2012 Slim Harpo Music Awards Monday, April 23rd Manship Theatre 6-10:30p check Manship Theatre www.manshiptheatre.org for ticket availability
2012 Slim Harpo Music Awards recipients are:
Legends: J.D. Miller & Carol Fran Ambassador: Keith Richards Pioneers: Deacon John Moore & Oscar "Harpo" Davis
Master of Ceremonies 2008 Slim Harpo Ambassador, host of American Routes radio program Nick Spitzer
Legend: signifies one who has credits of historical blues music status
Ambassador: one who represents the blues genre' to other music lovers
Pioneer: one who has endured and carried blues music foward
Proceeds from the Slim Harpo Music Awards benefit the Music in the Schools outreach program.
The Slim Harpo Music Awards Ceremony is named for James Moore, known as Slim Harpo, an internationally known Baton Rouge musician who became a significant influence on many musicians worldwide, including the Rolling Stones, the Kinks, Van Morrison, and countless others.
Slim Harpo Music Award Recipients
2011 Legend -- Lonesome Sundown Pioneer -- Ray Davies & Mighty Sam McClain Ambassador -- Kenny Wayne Shepherd
2010 Legend -- Tony Joe White
Pioneer -- Sonny Landreth Ambassador -- Teddy Johnson and Rob Payer
2009 Legend -- Dr. John Pioneer -- John Lisi Ambassador -- Alvin Batiste
2008 Legend -- Silas Hogan Pioneer -- Marcia Ball and Lil’ Ray Neal
Ambassador -- Dr. Nick Spitzer
2007 Legend -- Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown Pioneer -- Luther Kent Ambassador -- Buddy Guy
