Big James Living Blues Award Nomination

BIG JAMES and the CHICAGO PLAYBOYS UP FOR "BEST LIVE PERFORMER" AWARD Voting for Living Blues Award Open to the Public Now Big James and the Chicago Playboys, six time winners of the Living Blues Critics Poll Award for "Most Outstanding Horns," are on the 2012 Living Blues Awards Reader's Ballot in the "Best Live Performer" Category. Balloting is open to the public, who can vote by filling out and submitting a ballot from the June issue of the publication, or by voting online at the magazine's website: (www.livingblues.com). Voting ends July 15th. Proof of the power of the band's live performances can be found in their latest release, The Big Payback, recorded live at the legendary Lionel Hampton Jazz Club in Paris. Living Blues had this to say about the high-energy, soul powered blues recording: "Big James and his mates have clearly established themselves among the masters of contemporary Chicago blues. This set captures them at their hard-hitting best and will be a must for their many fans." "One hot night for the formidable blues/rock/funk combo. They tear into a wellspring of truly exciting and diverse material." - Music Connection "It's a masterfully executed set that will make you wish you'd been there when it was laid down." - Vintage Guitar The Big Payback is a joyous celebration of the great tradition of horn-based blues ensembles that leaves the listener - much like the Parisian audience - wanting more. To hear samples from the album, please click HERE. Publicity: Debra Regur pigpress@blindpigrecords.com 415-550-6484 Radio: Peter Robinson radio@blindpigrecords.com 773-772-0043 For more information visit www.blindpigrecords.com.