Celebrating International Blues Music Day in Armenia
Vahan Danielyan (Chairman of the Association) in his opening remark briefly presented the IBMD initiative and introduced the event performers. The special merchandise from Association and free prizes (mostly those from European blues partners, that Vahan brought from IV EBC Blues Market in Riga) were available on the evening to spread the word on EBU and its members – fellow musicians and industry representatives.
Official, or so-called a “ceremonial” part of the event was flavoured by the special Toast to Blues (sponsored by Ukrainian vodka) – a magical music and culture that unites people around the world. The best part of the event – a Blues gig has been shared by the Shiver Band and jamming musicians who joined the celebration to support Armenia’s participation. Rena De with Shiver Band blasted the first part of the event while performing the famous blues covers, where the second part – a blues-jam of the various musicians and guests (some of them from abroad) who enjoyed the music and friendly atmosphere of the pub (please see pictures here).
Big thanks to all partners, musicians who came to bring their performance and courage, and of course the amazing crowd present that evening in the pub and made the celebration of the International Blues Music Day a very special day!
A special appreciation to Johnny Childs for his passionate initiative on declaring the International Blues Music Day!
About the IBMD: On August 17, 2011 an online petition was launched advocating for the establishment of an International Blues Music Day. Within a few months the petition-group was joined by thousands of members from around the world, comprising of blues enthusiasts, musicians, celebrities, and promoters. After reaching 10,000 members, a formula for an annual date to celebrate IBMD was established as the first Saturday in August of each year with the inaugural celebration set to take place on August 3, 2013.
To read more on IBMD please visit its official website .
Fotos by: Darian Images, H.Hambaryan, V.Danielyan
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Greetings from Armenia!
The Armenian Blues Association (ABA) established in 2010 and aimed at promoting the Blues in Armenia via networking with fans and partners (productions, venues and sponsors), supporting local performers and hosting guest-musicians to perform in Armenia. It prioritizes a partnering with the similar Blues societies and industry representatives abroad and involving Armenia in the exchange of Blues musicians.
ABA organizes jams locally to promote performers and venues supporting the Blues in Armenia. Association is contributing to the exchange of Blues musicians and recently, with the support of our friends and partners it hosted Chicago Bluesmen with their amazing shows and jams with local musicians.
Association is interested in Blues musicians from abroad and ready to nominate local performers for the exchange projects to contribute to successful organization of Blues tours and festivals in our EBU states.
The official bilingual (Arm/Rus) website – www.mojoclub.am .