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Thursday, December 10, 2009 

Here is the press release with the nominees at the end. 

 

The Blues Foundation will present the Blues Music Awards at the Cook Convention Center in Memphis, TN on May 6, 2010.  Performers, industry representatives and fans from around the globe will have the chance to celebrate the best in Blues recording and performance from 2009.     

Among those heading the list of honorees for the 31st Blues Music Awards is Joe Louis Walker, who garnered five nominations, including Album of the Year, Contemporary Blues Album of the Year, and Song of the Year for “I'm Tide” from his recent release Between a Rock and the Blues. Tommy Castro, Rick Estrin, Louisiana Red, Duke Robillard and Super Chickan each received four nominations.  (Full nominee list is below)

 

“Many nominators noted that narrowing each category to five was an especially difficult task this year, but I think the nominees are very reflective of the past year's releases. In this holiday season, I like to think of this as a present blues fans can open immediately,” Jay Sieleman, The Blues Foundation’s Executive Director said. “I would hope Blues fans will add the nominated releases and tickets to their shopping lists!” 

 

Almost every nominee will be attendance and perform so it’s safe to say it will be one of the best shows of the year; where else do you get the chance to see a lineup including the best of the best in blues all in one evening?  The 30th Blues Music Awards were widely hailed as the best ever so order now to get the best seats for the show.  Members get seating preference and are the only fans who vote to decide which nominees will actually take home the Blues Music Award.

Online voting begins December 10 for members. Voting, ticket and host hotel information can be found at The Blues Foundation’s website—www.blues.org.

The Blues Music Awards are universally recognized as the highest honor given to Blues artists.  The presenting sponsor will once again be The Gibson Foundation.  2010 BMA sponsors include ArtsMemphis, BMI, Casey Family Programs, Eagle Rock Entertainment, FedEx, Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise, Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, and the Tennessee Arts Commission.  

 

The Blues Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Charter Members' Dinner will be held the night before the Awards, May 5.  Honorees will be announced in mid-February.

 

The Blues Music Awards are produced by The Blues Foundation, a non-profit organization established to preserve Blues history, celebrate Blues excellence, support Blues education and ensure the future of this uniquely American art form.  The Foundation consists of a worldwide network of 185 affiliated Blues societies and has individual memberships spanning the globe.  In addition to the Blues Music Awards, the Foundation also produces the Blues Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, the International Blues Challenge and the Keeping the Blues Alive Awards. It fosters education through its Blues in the Schools programming, supports the medical needs of Blues musicians with its HART Fund, and offers health insurance access through its Sound Healthcare program. Throughout the year, the Foundation staff serves the worldwide Blues community with answers, contact information and news.   For more information or to join The Blues Foundation, log onto www.blues.org

 
2010 Blues Music Awards
Presenting Sponsor:  The Gibson Foundation
NOMINEES

Acoustic Album

David Maxwell & Louisiana Red           You Got to Move

Maria Muldaur & her Garden of Joy     Good Time Music for Hard Times

Saffire-the Uppity Blues Women           Havin' The Last Word

Samuel James                         ..              For Rosa, Maeve and Noreen

Various Artists                          Things About Comin' My Way - A Tribute to the                               ..                                    music of the Mississippi Sheiks

 

Acoustic Artist

Annie Raines & Paul Rishell     

Doug MacLeod           

Guy Davis       

Louisiana Red  

Samuel James  

 

Album

Duke Robillard's Jumpin’ Blues Revue  Stomp! the Blues Tonight

Eddie C. Campbell                                           Tear This World Up

Joe Louis Walker                                       ..      Between a Rock and the Blues

Louisiana Red & Little Victor's Juke Joint         Back to the Black Bayou

Various Artists                                ..      Chicago Blues A Living History

 

B.B. King Entertainer

Candye Kane  

Magic Slim      

Rick Estrin       

Super Chikan  

Taj Mahal        

Tommy Castro

 

Band

Duke Robillard's Jumpin' Blues Revue  

Nick Moss & the Flip Tops     

Rick Estrin and the Nightcats   

The Mannish Boys       

Tommy Castro Band   

 

Best New Artist Debut

Greg Nagy                               Walk That Fine Thin Line

Joanne Shaw Taylor                 White Sugar

Marquise Knox                        Man Child

Monkey Junk                           Tiger in your Tank

The California Honeydrops       Soul Tub!

 

Contemporary Blues Album

Candye Kane                                 ..      Superhero

Joe Louis Walker                                 Between a Rock and the Blues

Rick Estrin and the Nightcats                Twisted

Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters          Living in the Light

Tommy Castro                         Hard Believer

 

Contemporary Blues Female Artist

Bettye LaVette

Candye Kane  

Janiva Magness           

Ruthie Foster   

Shemekia Copeland     

 

Contemporary Blues Male Artist

Derek Trucks  

Joe Louis Walker        

John Nemeth   

Michael Burks 

Tommy Castro

 

DVD

Delmark Records                                 It Ain't Over! Delmark Celebrates 55 Years of                               ..                                        Blues, Live at Buddy Guy's Legends

Eagle Eye Media                                  Live at Montreux 1993 (B.B. King)

Jo Films& Roadside Productions          Hot Flash - The Documentary (Saffire-the Uppity                               ..                                    Blues Women)

Mojo Rodeo Records                           A Night in Woodstock (Paul Rishell & Annie                               ..                                 Raines)

Vincent Productions                              Down to the Crossroads Vol. 1 (George Thorogood                               ..                    & the Destroyers w/ Eddie Shaw)

 

Historical

Bear Family Records                Taking Care of Business (1956-1973) (Freddie King)

Chess                                 ..      Authorized Bootleg (Muddy Waters)

Eagle Records                          Essential Montreux (Gary Moore)

Hip-O Select                            The Complete Chess Masters (1950-1967) (Little Walter)

Landslide Records                    Sean's Blues (Sean Costello)

 

Instrumentalist-Bass

Bill Stuve         

Bob Stroger    

Larry Taylor    

Mookie Brill    

Patrick Rynn    

 

Instrumentalist-Drums

Cedric Burnside           

Jimi Bott          

Kenny Smith    

Sam Carr        

Tony Braunagel           

 

Instrumentalist-Guitar

Derek Trucks  

Duke Robillard

Joe Louis Walker        

Lurrie Bell       

Ronnie Earl      

 

Instrumentalist-Harmonica

Billy Branch     

Jason Ricci      

Kim Wilson     

Mark Hummel 

Rick Estrin       

 

Instrumentalist-Horn

Al Basile          

Big James Montgomery           

Deanna Bogart

Eddie Shaw     

Keith Crossan 

 

Instrumentalist-Other

Buckwheat Zydeco (accordion)           

Gerry Hundt (mandolin)           

Johnny Sansone (accordion)    

Otis Taylor (banjo)      

Rich Del Grosso (mandolin)     

 

Pinetop Perkins Piano Player

Bruce Katz      

David Maxwell

Eden Brent      

Henry Butler    

Henry Gray     

 

Rock Blues Album

Derek Trucks Band                  Already Free

Jason Ricci & New Blood        Done with the Devil

Jim Suhler & Monkey Beat       Tijuana Bible

Mike Zito                                 Pearl River

Tinsley Ellis                               Speak No Evil

 

Song

Cyril Neville & Mike Zito                     “Pearl River” (Pearl River--Mike Zito)

James “Super Chikan” Johnson “Fred's Dollar Store” (Chikadelic--Super Chikan)

Joe Louis Walker                                 “I'm Tide” (Between a Rock and the Blues--Joe Louis                               ..                              Walker)

John Hahn & Oliver Wood                   “Never Going Back to Memphis” (Never Going                               ..                                        Back--Shemekia Copeland)

Vyasa Dodson                                      “At Least I'm Not With You” (At Least I'm Not                               ..                                        With You--The Insomniacs)

 

Soul Blues Album

Charles Wilson             Troubled Child

Darrell Nulisch              Just for You

Johnny Rawls                           Ace of Spades

Latimore                                   All About the Rhythm and the Blues

Mighty Sam McClain                Betcha Didn't Know 

 

Soul Blues Female Artist

Barbara Carr   

Denise LaSalle 

Irma Thomas   

Shirley Brown  

Sista Monica Parker    

 

Soul Blues Male Artist

Curtis Salgado 

Darrell Nulisch 

Jackie Payne   

Johnny Rawls  

Latimore          

 

Traditional Blues Album

John Primer                                    ..                  All Original

Johnnie Bassett                               ..      The Gentleman is Back

Louisiana Red & Little Victor's Juke Joint         Back to the Black Bayou

Super Chikan                                 ..                  Chikadelic

Various Artists                                ..      Chicago Blues A Living History

 

Traditional Blues Female Artist

Ann Rabson    

Debbie Davies 

Fiona Boyes    

Shirley Johnson

Zora Young     

 

Traditional Blues Male Artist

Duke Robillard

John Primer     

Johnnie Bassett

Louisiana Red  

Super Chikan  


Jay Sieleman
Executive Director
The Blues Foundation
49 Union Avenue
Memphis, TN 38103
901.527.2583 xt 12
jay@blues.org
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Saturday, November 14, 2009 




That's Keb on my right, and Jeff Paris on my left.   Backstage at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor.   Great, great bunch of guys.    Jeff shared all sorts of insight into the making of records and we had a great hang after the show.
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Friday, November 06, 2009 

I was asked to provide a quote for DOWNBEAT for the LES PAUL TRIBUTE ARTICLE. It's in the November issue and I just finished reading the article.  I am honored beyond words to be included in this tribute.  More importantly, the article really serves to honor the import of Mr. Paul's contributions to the art and science of music production.   A true genius in every sense of the word.    He will live on in the playing of countless others, that is for sure.   Got my copy for framing. 

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Sunday, September 27, 2009 
This week’s top 10
From The Week Of Sept 10th
Artist - Title - Label
1. Joe Bonamassa, The Ballad Of John Henry – J.R. Adventures
2. Davis Coen, Magnolia Road – Soundview Records
3. Greg Nagy, Walk That Thin Line – Big O Records
4. Candye Kane, Superhero – Delta Groove
5. Matt Schofield, Heads, Tails, & Aces – Nugene Records
6. The InsomniacsAt Least I’m Not With You – Delta Groove
7. Charles Wilson, Troubled Child – Severn Records
8. Duke Robillard, The Blues Tonight – Stony Plain
9. Rick Estrin and the Nightcats, Twisted – Alligator Records
10. Fiona Boyes, Blues Woman – Yellow Dog Records
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Thursday, September 24, 2009 

WALK THAT FINE THIN LINE

June 19, 2009
Greg Nagy is well known to mid-western audiences as the guitarist and occasional vocalist for Lansing, Michigan based Root Doctor. This disc reveals that if his main gig ever ends, Nagy will land quickly on his feet. Joined by Jim Alfredson (Root Doctor and Organissimo) and Al Hill (Bettye Lavette) on keys, Jen Sygit and Rachael Davis on vocals and a host of others, Nagy and crew rip through 10 mostly self-penned tunes that cover a broad range of blues styles. The Don Nix classic, "For The Love of A Woman" is not only funky, but has some scorching guitar work. The title cut plays closer to the Soul side of the spectrum while "M & O Blues" has a Hill Country feel to it and "You Can Love Yourself" will have Keb’ Mo’ smiling at Nagy’s adept cover. On "Sunrise", Nagy channels the Doobie Brothers with his supple vocals propelling the rocking groove. Closing things out is the ballad, "She’s My Baby" which showcases Nagy’s sensitive side. Overall, a fine release. Smitty
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Thursday, September 17, 2009 
Have you heard a Fender Stratocaster sing lately? If you listen to Greg Nagy's solo debut, Walk That Fine Thin Line, you will.

Nagy, who for the past several years has been holding down six-string duties in Michigan's blues/soul juggernaut Root Doctor, shines in his moment in the spotlight. He is a master of pulling glistening, flawless, funky grooves out of his guitar. His comfort zone encompasses R&B and traditional blues, successfully blending Chicago and Memphis flavors into a tasteful, all-American mix. He even throws in some sweet gospel harmonies for good measure.

Nagy obviously had a blast shaping this disc into his own sound. It's slick, soulful and bubbling over with passion. Standout cuts include a cover of Keb Mo's slinky groover "You Can Love Yourself" and the dance floor ready boogie of "Jenny Jenny Jenny." Nagy seems intent on making us feel this music. He moves beyond the "guitar player" tag to become not only a songwriter, but an interpreter. This is music that speaks through him.

If you enjoyed Nagy's work in Root Doctor, you'll love Walk That Fine Thin Line. Nagy establishes himself as one cool cat—a bluesman dripping with soul.
—Mark Uricheck
Elmore Magazine

http://www.elmoremagazine.com/reviews/album_nagy-walk-fine-line.html
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Wednesday, September 02, 2009 

Walk That Fine Thin Line

Written by Greg Johnson Thursday, 20 August 2009 21:02

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Big O Records

By Greg Johnson

When you work as a professional musician, walking the fine thin line has lot more connotation than just trying not to tip over the proverbial apple cart. Every time you release something new, the fickle listening audience can praise your efforts or just as easily pan you. It’s even more risk-taking for a person to step out of the confines of a well received band to try their own solo project. But Greg Nagy has done so and that risk he has taken is well worth the chances because his debut solo disc, Walk That Fine Thin Line, brings the cream rising firmly to the top.
For the past few years, Nagy has helmed the guitar duties for the Michigan-based, Blues Music Award nominated band Root Doctor. On that band’s three releases, Nagy has often displayed exceptional moments of soaring guitar glory. But who knew just how truly incredible he really is? There is no missing the point on this solo recording. Well let’s hold that thought for a moment, because Nagy is no fool. He made a point to utilize his band-mates from Root Doctor for his own project and the keyboard offerings from Jim Alfredson help define the sound of this CD in a number of moments.
But make no mistake. This is Greg Nagy’s shining moment. His crisp, precise fret work is phenomenal and his vocal prowess has been highly lost behind Root Doctor’s Freddie Cunningham. What a deep, pleasing voice it is, with tones ideal for singing slow, emotional numbers like “She’s My Baby,” a gospel-fringed intro like that of “Walk That Fine Thin Line,” a funky, soulful manner as in “Blues Will Take Care Of You” or even a snappy rockabilly jump with “Jenny, Jenny, Jenny.”
Nagy also shines as a songwriter with his pen work proven on six of the tracks, with special note to the title tune and “Won’t Cry” with it’s wailing vocals seemingly the perfect selection for radio airplay. Couple this with just the right cover material to showcase his guitar and vocals, such as Keb’ Mo’s “You Can Love Yourself” or Don Nix’ “For The Love Of A Woman” and the classic Willie Brown number “M&O Blues” written 70 years back never sounded as fresh as it does here. Nagy has a way of making each and every song he borrows sound as if it were written specifically for him.

This CD covers a wide range of blues stylings, but Greg Nagy shows he can master them all. Filled with tracks that will catch your attention and demand extended play over and over again. With a voice so natural for the blues and guitar playing that stands amongst the finest anywhere, that fine thin line is a mile-wide when it comes to Greg Nagy. Outstanding! Highly recommended!

Total Time: 36:32
Tracks:  Walk That Fine Thin Line / For The Love Of A Woman / Blues Will Take Good Care Of You / Won’t Cry / M&O Blues / Sunrise / You Can Love Yourself / Not Falling In Love / Jenny, Jenny, Jenny / She’s My Baby

http://cascadeblues.org/joomla/index.php/reviews/cd-reviews/278-walk-that-fine-thin-line
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Tuesday, September 01, 2009 
Bluesville Picks to Click for Week of August 25: Bill Wax, proprietor of Sirius/XM Satellite Radio’s Lo-Fi’s Bar and Pool Room in the heart of Bluesville on channel 74, lists this week’s top 10. Title Artist Label

1. Zac Harmon, From The Root – Northern Blues
2. Mia Vermillion, Alone Together With The Blues – Vermillion Music Studio
3. Tom Rigney, Back Porch Blues – Parhelion
4. Jason Ricci, Done With The Devil – Eclecto Groove
5. Pat Thomas, His Father’s Son – Broke & Hungry Records
6. Joe Bonamssa, The Ballad Of John Henry – J.R. Adventures
7. Davis Coen, Magnolia Road – Soundview Records
8. Greg Nagy, Walk That Thin Line – Big O Records
9. Candye Kane, Superhero – Delta Groove
10. Matt Schofield, Heads, Tails, & Aces – Nugene Records
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Saturday, August 15, 2009 
Greg Nagy may be best known for his work with the soul rockers "Root Doctor" as guitarist, song writer, and occasional vocalist.  But with his first CD Walk That Fine Thin Line he's ready to step into the spotlight and cross the line from side man to front man.  Proving he has what it takes, this CD is a blend of blues, soul, R&B, rockabilly and even country that cross that line where they all come together to be just fine music.  Joining Greg is the core of Root Doctor: James Williams on bass and Jim Alfredson's keyboards with Bobby Gardner playing drums.  Alfredson is also co-producer, engineer as well as contributing to the song writing.    Greg's full smokey voice, his strong yet relaxed delivery and his song writing skill give this project a sound of its own.

The title song "Walk That Fine Thin Line" kicks off with Greg leading the group's own gospel chorus.   It pulls you in with the first lines and carries you along with some gritty guitar breaks and Nagy's smooth soulful vocals.   Rolling into "For The Love Of A Woman" a Don Nix song covered by Albert King, you can hear how King has influenced Greg's playing, giving it a classic yet funky sound.  Thoughout the CD Greg's singing takes on several tones and styles.  With "Won't Cry," his pleading vocals give the feel of somone who's done his share.  While "Sunrise" brings to mind several singers, it's Greg's all-out soulful delivery that makes it his own.   One of the standouts among the many great tunes on this CD is "Blues Will Take Good Care of You" written by Jim Alfredson who plays organ.   With Betty Lavette's bandleader Al Hill on the piano, the keyboard combo moves this blues number along while Greg fills out the vocals and takes the second instrumental break driving home the message.

Like a slow moving freight, Greg takes it down south with just guitar, vocals and a laid back rhythm section, on Willie Brown's "M&O Blues,"  Keb Mo's "You Can Love Yourself" with its simple arrangement and vocal harmonies, is another southern delight.  Greg returns with another original "Not Falling In Love," playing some stinging guitar licks with moaning subtle blues chords as he croons a lonely lament that he's "in love without falling in love."   Greg takes on a rockabilly edge with "Jenny, Jenny, Jenny." As a finale, "She's My Baby" is a soft country flavored ballad with the steel guitar of Drew Howard providing subdued and aching lines the perfect way to end the set or an evening.

Greg Nagy has put together a complete package as singer, guitarist, songwriter, producer, band leader, and fulfills each role with talent and confidence as he walks that fine line of the complete artist.

Roger and Margaret White
Big City Rhythm and Blues
Aug/Sept 2009
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Tuesday, August 11, 2009 
Living Blues Radio Chart - 6/1/2009

   1. Nick Moss & The Flip Tops,  Live At Chan's - Combo Platter No.2, Blue Bella
   2. Various Artists,  Chicago Blues: A Living History, Raisin Music
   3. Various Artists,  Chicago Blues Harmonica Project: More Rare Gems, Severn
   4. Insomniacs,  At Least I'm Not With You, Delta Groove
   5. Cyril Neville,  Brand New Blues, MC
   6. Roy Rogers,  Split Decision, Blind Pig
   7. Buckwheat Zydeco,  Lay Your Burden Down, Alligator
   8. Shirley Johnson,  Blues Attack, Delmark
   9. Omar Kent Dykes,  Big Town Playboy, Ruf
  10. Davis Coen,  Magnolia Land, Soundview
  11. Shemekia Copeland,  Never Going Back, Telarc/Blues
  12. Jason Ricci & New Blood,  Done With The Devil, Eclecto Groove
  13. Linsey Alexander,  My Days Are So Long, Hoochie Man
  14. Charles Wilson,  Troubled Child, Severn
  15. Big James & The Chicago Playboys,  Right Here Right Now, Blind Pig
  16. Greg Nagy,  Walk That Fine Thin Line, Big O
  17. Rick Estrin And The Nightcats,  Twisted, Alligator
  18. Ruthie Foster,  The Truth According To Ruthie Foster, Blue Corn
  19. Various Artists,  3rd Annual Delta Groove All-Star Blues Revue Vol.1, Delta Groove
  20. Eric Lindell,  Gulf Coast Highway, Alligator
  21. Bobby Jones,  Comin' Back Hard, Delta Groove
  22. Louisiana Red,  Back In The Black Bayou, Ruf
  23. John Nemeth,  Love Me Tonight, Blind Pig
  24. Zac Harmon,  From The Root, NorthernBlues
  25. Seth Walker,  Leap Of Faith, Hyena
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