The Insomniacs 2010 BMA Nominee's Blog
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Vote in The Portland Music Awards!
HI Friends, Hope all is well & you have a good thanksgiving!
Please VOTE - no email or other personal info is required for you to VOTE for The Insomniacs for a Portland Music Award for "Outstanding Blues Accomplishment".
VOTE HERE!
- thanks for helping keep this Blues-Train-a-Rollin'
Dean
P.S. If you want to double help, visit the link below and vote for The Insomniacs Best blues Album for 2009 in the House Of Blues Awards:
AND VOTE HERE!
The Insomniacs website:
http://www.insomniacsblues.com
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The Insomniacs in IL, IA, MO, CO, ID Newsletter
Current mood:
artistic
National Award Nominee!
Order an Autographed Copy of "At Least I'm Not With You for $16.99, shipping included!
ONE CD $16.99
THE INSOMNIACS:
Vyasa Dodson: vocals & guitar
Dean Mueller: bass
Alex Shakeri: piano & Hammond B-3
Dave Melyan: drums
What people are saying about At Least I'm Not With You:Best Contemporary Blues Recording Nominee
Illinois BluesBest Band Nominee
Illinois BluesBest New Song Nominee
Illinois Blues"...a TOUGH sounding band "
Junior Watson"These guys have got grit, a real feel for the music, and the talent to make it all sound just right."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazett"...is both classic and fresh at the same time."
SonicJive.com"This is party time music brothers and sisters so don't miss a lick..."
Muzik/Reviews.com"The band is hot, slick, and road tested."
Juke Joint Soul"This disc just jumps from the very first notes, and it never lets up."
Blues Underground Network"...delicious...."
Blues & Rythm"...these boys have what it takes to make genuine blues..."
Vintage Guitar Magazine"...a complete success!"
Virus de Blues""..swing, blues and rock'n'roll in its splendor and richness of musical style."
Sound Guardian"This one will keep you up and dancing all night long!"
Blues Notes
RADIO & PROMOTION:
Jody Best (deltagroove1@earthlink.net)
PH: 818.755.4460 • FX: 818.755.4469Greg Baert (baekor@telus.net)
PH: (604) 688-1976
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The Insomniacs NEW WEBSITE is live, please check it out at www.insomniacsblues.com for music, pictures, tour schedule, and MERCH! The 2009 Blues Blast Music Awards Thursday, October 29th at Buddy Guy's Legends
The Insomniacs are up against some heavy hitters with 3 national Blues Award nominations from Illinois Blues:Best Contemporary Blues Recording
Best Blues Band
Best Blues Song
Upcoming shows:–October10/29/09: Chicago, IL - Buddy Guy’s Legends - Blues Blast Awards
10/30/09: Davenport IA - Blueport Junction
10/31/09: Topeka, Ks - Uncle Bo's
–November11/01/09: St. Louis, MI - BB’s Jazz, Blues and Soups
11/05/09: Outlook Hotel Boulder, CO - Blues & Greens
11/07/09: Winter Park, CO - Smokin’ Moe’s Ribhouse
11/09/09: Boise, ID - Jo’s Sunshine Saloon
11/12/09: Spokane, WA - Empire Awards
11/13/09: Sandpoint, ID - Di Luna's
–December
12/03/09: Seattle, WA - Highway 99
12/05/09: Vancouver, WA - Cascade Bar & Grill
12/11/09: Vancouver, BC - The Yale
12/12/09: Vancouver, BC - The Yale
12/19/09: Manzanita, OR - The San Dune Pub
12/31/09: Portland, OR - Duff’s Garage–January
01/15/10: Ashland, OR – Alex’s Plaza Restaurant
01/16/10: Ashland, OR – Alex’s Plaza Restaurant
01/23/10: Seattle, WA – Highway 99– February
02/05/10: Portland, OR – Duff’s Garage
02/19/10: Phillipsville, CA – Riverwood Inn
02/20/10: Sacramento, CA – Torch Club
02/21/10: San Francisco, CA – Biscuits and Blues
02/27/10: Mesa, AZ – Phoenix Blues Blast – Mesa Amphitheatre–May
05/07/10: Ospel, The Netherlands – Moulin Blues
05/08/10: Ospel, The Netherlands – Moulin Blues
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The Insomniacs shows thie week: Colorado & Nebraska
Current mood:
The Insomniacs are on a tour of 15 cities between Oregon and Illinois on 17 days. Here is this weeks schedule , hope to see you this month ... bring your dancing shoes!
adored
This week's show with facebook event links (please "Invite Friends"!)
09/16/09: Steamboat Springs, CO - Ghost Ranch Saloon
http://www.ghostranchsaloon.com/
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=135310182506
09/17/09: Boulder, CO – Blues & Greens
http://blues-and-greens.com
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=136988671255
09/18/09: Colorado Springs, CO – McCabe’s Tavern
http://www.mccabestavern.com
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=138323282610
09/19/09: Lincoln, NE – Zoo Bar (Also Appearing: Curtis Salgado)
http://www.zoobar.com/
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=131777117134
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The Insomniacs August Newsletter
Current mood:
accomplished..
National Award Nominee!
Order an Autographed Copy of "At Least I'm Not With You for $16.99, shipping included!
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ONE CD $16.99
Read About & Hear At Least I'm Not With You!
THE INSOMNIACS:
Vyasa Dodson: vocals & guitar
Dean Mueller: bass
Alex Shakeri: piano & Hammond B-3
Dave Melyan: drums
What people are saying about At Least I'm Not With You:
Best Contemporary Blues Recording Nominee
Illinois BluesBest Band Nominee
Illinois BluesBest New Song Nominee
Illinois Blues"...a TOUGH sounding band "
Junior Wastson"These guys have got grit, a real feel for the music, and the talent to make it all sound just right."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazett"...is both classic and fresh at the same time."
SonicJive.com"This is party time music brothers and sisters so don't miss a lick..."
Muzik/Reviews.com"The band is hot, slick, and road tested."
Juke Joint Soul"This disc just jumps from the very first notes, and it never lets up."
Blues Underground Network"...delicious...."
Blues & Rythm"...these boys have what it takes to make genuine blues..."
Vintage Guitar Magazine"...a complete success!"
Virus de Blues""..swing, blues and rock'n'roll in its splendor and richness of musical style."
Sound Guardian"This one will keep you up and dancing all night long!"
Blues Notes
RADIO & PROMOTION:
Jody Best (deltagroove1@earthlink.net)
PH: 818.755.4460 • FX: 818.755.4469RETAIL:
Jeff Fleenor (deltagroove5@earthlink.net)
PH: 818.755.4460 • FX: 818.755.4469BOOKING CONTACTS :
Dean Mueller (dean@deanmueller.com)
PH: 503.330.8645 • FX: 503.638.3819Greg Baert (baekor@telus.net)
PH: (604) 688-1976
"At Least I'm Not With You" & The Insomniacs nominated for 3 Blues Awards - VOTE NOW!
The Insomniacs are up against some heavy hitters with 3 national Blues Award nominations from Illinois Blues:
Best Contemporary Blues Recording
Best Blues Band
Best Blues Song
The deadline is approaching fast and we need your support, please CLICK HERE and VOTE NOW for THE INSOMNIACS!
The Insomniacs Hit the Billboard Charts at #14 in July as "Hot Shot Debut"!
The Insomniacs' latest release continues to get worldwide recognition on the radio and in the marketplace, reaching #4 on both the LIVING BLUES CHART and the ROOTS MUSIC REPORT CHART and #14 on the BILLBOARD BLUES CHART.
Roots Music Report Blues Chart:
The Insomniacs have received over 30 reviews worldwide. Many of them can be viewed here.
The Insomniacs hit over 35 cities throughout the country in May and June on their CD release tour for "At Least I'm Not With You". The tour will continue August-November, look for them in a city near you!
August & September Tour Dates:
08/01/09: Port Townsend, WA – Centrum Blues Festival
08/04/09: Portland, OR – National Night Out In Knott Park
08/05/09: Sandy, OR – Music In Meinig / Meinig Park
08/27/09: Arcata, CA – Arcata Theatre Lounge
08/28/09: San Francisco, CA – Biscuits & Blues
08/29/09: Sacramento, CA – Torch Club
08/30/09: Ashland, OR – Alex’s Plaza Restaurant and Bar
09/05/09: Victoria, BC – Victoria Jazz Society "Blues Bash"
09/06/09: Port Townsend, WA – The Upstage
09/10/09: Spokane, WA – Bluz At The Bend
09/11/09: Great Falls, MT – Blues & Brews for the Rivers Edge Trail
09/12/09: Billings, MT – Yellowstone Valley Brewing Company
09/13/09: Pray, MT - Chico Hot Springs Resort
09/16/09: Steamboat Springs, CO - Ghost Ranch Saloon
09/17/09: Boulder, CO – Blues & Greens
09/18/09: Colorado Springs, CO – McCabe’s Tavern
09/19/09: Lincoln, NE – Zoo Bar
09/21/09: Springfield, IL – Blue Monday – The Alamo
09/22/09: St. Anne, IL – Elks Country Club
09/23/09: Urbana, IL - The Iron Post
09/24/09: Indianapolis, IN – Slippery Noodle Inn
09/25/09: Rockford, IL - Big Cities Lounge
09/26/09: Chicago, IL - Buddy Guy’s Legends