group
            Pushing the Boundaries
            Young Performer(s)
            Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners
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            Saturday, September 23, 2017

            GOOD LUCK! Local Canadian Folk Music Award Nominees


            The Canadian Folk Music Awards recently unveiled the nominees for their 10th annual celebration and three talented, area musicians will be up for awards. Hopefully, a few of them will take home the hardware on November 19, 2017 at the ceremony in Ottawa.

            The Hidden Roots Collective (featuring Hamilton's Anni Sumi) is in the The New/Emerging Artist of the Year category. 


            Former Guelphite Stephen Fearing leads the pack of nominees with four nods (Solo Artists of the Year, English Songwriter of the Years, Contemporary Singer of the Year and Producer of the Year).



            Links: Stephen Fearing, More Stephen Fearing Stories, , Video above courtesy of Lucky Dice

            Last, but not least, Waterloo's Danny Michel is in the running for Producer of the Year and The Oliver Schroer Pushing The Boundaries Award)



            Links: Danny Michel, More Danny Michael Stories, Video above courtesy of  Danny Michel


            Here's a complete list of nominees


            The New/Emerging Artist
            Young Performer
            French Songwriter(s)
            Aboriginal Songwriter(s)
            Instrumental Group
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            Wednesday, October 5, 2016

            CONGRATS! Local Toronto Independent Music Award Winners!


            A number of local artists made their hometowns proud at the Toronto Independent Music Awards on Friday, September 30, 2016.

            Hidden Roots Collective (ft Hamilton's Annie Sumi) took home two prizes (Folk or Roots/Best Song (2nd Place). Waterdown's Emma Elena Grace won the Singer-Songwriter category. Tianna Woods from Burlington got the top spot for Country Artist  and Port Colbourne's Extreme Flute received Best Instrumental or Classical.



            Links: Hidden Roots Collective, More Annie Sumi Stories, Song courtesy of Hidden Roots Collective (Bandcamp)



             Links: Emma Elena Grace, More Emma Elena Grace Stories, Video above courtesy of Emma Elena Grace



            Links: Tianna Woods, More Tianna Woods Stories, Video above courtesy of TiannaWoods

            CONGRATS EVERYONE!

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            Wednesday, September 21, 2016

            GOOD LUCK! Tons of Local Nominees at 2016 Toronto Independent Music Awards


            There are quite a few local nominees at 2016's Toronto Independent Music Awards! They'll be up for some major hardware on Friday, September 30 at the Revival Bar in T.O.

            In the jazz categories, both Hamilton jazz sensation Brad Cheeseman Group and Erin Jazzman Monty Greig are up for Best Jazz Instrumental  and Best Jazz Vocal respectively.



            Links: Monty Greig, More Monty Greig Stories, Video above courtesy of Monty Greig

            Country music is also well represented with nods for Emma Elena Grace (Waterdown), Tianna Woods (Burlington), and Anthony Tullo (Oakville).  Emma's also in the running for Best Singer Songwriter.



            Video above courtesy of Anthony Tullo

            Other nominees include Hidden Roots Collective (ft Hamilton's Annie Sumi), Oakville's Ivy James, St. Catharine's indie band, Limestone Chorus, Rockwood singer/songwriter Wes Mason, Waterloo Flamenco guitarist Juneyt (2 nominations) and Port Colbourne duo Extreme Flute (2 nominations).



            Links: Hidden Roots Collective, More Annie Sumi Stories, Video above courtesy of Sudbury.com

            GOOD LUCK!

            Here's a complete list of nominees.

            Folk or Roots:
            Country:
            Jazz Instrumental:
            World:
            Music Video (Long List):

              International:
              • Gov
              • Caritos Plaza
              • Napkin
              • Holy Bouncer
              • The Recipe
                Adult Contemporary:

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                Friday, May 13, 2016

                GOOD LUCK! 2016 Gala Award (formerly HMA Industry Awards) Nominations! Including One for Us!


                This year, Hamilton Music Industry Awards have been renamed the Gala Awards.  The trophies will be handed out on May 28, 2016, 4pm at the Bay City Music Hall.

                Once again, this site has been nominated for Website/Online Publication of the Year.  A word from Lou, our blogger: "It's an honour to be nominated once again.  There are many exceptional websites promoting our amazing music scene and I'm in great company.  Good luck everybody."

                McMaster radio station CFMU leads the pack with 10 nominations in 4 categories.  Next in line is Monster Truck with seven.  Whitehorse and Walk Off The Earth earned six each.

                Here's a complete list of nominees

                Website/Online Publication
                Female Vocalist
                Male Vocalist
                Guitarist
                Drummer
                Bassist
                Piano/Keyboard Player
                Instrumental Record
                Children's Album
                Electronic Recording
                Instrument Retailer
                Studio Engineer
                Producer (s)
                Recording Studio
                Artist Website
                Best Album Artwork
                Record Label
                Music Retailer
                Music Director (Radio)
                Publicist
                Radio Show
                Media Person 
                Radio Station
                Print Publication
                Major Concert Venue
                Live Club
                Theatre
                Talent Buyer
                Artist Manager (Local)
                Artist Manager (International)
                Talent Agency (Local)
                Talent Agency (International)
                Tour Manager
                Live Sound Engineer 
                Sound and Lighting Company 
                Event Photographer
                Music Teacher (elementary school) by People's Choice

                Music Teacher (secondary school) by People's Choice

                Music Teacher (post-secondary school) by People's

                Music Teacher (independent school) by People's Choice

                 Click here for the winners
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