The announcement came out Dec. 13 from the Blues Foundation: Mary is nominated in two categories,  “Acoustic Album” and “Acoustic Artist”, for a Blues Music Award. The ceremonies will take place in Memphis in May of 2012.  To see the full list of nominees or to vote (you’ll need to join to vote), go to www.blues.org. This is obviously quite good news for Mary and she sends out thanks to Yellow Dog Records for their hard work and support!

Thanks to the Cascade Blues Assn. and the voting public for the honor of a Muddy Award for “Acoustic Guitarâ€!

Seems to be the season for nominations.  I am up for “Best Female Artist†at the Portland Music Awards scheduled for January.  To cast your vote and see details, go to www.portlandmusicawards.com.
I’ve got some special gigs coming up this month.  Guitars Galore with Alan Hager and Thad Beckman at O’Connors on Dec. 17.
Only a great band could keep me out late on New Years Eve! I’ll be joined at the Brass
erie by  Kevin Deitz on bass, Carlton Jackson on drums and a surprise piano player.  Get a nap and join us! Very excited about this one!