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Post by Boatman on Dec 10, 2006 13:37:35 GMT
Classic Rock Society (CRS)Award Winners 2006 Sat 9th December Oakwood Centre Rotherham The night opened with John Mitchell performing an acoustic set before the following awards were given to artists as voted for by Rock Society members. Carl Palmer presented the awards along with the head of the CRS Martin Hudson. Carl himself was also presented with a Life Time Achievement Award by the CRS. BEST MALE VOCALISTSTEVE TAYLOR STRANGEFISH BEST FEMALE VOCALISTCHRISTINA BOOTH MAGENTA BEST BANDSTRANGEFISH BEST ALBUMFORTUNE TELLING BY STRANGEFISH BEST KEYBOARD PLAYEROLIVER WAKEMAN BEST BASS PLAYERJON JOWITT BEST GUITARISTJOHN MITCHELL BEST DRUMMERJOHANNE JAMES BEST TRADITIONAL/ROOTS WAKING THE WITCH BEST CRS GIG PERFORMANCESTREAM OF PASSION BEST TRACKIGNORANCE OF BLISS BY STRANGEFISH BEST NEW BANDPURE REASON REVOLUTION BEST ROCK SOCIETY PIN-UPLIVVY SPARNEN MD PERSONAL BEST AWARDANEMO LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENTCARL PALMER BEST PHOTOGRAPHERLARRY CANDLER After the awards ceremony we were entertained by Swedish rock band The Flower Kings. It was one big party where fans mingled with bands and we drank the bar dry! 
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Post by nigel on Dec 10, 2006 14:33:39 GMT
Seems like Strangefish carried the day then - well done to them!
And a big WELL DONE to Joanne James as well - we've seen him in Derby twice in the last couple of months and its always a pleasure!!
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Post by Boatman on Dec 10, 2006 14:57:07 GMT
Seems like Strangefish carried the day then - well done to them! And a big WELL DONE to Joanne James as well - we've seen him in Derby twice in the last couple of months and its always a pleasure!! Hi Nigel, Yeah it certainly was great to see Johanne win the best drummer of the year award. I agree he is dynamite behind those drums and for him to be presented the award on stage by legendary drummer Carl Palmer was just fantastic! Strangefish did very well and have developed into a fantastic live band. Quality rockers with a lead singer who not only knows how to rock but also how to have fun. If you see them perform Take A Holiday you'll know what I mean, it's a real ball. Their last album has really established them as a band with a promising future. www.strangefish.co.uk/index2.html |
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Post by Boatman on Dec 10, 2006 17:58:45 GMT
BEST ROCK SOCIETY PIN-UPLIVVY SPARNEN And here she is: (picture taken by Larry Candler before his lens steamed up!)  BEST PHOTOGRAPHERLARRY CANDLER
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Post by Janette on Dec 10, 2006 18:25:40 GMT
Classic Rock Society (CRS)Award Winners 2006 Sat 9th December Oakwood Centre Rotherham The night opened with John Mitchell performing an acoustic set BEST GUITARISTJOHN MITCHELL WOOOOO Go Johnny boy! ;D |
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Post by Travelling Man on Dec 10, 2006 19:52:16 GMT
The winning photo:  |
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Post by Breezey on Dec 11, 2006 18:39:36 GMT
What a great photo Travelling Man, just wish that Larry Candler wouldn't keep standing in front of me at gigs ;D It was a fantastic night, and it's lovely to see so many wonderful bands and artists get the recognition they deserve. Where else but the CRS could you go to a gig and be entertained by a world famous drummer (anyone remember Emerson, Lake and Palmer?), chat to loads of talented musicians (who like us are in the audience) and meet up with like minded close friends. Well done to Martin and his gang for creating an amazing Society which has a fantastic reputation amongst the musicians. Oliver Wakeman said it all on stage after winning the Best Keyboard Player award. (what is it with keyboard players and long blonde hair!!!  ) To all our CRS friends.... see you in January for Oliver's brother Adam's band Headspace featuring the incredible Damian Wilson!!  |
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Post by Paul B on Dec 12, 2006 8:56:29 GMT
This Sunday I'll be featuring music by a host of the award winners.... (no that doesn't mean I'll be playing 'Fortune Telling' in full!  Between 3-6pm on ARfm Soundscapes.... Ta ta. Prog Paul  |
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Post by Janette on Dec 14, 2006 19:11:13 GMT
Ooh can we send some requests in then? Me & Boatman will post ours on 'ere shall we luv? ;D |
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Post by Paul B on Dec 14, 2006 19:19:26 GMT
Requests? REQUESTS...   Posted on the message board... Behave young lady!  Oh suppose I'll consider it... (Stroppy egotistical DJ icon!!)... Ta ta Prog Paul |
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Post by Janette on Dec 15, 2006 5:44:54 GMT
Requests featuring the winners of course! Well Monsieur Mitchell mainly (basically cos I've never heard of most of the others ;D erm....having just scanned the list, make that *any* of the others  ;D ) Depending on my mood this week (ie if I feel mischievous or not ), I'll either post 'em on 'ere (cos I know you love that ;D) or email ya! Boatman will post his 'ere tho no doubt ;D |
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