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Eden Brent – Independent Music Awards finalist for "Blues Song of the Year"
“Mississippi Flatland Blues”, the opening track from Eden Brent‘s new album Mississippi Number One, has been nominated as one of five finalists for “Blues Song of the Year” in the 2008 Independent Music Awards. The general public is invited to vote for their choice of best song in the IMA’s “Vox Populi” award — visit this link to check out the song and vote!
In other news:
- “Mississippi Flatland Blues” will also be featured as “Blues Breaker” song of the week on the nationally syndicated House of Blues Radio Hour over the weekend of December 13-14 – check out station listing and air times at http://www.thebluesmobile.com. Eden recently returned from a tour of the West Coast where visited the House of Blues Radio Hour studios in San Francisco and was interviewed by Elwood Blues – we’re told that the interview might air on the Radio Hour in February – we’ll keep you posted!
- Eden will be profiled in a feature article “New Women of the Blues” in the upcoming (Feb/Mar 2009) issue of Blues Revue magazine. The issue mails to subscribers in mid-Dec so keep an eye out for your copy!
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Mary Flower on WoodSongs Old Time Radio Hour this week
Mary Flower appears on the nationally syndicated WoodSongs Old Time Radio Hour this week, as part of a co-bill with The Giving Tree Band. Mary, the only woman in history to twice place in the top three at the legendary national Fingerpicking Guitar Championships, will dazzle listeners with her fingerpicking virtuosity, as well as chat with host, folksinger Michael Johnathon. The program airs on NPR stations nationwide in a timeslot scheduled by each local station. Check here to see when the show airs in your town this week! It’s also easy to listen online, or check out the archives if you miss the original broadcast.
- Reviews, sound samples, and more information about Mary Flower
- Three albums by Mary Flower available! Visit our Order page to get yours
- Update: Free MP3 of Mary’s performance posted on the Woodsongs archive page (show #508) – visit http://www.woodsongs.com/showlist.asp or hit play below: