Joel Holmes was a Finalist in the 5th Annual Independent Music Awards in the Jazz Originals song category. You can find it listed in the Musician's Atlas 2006 magazine.
Joel Holmes has also been selected to receive a Maryland State Arts Council Individual Artist Award for $3000.
His album received a great review in the Baltimore Jazz Alliance newsletter.
Joel Holmes is also having a concert at the Barnes and Noble bookstore in downtown Baltimore at the Power Plant on February 18th at 7:00pm. All are invited to the free event. His CD can be purchased there as well as at Record and Tape Traders, Jazz West, An die Music,Tower Records, CDbaby, andPeabody Bookstore.
For more information contact All About Jazz.