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The Blackburn Brother’s latest album SoulFunkn'BLUES (September 2023) has garnered international acclaim, with reviews and features in several prominent music publications. Additionally, the album has won the American 2024 Blues Blast Music Award for Soul Blues Album of the Year and a nomination for Blues Band of the Year, received three American 2024 Blues Music Awards nominations for Album of The Year, Soul Blues Album of The Year, and Song of The Year (a new precedent from a Canadian band), and a 2024 JUNO Awards nomination for Blues Album of The Year. Considered the highest honours on the Canadian Blues scene, Blackburn Brothers collectively earned a record-setting nine nominations in the 2024 Maple Blues Awards including: Entertainer of the Year and Electric Act of the Year.

Locally the band has received tremendous support and airplay from Canada’s CBC Radio and their album SoulFunknBLUES was JAZZ.FM91 2023 Album of The Year.

In 2023, the band received the prestigious honour of being inducted into the Canada South Blues Society Hall of Fame, a testament their commitment to continuing a legacy of musical excellence and increasing the visibility of Black artists in the Canadian music landscape.

Previous achievements and accolades include receiving the 2017 Coup de Coeur Award from the Festival International Du Blues De Tremblant, earning a 2016 JUNO Awards nomination for Blues Album of The Year, and winning the 2010 Maple Blues Award for Best New Band.

Blackburn Brothers' consistent excellence is reflected in multiple Maple Blues Award nominations across various categories over the years including Electronic Act of the Year in 2024 and 2022, the Maple Blues Award nomination for Drummer of the Year (Cory Blackburn) in 2024, 2022, 2020, the Maple Blues Award nomination for Piano/Keyboard Player of the Year (Duane Blackburn) in 2024, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2017, 2015, and 2024 Maple Blues Award nominations for Entertainer of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Recording of the Year, Producer of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year (Brooke Blackburn), Guitarist of the Year (Brooke Blackburn).

billboard CANADA

2024 Juno Award Nominees Reveal Everything You Didn't Know About Them” Billboard Canada caught up with Nelly Furtado, The Beaches, Realest, Blackburn Brothers and others on the Juno nominations red carpet to hear about their musical tastes, how they feel about being nominated, and revealing facts about themselves. By Richard Trapunski.

“Here Are Five Things You Didn’t Know About Blackburn Brothers” | Billboard Canada

Blackburn Brothers, nominees for Blues Album of the Year with their album SoulFunkn'BLUES. Here, they talk about how the history of their music and act and how they support the blues scene in Toronto.

billboard CANADA speaks with Blackburn Brothers https://youtu.be/iHYrouR2fpM

2023 BLUES BLAST MAGAZINE FEATURE

BLUES BLAST

Dec, 2023

By Jack Austin

Featured Interview – The Blackburn Brothers:

Since 2006, Blackburn Brothers have become staples of the Toronto blues scene, crafting a sound that incorporates funk, jazz, and soul, with a strong blues foundation. Their album SoulFunkn’BLUES received 9 Maples Blues Awards nominations and the group hopes to break out into greater popularity in the US and beyond.

BLUES BLAST MAGAZINE

Reviews New Album 'SoulFunkn’BLUES' By Blackburn Brothers, Electro-Fi Records

Issue 17-35 August 31, 2023

“The Blackburn Brothers deliver excellent soul blues laced with funk… They certainly demonstrate a talent with their instruments, and Duane’s vocals are constantly strong, drawing you into every song...”