Blues awards announced

Posted Friday, May 6, 2011, at 9:52 AM

Willie J. Campbell talks about his twin careers -- musician and licensed clinical social worker.

A post at The Commercial Appeal reports on the results of the 32nd annual Blues Music Awards.

The Mannish Boys, with Marshall's own Willie J. Campbell on bass, are not listed among the winners. The band was nominated in three categories and its drummer, Jimi Bott, in one.

The winners in those categories include Pinetop Perkins & Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith, "Joined At the Hip" -- best traditional blues album; Buddy Guy, "Living Proof" -- best album; and The Derek Trucks Band -- best band; and Cedric Burnside -- best drummer.

Campbell said before the trip to Memphis for the awards ceremony and show that he wasn't overly concerned about winning. He said he was honored by the nominations and thrilled to get a chance to play at the show.

I'm hoping to meet with him when he returns home and find out more about the event.

Online:

www.themannishboys.com

Safety Net

ERIC CRUMP

- Recent posts
- Archives
- Blog RSS feed

- Comments RSS feed

- Send email to ERIC CRUMP
- Login

Eric Crump is the editor of The Marshall Democrat-News. He's listening to Bob James right now.

Hot topics

You might not think so based on recent weather, but winter is doomed
(3 ~ 4:36 PM, Mar 6)

'Ask the Superintendent' forum provides a chance to learn about Marshall Public Schools
(1 ~ 11:53 PM, Sep 18)

National Register of Historic Places: Strings attached? Not necessarily
(0 ~ 9:33 AM, Aug 1)

Marshall's Civil War battle
(2 ~ 10:52 PM, Jul 15)

Health care is key to economic health
(4 ~ 4:43 PM, Jul 13)

Home