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John Ricci: Finalist in the 8th Annual Independent Music Awards
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All About Jazz
A special request by Saxophonist John Ricci Hello Everyone, As some of you may already know, I've been fortunate enough to be selected as a finalist in Independent Music Awards in the jazz category. I was selected along with four other finalists by judges such as Paquito Di Rivera, John Patitucci and many others of similar ilk. I would not usually ask or bother you all with a request like this, but this is a ...
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Eric Roberts Among Finalists of the Independent Music Awards
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All About Jazz
Denver-based artist Eric Roberts is among a diverse group of independent musicians named as a finalist in the “new age" category of the 8th Annual Independent Music Awards for the track “Flowing" from his debut CD “In A Silent Place, “ which has received rave reviews and features world renowned cellist, David Darling. “In A Silent Place" is an album of sublime instrumental guitar sounds." - 20th Century Guitar Magazine. “Eric Roberts plays guitar with a sincerity and emotive technique ...
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Rewarding Mr. Ayers' Courage
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Michael Ricci
The original Disciples of Beethoven Award honors the street musician who has touched so many hearts. For a half century of devotion to music. For a talent that knows no bounds. And for a story of courage and perseverance that speaks to thousands.
They had every kind of trophy you could imagine at House of Trophies in Boyle Heights. Soccer, basketball, baseball, football, even fishing. They had trophies 6 inches tall and 6 feet tall, plaques and desk ornaments too, ...
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Singing the Blues About Gap in Honors
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Michael Ricci
Why have so few blues artists received the Kennedy Center Honors? Because their music isn't uplifting, which the awards prize.
The celebration of a famous life always poses a dilemma for storytellers because it means having to decide what is relevant and what can be left on the editing floor. For those who received the Kennedy Center Honors this month, their lives are examined through their creative triumphs and they are given a national pat on the back for their ...
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Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Awards
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All About Jazz
The Recording Academy has named Gene Autry, the Blind Boys Of Alabama, the Four Tops, Hank Jones, Brenda Lee, Dean Martin and Tom Paxton as recipients of its Lifetime Achievement Award.
George Avakian, Elliott Carter, and Allen Toussaint are honored with the Trustees Award. Clarence “Leo" Fender and Universal Audio will receive the Technical GRAMMY Award. The special ceremony will be held during Grammy Week on Saturday, Feb. 7, and a formal acknowledgment will be made during the 51st Annual ...
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Autry, Blind Boys Get Lifetime Achievement Grammys
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Billboard Magazine
GGene Autry, the Blind Boys of Alabama, the Four Tops, Hank Jones, Brenda Lee, Dean Martin and Tom Paxton all will receive the Recording Academy's Lifetime Achievement Award at a ceremony on Feb. 7, and be acknowledged during the Grammy telecast the next evening. In addition, George Avakian, Elliott Carter and Allen Toussaint will be honored with the Trustees Award, and Clarence “Leo" Fender and Universal Audio will receive the Technical Grammy Award. The Lifetime Achievement Award honors artistic contributions ...
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Blues Awards: B.B., Guy, Bishop
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JamBase
30TH ANNUAL BLUES MUSIC AWARDS CONFIRMED FOR MAY 7 IN MEMPHIS, TN MANNISH BOYS TOP NOMINATIONS WITH SIX; OTHERS NOMINATED INCLUDE BUDDY GUY, B.B. KING, ELVIN BISHOP, MAGIC SLIM
WHAT: The Blues Music Awards WHEN: Thursday, May 7, 2009 WHERE: Cook Convention Center, 255 N. Main, Memphis, TN TICKETS: $125, available December 16, 2008 via www.blues.org or 901.527.2583 x10. (Tables of 10 are $1200.)
Elvin ...
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Blues Foundation Nominates Singer-Songwriter Jean Shy for "Soul Blues Female Artist of the Year"
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All About Jazz
MEMPHIS, TN - The Blues Foundation nominates King Edward Records Artist JEAN SHY for the 2009 Blues Music Awards in the category of “Soul Blues Female Artist of the Year,” with her new CD “The Blues Got Soul.” The Blues Music Awards are recognized as the highest honor given to Blues Artists. This is Jean Shy’s first nomination.
Born in the Blues capitol of the world “Chicago", her vocal Background had its beginning in Gospel Music. Jean is definitely a ...
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