
![]() With sadness, it is reported that Wayne Townsend, vocalist for popular SA jump-swing-blues outfit Jump Daddy’s, lost his protracted battle with cancer on New Year’s day, aged 54 years. A painter by trade, Wayne was the snappily-dressed ‘Jump Daddy’ showman for the group that with meticulous preparation, he led from 2001 and whose ‘The Bluesprint’ was co-winner of the 2012-13 Best SA Blues Album award. Wayne’s affable personality and admired talents will be missed by the music community and on its behalf, ARBA extends sincere condolences to his wife Angela, family and friends.
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![]() On the back of being awarded 2016 "Blues Album Of The Year" by the Adelaide Roots & Blues Association, South Australian band Lazy Eye has received national recognition with the prestigious Australian Blues Music Awards announcing their fourth album “Pocket The Black" a 2017 finalist for “Album Of The Year”. The internationally renown act took out "Group of The Year" and was also nominated for "Song Of The Year” at the same awards in 2015. The Australian Blues Music Awards are presented each year to recognise excellence in Blues Music in Australia. Named in honour of the legendary Australian Blues outfit, Chain, the awards are based on recorded product only. Judging is done by panel of judges representing the various states and territories. Winners will be announced on Saturday 11th February as part of the Australian Blues Music Festival in Goulburn. Finalists in all categories are: Album of the Year Another Mile, Another Minute – Geoff Achison Take It Easy, But Take It – Hurricane Hearn Pocket The Black – Lazy Eye Roller Coaster – Claude Hay Song of the Year Corner Girls – Blues Arcadia I’m Gonna Ride – Geoff Achison 2 Cobs of Corn – Matt Hanley Long Time Coming – The Vibrolators feat. Miss Peta Lee Artist of the Year Claude Hay – Forget About Me Hurricane Hearn – I’m Crazy For You Geoff Achison – High Wire Liza Ohlback – Bad Day Duo or Group of the Year Geoff Achison & The Soul Diggers – Working My Way Back Home Blues Arcadia – Corner Girls Justin Yap Band - I’ll Be Gone Shane pacey Trio – Night Hits The Day Best New Talent of the Year Blues Arcadia – Corner Girls Hurricane Hearn – I’m Crazy For You Wilson & White – Spider Nest Blues Justin Yap Band – Let Love |
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