My apologies for the lack of activity around here recently. Things have been hectic as we prepare to take off for Ireland next week. This could be my last post for a while, but who knows. Just to summarize a few major happenings….

Grammy Award Deadline Approaching

The deadline for entries for next year’s Grammy Awards is September 5. Access to the Online Entry Process will remain open to members from August 1 thru September 5. All entries should be made during this period, including releases planned thru September 30. All members should have received an information packet from their respective chapter offices. If you haven’t, you should get ahold of them very soon. Please read the informational materials carefully before starting the entry process. Remember, if if your release is coming out in September, you must enter it by Sept. 5. There is no late entry process.

Hawai‘i Music Awards Accepting Nominations

The 11th Annual Hawaii Music Awards is now accepting CDs recorded in 2007, and you can register online. Remember to send in 3 CDs to validate your entry. Recordings released in December of 2006 that were not previously entered in Hawaii Music Awards are eligilbe to enter in the 11th Annual Hawaii Music Awards.

If you were a past winner of Hawaii Music Awards and attended the ceremonies and would like to be interviewed for a television segment on OC16, contact info@hawaiimusicawards.com and let us know what year. A limited amount of segments are available and selection will be made by the staff of the Music Foundation of Hawaii.

Barefooting It Around Hawai‘i in Sept

The Barefoot Natives will perform five special shows in September on the Big Island of Hawaii, Oahu, Maui, and Kauai as part of their Fall 2007 Hawaii Tour. Their new CD, “Slack Key Circus”, is scheduled for release in October. Check their website for dates, times and ticket information.