Omega Events Receives Prestigious 2009 'Keeping the Blues Alive' Award from The Blues Foundation in Memphis, TN



This week, Omega Events has been named "Best Promoter" by blues music's premier organization, The Blues Foundation in Memphis, TN. The Keeping the Blues Alive Awards recognizes the significant contributions to blues music made by the people behind the scenes. Each is selected on the basis of merit by a select panel of blues professionals.

Twenty-two individuals and organizations will be honored with The Blues Foundation's 2009 Keeping the Blues Alive (KBA) Award during a recognition brunch on February 7, 2009 in Memphis. The KBA Awards will be held in conjunction with the 25th International Blues Challenge (IBC) weekend of events that will feature the semifinals and finals of the world's largest gathering of Blues bands, as well as seminars, presentations, and receptions for Blues societies, fans and professionals.

"From BB King to Bonnie Raitt, we've been committed to providing the best blues entertainment on the the West Coast for many years now," said Rich Sherman, president of Omega Events. "So to receive this award from such an internationally recognized group as the Blues Music Association is a truly an honor. The real credit, however, goes to our many customers, who continue to support our vision of the blues year after year. This great day for Omega Events and our loyal customers."

The Blues Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Blues history, celebrating Blues excellence, supporting Blues education, and ensuring the future of this uniquely American art form. It is the umbrella organization for a worldwide network of 165 affiliated Blues societies and has individual memberships around the globe. In addition to the Keeping the Blues Alive Awards, The Blues Foundation produces the Blues Music Awards, the Blues Hall of Fame Induction, and the International Blues Challenge.