~The 2007 BLEWZZY Award~
Once again, we have had another phenomenal and record breaking year here at www.Mary4Music.com. In 2007 we reviewed and promoted an unprecedented 45 CD'S. Of course, they all came from musicians of all levels and, as in the past, from many far away places. We had submissions from International Blues Challenge Nominees, from Blues Music Awards Nominees (and winners), from Grammy Award Nominees, from 22 year olds to 95 year olds, and from living and late blues legends. Of course, Canada had their share of representation and we even received a submission from Transylvania.
As we reflect on this past years success, we can't help ourselves from getting very excited about 2008, which will be www.Mary4Music.com's 10th anniversary. It goes without saying that for this, we owe all of our friends, fans and followers a big THANK YOU. As the expression goes, "We could not have done it without all of you". We hope that we can continue receiving the support you have given us and ask that you keep referring us to all of your friends, fans and followers, in your blues communities all over the world. Together, we can keep the blues alive.
Having said all that, it is now time for me to name the winners of the "2007 BLEWZZY AWARDS". As you all know, the "BLEWZZY" is a prestigious honorary award that I, Pete the Blewzzman, give to my personal favorite disc, and to my personal favorite song, from all of the CD's I reviewed that year.
It gives me great pleasure to congratulate THE NATIONAL DEBONAIRES. Their CD, "NEW SOUNDS FROM KANSAS CITY" is the winner of the "2007 BLEWZZY AWARD" for BEST CD.
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It also give me great pleasure to congratulate JOOK BOURKE. His song, "JUST A MINUTE", off of the CD with the same title, is the winner of the "2007 BLEWZZY AWARD" for BEST SONG.
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Kudos for "Honorable Mention" go to RED BEANS AND RICE form their CD "HOT 'N SPICY"
Once again, thanks to all the musicians for sending us your discs - even the one's on the cutting room floor. As I told you back then - it was never because of lack of quality, it was just about my preference of blues styles.
Happy New Year and best wishes.................
