A number of local musicians were nominated for the 2011 Juno Awards. This year, they'll be awarded on March 27.The main category for local people seems to be Adult Alternative Album of the Year. Nominees include Daniel Lanois's band, Black Dub, Luke Doucet, and Sarah Harmer. They'll be up for the award along with Canadian legend Neil Young and Justin Nozuka. Lanois and Harmer are also up for the best producer award.
Other categories of note:
ROOTS & TRADITIONAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR: SOLO
Del Barber
Justin Rutledge
Lynn Miles
Old Man Luedecke
Ruth Moody
ROOTS & TRADITIONAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR: GROUP
Chic Gamine
Dala
Le Vent du Nord
The Creaking Tree String Quartet
The Marigolds
BLUES ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Fathead
Harry Manx
Jim Byrnes
The Johnny Max Band
The Sojourners
Click here for the complete list of nominees.
Good luck to everyone.
