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Black Hen Music

About Me

Black Hen Music was started by Steve Dawson in 1998, as a way to release and promote original, eclectic and innovative acoustic-based music. Since its inception, Black Hen has released over 20 albums and continues to expand its roster. Black Hen is distributed in Canada By Fontana North, and in Europe by Continental Record Services.
Our staff includes:
Alice Dawson - Manager and organizer of all things Black Hen
Mary Kastle - Manager and organizer of more things Black Hen
Ken Beattie - Publicist of all Black Hen people
Steve Dawson - Overseer of Hen-Land, producer, artist
Some nifty accolades in Black Hen-land include:
- 5 shiny Juno Awards
- 11 Juno nominations
- 1 SOCAN Award
- 1 Grand Prix de Jazz de Montreal
- 8 Western Canadian Music Awards
- 24 Western Canadian Music Award nominations
- 2 Canadian Independant Music Awards
- 3 Canadian Folk Music Award
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 19/06/2006
Band Website: www.blackhenmusic.com
Band Members: Jim Byrnes
Kelly Joe Phelps
Steve Dawson
The Deep Dark Woods
Old Man Luedecke
The Sojourners
Jenny Whiteley
John Wort Hannam
Tim Posgate
Great Uncles of the Revolution
Cara Luft
Joey Wright
Doug Cox
Zubot and Dawson
David Wall
Linda McRae
Shuyler Jansen
Andrew Downing

Influences: Music that is good. Not music that is not so good.
Sounds Like: a pancake enjoying a lengthy stroll.
Record Label: Black Hen Music
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Old Man Luedecke Wins Juno Award for "Proof of Love"

A giant Black Hen congratulations goes out to our wonderful banjo pickin' tunesmith Old Man Luedecke who's album "Proof of Love" has won the 2009 Juno Award for Roots Album of the Year!!!
Posted by on Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:36:00 GMT

New Deep Dark Woods album released TODAY!

The amazing reviews have already started rolling in for The Deep Dark Woods sophomore album - Winter Hours. Check it out for yourself!! http://www.blackhenmusic.com/album/winter-hoursor on iTuneshttp:...
Posted by on Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:13:00 GMT

JUNO NOMINATIONS!!!

We are elated to announce that we received 2 Juno nominations this year!Steve Dawson's "Telescope" has been nominated for Best Instrumental AlbumandOld Man Luedecke's "Proof of Love" has been nominate...
Posted by on Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:07:00 GMT

Old Man Luedecke's Proof of Love #1 on Earshot 2008 charts

Congratulations to Old Man Luedecke who's album "Proof of Love" landed the #1 slot in the Earshot Folk/Roots charts for 2008. Old Man will be heading to both Europe and Australia this year to con...
Posted by on Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:05:00 GMT

kelly joe phelps new release!

We here at Black Hen Music are very proud and excited to be releasing the new album by Kelly Joe Phelps, entitled 'Western Bell'. With a slated release date of March 17th in the USA and March 24th in ...
Posted by on Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:34:00 GMT

awards - wcmas, cfmas

Steve Dawson has won Producer of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards - congrats Steve! The Sojourners have been nominated for Vocal Group of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards.Stev...
Posted by on Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:58:00 GMT

old man luedecke wins at nova scotia music week

Congratulations to Old Man Luedecke for winning two awards at Nova Scotia Music Week. Going home with titles of Folk Album of the Year and Male Artist of the Year, Old Man Luedecke is an artist on the...
Posted by on Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:57:00 GMT

black hen gift box

The popular BH Holiday Gift Box is back this year. Pick up 2 cds of your choice with a t-shirt for only $40!! Check them out on our Store page.
Posted by on Sun, 02 Nov 2008 01:56:00 GMT

Fontana North

As for July 1st, 2008, Black Hen Music will be partnering with Fontana North (distributed by Universal Music) for it's Canadian distribution. We're very excited about working with the FN folks and hop...
Posted by on Wed, 28 May 2008 11:21:00 GMT

Mississippi Sheiks Tribute Album

Some of you may have heard the rumours, and they are all true! Black Hen Music will be releasing a tribute album to the legendary 1930's blues band The Mississippi Sheiks. The album will be produced b...
Posted by on Wed, 28 May 2008 11:18:00 GMT