The Maple Blues Awards were handed out tonight at Koerner Hall in Toronto.  Paul Corby will have full coverage of the event shortly, but for now, here is the list of winners. 

Male Vocalist of the Year: Colin James

Female Vocalist of the Year: Miss Emily

Drummer of the Year: Lindsay Beaver

Keyboard Player of the Year: David Vest

New Artist /Group of the Year: The Lowdown Dirty Mojos

Blues Booster of the Year (tied): Claude Cloutier & Terry Parsons

Acoustic Act of the Year: Steve Marriner/David Gogo

Electric Act of the Year: Colin James

Harmonica Player of the Year: Steve Marriner

Horn Player of the Year: Allison Young

Guitarist of the Year: Sue Foley

Bassist of the Year: Keith Picot

International Artist of the Year: Bonnie Raitt

Recording/ Producer of the Year: Steve Marriner – Hope Dies Last (Stony Plain)

Blues With A Feeling Award (Lifetime Achievement Award): Shakura S’Aida

Songwriter of the Year: Steve Marriner

Entertainer of the Year: Sue Foley

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