  
11.01.08 - Omega receives "Keeping The Blues Alive" award from The Blues Foundation
Omega Events, Inc. has been named "Best Promoter" by blues music's premier organization, The Blues Foundation in Memphis, TN. Their Keeping the Blues Alive Award recognizes the significant contributions to Blues music made by the people behind the scenes. Each is selected on the basis of merit by a select panel of Blues professionals.
Twenty-two individuals and organizations will be honored with The Blues Foundation's 2009 Keeping the Blues Alive (KBA) Award during a recognition brunch on February 7, 2009 in Memphis. The KBA Awards will be held in conjunction with the 25th International Blues Challenge (IBC) weekend of events that will feature the semifinals and finals of the world's largest gathering of Blues bands, as well as seminars, presentations, and receptions for Blues societies, fans and professionals.
"From John Lee Hooker to Bonnie Raitt, we've been committed to providing the best blues entertainment on the the West Coast for many years now," said Rich Sherman, president of Omega Events, Inc. "So to receive this award from such an internationally recognized group as the Blues Music Association is a truly an honor. The real credit, however, goes to our many customers, who continue to support our vision of outdoor entertainment year after year. This is great day for Omega Events and our loyal customers."
The Blues Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Blues history, celebrating Blues excellence, supporting Blues education, and ensuring the future of this uniquely American art form. In addition to the Keeping the Blues Alive Awards, The Blues Foundation produces the Blues Music Awards, the Blues Hall of Fame Induction, and the International Blues Challenge. |
