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31 Mar 04 - 03:48 AM (#1150747) Subject: RtS' Blues in Britain Awards 2003/4 From: Roger the Skiffler RtS' Alternative Blues in Britain Awards 2003/4 Paul Jones eat your heart out. Some very personal impressions from the last twelve months. The compiler's decision is final, no correspondence will be entered into…. INSTRUMENTAL SECTION: Drummer: Sam Kelly (Primo Blu, Station House, Papa George, Trafficker etc.) Bass: Pete Stroud ( Papa George, Splinter Group) Piano: Ben Waters (Ben Waters Boogie Band) Keyboards:Bob Hadrill (Sonny Black & the Dukes) Resophonic Guitar: Papa George Jazz/Blues guitar: Sonny Black Electric guitar (not so loud as to cause bleeding from the ears): Martin Taylor (Ruthless Blues) Electric Guitar: (OWWWW!): Peter Green (Splinter Group) Acoustic Guitar: Ben Andrews Harp: John O'Leary (Hon. Mention: Peter G. of the Magnitones) Mandolin: Tom McGuiness (Blues Band) Washboard: Rob Townsend (Blues Band) Banjo: Paul Sealey (Chris Barber Band) Zydeco rubboard & Fez: Pete Oliver (New City Gamblers) Accordian: Pete Hamilton (Blues Groovers and Pete Hamilton Band) Male singer: Stevie Smith (Ruthless blues) Female Singer: Dana Gillespie (Honourable Mention: Connie Lush) Tightest Band: Sonny Black & the Dukes SPECIAL AWARDS: Best bl**dy good guitar player under 20: Joe Hollywood Acoustic Duo: Ruckus Blues Best Hat worn by a performer: Lighnin' Willie Miserable git award: ("I won't be coming back here, the sound is sh*t") Stan Webb (Chicken Shack) "She who must be Obeyed" award for the best performance of "Albatross": Sonny Black (Runner-up: Peter Green!) "Two Cheers" award for reviving the Tuesday nights at Jagz despite his fondness for tribute bands: Pete Feenstra Welcome Back Award: Ruthless Blues (Stevie Smith, Tony Fernandez, Martin Taylor, Andy Herbert) No prizes will be issued, fame is its own reward. RtS |