Early in The Morning - AWEK BLUES
Bernard SELLAM : vocals, guitars Joël FERRON : bass Olivier TREBEL : drums Stéphane BERTOLINO : harmonica With 8 albums and 18 years' experience behind them, Awek have acquired a strength and maturity worthy of their peers on the other side of the Atlantic. Their musical style is an explosive cocktail, mingling classicism and originality. In addition to performing across Europe, Awek has also performed in many venues in North America, including the infamous Antone’s in Austin, Texas and the Montreal Jazz Festival. Awek was honored as a finalist at the 2008 International Blues Challenge and in 2011 Stephane Bertolino won the prize for best harmonica player. In 2009, Awek was elected band of the year by Cognac Blues festival, and opened for BB KING. Following recordings in Austin and awards in Memphis, Awek's American adventure continued further west to Greaseland Studios in San Jose, California, where the band recorded their 8th CD, "Rich & Famous"in Novem...