Kerri Simpson
Kerri Simpson | |
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Origin | Melbourne, Victoria |
Genres | Blues |
Years active | 1993–present |
Kerri Simpson is a blues singer from Melbourne.[1] Her album Confessin' the Blues was nominated for a 1999 ARIA Award for Best Blues & Roots Album.[2]
Predominantly a blues musician, she has also performed country with Kerri Simpson and the Prodigal Sons, gospel with the Gospel Belles and Ska with The Ska Vendors. Gospel Belles were formed in 2006 and consists of singers Kerri Simpson, Kelly Auty, Marisa Quigley and Diana Wolfe.[3] The Ska Vendors is a Ska band fronted by Melbourne Ska Orchestra's Steve Montgomery alongside Simpson, Steve Phillips, Chris Rogers, Johnny Holmes, Dean Hilson, Sarah Heffernon, Russell Roberts, Michael Havir and Pat Powell.[4]
Discography
Albums
Title | Details |
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VeVe |
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The Arousing (with VeVe) |
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Speak (with VeVe) |
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Confessin' the Blues |
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Vodou Songs of the Spirits |
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Maybe By Midnight |
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Sun Gonna Shine |
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Fortune Favoured Me |
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4AM |
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Awards and nominations
ARIA Music Awards
The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony held by the Australian Recording Industry Association.
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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1999 | Confessin' the Blues | Best Blues & Roots Album | Nominated |
Music Victoria Awards
The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006.
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2014 | 4am | Best Blues Album | Nominated | [10][11] |
References
- ^ Thow, Penny (23 October 2003), "Aria nominations for Wagga singers", Hobart Mercury
- ^ "ARIA Nominees", Billboard, 16 October 1999
- ^ Sonti, C (18 June 2014), "Belles coming to town", Seymour Telegraph
- ^ Benoit, Charles (20 August 2015), ""The universe has conspired to pull us together" – An interview with The Ska Vendors", Reggae Steady Ska
- ^ Mangan, John (23 June 1995), "Sultry Singer Simpson Hits (super) Highway", The Age
- ^ Weir, Kenny (7 February 1999), "Confessin' The Blues.", Sunday Herald Sun
- ^ Weir, Kenny (7 February 1999), "Confessin' The Blues.", Sunday Herald Sun
- ^ Reilly, Greg (10 February 2008), "COUNTRY", Sunday Herald Sun
- ^ Irwin, Julia (5 March 2008), "CD", Preston Leader
- ^ "Previous Nominess". Music Victoria. Archived from the original on 19 September 2020. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- ^ "Previous Winners". Music Victoria. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
External links
- Kerri Simpson Official site