Today (November 29, 2024), the Hamilton Blues Lovers turns sweet 16!
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A not-for-profit organization helping support the Hamilton, Halton, Niagara, Brant, Waterloo roots music scene
Today (November 29, 2024), the Hamilton Blues Lovers turns sweet 16!
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From their website:
The goal of the The Escarpment Blues Society is to strengthen awareness and appreciation of Blues And Roots Music while at the same time put the emphasis on growth.
The Escarpment Blues Society will:
- Promote Blues & Roots Music through multiple avenues including live performances, artist support, education with blues in the schools’ programs and highlighting recordings.
- Support local, national and international blues and roots artists for the advancement of their craft in the Niagara Escarpment area. This applies to established Blues And Roots artists as well as new artists.
- Support local venues that feature Blues And Roots music
- Engage in activities that will garner funds for operational needs
- Raise community awareness for Blues and Roots Music, through through social media, mainstream media, digital and print media
- Will become an affiliate of the Blues Foundation and help raise funds for artists to participate in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis
We are encouraging everyone to please become a member of this great organization. Benefits of Membership Include: ** First chance to buy tickets to all of our EBS sponsored events/shows **Discounts to various blues events throughout the year and the opportunity to meet other blues fans & musicians in the region, in addition to helping us promote blues n’ roots music and venues in the region.
$25 for a one-year membership and $40 for a two-year membership. .
We appreciate any support you may give the EBS. THANKS IN ADVANCE!
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The 2024 St. Catharines Arts Awards were handed out on Nov. 3, 2024, at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre,
Below is a complete list of winners
In 2025, the CFMA will return to Ottawa/Gatineau, the birthplace of the Canadian Folk Music Awards. The 20th Anniversary of the CFMA will take place from April 3–6, 2025, with a grand gala and a series of bilingual concerts that highlight the diversity, creativity, and cultural significance of the Canadian folk music scene today. Each concert will also include several awards presentations.
VIP Wristbands are now on sale via folkawards.ca at the early bird price of $125 (tax inclusive). The wristbands grant access to all four concerts as well as afterparty networking events, offering significant savings (Tickets to all four shows are valued at $148 + tax and ticket fees if purchased separately).
Single tickets for each concert will be available for purchase in February 2025.
Here is the announcement video:
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Below is a complete list of nominees. Local nominees are bolded.
Contemporary Singer of the Year
Ensemble of the Year
Producer(s) of the Year
Traditional Album of the Year
Traditional Singer of the Year
Children’s Album of the Year
Contemporary Album of the Year
English Songwriter(s) of the Year
French Songwriter(s) of the Year
Global Roots Album of the Year
Indigenous Songwriter(s) of the Year
Instrumental Composer(s) of the Year
Instrumental Group of the Year
Instrumental Solo Artist of the Year
New/Emerging Artist(s) of the Year
Single of the Year
Vocal Group of the Year
Young Performer(s) of the Year