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Best of the Blues Awards Archive

The Washington Blues Society “Best of the Blues” Awards Archive

The Winners and Nominees for the “Best of the Blues Awards. 2005-2019

(Winners are in BOLD  in each column )

2005
WriterPhil ChesnutRev Deb EngelhardtTony EngelhartRobert HornJames Middlefield
DJJohn Kessler-KPLULeslie Flury-KSERRobin Lloyd
ImageLloyd Jones Cover-PhilCD cover-Cathouse Blues Band-rebecca SchlotterbeckSlide Guitar Showcase-Bill CunninghamMt Baker-T-Shirt-Stephen PeringerCD Cover-Randy Oxford Band-Phil
Artist
ClubHWY 99 Blues ClubNew OrleansWild Buffalo
Event Raven's Jam For Cans
(tie)
Mt Baker Fest(tie)Slide Guitar ShowcaseSunbanks Fest2004 BB Awards
Festivaladded in 2006
Community Festivaladded in 2015
Washington Blues recording All the Buzz-Randy Oxford BandGather Round-Polly O'Keary & the Rhythm MethodRockin', Jumpin',Swingin' the Blues-Tim Casey & the BluescatsTake It Downtown-Cathouse Blues Band
GuitarTom BoyleRod CookStan EikeNicole Fournier
Slide GuitarRod CookHenry CooperNick Vigarino
Acoustic GuitarJack CookRod CookMark Riley
BassHoward HooperPatti MeyRob MoitozaLes White
DrumsDoug McGrewLes MerrihewK.T. Tuttle
HarmonicaSteve BaileyPaul GreenMichael Wilde
HornScotty HarrisRaven HumphresRandy Oxford
KeyboardAnniville BluesEric "Two Scoops" MooreDoug Skoog
Other
Traditional ActCooke & GreenJack Cook & the Phantoms of SoulLittle Bill & the BluenotesJohnny Broomdust Band
BandBeckie Sue & Her Big Rockin' DaddiesBlues AllianceCrossroads Band
New/Reformed BandBilly Shew BandPolly O'Keary & the Rhythm MethodTerri Derr Band
Song WriterKurt AemmerCharlene GrantAlice Stuart
Male VocalistKurt AemmerJohn HodgkinRon "Sweet Talkin' Jones" Usery
Female VocalistLaurie JohnsonVirginia KlemensPolly O'Keary
PerformerRandy OxfordNicole FournierAlice Stuart
Keeping the Blues AliveJeff HayesRandy OxfordMarlee Walker
Hall of FameDave Conant
Raven HumphresFat JamesJerry MillerTommy Morgan
Lifetime AchievementRandy OxfordJohn HodgkinNick VigarinoMark Whitman
Hall of Fame BandFirst Award 2013


2006
WriterPhil ChesnutRev Deb EngelhardtRoy BrownRobert HornEric Steiner
DJJohn Kessler-KPLULeslie Flury-KSERClancy Dunigan-KSERDave Samson-KBCS
ImageTwo Things for Sure-cover-Blues AllianceMt.Baker Fest-poster art Stephen PerringerBecki Sue Concert Poster
ArtistSharon BarnerPhil ChesnutStephen PerringerMike Rose
ClubHWY 99 Blues ClubNew OrleansWild BuffaloOxford Saloon
EventFriends of the BluesHealing Power of the BluesNew Orleans Musicians FundWBS Picnic/Peace ConcertRaven's Jam For Cans
FestivalMt Baker R&B FestSunbanks FestWinthrop FestRockcut Fest
Community Festival
Washington Blues recording Falling Leaves-Blues OrbitersLab Results-Becki Sue & Her Big Rockin' DaddiesTwo Things for Sure-cover-Blues Alliance
GuitarTom BoyleJevon PowellTim ShermanMark WhitmanTeri Wilson
Slide GuitarRod CookHenry CooperNick VigarinoKimball ConantTim "Too Slim" Langford
Acoustic GuitarRod CookMark RileyKimball ConantReggie MilesJames "Curley" Cooke
BassPatti MeyRob MoitozaLes WhitePolly O'KearyHank YandaBret Coates
DrumsJeff HayesDavid HudsonDave JetteChris LeightonBilly Page
HarmonicaSteve BaileyPaul GreenJeff HerzogJim KingDave Prez
HornScotty HarrisRaven HumphresJoey "The Saint" St. John-RyanJim King
KeyboardAnniville BluesEric "Two Scoops" MooreDoug SkoogSteve FlynnMark BitterMargaret Wilder
Other
Traditional Act
BandBeckie Sue & Her Big Rockin' DaddiesBlues AllianceMary McPage BandRed Hot Blues Sisters
New/Reformed BandAuthor UnknownAlice Stuart & the FormerlysBack 'N' BlueMargaret Wilder Band
Song WriterJack CookPolly O'KearyDoug SkoogAlice Stuart
Male VocalistCurran "El Colonel" StrombergPaul GreenDoug SkoogJim KingJohn Marshall
Female VocalistLaurie JohnsonVirginia KlemensPolly O'KearyBecki SueMary McPage
PerformerBecki SueMary McPageAlbritton McClainJim King
Keeping the Blues AliveBarbara Hammerman & Raymond LavineJeff HayesBob HornLloyd Peterson
Hall of FameJack CookTom BoyleTim "Too Slim" LangfordTommy Morgan
Lifetime AchievementJack CookTom BoyleTim "Too Slim" LangfordTommy Morgan
Hall of Fame Band2013


2007
WriterRev Deb EngelhardtMalcolm KennedyEric Steiner
DJJohn Kessler-KPLUVon Eggers-KSERClancy Dunigan-KSERDave Samson-KBCS
ImageBeale Street or Bust-Jeff SettleRuth Brown cover-MargeneBring the Blues cover-Tom SchlotterbachThe Band (Mary McPage Band)-Glenn Steinberg
ArtistPhil ChesnutStephen PerringerJeff SettleDennis Hacker
ClubHWY 99 Blues Club New OrleansSalmon Bay EaglesCorner Inn
EventBeale Street or Bust Fund Raisers-Becki Sue & Her Big Rockin' DaddiesRev. Dave Brown's Blues VespersRaven's Jam For Cans
FestivalMt Baker FestSunbanks FestWinthrop Fest
Community Festival
Washington Blues recording Comin' Home-Randy Oxford BandDon't Lose Heart-Terri DerrHigh Livin' Blues-Jeff & the Jet City FliersI Want It Right Now-Crossroads Band
GuitarTom BoyleJevon PowellTim Sherman
Slide GuitarHenry CooperNick VigarinoFabian Mansson
Acoustic GuitarJack CookJames "Curley" CookeRyan LaPlanteNick Vigarino
BassMark DaltonAlan EdwardsLissa RamagliaLes White
DrumsJeff HayesChris LeightonBilly PageMarty Vadalabene
HarmonicaPaul GreenJeff HerzogJim KingStacy Jones
HornScotty HarrisRandy OxfordJim King
KeyboardSteve FlynnEric RobertDoug SkoogBeth Wulff
Other
Traditional ActJack Cook & the Phantoms of SoulRyan LaPlanteJohnny Broomdust Band
BandBeckie Sue & Her Big Rockin' DaddiesHudson Blues BandMary McPage BandRandy Oxford Band
Solo/Duo ActCooke & GreenRyan LaPlanteBassic Sax
New/Reformed BandDouble Scotts on the RocksFabulous Roof ShakersStacy Jones & the Wolftones
Song WriterJack CookJevon PowellMark Riley
Male VocalistMark DuFresneMichael WildeMark Riley
Female VocalistBecki SueMary McPageSuze Sims
PerformerBecki SueMary McPageRandy Oxford
Keeping the Blues AlivePhil ChesnutJack CookMary McPageJimmie Jean Tuttle
Hall of FameTom BoyleDavid BrewerMike LynchMark Riley
Lifetime AchievementTom BoyleJack CookSteve Bailey"Fat" James Grosvenor
Hall of Fame Band2013
Blues JamJohnny Broomdust's Blues of the Past-Conor ByrneMike Lynch's Blue Monday-HWY 99 Blues ClubRandy Oxford-JazzbonesRandy Oxford-Tulalip


2008
WriterRev Deb EngelhardtMalcolm KennedyRoy Brown
DJClancy Dunigan-KSERDave Samson-KBCSJohn Kessler-KPLU
ImagePaul DeLay Montage-Tom HunnewellBig City Blues Cover-Phil ChesnutMt.Baker Fest-Stephen Perringer
ArtistPhil ChesnutDennis HackerTeri Ann Wilson
ClubHwy 99 Blues ClubSalmon Bay EaglesMonahan's
EventRev. Dave Brown's Blues VespersRaven's Jam For CansWBS Summer PicnicPeace Concert w/ Red Hotz
FestivalMt Baker FestSunbanks music FestWinthrop Fest
Community Festival
Washington Blues recording Wait All Night-Brian ButlerBig City Blues -Becki Sue & Her Big Rockin' DaddiesHeadhunter-Hudson Blues Band
GuitarTom BoyleJevon PowellScott E. LindCD Woodbury
Slide GuitarRod CookMark RileyNick VigarinoBilly Stapleton
Acoustic GuitarSon Jack Jr.Ryan LaPlanteNick Vigarino
BassHoward HooperRob MoitozaLes WhiteDominique Stone
DrumsBilly PageMarty VadalabeneJeff HayesDavid Hudson
HarmonicaPaul GreenJim KingKim FieldBill Davis
HornScotty HarrisRandy OxfordRon Hendee
KeyboardEric RobertEd VanceBeth WulffEric "Two Scoops" Moore
Other
Traditional ActLittle Bill & the BluenotesRyan LaPlanteSon Jack Jr.
BandBeckie Sue & Her Big Rockin' DaddiesMary McPage BandBlues OrbitersThe Red Hot Blues Sister/Red Hotz
Solo/Duo ActCooke & GreenRyan LaPlanteSon Jack Jr.Alice StuartAemmer & Clarke
New/Reformed BandFree Reign Blues BandKim Field & the Mighty Titans of ToneCurtis Hammond BandUnbound
Song WriterMark RileyPolly O'KearySon Jack Jr.Brian Butler
Male VocalistMark DuFresneCurran "El Colonel" StrombergCharles White
Female VocalistMary McPageSuze SimsPolly O'Keary
PerformerMary McPageSuze SimsBecki Sue
Keeping the Blues AlivePacfic NW Blues in SchoolsLayrette LangilleMary McPageRhea Rolfe
Hall of FameBrian ButlerPaul GreenBilly Stoops
Lifetime AchievementTom BoylePaul GreenHans IpsenChris LeightonMike LynchAlice Stuart
Hall of Fame Band2013
Blues JamJohnny Broomdust's Blues of the Past-Conor ByrneRandy Oxford blues jam -Tulalip Casino Steve Ater & CD Woodbury-Oxford Saloon


2009
WriterRev Deb EngelhardtMalcolm KennedySon Jack Jr.
DJClancy Dunigan-KSERJohnny Horn-KEXPMojo Mike Whitmer-KSVR
ImageDrink With the Band-Mary McPage BandWomen in Blues coverMt.Baker Fest-Stephen Perringer
ArtistPhil ChesnutDennis HackerTeri Ann WilsonCyndy Hall
ClubHWY 99New OrleansSalmon Bay EaglesEngel's Pub
EventRev. Dave Brown's Blues VespersRaven's Jam For CansSnohomish Blues InvasionKT Tuttle/Jimie Jean Fundraisers at SBE
FestivalMt Baker FestSunbanks music FestWinthrop Fest
Community Festival
Washington Blues recording Blue Smoke-Kim Fields & the Mighty Titans of ToneWho Needs the Blues-Polly O;Keary & the Rhythm MethodPosthumous Blues Live-Isaac Scott Band
GuitarTom BoyleJevon PowellBilly Stapleton
Slide GuitarNick VigarinoKimball ConantBilly Stapleton
Acoustic GuitarSon Jack Jr.Ryan LaPlanteNick VigarinoMark Riley
BassPaul BormCharlene GrantTom JonesPatrick McDanel
DrumsDavid HudsonBilly PageMarty Vadalabene
HarmonicaBill DavisPaul GreenJim King
HornScotty HarrisRandy OxfordRon HendeeJim KingDennis Ellis
KeyboardBilly ReedBeth WulffEric "Two Scoops" Moore
Other
Traditional ActJack Cook & the Phantoms of SoulLittle Bill & the BluenotesCrossroads BandSon Jack Jr.'s Delta Hot House
BandCrossroads BandMary McPage BandStacy Jones Band
Solo/Duo ActCooke & GreenRyan LaPlanteSon Jack Jr. & Michael WildeAnnette Taborn & Curley CookeReggie Miles
New/Reformed BandSon Jack Jr.'s Delta HouseWright Bros.Stacy Jones Band
Song WriterSon Jack Jr.Polly O'KearyRhea Rolfe
Male VocalistMark DuFresneRyan LaPlantePaul Green
Female VocalistMary McPageSuze SimsStickshift Annie Eastwood
PerformerMary McPageSuze SimsSteve Bailey
Keeping the Blues AliveMary McPageThe Blues Boss..Dennis DudleyChad CreamerMargene
Hall of FameErnestine AndersonHans IpsenRaven HumphresKirk "KT" TuttleBeth WulffJohn HodgkinMark Riley
Lifetime AchievementSteve BaileyTony FredericksonRaven HumphresKirk "KT" TuttleBeth Wulff
Hall of Fame Band2013
Blues JamJohnny Broomdust's Blues of the Past-Conor ByrneRandy Oxford Jam-Tulalip Casino Oxford Saloon Jam


2010
WriterMalcolm KennedyRobert HornGeorge Boswell
DJClancy Dunigan-KSERJohnny Horn-KEXPJonathan "Oogie" Richards-KSER
ImageMt.Baker Fest poster art -
Stephen Perringer
Randy Oxford poster
ArtistPhil ChesnutDennis HackerRicki Peto
ClubHWY 99 Blues ClubNew OrleansOxford SaloonEngel's Pub
EventRev. Dave Brown's Blues VespersRaven's Jam For CansSnohomish Blues Invasion
FestivalMt Baker FestSunbanks FestWinthrop R&B FestBackyard Blues Goldendale
Community Festival
Washington Blues recording Big Blues for Little BillDrink With the Band-Mary McPage BandFree Your Mind-Too Slim & the TaildraggersUp One Side…Down the Other-Crossroads Band
GuitarTim LerchMark RileyCD Woodbury
Slide GuitarRod CookMark RileyNick Vigarino
Acoustic GuitarSon Jack Jr.Jevon PowellMark RileyScott E. Lind
BassCharlene GrantTom JonesPatrick McDanelLissa Ramaglia
DrumsRick J BowenAndrew CloutierTommy CookSteve Sarkowsky
Paul Green Blues HarmonicaJeff HerzogBill DavisJoe "Blue" GiorelloJim McLaughlin
HornRandy OxfordRon HendeeBilly BlackstoneJohn GoforthMike West
KeyboardEric "Two Scoops" MooreRon WeinsteinFrank "Hot Rod" Holman
Other
Traditional ActLittle Bill & the BluenotesBlues OrbitersSon Jack Jr. & Michael WildeSam Marshall
BandMary McPage BandStacy Jones BandBlues OrbitersRobbie Laws Bigger Blues Band
Solo/Duo ActSon Jack Jr. & Michael WildeRyan LaPlanteRavinwolfMia Vermillion & Orville Johnson
New/Reformed BandHot Rod Homan's Blues RevueThe Dana Lupinacci BandSnake OilThe CD Woodbury Band
Song WriterCee Cee JamesStacy JonesRobin MoxeyBobby PatersonBilly Stoops
Male VocalistJimmy HoldenBrian LeeMark Whitman
Female VocalistKim ArcherCee Cee JamesStacy JonesMary McPage
PerformerStacy JonesMary McPageRandy OxfordLee Oskar
Keeping the Blues AliveHwy 99 Blues ClubTony FredericksonMary McPageDennis "Zab" Zyvoloski
Hall of FameRaven HumphresNick Vigarino
Lifetime AchievementRaven HumphresLee OskarMark Whitman
Hall of Fame Band
Blues JamMadison Pub-Unbound Blues Jam Oxford Saloon JamRaging River Café-Tommy Wall's wicked blues jam


2011
WriterMalcolm KennedyRobert HornEric MaloneyRocky Nelson
DJClancy Dunigan-KSERJohnny Horn-KEXPJonathan "Oogie" Richards-KSER
ImageHWY 99 Art Gallery-Sam PierceMt.Baker Fest-Stephen PerringerWomen in Blues cover-Michelle Burge & Margene
ArtistDennis HackerStephen PeringerJorge Harada
ClubHWY 99 Blues clubOxford SaloonThe Spar
EventHWY 99 IBC FundraiserGreg Thompson's Celebration of LifeRev. Dave Brown's Blues VespersRaven's Jam For Cans
FestivalMt Baker FestSunbanks music FestWinthrop Fest
Community Festival
Washington Blues recording Walk the Talk-Son Jack Jr. & Michael WildeLong Time Comin'-The Stacy Jones BandTeach You a Lesson-The Randy Oxford Band
GuitarBrian FeistTim LerchJeff MenteerCD Woodbury
Slide GuitarMark RileyNick VigarinoSam MarshallBrian Lee
Acoustic GuitarSon Jack Jr.Nick VigarinoSam Marshall
BassTom JonesFarko DusumovLissa Ramaglia
DrumsAndrew CloutierBilly "The Pocket" BarnerSteve Sarkowsky
Harmonica Jeff HerzogStacy JonesJoe "Blue" Giorello
HornScotty HarrisJim KingGreg Lyons
KeyboardEric "Two Scoops" MooreRon WeinsteinDoug SkoogJimmy Holden
Other
Traditional ActLittle Bill & the BluenotesJohn "Scooch" CugnoSon Jack Jr. & Michael Wilde
BandStacy Jones BandHot Rod Homan's Blues RevueThe Wired! Band
Solo/Duo ActSon Jack Jr. & Michael WildeJD HobsonBack Porch Stomp
New/Reformed BandJames King & the SouthsidersDenton Nicely Blues PlaygroundT-Town Aces
Song WriterJeff MenteerMark PickerelKevin Sutton
Male VocalistSammy EubanksJustin Kausal-HayesKevin Sutton
Female VocalistSuze SimsStacy JonesLJ PorterLisa DaCosta
PerformerStacy JonesLee OskarKevin Sutton
Keeping the Blues AliveTony FredericksonMichelle BurgeTim & Michelle Burge
Hall of FameRaven HumphresEd MaloneyLJ Porter
Lifetime AchievementBilly "The Pocket" BarnerTony FredericksonCharles White
Hall of Fame Band
Blues JamMadison Pub-Unbound Blues JamRaging River Café-Tommy WallJ & M Café-Seattle House Rockers


2012
WriterMalcolm KennedyRobert HornEric Maloney
DJClancy Dunigan-KSERRobin "K"-KSERJonathan "Oogie" Richards-KSER
ImageDec cover-Dennis "Blues Boss" DudleyShiver-CD art-Nancy LangfordMary McPage & Assassins poster-Steven SeillerWired! Poster-Rick Jacobson
ArtistDennis HackerDimitri AntonRick JacobsonJesse Phillips
ClubHWY 99 Blues ClubNew OrleansOxford Saloon
EventRaven's Jam For CansSnohomish Blues InvasionSnohomish Taste of MusicLen Schulmeister Fundraiser
FestivalMt Baker FestSunbanks Music FestWinthrop Fest
Community Festival
Washington Blues recording Identity Theft-Brian Lee & the OrbitersNo Need To Spell It Out-Stacy Jones BandShiver-Too Slim & the TaildraggersToo Faced-James King & the Southsiders
GuitarRod CookWillie StaubKevin Sutton
Slide GuitarNick VigarinoBrian LeeMark RileyRod Cook
Acoustic GuitarNick VigarinoSam MarshallMark Riley
BassLissa RamagliaPatrick McDanelHank Yanda
DrumsCarl MartinAndrew CloutierRick Jacobson
Harmonica Stacy JonesBrian LeeJim KingLee Oskar
HornScotty HarrisJim KingRon HendeeMike Marinig
KeyboardEric "Two Scoops" MooreRon WeinsteinArlin HarmonSteve Thorp
Other
Traditional ActLittle Bill & the BluenotesBrian Lee & the OrbitersThe Wired! BandSam Marshall
BandThe Wired! BandBrian Lee & the OrbitersJames King & the Southsiders
Solo/Duo ActSon Jack Jr. & Michael WildeBack Porch StompRandy Norris & Jeff Nicely
New/Reformed BandBlues BuskersMary McPage & the AssassinsDirty RiceT-Town Aces
Song WriterStacy JonesBrian LeeKevin Sutton
Male VocalistCurtis HammondTim "Too Slim" LangfordBrian LeeKevin Andrew Sutton
Female VocalistMary McPageSuze SimsStacy Jones
PerformerKim FieldBrian LeeJim KingKevin Andrew Sutton
Keeping the Blues AliveTony FredericksonEd MaloneyJonathan "Oogie" Richards
Hall of FameTim "Too Slim" LangfordTommy MorganAndrew Cloutier
Lifetime AchievementTim "Too Slim" LangfordRod CookMark RileyMark Dalton
Hall of Fame Band1st 2013
Blues JamMadison Pub-UnboundOxford Saloon-Monday Night JamRaging River Café-Tommy Wall


2013
WriterMalcolm KennedyRobert HornEric MaloneyRick J Bowen
DJClancy Dunigan-KSERJohnny Horn-KEXPJonathan "Oogie" Richards-KSERJanice Cleven-Gage-KSVR
ImageWinthrop GraphicsMt.Baker Fest-Stephen PerringerKathi McDonald cover-Blues Boss aka Dennis Dudley
ArtistDennis HackerJesse PhillipsNicole Tyo
ClubHWY 99 Blues ClubRockfish GrillThe Yuppie Tavern
EventRaven's Jam For CansSnohomish Taste of MusicREC RoomJones Family Christmas
FestivalMt Baker R&B FestivalEbey Island Freedom FestWinthrop Fest
Community Festival
Washington Blues recording Don't Blame the Dynamite…If You Can't Light the Fuse-RJ Knapp & Honey RobinLive at Untapped-Stacy Jones BandWashington Blues- the Wired! BandLive-Lee Oskar & Friends
GuitarMark RileyKevin SuttonDanny Hoeffer
Slide GuitarMark RileySam MarshallBrian LeeKimball Conant
Acoustic GuitarMark RileyStacy JonesRandy Norris
BassPatrick McDanelFarko DusumovRobert Baker
DrumsAndrew CloutierRichard SabolRick J Bowen
HarmonicaJim McLaughlinJim KingStacy Jones
Blues HornMike MarinigJim KingDave Bernhardt
KeyboardBahaa SadakArlin HarmonRon WeinsteinFrank "Hot Rod" Holman
Other2015
Traditional ActBrian Lee & the OrbitersThe Wired! BandGin Creek
BandJames King & the SouthsidersThe Wired! BandCurtis Hammond Band
Solo/Duo ActSon Jack Jr. & Michael WildeBack Porch StompRandy Norris & Jeff Nicely
New/Reformed BandHot Wired Rhythm BandRJ Knapp & Honey RobinMichelle Taylor & the Blues Junkies
Song WriterRJ KnappEric "Two Scoops" MooreKathi McDonald
Male VocalistCurtis HammondSammy EubanksJim King
Female VocalistStacy JonesMary McPageJada AmyLisa DaCosta
PerformerKevin SuttonJim KingSammy Eubanks
Keeping the Blues AliveSteve SarkowskyJonathan "Oogie" RichardsPaul Quilty & Willow Stone
Hall of FameJames "Curley" CookeMark RileyKevin Sutton
Lifetime AchievementMark RileyNick VigarinoKevin Sutton
Hall of Fame BandLittle Bill & the Bluenotes
Blues JamMadison Pub-UnboundRaging River Café-Tommy Wall88 Keys-Marlee Walker


2015
WriterMalcolm KennedyRick J BowenEric SteinerEric Maloney
DJJanice Cleven-Gage-KSVRClancy Dunigan-KSERJohnny HornJonathan "Oogie" Richards-NWCZRobin "K"-KSER
ImageTom Hunnewell cover-Jeff JaisunMt.Baker Fest-Stephen PerringerBlues for the Burn-Andy Cotton
ArtistDennis HackerStephen PerringerJon Paul JonesSean Donovan
ClubHWY 99 Blues ClubEngel's PubWild HareSalmon Bay EaglesFeedback Lounge
EventJones Family ChristmasRaven's Jam For CansWBS Blues Bash at the Red Crane
FestivalMt Baker FestSunbanks FestWinthrop Rhythm and Blues Festival
Community FestivalEbey Island Freedom FestPoverty Bay Blues & BrewsLeavenworth Music FestNorth Bend Blues Walk
Washington Blues recording of the yearNew Way of Working-Steve Bailey & the Blue FlamesCompass-Polly O'Keary & the Rhythm MethodWhen It Rains-El Colonel
GuitarRod CookCD WoodburyChebon Tiger
Slide GuitarNick VigarinoBrian LeeMark Riley
Acoustic GuitarRod CookMark RileyRyan LaPlanteAndrew Norsworthy
BassPolly O'KearyFarko DusumovMike FishRobert Baker
DrumsRick j BowenRuss KamererSteve SarkowskyDon Montana
Paul Green Blues Harmonica Jim McLaughlinJoe "Blue" GiorelloStacy Jones
HornJim KingRon HendeeMike MarinigJoe "Blue" Giorello
KeyboardArthur MigilazzaChris KliemannEric "Two Scoops" MooreDoug Skoog
OtherAngelo Ortiz-PercussionDan Tyack-Pedal SteelMike Marinig-Flute
Traditional ActBrian Lee & the OrbitersNick Vigarino's Back Porch StompSteve Bailey & the Blue Flames
BandHot Wired Rhythm BandBrian Lee & the OrbitersStacy Jones BandCD Woodbury Band
Solo/Duo ActWild Willie WashburnNick Vigarino's Back Porch StompEric FreemanRandy Norris & Jeff Nicely
New/Reformed BandSeth FreemanRafael Tranquilino BandSteve Bailey & the Blue Flames
Song WriterStacy JonesBrian LeePolly O'KearyBilly Stoops
Male VocalistChris EgerRandy NorrisBrian LeeKevin Sutton
Female VocalistPolly O'KearyStacy JonesLeah Tussing
PerformerNick VigarinoBrian LeeLady ACD Woodbury
Keeping the Blues AliveTom HunnewellRick J BowenEric Steiner
Hall of FameScott E. LindKevin Andrew SuttonEric "Two Scoops" Moore
Lifetime AchievementJim McLaughlinRuss KamererRaven Humphres
Hall of Fame BandJr CadillacTim Casey & the BluescatsSteve Bailey & the Blue Flames
Blues JamMadison Pub-Unbound88 Keys-Marlee WalkerRaging River Café-Tommy Wall's wicked blues jam Oxford Saloon School of Jam


2016
WriterMalcolm KennedyRick J BowenEric SteinerRocky Nelson
DJJanice Cleven-Gage-KSVRClancy Dunigan-KSERJonathan "Oogie" Richards-NWCZ
ImageJones Family Christmas PosterHWY 99 NYE Poster-Dmitri AntesSanta's Elf-Denise Hathaway
ArtistDennis HackerStephen PerringerJon Paul JonesSean Donovan
ClubHWY 99 Blues ClubEngel's PubWild HareMadison Pub
EventJones Family ChristmasRaven's Jam For CansWBS Blues BashSnohomish Taste of MusicRev. Dave Brown's Blues Vespers
FestivalMt Baker FestSunbanks FestWinthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival
Community FestivalEbey Island Freedom FestPoverty Bay Blues & BrewsSnohomish Taste of Music
Washington Blues recording Southern Fried Blues-Bobby Holland & the BreadlineWhiskey, Wine & Water-the Stacy Jones BandWaiting for the Rain- Pete Herzog & Dennis WalkerDirt Angel-Billy StoopsSun Might Shine on Me-Grant Dermody
GuitarSean DentonRod CookDave Miller
Slide GuitarNick VigarinoBrian LeeMark Riley
Acoustic GuitarKevin SuttonRod CookJevon PowellJoe Seamons
BassTom JonesHoward HooperFarko Dusumov
DrumsDon MontanaRick BowenRuss KamererDave McCabeAndre Thomas
Paul Green Blues HarmonicaBill DavisStacy JonesMark DuFresne
HornRon HendeeMike MarinigJohn Goforth
KeyboardFrank "Hot Rod" HolmanChris KliemannMike Baxter
OtherAngelo Ortiz-PercussionDan Tyack-Pedal SteelRichard Allen-Accordion
Traditional ActBrian Lee & the OrbitersBen Hunter & Joe SeamonsMary McPage Trio
BandStacy Jones BandHot Wired Rhythm BandRafael Tranquilino Band
Solo/Duo ActRandy Norris & Jeff NicelyBen Hunter & Joe SeamonsChebon Tiger & Bennet Pullen
New/Reformed BandNate Burch BandRight Hand DriveCD Woodbury TrioJames Howard Band
Song WriterKevin SuttonStacy JonesBobby Holland & Rick StarrBrian Lee
Male VocalistChris EgerRandy NorrisCD WoodburyKevin Sutton
Female VocalistPolly O'KearyStacy JonesLeah TussingMary McPage
PerformerKevin SuttonStacy JonesRichard Sabol
Keeping the Blues AliveEric SteinerRick BowenPaul Quilty & Willow StoneAmanda Gresham
Hall of FameJim McLaughlinBill FreckletonRod CookSteve Sarkowsky
Lifetime AchievementJim McLaughlinBill FreckletonEric Steiner
Hall of Fame BandJunkyard JaneIsaac Scott BandKim Field & the Slamhound Hunters
Blues JamMadison Pub-UnboundCollector's Choice Restaurant-Sean Denton Band JamRaging River Café-Tommy Wall


2017
WriterRick J BowenRocky NelsonAmy Sassenberg
DJRobin K-KSERClancy Dunigan-KSERJohn Kessler KPLU
ImageSunbanks shots-Paul BrownKevin Sutton photo-Monty BrownLarry Williams photo-art-Dan Hill
Artist/Graphis imageDennis Hacker-sculpted mud guitarPerringer-Mt Baker artEve Bash-Hwy 99 Hayride to Hell-New years Eve
ClubHWY 99 Blues ClubCapps ClubMadison Ave Pub
EventHayride to Hell-HWY 99 Blues ClubSnohomish Blues Invasion-WBSJones Family Christmas
FestivalWinthropSunbanks Music Festival Mt Baker
Community FestivalEbey Island Freedom FestPoverty Bay Blues & BrewsSnoho Blues Invasion-WBSChebonaroo Fundraiserfor N. Kitsap Fish Lk
Washington Blues recording Sugar Me-Sammy EubanksHomage-Willie & the WhipsBleeding Heart-Sheri Roberts GreimesPsychogeography-Stickshift Annie
GuitarMark RileyDave MillerRobin Moxey
Slide GuitarBrian LeeMark RileyNick V
Acoustic GuitarBrett BentonRandy NorrisRyan LaPlante
BassFarko DosumovDon WilhelmLissa Ramaglia
DrumsRuss KammererRick J BowenTommy Cook
Paul Green Blues HarmonicaJoel AstleyMitch PumpianJim McLaughlinBill Davis
HornJon GoforthJim KingMike Marinig
KeyboardJimmy HoldenMichael BaxterJoe Doria
OtherAngelo Ortiz-congasBen Hunter-mandolinRichard Allen-accordion
Traditional ActBrian Lee & the OrbitersBen Hunter & Joe SeamonsWillie & the WhipsKevin Sutton & Blue Monday
BandBrian Lee & the OrbitersPatti Allen & Monster RoadPolly O'Keary & the Rhythm MethodEric Rice Band aka Dirty Rice
Solo/Duo ActNorris & NicelyStanisloveSon Jack Jr. & Michael Wilde
New/Reformed BandWillie & the WhipsKevin Sutton & Blue MondayBig Road Blues
Song WriterBrian LeeSheri Roberts GreimesPolly O'KearyChris Eger
Male VocalistRandy NorrisSammy EubanksCherbon Tiger
Female VocalistCee Cee JamesSheri Roberts GreimesPolly O'Keary
PerformerBrian LeePatti AllenNick VigarinoKevin Andrew Sutton
Keeping the Blues AliveZabDon GlennMary McPage
Hall of FameStickshift AnnieLee OskarRaven Humphres
Lifetime AchievementStickshift AnnieRuss KammererPaul Green
Hall of Fame BandJr CadillacIsaac Scott BandSteve Bailey & the Blue Flames
Blues JamMadison Ave Pub Unbound Jam Raging River-Tommy WallCollector's Choice-Sean DentonWild Hare-Teri Anne Wilsn, Scotty Harris, Tommy Cook


2018
WriterRick J BowenKathy JacobsonAmy Sassenberg
DJRobin K-KSERClancy Dunigan-KSERJohn Kessler
Photo ImageJames Cotton BL Cover-Phil Chesnut2017 IBC Champs BL Cover-Tim SutherlandLukas Nelson at Winthrop-Peter DervinMichele D'Amour/Nora Michaels Blues Letter Cover
Graphic ImageBlack Crow Callin-CD cover-Polly O'Keary & the Rhythm Method-Tim SutherlandLost Nights at the Leopard Lounge-CD cover-Michele D'Amour & the Love Dealers-Tim SutherlandJones Family Christmas-poster-Jon Paul Jones
ClubHWY 99 blues clubCollector's ChoiceMadison Ave Pub
EventJones Family ChristmasGas Station BluesSnohomish Blues Invasion
FestivalWinthropSunbanksMt Baker
Community FestivalEbey Island Freedom FestPoverty Bay Blues & BrewsOld Town-TacomaGrey Skies Blues Fest
Washington Blues recording Black Crow Callin-Polly O'Keary & the Rhythm MethodLost Nights at the Leopard Lounge-Michele D'Amour & the Love DealersLove is Everywhere-Stacy Jones
GuitarCD WoodburyDave MillerJeff Menteer
Slide GuitarBrian LeeBrett BentonSean Denton
Acoustic GuitarRyan LaPlanteBrett "Bad Blood" BentonJohn "Greyhound" Maxwell
BassTom JonesScotty HarrisPatrick McDanel
DrumsRick J BowenTommy CookDon MontanaRichard Sabol
Paul Green Blues HarmonicaMitch PumpianStacy JonesJoel Astley
HornMike MarinigLonnie WilliamsBrandon HaileySheryl Clark
KeyboardMichael "papa bax' BaxterJeffery MorganSheri Roberts Greimes
OtherAngelo Ortiz-PercussionJoe GambleMike Marinig-Flute
Traditional ActBrian Lee & the OrbitersBrett Benton & Gordon TownsendMadison Avenue Blues Revue
BandCD Woodbury TrioStacy Jones BandMark Hurwitz & Gin CreekPolly O'keary & the Rhythm Method
Solo/Duo ActSheri Roberts-GreimesBrett Benton & Gordon TownsendJohn "Greyhound" Maxwell
New/Reformed BandNick Mardon TrioMadison Avenue Blues RevueBrett Benton & Gordon Townsend
Song WriterStacy JonesMichele D' AmourPolly O'Keary
Male VocalistChris EgerSean DentonKevin Sutton
Female VocalistSheri Roberts GreimesStacy JonesLeah TussingTiphony Dames
PerformerCD WoodburyStacy JonesPolly O'KearyPattie Allen
Keeping the Blues AliveRick J BowenJim McLaughlinJohn Kessler
Hall of FameScott E. LindNora MichaelsRaven HumphresBilly Stapelton
Lifetime AchievementStickshift Annie EastwoodBilly StapeltonScott E. LindNora Michaels
Hall of Fame BandKim Field & the Slamhound HuntersCharles White BandJr Cadillac
Blues JamMadison Ave Pub-Unbound Blues JamCollector's Choice-Usual Suspects Blues Jam192 Brewing-Groovetramps Blues Jam


2019
WriterMalcolm KennedyEric SteinerRick J BowenAmy Sassenberg
DJJohnny Horn KEXPJohn Kessler KNKX Robin K-KSERClancy Dunigan-KSERLeslie Fluery KSER
Photo ImageDario Impini-Llori Hardman BL coverDenise Hathaway-Alan Edwards Blues Letter cover Feb 2019 Paul Brown-Spring Sunbanks collection
Graphic ImagePhil Chesnut-28 yrs SBETim Sutherland-Wiggle Room CD coverSteve Perringer-Mt Baker 2018 art
ClubHWY 99 Blues ClubMadison Av PubColletor's Choice
EventJones Family ChristmasIssaquah Gas Station BluesSnohomish Blues InvasionPolly O'Keary-Nicaragua Blues Jam 4
FestivalMt BakerSunbanksWinthrop
Community FestivalEbey Island FestivalPoverty Bay Blues & BrewsNorth Bend Blues Walk
Washington Blues recording John Maxwell-Even Good Dogs Get the BluesBrian Butler-Butler's BluesMichele D'Amour & the Love Dealers-Wiggle Room
GuitarEric RiceCD WoodburyJeff MenteerDave Miller
Slide GuitarEric RiceBilly StapletonJeff MenteerNick Vigarino
Acoustic GuitarRod CookJohn MaxwellNick Vigarino
BassLissa RamagliaPaul QuiltyScotty HarrisPatrick McDanel
DrumsRobin CraneTommy CookRick j Bowen
Harmonica Mitch PumpianWillow StoneJoel Astley
HornLonnie WilliamsMike MarinigRon HendeeBrandon HaileyNick Elguezabal
KeyboardMichael BaxterJesse WestonJimmy Holden
OtherJon Perry-ViolinMike Marinig-FluteLeanne Trevalyan-Rub Board
Traditional ActBrian Lee & the OrbitersMadison Ave Blues RevueEric Madis & Blue Madness
BandStacy Jones BandRed HouseHarpdog Brown & the Uptown Blues Band
Solo/Duo ActHot MessSheri Roberts-GreimesRod Cook
New/Reformed BandHot MessChicken HawkLori Hardman Band
Song WriterPolly O'KearyMichele D'AmourStacy Jones
Male VocalistJoel AstleyEric RiceSean Denton
Female VocalistSheri Roberts-GreimesAnnie EastwoodTiphony DamesStacy Jones
PerformerPolly O'KearyJoel AstleyPatti AllenStacy Jones
Keeping the Blues AliveMalcolm KennedyEd MaloneyAmy Sassenberg
Hall of FameRaven HumphresMichael BaxterSteve BaileyLissa Ramaglia
Lifetime AchievementRod CookMichael BaxterMark DuFresne
Hall of Fame BandFat James BandJr. CadillacThe Slamhound Hunters
Blues JamMadison Pub-Unbound JamPeabo's-Peace & Love Jam w/ Tommy Cook, Scotty Harris & Eric Rice192 Brewing Blues Jam w/ The Groove Tramps


2020
WriterRick J Bowen Malcolm KennedyAmy SassenbergPolly O'Keary
DJJohn Kessler Leslie FleuryClancy Dunigan
Photo ImageStephen PerringerTim SutherlandLinda Carbone
Graphic ArtistTim
Sutherland

Jon Paul JonesSean Donovan
ClubMadison Ave Pub
Engels PubThe Triple Door
EventJones Family ChristmasHWY 99 reunion at the Triple DoorSnohomish Blues Invasion
FestivalWinthrop R&B FestivalMt BakerSunbanks
Community FestivalEbey Island Freedom Fest Poverty bay blues &brewsMountain R&B revival
Washington RecordingMark Riley -One WordMichele D'Amour and the Love Dealers-heart of MemphisPolly O'keary and the rhythm Method-As Live AS It Gets
Eelctric GuitarCD WoodburyJeff MenteerDavid Miller
Slide GuitarEric Rice
Rafael TranquilinoJeff Menteer
Acoustic GuitarKim ArcherRod CookBrian ButlerNick Vigarino
BassPolly O'KearyTom JonesPatrick McDanel
DrumsRick J BowenTommy CookDon Montana
HarpStacy JonesWillow StoneJoel Astley
HornRandy OxfordMike MarinigJacob YansenSheryl Clark
KeyboardMichael BaxterJesse WestonJoe Doria
InstrumentalistMike MarinigAngelo OrtizLeanneTrevalyanDave Markham
Traditional ActBrian Lee and the OrbitersMad BojoT Town Aces
BandStacy Jones BandT Town AcesBilly Joe Show w Rod Cook
Solo/Duo ActSheri Roberts GreimesBlue Moon MarqueeBrett Benton
New/Reformed BandSlide PocketHigh Note Groupstephannie Anne Johnson and HI Dogs
Song WriterJoel AstleyPolly O'KearyStacy Jones
Male VocalistChris EgerJoel AstleySean Denton
Female VocalistMiranda KitchpanichStacy JonesSheri Roberts Greimes
PerformerLady APolly O'KearyStacy Jones
Keeping the Blues AliveAmy SassenbergBrian lee
Hall of FameSteve SarkowsyStacy JonesTracy Arrington
Lifetime AchievementAnne EastwoodMichael basxterStacy JonesJef Jaisun
Hall of Fame Band
Blues JamMadison Ave Pub unbound jamPeabo'sPurdy Pub

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