Steve Strongman Rocks on Dynamic Horojo Trio Debut Album

Hamilton's Steve Strongman recently added his stamp to an already impressive debut from the dynamic supergroup, Horojo Trio. Set the Record (released through Waterdown's Stony Plain Records) is a muscular recording featuring top Bluesman in peak form.

The group features three powerhouses: Jeff Rogers on vocals/keys, JW Jones on guitar and Jamie Holmes on drums. Steve Strongman adds his backup vocals and incredible production skills to two of the tracks (A Little Goes A Long Way & Hard As I Can) while also adding acoustic guitar to A Little Goes A Long Way. 

The album can be purchased through Stony Plain's Bandcamp Page

Video above courtesy of HOROJO Trio - Topic

Video above courtesy of Folk Roots and Blues

Links: Horojo Trio, More Horojo Trio Stories, Steve Strongman, More Steve Strongman Stories

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GOOD LUCK! Local Blues Blast Awards Nominees! PLEASE VOTE!

Blues Blast Magazine recently unveiled the nominees for their 2022 awards and a few local acts are in the running. People are encouraged to click here to vote. Deadline is August 19th, 2022. 

Below is a complete list of nominees. Local artists are bolded.

New Artist Debut Album

• Hogtown Allstars (ft members from Brantford and Niagara region)- Hog Wild (released on Waterdown's Stony Plain Records)
  
  
  
  Links: Hogtown All Stars, Video above courtesy of Folk Roots and Blues
  
  
• Horojo Trio - Set The Record (released on Waterdown's Stony Plain Records and guest stars Hamilton's Steve Strongman)
  
  
  
  Links: Horojo Trio, More Horojo Trio Stories, Video above courtesy of Folk Roots and Blues
  
  
• Memphissippi Sounds - Welcome To The Land
• Malcolm Wells and the Two Timers - Hollerin' Out Loud
• John Winkler - Juke's Blues
• Buckmiller Schwager Band - To Memphis and Back

Electric Guitarist 

• Duke Robillard (signed to Waterdown's Stony Plain Records)
• Eric Gales
• Ronnie Earl
• Christone "Kingfish" Ingram
• Chris Cain
• Albert Castiglia

Female Blues Artist

• Sue Foley (Ottawa) (signed to Waterdown's Stony Plain Records)
• Diunna Greenleeaf
• Carolyn Wonderland
• Vaneese Thomas
• Beth Hart
• Trudy Lynn

Keyboard 

• Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne (signed to Waterdown's Stony Plain Records)
• Anthony Geraci
• Ben Levin
• Jim Pugh
• Victor Wainwright
• Kevin McKendree

Traditional Blues Album

• Sue Foley (Ottawa) - Pinky's Blues (released on Waterdown's Stony Plain Records)
• Duke Robillard - They Called it Rhythm and Blues (released on Waterdown's Stony Plain Records)
• Diunna Greenleaf - I Ain't Playin'
• Kenny Neal - Straight From The Heart
• Louisiana Red & Bob Corritore - Tell Me 'Bout It
• Bob Stroger & The Headcutters - That's My Name

Acoustic Blues Album

• Eric Bibb - Dear America
• Corey Harris - The Insurrection Blues
• Hector Anchondo - Let Loose Those Chains
• Catfish Keith - Land of the Sky
• Big Creek Slim & Rodrigo Mantovani- Stone In My Heart
• Tas Cru - Broke Down Busted Up

Acoustic Guitarist

• Doug MacLeod
• Eric Bibb
• Guy Davis
• Hector Anchondo
• Catfish Keith
• Corey Harris

Bass 

• Bob Stroger
• Rodrigo Mantovani
• Danielle Nicole
• Willie J. Campbell
• Scot Sutherland
• Jerry Jemmott

Blues Band

• The Love Light Orchestra
• Tommy Castro & The Painkillers
• Altered Five Blues Band
• Wee Willie Walker & Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra
• Kilborn Alley Blues Band

Contemporary Blues Album

• Christone "Kingfish" Ingram - 662
• Anthony Geraci - Blues Called My Name
• Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters - Mercy Me
• Tommy Castro - A Bluesman Came To Town
• Altered Five Blues Band - Holler If You Hear Me
• Carolyn Wonderland - Tempting Fate
• Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames - Nightwalk

Harmonica 

• Bob Corritore
• Jason Ricci
• Dennis Gruenling
• Kim Wilson
• Billy Branch
• Pierre Lacocque

Historical/Vintage Recording

• Mark Hummel Presents East Bay Blues Vaults 1976-1988
• Paul Oscher - Rough Stuff
• Lowell Fulson with Jeff Dale & The Blue Wave Band - Lowell Fulson Live!
• Big Jack Johnson - Stripped Down in Memphis
• Bob Corritore & Friends - Down Home Blues Revue
• Dave Specter - Six String Soul

Horn 

• Jimmy Carpenter
• Vanessa Collier
• Marc Franklin
• Vince Salerno
• Doug Woolverton
• Terry Hanck

Live Blues Recording

• Rodd Bland and the Members Only Band - Live on Beale Street
• Hurricane Ruth - Hurricane Ruth Live at 3rd and Lindsley
• The BC Combo - The Garage Sessions
• Ann Peebles and The Hi Rhythm Section - Live In Memphis
• Peer Gynt - Live In Hell
• The James Harman Band - Sparks Flying Live In 1992

Male Blues Artist

• Sugaray Rayford
• John Németh
• Eric Gales
• Tommy Castro
• Christone "Kingfish" Ingram
• Tinsley Ellis

Percussionist 

• Derrick D'Mar Martin
• Tom Hambridge
• Tony Braunagel
• Kenny Smith
• Alan Arber
• June Core
• Cedric Burnside

Producer 

• Tom Hambridge
• Kid Andersen
• Tony Braunagel
• Mike Zito
• Jim Gaines
• Eric Corne

Rising Star Award

• Gabe Stillman
• Ben Levin
• Jose Ramirez
• Memphissippi Sounds
• Robbin Kapsalis and Vintage#18
• Kat Riggins

Rock Blues Album

• Tinsley Ellis - Devil May Care
• Beth Hart - A Tribute To Led Zeppelin
• Eric Gales - Crown
• Levee Town - Trying to Keep my Head Above Water
• Big Al & the Heavyweights - Love One Another
• Chickenbone Slim - Serve It To Me Hot

Slide Guitarist 

• Sonny Landreth
• Derek Trucks
• Gabe Stillman
• Dave Weld
• Michael van Merwyk
• Catfish Keith

Soul Blues Album

• Sugaray Rayford - In Too Deep
• The Love Light Orchestra - Leave The Light On
• Wee Willie Walker & Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra - Not In My Lifetime
• Trudy Lynn - Golden Girl
• Zac Harmon - Long As I Got My Guitar
• Robbin Kapsalis and Vintage#18 - Soul Shaker

Vocalist 

• John Németh
• Sugaray Rayford
• Diunna Greenleaf
• Beth Hart
• Vanesse Thomas

Links: Blues Blast Magazine, More Blues Blast Awards Stories

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CONGRATS! Canadians Win at the International Blues Challenge!

A few local artists went to this year's International Blues Challenge in Memphis but though the the FOG Blues and Brass Band from Kitchener reached the semi-finals, none of them took home awards. Canada didn't come home empty handed though. Two Ottawa-based bands made their country proud. JW-Jones earned the Gibson Guitarist Award and Horojo Trio won 1st Place in the band contest.



Links: JW Jones, More JW Jones Stories, Video above courtesy of JW Jones



Links: Horojo Trio, Video above courtesy of  HOROJO Trio

Click here for the Ottawa Citizen story.

CONGRATS GUYS!

Here's a complete list of winners. Canadian winners are bolded.

• Gibson Awards for Band: JW-Jones (Ottawa)
• Band, 1st Place: Horojo Trio (Ottawa)
• Band, 2nd Place: The Jose Ramirez Band (DC)
• Band, 3rd Place: The Pitbull of Blues Band
• Solo/Duo, 1st Place +  Memphis Cigar Box Award: Hector Anchodo (Omaha)
• Solo/Duo, 2nd Place + Harmonica Award: Felix Slim (Long Island)
• Best Self-Produced CD: Sweet Thing - Moonshine Society (River City. VA)

Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

Links: International Blues Challenge, More IBC Stories

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