"We know there's big awards like Grammys and Junos but being independent artists for our whole career and knowing the struggle, we are especially proud of theses awards and so honored to be listed among such great musicians and songwriters. We are ecstatic that "Cigar Store" has been so well received, thanks so much to blues fans and the the Independent Blues Awards - it means the world to us that folks are listening."
Nominations are out for the 2017 Independent Blues Awards and a few incredible local artists (as well as a number of other fabulous Canadian acts) are up for some of the honours.
Hamilton's Smoke Wagon Blues Band has a whopping 5 nominations (Best Contemporary CD, Best Modern Roots CD, Best New Artist, Best New Artists CD and Best RnB/Soul Song).
You can do your part by voting for our talented performers in the contest. Deadline to do so is on August 1, 2017. Winners will be announced August 13, 2017. Click here to vote.
Here's a complete list of nominees (Canadians are bolded)
The majority of this wicked collection consists of hard driving, fast blues rock that'll get your juices pumping - This is major riff heaven. There are a few well-done mellower tracks as well. Bachman's distinctive voice and world-class guitar work (from himself and his guests) make this a must have.
To help promote this incredible album, Randy held a guitar solo contest open to all musicians. Hamilton's Troy Harmer was the lucky winner. Click here for the story.
You can buy this CD at many physical and online shops. It can also be downloaded though the True North Shop, eMusicand iTunes.
This year, veteran Hamilton bluesman, Harrison Kennedy, has received nominations locally (Hamilton Music Awards) and nationally (Maple Blues Awards & the Junos). Now, the international blues community has bestowed a nomination for the talented singer/songwriter. He's in the running for Best Acoustic Artist at the Blues Music Awards (put on by the Blues Foundation). Harrison will have some stuff competition against the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Doug MacLeod, Eric Bibb, and Paul Rishell in this category. The awards will be handed out on May 8th in Memphis, TN. We wish him lots of luck! Hamilton already knows that he's a world-class artist.
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