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Congrats to: Guy Belanger & Harpdog Brown – first ever Maple Blues Award Tie.

Home Harmonica newsCongrats to: Guy Belanger & Harpdog Brown – first ever Maple Blues Award Tie.
Congrats to: Guy Belanger & Harpdog Brown – first ever Maple Blues Award Tie.

Congrats to: Guy Belanger & Harpdog Brown – first ever Maple Blues Award Tie.

January 19, 2015 Harmonica news

The Toronto Blues Society‘s – Maple Blues Awards – 2015.

Guy Belanger & Harpdog Brown – first ever tie for “Harmonica Player of the Year” 2015.

Nice going guys!!

 

Winners of the 18th Annual Maple Blues Awards

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Steve Hill
ELECTRIC ACT OF THE YEAR
Steve Hill
ACOUSTIC ACT OF THE YEAR
Brandon Isaak
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Matt Andersen
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Angel Forrest
NEW ARTIST OR GROUP OF THE YEAR
Wicked Grin
RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Steve Hill Solo Recordings Vol. 2 No Label Records; Producer: Steve Hill
BLUES WITH A FEELING AWARD (Lifetime Achievement)
Nanette Workman
BB KING INTERNATIONAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Johnny Winter
GUITAR PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Steve Hill
HARMONICA PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Tied: Guy Belanger and Harpdog Brown
PIANO/KEYBOARD PLAYER OF THE YEAR
David Vest
HORN PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Jon Wong
DRUMMER OF THE YEAR
Tom Bona
BASSIST OF THE YEAR
Greg Morency
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
Angel Forrest
BLUES BOOSTER OF THE YEAR
Peter North
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“I’ve only recently discovered Roly and his fantastic playing. I needed a harp session in a hurry here in the UK, and although half a world away, Roly did the most amazing e-session for me in superquick time, recorded a superb performance, and I now have his number on speed-dial ! He was extremely easy to communicate with, and very easy to work with regarding arrangement directions. I can’t recommend him highly enough and I know we’ll work together again soon.”
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“I’ve only recently discovered Roly and his fantastic playing. I needed a harp session in a hurry here in the UK, and although half a world away, Roly did the most amazing e-session for me in superquick time, recorded a superb performance, and I now have his number on speed-dial ! I can’t recommend him highly enough.”
Matthew Cang – Guitarist, Writer, Producer Bath, UK
“Roly is one of Canada’s best harmonica players! Any style!”
Jack Semple – Guitarist / Producer Regina, SK , Canada
“I have worked with Roly Platt for over 30 years in many different musical situations. He is a first class musician and a first class human being. He’s worked for me on a wide variety of recordings (records, jingles, tv shows) and is always an inspiration and a positive influence on whatever project he’s involved with. He is, simply put, one of the best musicians I have ever worked with. He’s blessed with amazing technical skills but he also has great taste, feel and musical instincts that can… Read more
Mike “Pepe” Francis – Guitarist / Producer / Music Director
“The most versatile harp player I’ve ever worked with. Blues, Jazz. Country, he does it all”
David Clayton-Thomas
“Roly is simply the greatest harp player anywhere.”
Tim Thorney – Writer / Producer
“Roly is my first go to guy on harmonica. While being great at blues, he is also capable of much more. Melodies, accompaniments etc. I highly recommend him.”
Lou Pomanti – Lou Pomanti Music Toronto, ON
“I’ve only recently discovered Roly and his fantastic playing. I needed a harp session in a hurry here in the UK, and although half a world away, Roly did the most amazing e-session for me in superquick time, recorded a superb performance, and I now have his number on speed-dial ! He was extremely easy to communicate with, and very easy to work with regarding arrangement directions. I can’t recommend him highly enough and I know we’ll work together again soon.”
Matthew Cang – Guitarist, Writer, Producer Bath, United Kingdom
“When it comes to harmonica I don’t use anybody else, period!”
Orin Isaacs Owner / Music Director – Swing Low Productions Toronto, ON
“Roly, your harmonica playing, it is outstanding! Simply amazing. You are a wonderful musician. Thank you for your beautiful contribution to our film.”
Aamir Khan: Producer Bollywood Film “Delhi Belly”
“He was a good boy – always polite and well mannered.”
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