Armadillo News

Congratulations to Eugene who has received three nominations in the following categories:

Album of the Year
Rock and a Hard Place - Eugene Hideaway Bridges

Soul Blues Album
Rock and a Hard Place - Eugene Hideaway Bridges

Soul Blues Male Artist
Eugene Hideaway Bridges

Awards to be held in Memphis on May 10th 2012

Memphis, TN (December 13, 2011) – The Blues Foundation is pleased to announce the nominations for their annual Blues Music Awards, which the international organization will present at the Cook Convention Center in downtown Memphis, TN, on May 10, 2012. The Blues Music Awards are universally recognized as the highest accolade afforded musicians and songwriters in Blues music. The annual Blues Music Awards ceremony is the premier event for Blues professionals, musicians, and fans from all over the world. The focus of this celebration is to recognize superior achievements in Blues performance, songwriting, and recording while honoring a rich cultural tradition.

To join The Blues Foundation or more information,  log onto www.blues.org.
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The Nimmo Brothers have recently been in Austin, Texas, recording a new CD for release in Spring 2012.

Sounding stronger and more powerful than ever, The Nimmo’s played and recorded with three top Austin musicians, Bill Whitbeck, bass player with Robert Earl Keen; Jimmy Pettit, bass with Joe Ely, The Flatlanders etc; also joining them on drums, the long time Eric Clapton collaborator and band member, Jamie Oldaker. close

Eugene Hideaway Bridges nominated for Contemporary/Traditional Blues Artist in the Jus` Blues Music Awards.

Vote today!
http://www.jusbluesmusicfoundation.org/
Voting will end July 8th

The Jus` Blues Music Awards are a unique entertainment event that attracts Blues & Soul music artists, industry professionals and fans from across the globe.  It is credited with being one of the most important Award Shows in Blues & Southern Soul music for African-American performers.

2011 Jus` Blues Music Awards Week & Conference
August 3, 4, 5, 2011
Downtown Memphis
Historical Daisy Theater
Westin Memphis Beale Street Hotel & 3rd Street

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Eugene's CD Rock And A Hard Place hit the Living Blues Radio Charts at # 4

Living Blues Magazine
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Two others that impressed beyond reputation—Eugene “Hideaway” Bridges

and Tad Robinson.  If there are two better singers anywhere, let me know.  Start booking these guys so everyone can get in on the secret that folks outside the United States have known for years.
Jay Sieleman, Blues Foundation

To book Eugene contact: mail@bluearmadillo.com
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Eugene Bridges has been at The Zone, in Dripping Springs, Austin, Texas during January 2011 recording his latest CD 'Rock and a Hard Place'.

Scheduled for release in May 2011, it's recorded with the big band. Eric King on Bass - Calep Emphrey (Ex B B KIng) on Drums - David Webb on Keys & Hammond B3 - The great Seth Kibel as usual arranging the horns, playing Alto, Tenor and Baritone Saxes plus flute, and leading the horn section of Shane Pitsch on Trumpet and Mark Gonzales on Trombone.

The Blues Foundation, Blues Music Awards are universally recognized as the highest honor given to Blues artists.

2011 Blues Music Award Nominees

Soul Blues Album
Arthur Adams - Stomp the Floor
Denise LaSalle - 24 Hour Woman
Eugene “Hideaway” Bridges - Live In San Antonio
Solomon Burke - Nothing’s Impossible
Tad Robinson - Back in Style
The Holmes Brothers - Feed My Soul

Soul Blues Male Artist
Bobby Rush
Curtis Salgado                                                                  
Eugene “Hideaway” Bridges
Solomon Burke
Tad Robinson                  

Congratulations Eugene.

To find out how to become a member of the Blues Foundation and to vote, click here                  
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Iain Anderson Show (BBC Radio Scotland)
Album of the week is Stevie Nimmo ‘The Wynds of Life’.

Stevie Nimmo is one half of the highly respected Glasgow blues band ‘The Nimmo Brothers’. His new album ‘The Wynds of Life’ was recorded in Texas and includes Lloyd Maines and other world class musicians in the line-up. Hope you enjoy it.
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Stevie Nimmo The Wynds Of Life #6 of the Internet Radio Airplay Chart, Roots Music Report.
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Sadly Kevin Thorpe died suddenly after a performance in Newark on September 11th.

Kevin produced CDs by Eugene Bridges, Brian Kramer and The Couch Lizards and masterfully held together a challenging production with Larry Johnson.
His own band, Out of the Blue, released two CDs on Armadillo.
He was naturally at home in a studio and had great musicality and humour.
A huge loss to music and all who knew him.

Eddie Tatton and Kevin Thorpe.
Photo © Alwyn R Coates

Official release date 6th September 2010

Fleshed out with pedal steel, banjo, accordion, B3 and Wurlitzer amongst the other instruments,
The Wynds of Life falls under the Americana banner, it is roots music with country and gospel influences along with blues.

Take a look at Stevie's artist page on more about making The Wynds of Life
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So you’ve got the latest CD by Eugene Hideaway Bridges ‘Live In San Antonio’ and you want to hear more. 

Well now you can, we have released a Special Edition of the album on iTunes with seven extra tracks.

Eugene Hideaway Bridges Special Edition Live In San Antonio

January 2010 finds Stevie in Austin, Texas, recording his first solo album at The Zone, a renowned studio in nearby Dripping Springs. 

Focusing on the music Stevie listens to 'off the park' when he’s not on the road with The Nimmo Brothers.  This album is sure to deliver an Americana, Rootsy treat with special guests; most definitely a 2010 CD to watch out for.
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Eugene's Live In San Antonio CD, has just flown into the Living Blues Charts at number 2.
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After numerous requests for a CD that captures the Eugene live sound, in March 2009 Eugene and his band recorded a live performance in San Antonio, Texas.

And another great job on the cover art by illustrator Nick Manske
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New album 'Electric Journeyman' by Micky Moody, also available for digital download from iTunes or play.com

Want to know more visit Micky Moody - Rock 'n Roll Guitar
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Micky Moody, Acoustic Journeyman now in store. 

"It works brilliantly as a concept album, and this collection of compositions contains a wholesome maturity that will keep you returning back to it many times over. There is nothing here to dislike and it's the kind of album that aspiring acoustic musicians would do well to listen to, as an education in soulful playing."

Quote: Russell Welton, Acoustic Magazine on Acoustic Journeyman 
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This month brings the release of the Nimmo Brothers latest CD to coincide with their UK & European Tour, check out their tour page for details.

For this release artist Nick Manske came on board for the album artwork.

John Mayall has announced that Rocky Athas will be joining the band for the current upcoming tour, along with Greg Rzab and Jay Davenport.
Head on over to John Mayall's website for more details
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Read The story behind the unlikely but amazing resurrection of Rocky Athas’ Lightning by getting February's Buddy Magazine (USA)

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Congratulations goes to Eugene Hideaway Bridges for being nominated for two Blues Foundation, Blues Music Awards:
- Best Soul Blues Album of the Year
- Best Soul Blues Artist of the Year

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