ModernGuitars.com has posted a gallery of photos by BluesWax’s Joe Rosen and Dusty Scott taken at the Blues Music Awards. In an accompanying article, Rosen comments: “This is the first year I was able to attend (a long standing commercial commitment prevented my going in the past) and I was floored.

“Of course it was great to see old and new Blues friends and enjoy the shows, but what really struck me as special was the sense of community and family. There’s a lot of love in that room. The elders were honored and the youth were encouraged and hard working musicians were given their due. All of which is set against the background of great performances by the artists who are being recognized.

“The awards event is preceded by the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony the night before and a pre-party immediately preceding the dinner. In addition, all the clubs along Beale Street simply overflow with great music and some amazing jam sessions take place. It’s always a sold out event, so I encourage you to go to the Blues Foundation website (www.blues.org) and get your tickets early next year. You can also check out all the other good works and events of the Foundation and while you’re there you might want to become a member. Yes, you would be joining and supporting a great organization, but you would also become a member of the family.”