News
Hubert Sumlin
Blues Hall of Fame
Hubert Sumlin was inducted
into the Blues Hall of Fame
at a ceremony help May 7
in Tunica, MS. Best known
for his work with Howlin Wolf,
Hubert contiinues to work a full
schedule for his adoring fans
and we here at Blue Mountain
love, admore and respect him
as a musician and a person.
Congratulations Hubert!!!!!
Blues Hall of Fame
Hubert Sumlin was inducted
into the Blues Hall of Fame
at a ceremony help May 7
in Tunica, MS. Best known
for his work with Howlin Wolf,
Hubert contiinues to work a full
schedule for his adoring fans
and we here at Blue Mountain
love, admore and respect him
as a musician and a person.
Congratulations Hubert!!!!!
May 8, 2008
Tab Benoit
and
Michael Burks
Release New CD's
Tab Benoit and Michael Burks
have both released new CD's and
are charting on the latest Billboard
charts. Tab Benoit release a live
CD recorded in Nashville last year
titled "Night Train to Nashville"
with special guests Louisiana's
Leroux and Jimmy Hall. The disc
is on Telarc Records and in stores
now. Michael Burks's new CD
"Iron Man" is on Alligator Records
and is also in stores now. Both
releases hit #4 on the charts.
Come out and see Tab and Michael
as they tour the country this summer!
and
Michael Burks
Release New CD's
Tab Benoit and Michael Burks
have both released new CD's and
are charting on the latest Billboard
charts. Tab Benoit release a live
CD recorded in Nashville last year
titled "Night Train to Nashville"
with special guests Louisiana's
Leroux and Jimmy Hall. The disc
is on Telarc Records and in stores
now. Michael Burks's new CD
"Iron Man" is on Alligator Records
and is also in stores now. Both
releases hit #4 on the charts.
Come out and see Tab and Michael
as they tour the country this summer!
May 5, 2008
Dave Matthews
and
Tim Reynolds
Obama '08
Dave Matthews and Tim
Reynolds will join forces
April 6 in Bloomington, IN
to show their support for
Barrack Obama in his fight
for the 2008 nomination as
the Democratic Candidate
for President. More info
can by found on the DMB
website.
www.dmband.com
and
Tim Reynolds
Obama '08
Dave Matthews and Tim
Reynolds will join forces
April 6 in Bloomington, IN
to show their support for
Barrack Obama in his fight
for the 2008 nomination as
the Democratic Candidate
for President. More info
can by found on the DMB
website.
www.dmband.com
Apr 2, 2008
Martin Fierro
1/18/42 - 3/13/08
Sax master Martin Fierro
died in his home on March
13 after a short bout with
cancer. Martin was a founding
member of Zero and was a
member of the Jerry Garcia
side project Legion of Mary.
Martin will be sadly missed
1/18/42 - 3/13/08
Sax master Martin Fierro
died in his home on March
13 after a short bout with
cancer. Martin was a founding
member of Zero and was a
member of the Jerry Garcia
side project Legion of Mary.
Martin will be sadly missed
Apr 1, 2008
Terrance Simien
2008 Grammy Winner
BMA would like to congratulate
family member Terrance Simien
and the Zydeco Experience on
their much deserved 2008 Grammy
for Best Cajun/Zydeco album.
Terrance has been on the scene
since the early 80's and is getting
his just rewards. Congrats to
Terrance and Cynthia for this
amazing achievement!!!!
2008 Grammy Winner
BMA would like to congratulate
family member Terrance Simien
and the Zydeco Experience on
their much deserved 2008 Grammy
for Best Cajun/Zydeco album.
Terrance has been on the scene
since the early 80's and is getting
his just rewards. Congrats to
Terrance and Cynthia for this
amazing achievement!!!!
Feb 1, 2008
Blue Mountain Artists
Congratulates Our
2008 BMA Nominees
The Blues Foundation announced
their 2008 Nominees for the Blues
Music Awards which will be
presented at a ceremony in Tunica,
MS on May 8, 2008. The Nominees
are:
Bob Margolin - Traditional Blues Artist
Bob Margolin - Instrumentalist/Guitar
Tab Benoit - Best Contemporary Blues Artist
Hubert Sumlin - Traditional blues Artist
Pinetop Perkins - DVD
Otis Taylor - Instrumentalist/Other
Honey Piazza - Instumentalist/Piano
Sugar Blue - Instrumentalist/Harmonica
Calvin Jones - Instrumentalist/Bass
Bob Stroger - Instrumentalist/Bass
Congratulations to all of the Nominees and
we wish you the best at the Awards!!!
Congratulates Our
2008 BMA Nominees
The Blues Foundation announced
their 2008 Nominees for the Blues
Music Awards which will be
presented at a ceremony in Tunica,
MS on May 8, 2008. The Nominees
are:
Bob Margolin - Traditional Blues Artist
Bob Margolin - Instrumentalist/Guitar
Tab Benoit - Best Contemporary Blues Artist
Hubert Sumlin - Traditional blues Artist
Pinetop Perkins - DVD
Otis Taylor - Instrumentalist/Other
Honey Piazza - Instumentalist/Piano
Sugar Blue - Instrumentalist/Harmonica
Calvin Jones - Instrumentalist/Bass
Bob Stroger - Instrumentalist/Bass
Congratulations to all of the Nominees and
we wish you the best at the Awards!!!
Dec 12, 2007
BMA New Artists,
Tour Packages 2008
Blue Mountain has made a few
valuable additions to our roster
and have added a couple of
exciting summer packages. We
welcome back to our roster The
Codetalkers featuring Bobby Lee
Rodgers who will be hitting the
road immediately in 2008. We
also welcome The Legendary JC's
who are Florida's hottest soul
review and a powerful band. In
addition, Tim Reynolds and TR3
will be returning to the road full
Electric in 2008 for the first time
in 8 years. Our legends review
packages that include Pinetop
Perkins, Hubert Sumlin, Bob
Margolin, Willie Smith, Jerry
Portnoy and Mookie Brill will
be available again in 2008. The
Summer is looking good
here at BMA.
Tour Packages 2008
Blue Mountain has made a few
valuable additions to our roster
and have added a couple of
exciting summer packages. We
welcome back to our roster The
Codetalkers featuring Bobby Lee
Rodgers who will be hitting the
road immediately in 2008. We
also welcome The Legendary JC's
who are Florida's hottest soul
review and a powerful band. In
addition, Tim Reynolds and TR3
will be returning to the road full
Electric in 2008 for the first time
in 8 years. Our legends review
packages that include Pinetop
Perkins, Hubert Sumlin, Bob
Margolin, Willie Smith, Jerry
Portnoy and Mookie Brill will
be available again in 2008. The
Summer is looking good
here at BMA.
Dec 2, 2007
Tony Trischka
Nominated for 3 IBMA's
Banjo legend Tony Trischka has
been nominated for three IBMA's
for 2007. Tony was nominated in
the following categories:
- Instrumental Album of the Year
- Recorded Event of the Year
- Banjo Player of the Year
These nominations come on the heals
of Tony's nationally acclaimed CD
Double Banjo Bluegrass Spectacular
which includes banjo collaborations
between Tony and such legends as
Bela Fleck, Earl Scruggs and Steve
Martin. Congratulations to Tony on
an amazing 2007!!!!
Nominated for 3 IBMA's
Banjo legend Tony Trischka has
been nominated for three IBMA's
for 2007. Tony was nominated in
the following categories:
- Instrumental Album of the Year
- Recorded Event of the Year
- Banjo Player of the Year
These nominations come on the heals
of Tony's nationally acclaimed CD
Double Banjo Bluegrass Spectacular
which includes banjo collaborations
between Tony and such legends as
Bela Fleck, Earl Scruggs and Steve
Martin. Congratulations to Tony on
an amazing 2007!!!!
Sep 7, 2007
Otis Taylor
Downbeat Winner
Downbeat Winner
Otis Taylor was presented the
2007 Downbeat Award/
Critics Choice for Best Album
for his most recent CD
Definition of a Circle".
Congratulations to Otis
and look for his 2008
release "Recapturing the
Banjo" in early 2008.
2007 Downbeat Award/
Critics Choice for Best Album
for his most recent CD
Definition of a Circle".
Congratulations to Otis
and look for his 2008
release "Recapturing the
Banjo" in early 2008.
Aug 1, 2007
Happy Birthday
Pinetop Perkins
Pinetop Perkins turned 94 on
07/07/07. Pinetop is beloved
by the blues world and the staff
here at BMA. Many happy
returns and many more shows
my friend!!!!
Pinetop Perkins
Pinetop Perkins turned 94 on
07/07/07. Pinetop is beloved
by the blues world and the staff
here at BMA. Many happy
returns and many more shows
my friend!!!!
Jul 7, 2007
Hubert Sumlin
Rock Walk Hall of Fame
Hubert Sumlin was inducted
into the Rock Walk Hall of
Fame June 17 in Los Angeles.
Keb Mo and George Thorogood
were also inducted at the
Ceremony. Kenny Wayne
Shepard gave Hubert's induction
speach.
Rock Walk Hall of Fame
Hubert Sumlin was inducted
into the Rock Walk Hall of
Fame June 17 in Los Angeles.
Keb Mo and George Thorogood
were also inducted at the
Ceremony. Kenny Wayne
Shepard gave Hubert's induction
speach.
Jun 12, 2007
Congratulations
Blues Music Award
Winners!!!
Blue Mountain Artists would like to
congratulate our 2007 Blues Music
Award Winners. Four artists won
five awards at a ceremony in
Memhis Thursday May 10th. The
Winners are:
Tab Benoit
-Entertainer of the Year
-Contemporay Artist of the Year
Hubert Sumlin
-Instrumentalist - Guitar
Willie "Big Eyes" Smith
-Instrumentalist - Drums
Mookie Brill
Instrumentalist - Bass
Blues Music Award
Winners!!!
Blue Mountain Artists would like to
congratulate our 2007 Blues Music
Award Winners. Four artists won
five awards at a ceremony in
Memhis Thursday May 10th. The
Winners are:
Tab Benoit
-Entertainer of the Year
-Contemporay Artist of the Year
Hubert Sumlin
-Instrumentalist - Guitar
Willie "Big Eyes" Smith
-Instrumentalist - Drums
Mookie Brill
Instrumentalist - Bass
May 11, 2007
Dave Matthews/
Tim Reynolds
Live at Radio City Music Hall
A live CD/DVD of the April 22nd
Dave Matthews/Tim Reynolds
Acoustic Duo performance at Radio
City Music Hall as part of the Green
Apple Festival will be released early
this summer. This is the 2nd CD
from the duo following 1999's Live
at Luther College which went to
#2 on the national sales chart. Tim
will be touring late summer and
fall and you can expect a new solo
CD from Tim very soon. Call us
for details.
Tim Reynolds
Live at Radio City Music Hall
A live CD/DVD of the April 22nd
Dave Matthews/Tim Reynolds
Acoustic Duo performance at Radio
City Music Hall as part of the Green
Apple Festival will be released early
this summer. This is the 2nd CD
from the duo following 1999's Live
at Luther College which went to
#2 on the national sales chart. Tim
will be touring late summer and
fall and you can expect a new solo
CD from Tim very soon. Call us
for details.
May 3, 2007
Blue Mountain Artists
Nominated for 11 BMA's
Nine different Blue Mountain Artists
where nominated for 11 2007 Blues
Music Awards. The awards will be
presented May 10 at a ceremony in
Memphis, TN. The Nominees are:
Tab Benoit
- BB King Entertainer of the Year
- Centemporary Blues Male Artist
Hubert Sumlin
- Traditional Blues Male Artist
- Instrumentalist/Guitar
Eric Lindell
- Best New Artist Debut
Pinetop Perkins and others
- Best Traditional Blues Album
Chris Thomas King
- Song of the Year"
Honey Piazza
- Piano Player of the Year
Willie "Big Eyes" Smith
- Instrumentalist/Drummer
Otis Taylor
- Instrumentalist/Other (Banjo)
Mookie Brill
- Instrumentalist/Bass
Nominated for 11 BMA's
Nine different Blue Mountain Artists
where nominated for 11 2007 Blues
Music Awards. The awards will be
presented May 10 at a ceremony in
Memphis, TN. The Nominees are:
Tab Benoit
- BB King Entertainer of the Year
- Centemporary Blues Male Artist
Hubert Sumlin
- Traditional Blues Male Artist
- Instrumentalist/Guitar
Eric Lindell
- Best New Artist Debut
Pinetop Perkins and others
- Best Traditional Blues Album
Chris Thomas King
- Song of the Year"
Honey Piazza
- Piano Player of the Year
Willie "Big Eyes" Smith
- Instrumentalist/Drummer
Otis Taylor
- Instrumentalist/Other (Banjo)
Mookie Brill
- Instrumentalist/Bass
Dec 12, 2006
Tab Benoit
Nominated for 2007 Grammy
Tab Benoit has been nominated for a
2007 Grammy Award in the Best
Traditional Blues Album category. The
nomination is for his 2006 release
"Brother to the Blues" on Telarc
Records with guest Louisiana's
Leroux. Congratulations to Tab for
this much deserved honor.
Nominated for 2007 Grammy
Tab Benoit has been nominated for a
2007 Grammy Award in the Best
Traditional Blues Album category. The
nomination is for his 2006 release
"Brother to the Blues" on Telarc
Records with guest Louisiana's
Leroux. Congratulations to Tab for
this much deserved honor.
Dec 6, 2006
Garaj Mahal
Wins 2007 IMA!!!
Garaj Mahal has won the
2007 Independent Music Award
in the Best Jam Album category
for their CD "Blueberry Cave".
Congrats to Garaj Mahal for
their hard earned success!!
Wins 2007 IMA!!!
Garaj Mahal has won the
2007 Independent Music Award
in the Best Jam Album category
for their CD "Blueberry Cave".
Congrats to Garaj Mahal for
their hard earned success!!
Nov 17, 2006
Happy Birthday
Hubert Sumlin
Our dear friend and guitar legend
Hubert Sumlin turns 75 November
16. The staff at BMA would like
to wish Hubert a Happy Birthday
and let Hubert know how much we
love and admire him...best wishes
and many more years to come!!!!
Hubert Sumlin
Our dear friend and guitar legend
Hubert Sumlin turns 75 November
16. The staff at BMA would like
to wish Hubert a Happy Birthday
and let Hubert know how much we
love and admire him...best wishes
and many more years to come!!!!
Nov 14, 2006
Bonerama
"Comic Relief 2006"
New Orleans' Bonerama will serve
as the House Band for the live
all-star comedy event COMIC RELIEF
2006, to air Saturday, November 18
9:00 ET on HBO and TBS. Hosted by
Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg and
Robin Williams, and featuring a long
list of A-talent This years Annual
Event will raise funds to help families
affected by Hurricane Katrina
"Comic Relief 2006"
New Orleans' Bonerama will serve
as the House Band for the live
all-star comedy event COMIC RELIEF
2006, to air Saturday, November 18
9:00 ET on HBO and TBS. Hosted by
Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg and
Robin Williams, and featuring a long
list of A-talent This years Annual
Event will raise funds to help families
affected by Hurricane Katrina
Nov 11, 2006
Eric Lindell on TV
Songs by Eric Lindell will be featured
on two TV shows in the next couple
of weeks. "Uncle John" will be part
of the CW series Supernatural airing
on October 26 and "Give it Time"
will be featured on the ABC series
"Boston Legal" which will run October
31. Eric is poised for an amazing 2007
with several festivals already on the
books. Contact us soon for bookings!
Songs by Eric Lindell will be featured
on two TV shows in the next couple
of weeks. "Uncle John" will be part
of the CW series Supernatural airing
on October 26 and "Give it Time"
will be featured on the ABC series
"Boston Legal" which will run October
31. Eric is poised for an amazing 2007
with several festivals already on the
books. Contact us soon for bookings!
Oct 22, 2006
Rod Stewart
"Fooled Around and Fell in Love"
Rod Stewart's new CD which will
be his interpretation of hits from the
1970's will include a cover of Elvin
Bishop's 1975 hit "Fooled Around
and Fell in Love". "Fooled Around"
is also the first single from Stewart's
CD and you can hear it everywhere
right now including Late Night TV
and last week on the Today Show.
Elvin Bishop is taking dates now for
late 2006 and Festival season 2007.
Call us for details.
"Fooled Around and Fell in Love"
Rod Stewart's new CD which will
be his interpretation of hits from the
1970's will include a cover of Elvin
Bishop's 1975 hit "Fooled Around
and Fell in Love". "Fooled Around"
is also the first single from Stewart's
CD and you can hear it everywhere
right now including Late Night TV
and last week on the Today Show.
Elvin Bishop is taking dates now for
late 2006 and Festival season 2007.
Call us for details.
Oct 12, 2006
Steep Canyon Rangers
Win 2006 IBMA!!!
The Steep Canyon Rangers won
2006 International Bluegrass
Music Associates Award for Best
Emerging Artists at a ceremony
September 28 in Nashville, TN.
SCR's 2005 release "One Dime
at a Time" on Rebel Records spent
most of last year on the Bluegrass
Unlimited charts and the single
by the same name hit #1 in July.
Congratulations to the band and
best wishes for a breakout 2007!!
Win 2006 IBMA!!!
The Steep Canyon Rangers won
2006 International Bluegrass
Music Associates Award for Best
Emerging Artists at a ceremony
September 28 in Nashville, TN.
SCR's 2005 release "One Dime
at a Time" on Rebel Records spent
most of last year on the Bluegrass
Unlimited charts and the single
by the same name hit #1 in July.
Congratulations to the band and
best wishes for a breakout 2007!!
Sep 26, 2006
Rod Piazza on PBS
Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers
will appear on national television
as part of the "Sierra Center
Stage" series on PBS-TV.
The series, modeled somewhat
on the popular "Austin City Limits"
program, incorporates live
performances, interviews, and
conversations with and about
each featured artist. The shows
were filmed at the "Big Room,"
a state-of-the-art performance
theater in the Sierra Nevada
Brewery in Chico, California.
Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers
will appear on national television
as part of the "Sierra Center
Stage" series on PBS-TV.
The series, modeled somewhat
on the popular "Austin City Limits"
program, incorporates live
performances, interviews, and
conversations with and about
each featured artist. The shows
were filmed at the "Big Room,"
a state-of-the-art performance
theater in the Sierra Nevada
Brewery in Chico, California.
Sep 13, 2006
Congratulation
Page and Elizabeth
Page and Elizabeth
A big congratualtions to Page
Stallings and Elizabeth Rutlegdge
on their wedding September 23
in Columbia, SC. After the
wedding Page and Liz will be
Heading to Italy for a week for
a much deserved honeymoon
and break. BMA would like to
wish them love and happiness on
their journey.
Stallings and Elizabeth Rutlegdge
on their wedding September 23
in Columbia, SC. After the
wedding Page and Liz will be
Heading to Italy for a week for
a much deserved honeymoon
and break. BMA would like to
wish them love and happiness on
their journey.
Sep 5, 2006
Jimmy Herring Joins
Widespread Panic
BMA would like to congratulate Jimmy
Herring as he joins Widespread Panic
starting with dates at Radio City Music
Hall in September. Unfortunately this
means that all dates for Herring,
Rodgers, Sipe and Fountain will be
cancelled after their August run.
There may be other opportunities
for HRS after Widspread's tour dates
are finalized but for now... go see HRS
on their August run and we wish
Jimmy the best in his new adventure.
Widespread Panic
BMA would like to congratulate Jimmy
Herring as he joins Widespread Panic
starting with dates at Radio City Music
Hall in September. Unfortunately this
means that all dates for Herring,
Rodgers, Sipe and Fountain will be
cancelled after their August run.
There may be other opportunities
for HRS after Widspread's tour dates
are finalized but for now... go see HRS
on their August run and we wish
Jimmy the best in his new adventure.
Jul 20, 2006
Steep Canyon Rangers # 1
The Steep Canyon Rangers song
"One Dime at a Time" from their
2005 CD by the same name on
Rebel Records will hit the #1 spot
on Bluegrass Unlimited's national
Bluegrass Charts in the July edition.
Our congratulations to this great
band and we are booking up now
for the 2007 Bluegrass Festival
season. Contact us today!!!!
Jun 14, 2006
Blue Mountain Artists Win
6 Blues Music Awards
The Winners are:
Band of the Year –
Best Traditional Album –
Best Contemporary Album –
Instrumentalist/Guitar –
Instrumentalist/Drums –
Instrumentalist/Bass –
Blue Mountain Artists were well
represented at the 2006 Blues
Music Awards in Memphis
on May 11.
The Winners are:
Band of the Year –
Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers
Best Traditional Album –
Hubert Sumlin
Best Contemporary Album –
Tab Benoit
Instrumentalist/Guitar –
Hubert Sumlin
Instrumentalist/Drums –
Willie “Big Eyes” Smith
Instrumentalist/Bass –
Thomas “Mookie” Brill
Jun 6, 2006
