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Upcoming Blues Society Events
- Twin Cities Blues CD Recording, Feb. 26 @ Wilebski's Blues Saloon
- Regular Board Meeting, March 5, 6:30 pm @ TBA
Be sure to check our new or updated content on:
- 2012 Youth Showcase Announcement
- 2012 Youth Showcase Application
- Mn Blues Hall of Fame Nominations Announcement
- Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame Nominations Form
Vote For Minnesota Blues Musicians —
Last Week of Voting For Blues Music Awards
Sena Ehrhardt
Sena Ehrhardt & Robb Stupka Nominated For Awards
Voting for the 33rd Annual Blues Music Awards is rapidly drawing to a close. This year, Minnesota's own, Sena Ehrhardt, has been nominated for "Best New Artist Debut" for her CD, Leave The Light On on Blind Pig Records. Also nominated for the second year in a row is Minnesota drummer, Robb Stupka. If you are a member of the Blues Foundation you are eligible to cast your ballot for Robb and Sena before the close of voting next Thursday, March 1, 2012. There is still time for you to join the Blues Foundation for $25 per year. If you want to elevate your support of the blues to the national level, this is the way to go. — Jake Jacobson
(02/22/12)
Trampled Under Foot
@ Famous Dave's Blues & BBQ
Friday, February 24, 9 pm
Studebaker John
Studebaker John
@ Wilebski's Blues Saloon
Friday, February 24 — The Party Continues …
Speaking of Mardi Gras Parties … It will be tough for the Blues Saloon to top the spectacle that they provided last Friday night. It was truly "Cirque du Wilebski" with fire-eaters, masks, beads, body-painting on a less-than-dressed lady, a man on stilts, dwarf-bowling and the music of the SoulMates. It was wild, wierd and entertaining. This Friday, February 24, veteran Chicago-bluesman, Studebaker John Grimaldi, will bring the sounds of Maxwell Street to the Blues Saloon. Music begins at 7 pm. Free food from 5 to 7 pm. — Jake Jacobson
(02/20/12)
Swing Bang Tribute To Paul Manske
@ Schooner Tavern
Saturday, February 25, 9 pm
Elijah Adam
Be A Part of History …
Live Twin Cities Blues CD Recording
Sunday, February 26 @ Wilebski's Blues Saloon
We need a good crowd of enthusiastic blues fans to provide the energy, applause and dancing for this unique "Live" CD recording session. On Sunday, February 26 beginning at noon, Wilebski's Blues Saloon will become one big audio and video recording studio and everyone present will get to be a part of musical history.
The following artists have agreed to record a few songs each as a contribution to this local blues CD: Curtis Blake, Curtis Marlatt, Jimi "Prime Time" Smith, Bill Swanson, Tim O'Brien, Elijah Adam, Pat McLaughlin, Paul Wigen, Tony Houle, Jenny Thom, Aaron Ollswang and more. In addition, Annie Mack & Phil Schmid will perform in between bands to entertain the crowd. A $5 cover will be used to help offset production costs. This event is being co-sponsored by Wilebski's Blues Saloon, American Guitar & Band and the Minnesota Blues Society. — from Pat McLaughlin
(02/14/12)
Applications Now Being Accepted For
2012 Youth Showcase
The Minnesota Blues Society is pleased to announce our first Youth Showcase audition for musicians under the age of 21 with Band/Solo/Duo acts interested in participating in the Youth Showcase at the 2013 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN. Please see 2012 Youth Showcase Announcement for complete details. Deadline for submission of audition videos is March 1, 2012.
Nominations For 2012
Mn Blues Hall of Fame
Now Being Accepted
The Minnesota Blues Society Hall of Fame Committee is excited to announce a request for nominations for the 2012 Blues Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame was created by the Minnesota Blues Society to honor those who have made significant contributions to the Blues in the State of Minnesota. Past recipients have included Mojo Buford, Willie Murphy, Lazy Bill Lucas, Spider John Koerner, Dave Ray, Tony Glover, Bruce McCabe, Pat Hayes, Paulie Testa, Curtis Blake and more.
Categories are:
- Performer(s) Celebrates the contribution to the Blues of an individual artist, duo, trio or a band.
- Sideman Award to a musician, primarily performing in the Blues genre other than as the leader or featured artist of the act(s) or group(s).
- Supportive of the Blues (Non-Performer) Includes but is not limited to agents, broadcasters (radio or television), historians, media outlets, music stores, promoters, radio stations, sponsors, teachers/educators, venues, and other industry professionals.
- Blues Art, Literature and Media Includes but is not limited to artists (sculpture, paintings, and photographs), books/authors, journalists, music publishers, photographers, films, videos, any person involved in the graphic design process, the writing of liner notes, cover art, instructional material and printed or electronic media such as news publications, columns, magazines and websites.
- Blues Recording Award to a compilation of songs published and distributed as an album, CD, record or tape.
- Blues Song Award to the performer(s) and/or songwriter(s) of a song that was published and distributed on an album, CD, record or tape.
Nominations and the supporting documentation must be received or postmarked between January 15 and March 15 to be considered for this year's MBHOF ballot. Minnesota Blues Society members and the public at large are eligible to submit nominations. Nominees are not required to be members of the Minnesota Blues Society. No one may nominate themselves or their own "work".
The form is available at Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame Nominations Form and may be submitted online or printed, filled out and sent by regular mail. Please follow the nomination guidelines carefully.
(01/15/12)
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