Kerri Simpson | |
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Origin | Melbourne, Victoria |
Genres | Blues |
Years active | 1993–present |
Kerri Simpson is a blues singer from Melbourne.[1] Her album Confessin' the Blues was nominated for a 1999 ARIA Award for Best Blues & Roots Album.[2]
Predominantly a blues musician, she has also performed country with Kerri Simpson and the Prodigal Sons, gospel with the Gospel Belles and Ska with The Ska Vendors. Gospel Belles were formed in 2006 and consists of singers Kerri Simpson, Kelly Auty, Marisa Quigley and Diana Wolfe.[3] The Ska Vendors is a Ska band fronted by Melbourne Ska Orchestra's Steve Montgomery alongside Simpson, Steve Phillips, Chris Rogers, Johnny Holmes, Dean Hilson, Sarah Heffernon, Russell Roberts, Michael Havir and Pat Powell.[4]
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VeVe |
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The Arousing (with VeVe) |
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Speak (with VeVe) |
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Confessin' the Blues |
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Vodou Songs of the Spirits |
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Maybe By Midnight | |
Sun Gonna Shine |
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Fortune Favoured Me |
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4AM |
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The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony held by the Australian Recording Industry Association.
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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1999 | Confessin' the Blues | Best Blues & Roots Album | Nominated |
The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006.
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2014 | 4am | Best Blues Album | Nominated | [10][11] |