Re: [Harp-L] Blues Foundation's 2009 award nominees

[IcemanLE@xxxxxxx]

Jason may be classified more under "Jam Band" in the ears of the judges or  
the popular vote - a la Gov't Mule than blues band.
 
All on that list have worked hard and have paid dues, some of them for 20  
years or more. It will be a tough call. I hope Mark Hummel wins, as I've  known 
and worked with him personally over the last 15 years, and he certainly  has 
had his share of bad luck in regards to breaking through, having his  side men 
stolen from him after he worked them into real blues players, having  received 
the short end on a lot of situations - personal and professional, but  still 
hits the stage w/hat, big grin and great personality.
 
 
 
 
In a message dated 12/23/2008 9:26:16 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
billhines4@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:

I'm  concerned that his work won't be classified as
'blues'. He certainly has  worked hard enough for it and paid his  dues.


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