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Stevie Hawkins prevailed at the
2012 Indie Music Channel Awards in Hollywood,
winning the award for "Best Male Blues
Artist" for the song "Everything Is
Subject To Change", co-written by Charlotte
Hannon. A panel of music industry professionals
chose the winners. Hawkins was also nominated for
“Best Blues Live Performance”.
West Hollywood came alive at the famed House of
Blues on Sunset Boulevard April 29, 2012. Complete
with nominee red carpet interviews and paparazzi, a
packed house of independent music artist nominees
from around the world, and international press and
entertainment industry professionals, the 2012
Indie Music Channel Awards event was a huge
success. Emmy award winner Christopher Ewing,
creator of the Indie Music Channel, presented
Hawkins’ award.
Ewing says, "First of all, “Congratulations”
on your outstanding achievements! It was so
wonderful to finally meet many of you in person! I
have already been a fan of your music, so it was
even more special to be able to meet many of you
personally! What a great weekend, huh? I’m so proud
of you guys! You are on a roll! This is just the
beginning of many more wonderful things to come in
your careers! You deserve it!"
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A private
nominee pre-party was held Saturday, April 28, at Sunset Gower
Studios in Hollywood, where exceptional performances were given
by several of the awards nominees. Hawkins states, "The
vibe was great; the camaraderie among the artists was
enlightening and significant." Hawkins himself had an
impromptu blues jam session on the lot inside Sunset Gower with
David Marcus. Marcus is a jazz guitarist, 30-year veteran of
film/TV audio production, and is the Chief Operating Officer at
LotusPost, Santa Monica. Also jamming impromptu with Marcus
were singer/actor Luca Ellis, and trumpeter Ron Sewer, both
from the musical "Hoboken To Hollywood".
Hawkins says,
"The entire weekend was very special, fun, and full of
distinct appreciable memories. Winning the award is such an
honor, especially being recognized as worthy of the
nominations and the award by entertainment industry judges. I
wish to express sincere thanks and gratitude to Charlotte
Hannon, co-writer of the song "Everything Is Subject To
Change", that led to the nominations, and the award. I
wish to express love and thanks to my daughter Deanna and her
fiancé Jon for their presence at the event. I graciously thank
Christopher Ewing for his support and honor of the award, Lacy
Darryl Phillips host of the Ultimate Underground radio show on
KLED-FM Los Angeles, and Jason Roberson host of The JaAndLu
Underground show on XSite Radio Los Angeles. Most of all, I thank
God for His blessings. Meeting several of the artists, sharing
in their moments of excitement and happiness was very
pleasurable. I wish all independent artists around the globe
the best of success in their careers and endeavors. If we all
work together, we will occupy the industry."
Also in
attendance with Hawkins were notable music industry icons,
legendary bassist Tony Newton (Motown session musician, Funk
Brothers, Smokey Robinson, Supremes, Temptations), renowned
record producer Miles Grayson (ZZ Hill, Johnny Taylor), and
reporter Gary Snyder.
http://www.indiemusicchannel.com
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