Joanne LeBlanc & The Fugitive Blues Band

The Golden Gate Blues Society, the local San Francisco Bay area chapter of the Blues Foundation has invited Joanne LeBlanc & the Fugitive Blues Band to be part of the International Blues Challenge (IBC). They will be performing JULY 21st at 2:30 pm at McGoverns Bar & Tavern, San Mateo. CA.

Local blues chapters select member bands to compete, and send a finalist band to represent their chapter to the 30th International Blues Challenge January 21- January25, 2014 in Memphis, TN. IBC represents musicians from around the world competing for cash, prizes, and industry recognition.

The world's largest gathering of Blues acts represents an international search by The Blues Foundation and its Affiliated Organizations for the Blues Band and Solo/Duo Blues Act ready to take their act to the international stage. In 2013, 125 bands and 80 solo/duo acts entered, filling the clubs up and down Beale Street for the quarter-finals on Wednesday and Thursday, the semi-finals on Friday and the finals at the Orpheum Theater on Saturday.

"We are very excited about the invitaton to compete, and look forward to the events" said Ms. LeBlanc.

For more information about the Golden Gate Blues Society visit: http://tggbs.org. For more information on the International Blues Challenge and the Memphis Blues Foundation visit: https://www.blues.org. - Freezing Rain Records

The Golden Gate Blues Society, the local San Francisco Bay area chapter of the Blues Foundation has invited Joanne LeBlanc & the Fugitive Blues Band to be part of the International Blues Challenge (IBC). They will be performing JULY 21st at 2:30 pm at McGoverns Bar & Tavern, San Mateo. CA.

Local blues chapters select member bands to compete, and send a finalist band to represent their chapter to the 30th International Blues Challenge January 21- January25, 2014 in Memphis, TN. IBC represents musicians from around the world competing for cash, prizes, and industry recognition.

The world's largest gathering of Blues acts represents an international search by The Blues Foundation and its Affiliated Organizations for the Blues Band and Solo/Duo Blues Act ready to take their act to the international stage. In 2013, 125 bands and 80 solo/duo acts entered, filling the clubs up and down Beale Street for the quarter-finals on Wednesday and Thursday, the semi-finals on Friday and the finals at the Orpheum Theater on Saturday.

"We are very excited about the invitaton to compete, and look forward to the events" said Ms. LeBlanc.

For more information about the Golden Gate Blues Society visit: http://tggbs.org. For more information on the International Blues Challenge and the Memphis Blues Foundation visit: https://www.blues.org. - Freezing Rain Records

“Her debut CD introduces the sultry song stylings of Joanne LeBlanc. The clean vocals and unique phrasings bring a fresh new style to traditional blues rhythms. From upbeat to back alley her voice glides through the tight rhythm section like a bird on flight. Although a new comer to the recording industry, this CD will prove she is a force to reckon with. ” — J.C. Smith, Producer & Radio Personality -- KKUP FM 91.5 - Cozmik Records / J.C Smith Producer

ecember 2, 2012 - It was a cold, rainy evening in Hollywood, but inside the historic Whisky A Go-Go, it was nothing but a clear skies with amazing live music and an awards show. No weather was going to stop a successful Nomination, Red Carpet, & Press Event. Over 20 photographers and members of the media covered the entire Red Carpet Event on the 2nd floor of the Whisky.

Nic Creznic hosted an incredible show and announced all of the 130 Final Nominees in 26 categories, plus there were 8 amazing performances by Abi Ann, Cheating Daylight, Deedub, Glitter Rose, Soren Bryce, the 2012 Artists In Music Award Best Alternative Artist winner, In Air, Andrea Desmond, and Melanie Taylor. There were even special guest appearances by the Dance Doctor, John Cassese who was awarded the "Comeback Album of the Year" for his album Never Too Late and Al Bowman of the Los Angeles Music Awards graced the stage with a special introduction of Nomination Event.

Here was a special message from Award Nominee, Dr. John Carvalho, “I just want to take a moment to congratulate Executive Producer, Mikey Jayy on his event last night at the Whisky. Wonderful performances by everyone and Nic Creznic did a great job of hosting the show. Special thanks to celebrity photographers Bob Delgadillo, Mickey Yeh, Carlos Zeron, Gus Summers, Edwin Leviste, Mike Casper, and the many others. Thank you to all media outlets and the staff at Whisky A Go-Go. Press releases and photos are being posted throughout the week! Mikey Jayy's Artists In Music Awards is now in the top tier of music awards around the city as is evidenced by its presence on the world wide web. Congratulations.”

Here are a few links to a stream of photos from the event courtesy of Carlos Zeron of CPC Photography/CPC News Today
https://www.facebook.com/events/311235188984694

More photos from the Nomination Event courtesy of Bob Delgadillo Events Photographer:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.483573935014229.104404.166221546749471&type=1

List of Final Nominees in all 26 categories:

Best Alternative Artist
· Leave It To Us
· The Controversy
· In Air
· Feu
· Cheating Daylight

Best Folk/Acoustic Artist
· Willie Ames
· Jenny D
· Soren Bryce
· Aoede
· Mika Ben Yami

Best Christian/Gospel Artist
· In the Midst 777
· Ray Roman
· Anne McClain
· Kelly Manu

Best Blues Artist
· Trever Swell
· The Nonessentials
· Marneen Fields
· Joanne LeBlanc
· The Como Brothers Band

Best Adult Contemporary Artist
· Tom Slack
· Janice Waley
· Andrea Desmond
· John Cassese
· Eleven Dollars

Best Country Artist
· Jessica Caylyan
· Glitter Rose
· Katie Cole
· Whisky Row
· Alex Cartwright
· Abi Ann

Best Jazz Artist
· Tom Slack
· Wilma :)
· Alex Economou
· Keith Williams
· Derik Nelson

Best Hip Hop Artist
· Deedub
· Ko-Lition
· Travis Royce
· Nix the Future
· Justin Zorn

Best R&B/Soul Artist
· Michael Annotti
· G-Lory
· Nix the Future
· Ray Ramon
· Spencer Kane
· The Ill Funk Ensemble

Best Punk/Post Punk Artist
· Implants
· Leave it to Us
· Static People

Best Metal/Hard Rock Band
· Haster
· In the Midst 777
· Hillbilly Harold

Lifetime Achievement
· Valerie Watson
· Brad Mercer

Producer of the Year
· Daniel “Dagger” Kain
· Avery Berman – The Ground Above
· Johnathan Cunningham – Soren Bryce
· Christie Beu and OnDre – The Beu Sisters
· Nathaniel Kunkel - Darlingside

Best Radio Disk Jockey
· Mark Lamdanski
· Diggy Kat
· Gus Summers
· Rodney Bardin
· Taylor Van Arsdale
· Brad Mercer

Best Music Video
· Beu Sisters “Never Gonna Give You Up”
· David Geftakys “Games We Play”
· Reachback “No One Else”
· The Controversy “Real”
· Static People “Toxic Overload”

Best Indie Rock Artist
· Walla
· Darlingside
· Cheating Daylight
· The Barrens
· The Robo Drum

Best Pop Artist
· Beu Sisters
· Melanie Taylor
· Cheating Daylight
· Jamie Alimorad
· Amy Barbera

Best Rock Artist
· Glitter Rose
· Katie Cole
· Reachback
· Jamie Alimorad
· Leave it to Us

Best Latin Artist
· Samy Gana
· Juan Francisco Zerpa
· Signa

Best Dance Artist
· Ray Ramon
· G-Lory
· Peter Pappas
· Melanie Taylor

Best Electronica
· Next Day Fresh
· Travis Royce
· The Ground Above
· Sensor
· Psy’Aviah

Best Singer Songwriter
· Aoede
· Mika Ben-Yami
· Amy Barbera
· Tom Slack
· Janice Whaley

LGBT Person of the Year
· John Carvalho
· Adam - Artists in Music Awards

ecember 2, 2012 - It was a cold, rainy evening in Hollywood, but inside the historic Whisky A Go-Go, it was nothing but a clear skies with amazing live music and an awards show. No weather was going to stop a successful Nomination, Red Carpet, & Press Event. Over 20 photographers and members of the media covered the entire Red Carpet Event on the 2nd floor of the Whisky.

Nic Creznic hosted an incredible show and announced all of the 130 Final Nominees in 26 categories, plus there were 8 amazing performances by Abi Ann, Cheating Daylight, Deedub, Glitter Rose, Soren Bryce, the 2012 Artists In Music Award Best Alternative Artist winner, In Air, Andrea Desmond, and Melanie Taylor. There were even special guest appearances by the Dance Doctor, John Cassese who was awarded the "Comeback Album of the Year" for his album Never Too Late and Al Bowman of the Los Angeles Music Awards graced the stage with a special introduction of Nomination Event.

Here was a special message from Award Nominee, Dr. John Carvalho, “I just want to take a moment to congratulate Executive Producer, Mikey Jayy on his event last night at the Whisky. Wonderful performances by everyone and Nic Creznic did a great job of hosting the show. Special thanks to celebrity photographers Bob Delgadillo, Mickey Yeh, Carlos Zeron, Gus Summers, Edwin Leviste, Mike Casper, and the many others. Thank you to all media outlets and the staff at Whisky A Go-Go. Press releases and photos are being posted throughout the week! Mikey Jayy's Artists In Music Awards is now in the top tier of music awards around the city as is evidenced by its presence on the world wide web. Congratulations.”

Here are a few links to a stream of photos from the event courtesy of Carlos Zeron of CPC Photography/CPC News Today
https://www.facebook.com/events/311235188984694

More photos from the Nomination Event courtesy of Bob Delgadillo Events Photographer:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.483573935014229.104404.166221546749471&type=1

List of Final Nominees in all 26 categories:

Best Alternative Artist
· Leave It To Us
· The Controversy
· In Air
· Feu
· Cheating Daylight

Best Folk/Acoustic Artist
· Willie Ames
· Jenny D
· Soren Bryce
· Aoede
· Mika Ben Yami

Best Christian/Gospel Artist
· In the Midst 777
· Ray Roman
· Anne McClain
· Kelly Manu

Best Blues Artist
· Trever Swell
· The Nonessentials
· Marneen Fields
· Joanne LeBlanc
· The Como Brothers Band

Best Adult Contemporary Artist
· Tom Slack
· Janice Waley
· Andrea Desmond
· John Cassese
· Eleven Dollars

Best Country Artist
· Jessica Caylyan
· Glitter Rose
· Katie Cole
· Whisky Row
· Alex Cartwright
· Abi Ann

Best Jazz Artist
· Tom Slack
· Wilma :)
· Alex Economou
· Keith Williams
· Derik Nelson

Best Hip Hop Artist
· Deedub
· Ko-Lition
· Travis Royce
· Nix the Future
· Justin Zorn

Best R&B/Soul Artist
· Michael Annotti
· G-Lory
· Nix the Future
· Ray Ramon
· Spencer Kane
· The Ill Funk Ensemble

Best Punk/Post Punk Artist
· Implants
· Leave it to Us
· Static People

Best Metal/Hard Rock Band
· Haster
· In the Midst 777
· Hillbilly Harold

Lifetime Achievement
· Valerie Watson
· Brad Mercer

Producer of the Year
· Daniel “Dagger” Kain
· Avery Berman – The Ground Above
· Johnathan Cunningham – Soren Bryce
· Christie Beu and OnDre – The Beu Sisters
· Nathaniel Kunkel - Darlingside

Best Radio Disk Jockey
· Mark Lamdanski
· Diggy Kat
· Gus Summers
· Rodney Bardin
· Taylor Van Arsdale
· Brad Mercer

Best Music Video
· Beu Sisters “Never Gonna Give You Up”
· David Geftakys “Games We Play”
· Reachback “No One Else”
· The Controversy “Real”
· Static People “Toxic Overload”

Best Indie Rock Artist
· Walla
· Darlingside
· Cheating Daylight
· The Barrens
· The Robo Drum

Best Pop Artist
· Beu Sisters
· Melanie Taylor
· Cheating Daylight
· Jamie Alimorad
· Amy Barbera

Best Rock Artist
· Glitter Rose
· Katie Cole
· Reachback
· Jamie Alimorad
· Leave it to Us

Best Latin Artist
· Samy Gana
· Juan Francisco Zerpa
· Signa

Best Dance Artist
· Ray Ramon
· G-Lory
· Peter Pappas
· Melanie Taylor

Best Electronica
· Next Day Fresh
· Travis Royce
· The Ground Above
· Sensor
· Psy’Aviah

Best Singer Songwriter
· Aoede
· Mika Ben-Yami
· Amy Barbera
· Tom Slack
· Janice Whaley

LGBT Person of the Year
· John Carvalho
· Adam - Artists in Music Awards

“Her debut CD introduces the sultry song stylings of Joanne LeBlanc. The clean vocals and unique phrasings bring a fresh new style to traditional blues rhythms. From upbeat to back alley her voice glides through the tight rhythm section like a bird on flight. Although a new comer to the recording industry, this CD will prove she is a force to reckon with. ” — J.C. Smith, Producer & Radio Personality -- KKUP FM 91.5 - Cozmik Records

Freezing Rain Records is pleased to announced the release of Joanne LeBlanc's first blues CD titled " Found & Lost". The CD introduces Joanne's sultry singing of blues standards with updated arrangements. Well-known San Francisco Bay area bluesman J.C. Smith produced the CD and provide the arrangements. All recording was done at Tiki Recording Studios, East San Jose, CA.

Many top-notch legendary San Francisco Bay area blues musicians appear on Joanne’s CD such as: Gary Smith - Harmonica (local godfather of the San Jose, CA area blues!) , Richard Palmer - Piano and Hammond B3 , Noel Catura - Saxes, Sammy Varela - Guitar, Donnie Green - Drums, Robert "Jay" Green - bass, J.C. Smith - Guitar and Gene Richard - Percussion.

“Found & Lost" is available now on iTunes and (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/found-lost/id527286361)
CD Baby (http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/joanneleblanc) For interviews and bookings contact: joanne@jleblancmusic.com - Freezing Rain Records

Freezing Rain Records is pleased to announced the release of Joanne LeBlanc's first blues CD titled " Found & Lost". The CD introduces Joanne's sultry singing of blues standards with updated arrangements. Well-known San Francisco Bay area bluesman J.C. Smith produced the CD and provide the arrangements. All recording was done at Tiki Recording Studios, East San Jose, CA.

Many top-notch legendary San Francisco Bay area blues musicians appear on Joanne’s CD such as: Gary Smith - Harmonica (local godfather of the San Jose, CA area blues!) , Richard Palmer - Piano and Hammond B3 , Noel Catura - Saxes, Sammy Varela - Guitar, Donnie Green - Drums, Robert "Jay" Green - bass, J.C. Smith - Guitar and Gene Richard - Percussion.

“Found & Lost" is available now on iTunes and (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/found-lost/id527286361)
CD Baby (http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/joanneleblanc) For interviews and bookings contact: joanne@jleblancmusic.com - Freezing Rain Records

Freezing Rain Records is pleased to announced the release of Joanne LeBlanc's first blues CD titled " Found & Lost". The CD introduces Joanne's sultry singing of blues standards with updated arrangements. Well-known San Francisco Bay area bluesman J.C. Smith produced the CD and provide the arrangements. All recording was done at Tiki Recording Studios, East San Jose, CA.

Many top-notch legendary San Francisco Bay area blues musicians appear on Joanne’s CD such as: Gary Smith - Harmonica (local godfather of the San Jose, CA area blues!) , Richard Palmer - Piano and Hammond B3 , Noel Catura - Saxes, Sammy Varela - Guitar, Donnie Green - Drums, Robert "Jay" Green - bass, J.C. Smith - Guitar and Gene Richard - Percussion.

“Found & Lost" is available now on iTunes and (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/found-lost/id527286361)
CD Baby (http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/joanneleblanc) For interviews and bookings contact: joanne@jleblancmusic.com - Freezing Rain Records

Dec 2, 2012 Artists in Music Awards Nominates Joanne LeBlanc as Best Blues Artist

Freezing Rain Records is pleased to announce that Joanne LeBlanc was selected as one of the top (5) named nominees for Best Blues Artists by Artists in Music Awards. This organization recognizes independent music artists across (26) different categories. Having released her first blues CD Found & Lost in April 2012, Joanne has only been a blues vocalist since 2011. As her CD was going to publication, Joanne formed her own band - Joanne LeBlanc and the Fugitive Blues Band and can be found playing venues in the San Francisco Bay area. Final winners in all the categories will be announced at the Feb 7, 2013 Artist in Music Awards event at the Whiskey a Go Go, West Hollywood, CA.

For more information, interviews or bookings, contact: joanne@jleblancmusic.com - Freezing Rain Records

Dec 2, 2012 Artists in Music Awards Nominates Joanne LeBlanc as Best Blues Artist

Freezing Rain Records is pleased to announce that Joanne LeBlanc was selected as one of the top (5) named nominees for Best Blues Artists by Artists in Music Awards. This organization recognizes independent music artists across (26) different categories. Having released her first blues CD Found & Lost in April 2012, Joanne has only been a blues vocalist since 2011. As her CD was going to publication, Joanne formed her own band - Joanne LeBlanc and the Fugitive Blues Band and can be found playing venues in the San Francisco Bay area. Final winners in all the categories will be announced at the Feb 7, 2013 Artist in Music Awards event at the Whiskey a Go Go, West Hollywood, CA.

For more information, interviews or bookings, contact: joanne@jleblancmusic.com - Freezing Rain Records

Complete press release can be viewed at the link below from All Indie Magazine. - All Indie Magazine