Here’s a good Friday morning drinking game to play while reading this list: Procure large bottle of Bailey’s. Procure cup of coffee. For every band you’ve never heard of on this list (or for every corporate sponsor), down a shot with a coffee chaser. Conversely, you may just opt to sigh loudly.
DVD of the Year: Squid – SQUID: The Evolution (Directors: Ryan Fraser, Mark Jamieson, Daniel St. Pierre, Ian MacMillan)The Northern Ramblers – The Northern Ramblers, “Sideways” (Directors: Jimmie Inch & Ian McInnis)Wes Jagoe – Live at the Pitt Upstairs (Director: Greg Hemmings)
Colemans Entertainer of the Year:Chris ColepaughDave GunningDavid MylesJill BarberJoel Plaskett Emergency
The Grenfell College, Memorial University Female Solo Recording of the Year:Christina Martin – Two HeartsJill Barber – ChancesNorma MacDonald – The Forest for the TreesTanya Davis – Gorgeous MorningTara Oram – Chasing the Sun
Group Recording of the Year presented by Western Petroleum:Hey Rosetta! – Into Your Lungs (and around in your heart and on through your blood)Hot Toddy – TrioMatt Mays & El Torpedo – Terminal RomanceTroy MacGillivray & Shane Cook – When Here Meets ThereVishtèn – Vishtèn Live
Konica Minolta Male Solo Recording of the Year:Dave Carroll – Perfect BlueDavid Myles – On The LineDuane Andrews – RaindropsGordie Sampson – For The Few And Far BetweenMatt Andersen – Something In BetweenMax MacDonald – Songs of Home
FACTOR Recording of the Year:Damhnait Doyle – Lights Down LowGordie Sampson – For The Few And Far BetweenHey Rosetta! – Into Your Lungs (and around in your heart and on through your blood)Jill Barber – ChancesMatt Mays & El Torpedo – Terminal Romance
CBC Galaxie Rising Star Recording of the Year:Chad Hatcher – Tunnels & PathwaysChris Picco – Ferris WheelJD Clarke – SatisfiedMeaghan Blanchard – Changing ThingsThe Tom Fun Orchestra – You Will Land with a Thud
Vibe Creative Group Single of the Year:Age of Daze – AfflictedGordie Sampson – We Are Young And So Is The NightJoel Plaskett Emergency – Face of the EarthJon Mullane – Make Your MoveMatt Mays & El Torpedo – Tall Trees
SOCAN Songwriter of the Year:Asif Illyas – “U Dream” (performed by MIR)Christina Martin – “Two Hearts” (performed by Christina Martin)Gordie Sampson (with J. Smith & JT Harding) – “We Are Young and So Is The Night” (performed by Gordie Sampson)Matt Mays – “Terminal Romance” (performed by Matt Mays & El Torpedo)Tim Baker – “New Goodbye” (performed by Hey Rosetta!)
Star Style Creative Works Video of the Year:Chad Hatcher – Do It All Again (Director: Harv)Drumlin – Stormy Weather Boys (Director: Joel Mackenzie)Rebekah Higgs – Parables (Director: Tim McDonough and Raised by Media)Tara Oram – Fly Girl (Director: Stephen Scott)The Tom Fun Orchestra – Watchmaker (Director: Christopher Ball)Wintersleep – Weighty Ghost (Director: Sean Wainsteim)
Newcap Radio Alternative Recording of the Year:Grand Theft Bus – Made UpwardsHey Rosetta! – Into Your Lungs (and around in your heart and on through your blood)Mardeen – Read Less MindsSleepless Nights – Turn Into VapourThe Tom Fun Orchestra – You Will Land with a Thud
Bluegrass Recording of the Year:Blue Horizon Bluegrass Band – No Stoppin’ NowPaul Hébert – Les Pauvres RichesRoxeen Roberts – Red HandedThe Grass Mountain Hobos – The Grass Mountain HobosSpinney Brothers – Going Home
Blues Recording of the Year:Hot Toddy – TrioKeith Hallett – Bear With MeMatt Andersen – Something In BetweenTerry Whalen – The Devil’s Fireplace
Children’s Recording of the Year:Donna & Andy – Blue Skies and PiratesEleanor McCain – Bundle of JoyMaria Alley – Nature’s LullabyRik Barron – ShineScotty and the Stars – Here We Go!
Classical Recording of the Year:Choeur Neil-Michaud – Le Chœur Neil-Michaud interprète : La Deuxième Messe en sol majeur pour les sociétés de chorales Charles Gounod et Autres chants sacrésDavid Chafe & Christopher Bowman – Over Hill and ValleyJasper Wood – A Child’s Cry from Izieu – Oskar Morawetz complete works for violin and pianoPatricia Creighton, flute & Peter Allen, piano – Wind SongTrio: Bonnell, Bottazzini and Green – Souvenirs: Chamber Music for Horn Flute and Piano
Country Recording of the Year:Chris LeBlanc – Too Much Nothin’JD Clarke – SatisfiedRob Russell – Turnin’ HeadsRyan Cook – Hot TimesTara Oram – Chasing the Sun
Folk Recording of the Year:David Myles – On The LineMax MacDonald – Songs of HomeMeaghan Blanchard – Changing ThingsSteven Bowers – HomingTeresa Ennis – Space
Instrumental Recording of the Year:Bill Brennan – Solo Piano 2Duane Andrews – RaindropsKendra MacGillivray – Love O’ The Isles
Jazz Recording of the Year:Jill Barber – ChancesMark Duggan – Diggin’ DugganMary Barry – Red Eye TonightPatrick Boyle – Still No WordShan Arsenault – Below Sea Level
Loud Recording of the Year:Gallactus – Nine Mile WoodsHolophonic Porno – ObsessionIron Giant – Creator of ScarsShelter With Thieves – A Dark Chapter in the Human Experiment
Newcap Radio Pop Recording of the Year:Aaron MacDonald – John Prine’s AdviceChristina Martin – Two HeartsDamhnait Doyle – Lights Down LowDave Carroll – Perfect BlueGordie Sampson – For The Few And Far BetweenIan Foster – Room in the CityMIR – OK2Go!
Sirius Satellite Radio Rock Recording of the Year:Age of Daze – Hollywood EndingBattery Point – A Kick in the BloodMatt Mays & El Torpedo – Terminal RomancePat Deighan & The Orb Weavers – In A Fever In A DreamTerri Lynn Eddy Band – Tonight
Roots / Traditional Solo Recording of the Year:Brenda Stubbert – Endless MemoriesColette Cheverie – Hours Before DawnDominique Dupuis – BourrasqueJason Roach – Jason RoachNeil McDaniel – 10 Years Too Late
Roots / Traditional Group Recording of the Year presented by Central Dairies:Bette & Wallet – Voici. Bette & WalletLazy Jacks – Watercolour WindowsLa Famille Arseneault – Un Bouilli AcadienTroy MacGillivray & Shane Cook – When Here Meets ThereVishtèn – Vishtèn Live
World Recording of the Year:Dr. Zoo – Southern African Field StudiesIdlers – CornerRyan Leblanc – Against The Grain
Newcap Radio Aboriginal Recording of the Year:Gary Sappier – WantedMO3 – Phyllis Grant – Up Risin’The Flummies – This is the Life for Me
CBC Galaxie Francophone Recording of the Year:Bette & Wallet – Voici. Bette & WalletKevin McIntyre – Le monde est truquéMike Parker – Mon p’tit paradisPaul Hébert – Les Pauvres RichesRonald Bourgeois – J’ai trouvé dans une chanson
Gospel Recording of the Year:4Given – Fountain of LifeHugh Toner – Jane Robichaud – Angels and LightJulia Gannon – No place like hereLife Support – Roar of HeavenThe Burkes – The Reason We Sing
Rap / Hip-Hop Single Track Recording of the Year:Hotbox (feat. Spesh K & Y-Rush) – The Main EventJoe Buck – No MoreMic Boyd – Guess Who’s BackMischif – The MottoMixre – Spit That Murder
This article appears in Dec 11-17, 2008.
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