Blues Horizon Awards - Detroit Blues Society

The BLUES HORIZON AWARD has been given since 2005 and is the highest non-musical honor given by the DBS. It is awarded to living and deceased individuals that have made significant contributions to Detroit Blues during their careers in the business.

2018 Detroit Blues Society Blues Horizon Award

Don McGhee

2017 Detroit Blues Society Blues Horizon Award

Mike Rembor

2014 Detroit Blues Society Blues Horizon Award
Joe Von Battle

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Mike Rembor presents Marsha Music the DBS Blues Horizon Award on behalf of her late father, Joe Von Battle. Joe was an entrepreneur and record store owner on Hastings Street in Detroit's long gone Paradise Valley.

2013
Wolfgang Spider
spider

2012
Fred Reif (Living)

2011
John Penney (Living)

2010
Not Given

2009
Mike Moss (Living)

Mike has owned Callahan’s Music Hall for just 2 years and has turned it into THE premier Blues club in the Midwest. It is a sought-after venue by many of the biggest touring acts in the world because of the atmosphere and quality of the Blues experience within the club. A native of Auburn Hills, Mike remains committed to the Detroit Blues scene while others only dabble in it. Since his grand opening he has been a constant partner of the Blues Society and always willing to share his good fortunes with us.

Mark has hosted Detroit's ONLY commericial Blues radio program on WCSX-FM (94.7) for over 20 years. It airs on Sunday nights from 9pm-Midnight. Mark is also an accomplished guitar master and you can see him all over town performing with Pazman's Supersessions. He continues to be a great partner with the DBS.


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Support our friends (click here)	Blues Horizon Awards The BLUES HORIZON AWARD has been given since 2005 and is the highest non-musical honor given by the DBS. It is awarded to living and deceased individuals that have made significant contributions to Detroit Blues during their careers in the business. 2018 Detroit Blues Society Blues Horizon Award Don McGhee 2017 Detroit Blues Society Blues Horizon Award Mike Rembor 2014 Detroit Blues Society Blues Horizon Award Joe Von Battle Mike Rembor presents Marsha Music the DBS Blues Horizon Award on behalf of her late father, Joe Von Battle. Joe was an entrepreneur and record store owner on Hastings Street in Detroit's long gone Paradise Valley. 2013 Wolfgang Spider 2012 Fred Reif (Living) 2011 John Penney (Living) 2010 Not Given 2009 Mike Moss (Living) Mike has owned Callahan’s Music Hall for just 2 years and has turned it into THE premier Blues club in the Midwest. It is a sought-after venue by many of the biggest touring acts in the world because of the atmosphere and quality of the Blues experience within the club. A native of Auburn Hills, Mike remains committed to the Detroit Blues scene while others only dabble in it. Since his grand opening he has been a constant partner of the Blues Society and always willing to share his good fortunes with us. Mark has hosted Detroit's ONLY commericial Blues radio program on WCSX-FM (94.7) for over 20 years. It airs on Sunday nights from 9pm-Midnight. Mark is also an accomplished guitar master and you can see him all over town performing with Pazman's Supersessions. He continues to be a great partner with the DBS.
	Detroit Blues Society 2006 Recipient for Best Blues Society
The Detroit Blues Society (DBS) is a registered federal 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, education, and advancement of the blues tradition, as it relates to the Metro-Detroit area. It has as its primary goals, to promote a wider appreciation for the Blues by the general public and to serve the members of the Society.