ROBERT JOHNSON BLUES FOUNDATION AND GIBSON GUITAR SPONSOR
THE ANNUAL NEW GENERATION AWARD, PRESENTED TO A TALENTED YOUNG MUSICIAN.
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RULES AND
APPLICATION. PARTICIPATE IN THE COMPETITION FOR
THE BEST NEW TALENT OF 2010!
The Winner receives a certificate from the Claude Johnson, son of Robert Johnson, a special Robert Johnson Edition Gibson Guitar, and an appearance at the Robert Johnson Birthday Celebration in Crystal Springs. Publicity for the winner brings many opportunities for exposure and performance. One of our winners, Patrick Droney, has produced his first CD, and performed with B B King and at the Montreal Jazz Festival.
BELOW ARE OUR PREVIOUS WINNERS.
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New Generation Award Winner 2005:
Jacqueline Nassri - from Indianola, MS, the first New Generation winner,also the only female and the only winner from Mississippi, so far. Jacqi began playing guitar at age 8. More info coming soon. |
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New Generation Award Winner 2006:
Patrick Droney
Only 14 years old when he won The New Generation Award, Patrick has had stellar success since winning this award. He has performed with greats like B.B. King and performed at the Montreal Jazz Festival. Visit myspace.com/patrickdroney to read about Patrick's continued success and to hear his music. We are so proud of Patrick and all that he does to make such a positive impact in the world at such a young age. http://patrickdroney.com |
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New Generation Award Winner 2007:
Tyler Bryant - 16 year old Tyler Bryant of Honey Grove, Texas was presented with the Robert Johnson Gibson New Generation Award. Bryant gave a stellar acoustic solo performance and was then joined by 2006 winner Patrick Droney for a half an hour set. "This is such an amazing honor" said Bryant. "I feel so blessed to receive this, I'm lucky because I was born knowing what I want to do." Bryant was chosen among entries from several countries, judged by a blue ribbon panel including Grammy winning artists, producers, and writers. myspace.com/tylerdowbryant
Tyler was named 2010 ARTIST TO WATCH in the Nashville Scene News. Read more here.
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NEW GENERATION AWARD WINNER 2008:
GABRIEL LAMBIRTH
Gabriel joined our lineup of stars in performance at The Blues Jam May 10 2008.. Gabe says music has been in him since he was an infant. “I knew I wanted to be a musician since pre-school. The instrument I always idolized because of how flamboyant and versatile you could be with it was the guitar. Flamboyant is exactly the word that one would use to describe the playing of this tall and shy young man, until he gets a guitar in his hands and he seems to transform. myspace.com/gabesblues |
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New Generation Award Winner 2009:
Zakk Lowell Knight
I'm a blues guitarist from Indy. I've had music in my soul since I got my first Fender Stratocasters. Ive been playing guitar since I was about 13 years old. Blues is my thang .. It just seems to keep me goin! A matter a fact, It powers my soul. " In 6th grade, I wanted to play guitar like Stevie Ray Vaughn. Ever since then I've been Playin my strat night and day. My music is somthing that runs through my soul. Its what I believe. I've been writing my own songs lately. Im so excited to get down to Mississippi and share my music with new people.
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