Ya sing the blues so ya don't got the blues no more!

As T.J.Wheeler said to us, "Ya sang the blues so ya don't got the blues no more!"
I participated in the Blues in the Schools program, BITS, back in the day (2001). It was much fun.

There were 4 bands that visited our school. Then, the next week, one group of musicians worked with a select group of kids to produce a concert. We integrated art into the project. Students created murals for Bluesfest.

Me and T.J. – I was trying to teach a student how to take a photo!

The groups included Suzie Vinnick and Tony D!

Tony D and Suzie Vinnick – BITS -my photo from 2001

I last saw Suzie Vinnick at the Westport has the Blues event!

Maple Blues Awards

Great reading about their awards:
MonkeyJunk a triple threat at Maple Blues awards

Ottawa band wins prizes for best electric act, recording and drummer

January 17, 2012

ELECTRIC ACT OF THE YEAR
MonkeyJunk: Tony D, Steve Marriner and Matt Sobb

RECORDING OF THE YEAR
To Behold, MonkeyJunk

FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Suzie Vinnick

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
Suzie Vinnick