E.C.M.A. Announces 2006 Award Nominees

The East Coast Music Association announced the 2006 East Coast Music Award nominees Jan. 11th, 2006. The annual awards honour artist and music industry members.

The event features showcases and a concert series, and takes place in Charlottetown, P.E.I., from February 23-27, culminating in the ECMA Gala Awards Show on Monday, February 27th, with hosts the Trailer Park Boys.

Leading the jazz and blues lists of nominees are:

JAZZ RECORDING OF THE YEAR

Jeri Brown & guitarist Al Sutherland / �Sempra Nina�

Patrick Boyle / �Hold Out�

Paul Bernard & Este Mundo / �Tres Guitarras�

The Holly Arsenault Trio / �Hush�

Tom Roach / �Piano Trios�

BLUES RECORDING OF THE YEAR

Ada / �Blue�

Matt Andersen / �Solo at Sessions�

Matt Minglewood / �The Story�

Rattlesnakin� Daddies / �Rattlesnakin� Daddies�

Ross Neilsen / �Where I�m From�

For a complete list of nominees and ticket information visit www.ecma.com.