I recently had the opportunity to go to the 2019 Blues Music Awards in Memphis, Tennessee. Three of my paintings were used as the images for their official poster, guide and merchandise.
For those unfamiliar with the BMA’s, they’re the Blues equivalent of the Grammy’s. There are record label producers, performers, radio and TV folks, a real mix of professionals (and fans) from around the world. I met many who came from as far away as Norway.
Some of the performers that evening were: Shemekia Copeland, Little Steven Van Zant, Monster Mike Welch, Kevin Burt, Eric Gales, Steve Cropper, Joe Lewis Walker, there were too many to list here! The music was so amazing. Everyone there was at the top of their game playing for their peers.
A night to remember!
Beale street
Walking down Beale street at night is always an adventure.
Sound check for teh BMAs
It's fun to check things out before the main event. This was during sound check for the BMAs.
Tags used at teh BMAs
This is my artwork used for the Blues Music awards tag.
Little Stevie and Maria Muldar
Little Stevie and Maria Muldar annouce the first award
Heather Newman at the BMAs
Heather Newman was nominated for best emerging artist.
Silent Auction artwork
This is the artwork for the silent auction. They are giclees done on canvas.
Shemekia Copeland
Shemekia Copeland performs her hit song beautiful child.
It's the big damn band
The big damn band guitarist
Two Steves. Both legends
Steven Van Zandt and Steve Cropper perform at the BMAs.
2019 Blues Music Awards design
This final design for the 2019 Blues Music Awards using three of my paintings. All are Acrylic paintings.
The entrance to the BMA event
The entrance to the BMA event
This is a distillery charcoal whiskey filter
A charcoal whiskey filter at Dominick's distillery
Whiskey tasting
Whiskey tasting at Dominick's distillery
Steak sign
Beale st cafe sign
The train track at the Shack up Inn
We always stop by the Shack up Inn when going to Clarksdale. A fun place to stay! Guitars come with the room.
The Ground Zero club
The Ground Zero club in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Joe lewis Walker is performing. Is there any surface not covered in writing at this iconic club? The club is partially owned by Morgan Freeman the actor. Always great music.
MIssissippi
A sunset looking over the Mississippi river.
The wise statement about the birth of Rock and Roll.
The wise statement about the birth of Rock and Roll. Sam Phillips was behind it's birth at Sun records.
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