2019 Independent Blues Awards!
The Results are in for the Making a Scene
2019 Independent Blues Awards!
We at Making A Scene are excited because this year we had a fantastic diverse selection of nominees. Now, of course we have to do things a little different than any of the other “Awards” out there. We want to celebrate not only the winners of the Independent Blues Awards, but we believe in showcasing the diversity of music that always has and still is being created from the roots of the blues.
As you go through this article you will be able to explore the music and work of the artists who YOU voted to hold the honors, as well as all the work of the nominees as well. Use the links to explore artists you are not familiar with and reacquaint yourself with those you may know. We feel it is important that we embrace the full diversity of music in this genre and support the touring artists who are creating the future of the the Blues!
Add them to your playlists, buy their music and support their live shows when they come to your town!
The Purpose of the Independent Blues Awards to honor the touring artists who are out there creating new original music rooted in the blues.
The artists who believe in the true tradition of the blues, Creativity and Innovation.
These ARE the Independent Blues Artists!
ARTIST OF THE YEAR!!
Best Independent Blues Acoustic CD
CD’s that were produced with primarily acoustic instrumentation
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Best Independent Blues Contemporary CD
CD’s created with a Contemporary Take on Traditional Blues
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 Tiffany Pollack and Eric Johanson – Blues in My Blood – SPOTIFY – Buy |
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 Victor Wainwright and Train – Victor Wainwright and Train – SPOTIFY – Buy |
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Best Independent Blues Traditional CD
CD’s that closely resemble early Electric Blues
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 Barbara Blue – Fish in Dirty H2O – NO STREAM AVAILABLE – Buy |
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 Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne – Inspired by the Blues – SPOTIFY – Buy |
 Benny Turner and Cash McCall – Going Back Home – SPOTIFY – Buy |
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Best Independent Blues R&B/Soul CD
CD’s that represent Blues that is based on Soulful Vocals
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Best Independent Blues Rock CD
CD’s that represent Blues that has a harder edge
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Best Modern Roots CD
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Best Independent Blues LIVE CD
CD’s that represent a LIVE performance
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Best Independent Blues New Artists CD
CD’s that Represent Artists who are on the Rise!
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Male Artist of the Year!
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Best Independent Female Blues Artist
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Best Traditional Blues Band
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Best Contemporary Blues Band
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Independent Blues-Soul Artist
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Best Blues Rock Band
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Best Modern Roots Band
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Best New Artist
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Independent Blues Artist Gateway Award
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Best Independent Blues Stage Performance
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Road Warrior Award
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Best Music Engineer/Producer
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Best Traditional Blues Song
That Girls Needs Help – Kenny Blues Boss Wayne
The Answer – Kirk Fletcher
Something in the Water – Keith Stone
Blues is alive and Well – Buddy Guy
Take it Back to Georgia – Frank Bey
Love makes a Woman – Knickerbocker Allstars
Sovereign Town – Geoff Achison
When I rise – Cary Morin
Take my Heart and Run – Joyann Parker
What’s Wrong with You – The Bush League
Best R&B/Soul Song
Tangible Love – Melody Guy
Why You gotta be that way – Ina Forsman
How come you don’t call me anymore – Danielle Nicole
Take the Long Road – Cathy Lemons and Danny Caron
Love Dr Love – Barrett Strong Jr, Eliza Neals & Brian Lord
Never – Kevin Burt
When I close my Eyes – Markey Blue
You Bring the Sunshine – Dave Keller
Tryin’ to Groove – Jack Semple
Dance the blues away – Rachelle Coba
Best Contemporary Blues Song
40 Light Years – Colin James, Tom Wilson, Jesse O’Brien
The River – Cathy Lemons
Good and Gone – Larkin Poe
Wish it would Rain – Diane Durrett
Hungry Woman Blues – Tinsley Ellis
That’s Love to Me – Victor Wainwright
She Don’t Care – Spencer MacKenzie
My Heart’s got a mind of it’s own – Joanne Shaw Taylor
Slings and Arrows – Sandy Carroll
Skinny Woman – Delta Moon
Best Blues Rock Song
Alligator Baptism – Phil Berkowitz and Danny Caron
Fault Line – Vanessa Collier
First Class Life – Mike Zito
Bury me – Jonathon Long
Out of My Mind – Dustin Douglas
Voodoo Doll – Jim Allchin
All Night Long – Sean Chambers
White Trash Princess – Anthony Gomes
Beautiful – Sari Schorr
Further on down the Line – Ben Poole
Best Modern Roots Song
I Ain’t Gonna Cry – Larkin Poe
Get Through to You – Frenchie’s Blues Destroyers
Something Beautiful – Matty T Wall
Little Weed – Randy Casey
Bones – Chris O’Leary
>Chains – Ina Forsman
Welcome Round Here – Marcus King
Pray for me – Jonathan Long
Feemale – Fast Nasties
Who’s Gonna Take this Bad Ass Down – Rob Mortimer
Best Song for the Common Good
Freedom is Ours – Dave Keller
Whats he gonna say today – Eric Bibb
Gary Clark Jr. – This Land
Troubled Waters – Jp Soars
Troubled Times – Mighty Mo Rodgers
The World We Live in – Mike Zito
Believe in America – Jeremiah Johnson
Which Side of the River you on – James House and The Blues Cowboys
Time for a change – Mike Zito
We are all in this together – Walter Trout
Best Music Video
