I found out recently that I've been nominated for Best Composer in the Progressive Rock category at the 2009 ACAM awards. ACAM is the Association of Composers and Lyricist of Costa Rica (where I'm from), the equivalent of ASCAP or BMI in the U.S.

The funny thing is that I found out about it from the Costarican press, no one from ACAM has actually contacted me officially to let me know. I know, a real head scratcher, but well...

Another funny thing is that I'm running against my great friend and longtime collaborator Chalo Trejos. We started playing together in a couple of bands in 1991, and have since always been very much "in tune" with each other, personally and musically. So, whoever wins, the award will remain in the family :)

Cheers!