DevO Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 I just cast my votes.. Only takes 2 minutes.http://www.mapleblues.ca/Eleventh Annual Maple Blues Awards: NomineesThe nominees listed below were selected by the Maple Blues Awards Nominations Panel for their outstanding achievements in blues music in Canada over the past year.Entertainer of the Year Jim Byrnes Jack de Keyzer Downchild Colin James Shakura S’AidaElectric Act of the Year Downchild Sue Foley/Deborah Coleman/Roxanne Potvin Colin James & the Little Big Band Garrett Mason Johnny Max BandAcoustic Act of the Year Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley Michael Jerome Browne Harry Manx & Kevin Breit Big Dave McLean Dawn Tyler Watson & Paul DeslauriersMale Vocalist of the Year Danny Brooks Jim Byrnes Chuck Jackson (Downchild) Harrison Kennedy John Mays (Fathead)Female Vocalist of the Year Ndidi Onukwulu Roxanne Potvin Shakura S’Aida Suzie Vinnick Dawn Tyler WatsonNew Artist/Group of the Year Little Miss Higgins Steve Marriner Son Roberts Band Steve Strongman Thom SwiftRecording of the Year No Easy Way Out (Rockin’ Camel) * Artist: Danny Brooks * Producer: Johnny Sandlin Live at the Palais Royale (Linus) * Artist: Downchild * Producer: Donnie Walsh 3 (MapleMusic) * Artist: Colin James & The Little Big Band * Producer: Colin Linden & Colin James In Good We Trust (Stony Plain) * Artist: Harry Manx & Kevin Breit * Producer: Kevin Breit & Harry Manx A Lesson I’ve Learned (Pour Soul) * Artist: Johnny Max Band * Producer: Martin Alex Aucoin & Johnny MaxBB King International Artist of the Year James Hunter Bettye LaVette Duke Robillard Bobby Rush Watermelon Slim and the WorkersGuitarist of the Year Kevin Breit Mel Brown Jack de Keyzer Shawn Kellerman Garrett MasonHarmonica Player of the Year Dave Hoerl (The Twisters) Steve Marriner Michael Pickett Paul Reddick David RotundoPiano/Keyboard Player of the Year Lance Anderson Richard Bell Michael Fonfara (Downchild) Bill King Kenny “Blues Boss†WayneHorn Player of the Year Pat Carey (Downchild) Johnny Ferreira Al Lerman (Fathead) Chris Murphy Chris WhiteleyDrummer of the Year Geoff Arsenault (Morgan Davis/Hot Toddy) Bucky Berger (Fathead) Al Cross Mike Fitzpatrick (Downchild) Mike SloskiBassist of the Year Tom Easley (Hot Toddy) Alec Fraser Russell Jackson Gary Kendall (Downchild) Suzie VinnickSongwriter of the Year Martin Alex Aucoin & Johnny Max Danny Brooks Jim Byrnes Harry Manx Paul ReddickBlues With a Feeling (Lifetime Achievement Award) Danny Brooks Michael Fonfara Alec Fraser Amos Garrett Tom Lavin Big Dave McLean Ellen McIlwaine Joe Murphy Chris Whiteley Ken Whiteley Terry Wilkins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 I'm casting my vote for Watermelon Slim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LXQ42 Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 Casting mine for Big Dave Mclean! He makes Winnepeg awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted November 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 For Int'l artist? I voted for Bill Frisell... He's good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gr8FuL Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 hot toddy all the way some much deservered recognition!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 For Int'l artist? I voted for Bill Frisell... He's good!I listened to his latest album yesterday and I didn't like it. The Bouchard brothers seemed surprised. Hell, I'm still surprised, but it is boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau. Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Great to see a few Hamilton musicians on the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted November 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 I am not of the mind that everything he (Frisell) touches turns to gold.. But he has rarely disappointed me with his studio stuff. What's the latest one like? I haven't heard it.Yeah 'Bama Man, Harrison Kennedy got my vote! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau. Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Right on Kev, Harrison got mine as well, so did Strongman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bONES Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Diana Braithwaite awesome!I've known the Braithwaite family for years..that woman can sing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 I am not of the mind that everything he (Frisell) touches turns to gold.. But he has rarely disappointed me with his studio stuff. What's the latest one like? I haven't heard it.Yeah 'Bama Man, Harrison Kennedy got my vote!It's a lot of loops and grooves with some nice melodies and organic production values, but the mid to slow tempos get tedious and the songs never go for it musically. Mike B. sent me the disc to review, but I think it's better in a fan's hands, so Booche, get ready for the CD in your mailbox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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