a banjo in his hands and his foot tapping a steady beat, Harrison Kennedy played some blues tunes to kick off the ceremony announcing the annual Hamilton Music Awards.
A veritable who’s who of Hamilton’s music scene gathered in the McIntyre Theatre for the official launch on Wednesday. Kennedy is nominated for four awards and will receive a lifetime achievement award at this year’s HMAs.
Comedian Shelley Marshall will once again co-host the awards show with musicologist Alan Cross. Marshall says the city’s small town feel makes Hamilton special.
“People are very connected in this…