The Maple Blues Awards have just wrapped up in Toronto, and Paul Corby and David Hynes were there covering it for Roots Music Canada.  They’ll have a wrap-up tomorrow.  Meanwhile, here is the full list of winners.  Congratulations to all!

• Male Vocalist of the Year – Colin James
• Female Vocalist of the Year – Angel Forrest
• Drummer of the Year – Lindsay Beaver
• Piano/Keyboard Player of the Year – David Vest
• Blues Booster Award – The Hornby Island Blues Society
• Acoustic Act of the Year – Big Dave McLean
• Electric Act of the Year – Colin James
• Horn Player of the Year – Shirley Jackson 
• Harp Player of the Year – Steve Marriner
• Guitarist of the Year – Sue Foley
• Bassist of the Year – Laura Greenberg of the JW-Jones Band
• The Cobalt Prize for Contemporary Blues Composition – Ann Vriend – “It’s Happening”
• B.B. King International Artist of the Year – Buddy Guy
• Recording Producer of the Year – Dave Meszeros for Colin James’ Miles to Go
• New Artist/Group of the Year – Emily Burgess
• Blues with Feeling Award – Ellen McIlwaine
• Entertainer of the Year – Colin James

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