Scot Sutherland
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Blues, Jazz, Funk & Soul -
Scot Sutherland is an honored and BMA-nominated bassist known around the world for his funky grooves and solid bass lines. A formidable and impressive presence on the stage, Scot is a highly sought-after sideman who has performed with many contemporary and historical artists. (see his full bio HERE) |
Scot Sutherland nominated for a 2022 Blues Music Award
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February 10, 2022:
Scot Sutherland has been nominated for a 2022 Blues Music Award for Instrumentalist - bassist. The Blues Music Awards will be held in Memphis, Tennessee on May 5th, 2022. This is Scot's 3rd BMA nomination for bass, he was also nominated in 2013 and 2019. Scot has previously won two BMAs as a member of Band of the Year - in 2010 as a member of the Tommy Castro Band and in 2019 as a member of the Welch-Ledbetter Connection. You can join the Blues Foundation and vote by visiting: Blues.org |
Scot Sutherland Recording at the legendary Sun Studios with Dom Flemons, Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, and Stax guitarist Steve Cropper
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Late in 2019, Scot was invited to join Dom Flemons, Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, and Steve Cropper at Sun Studio in Memphis to record Elmore James' "Shake Your Money Maker." Hear the song to the left and check out the fun video to the right.
Read about it in the Rolling Stone. |
Welch-Ledbetter Connection wins BMA for Band of the Year
The whole Welch-Ledbetter Connection family (plus Eric Gales!) was on-hand at the 2019 Blues Music Awards to celebrate winning band of the year. We miss Mike Ledbetter beyond measure and we are thankful for the recognition this special band has received.
This is Scot's second BMA, he also won in 2010 for Band of the Year as a member of the Tommy Castro Band
This is Scot's second BMA, he also won in 2010 for Band of the Year as a member of the Tommy Castro Band
BluesBlast Magazine Cover
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2/14/2019: BluesBlast Magazine put Scot on the cover and wrote a bit about Scot's life and career, spanning 35+ years of Scot's life as a musician and "First Call" bassist.
You can read the article here: Scot Sutherland - First Call Bass |
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2018 inductee of the Iowa Blues Hall of Fame!
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In 2018 Scot Sutherland became one of the youngest (if not THE youngest) inductee into the Iowa Blues Hall of Fame. This honor recognizes Scot's contribution to the rich blues history of Iowa. Scot's musical journey began in Iowa and it has taken him around the world. He joins other notable IBHoF members such as: Elvin Bishop, Richie Hayward (drummer, Little Feat), Shaun Murphy (vocalist), and former Blues Foundation president, Jay Sielman. |
