Sunday, January 31, 2010

Narrows Alums Nominated for Grammys

A bunch of Narrows' alums have been nominated for Grammys. There is a good number of 'em, plus this doesn't include other connections to a possible Grammy (e.g. Jim Lauderdale's singing vocals on Elvis Costello's album).

So, here goes. Please indicate errors or additions in the comments section

Best Country Instrumental Performance
Alison Browne
The Greencards

Best Bluegrass Album
Jim Lauderdale

Best Traditional Blues Album
John Hammond
Duke Robillard

Best Contemporary Blues Album
Robert Cray (ok, he hasn't played the Narrows yet--but he's on our schedule)
Ruthie Foster
Mavis Staples
Susan Tedeschi (played at the annual Narrows' anniversary celebration in November 2009)

Best Traditional Folk Album
Louden Wainwright III--Updated Sunday afternoon: Louden wins!

Best Zydeco or Cajun Music Album
Beausoleil
Buckwheat Zydeco--update Sunday afternoon: Buckwheat wins!!!

Producer of the Year
T Bone Burnett, producer of "Moonalice" by Narrows' alums Moonalice

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