Saskatoon rockers The Sheepdogs capped off an exciting year Saturday as they snagged four Independent Music Awards in Toronto, and added further to their street cred when they were joined by Paul Rodgers for the event.
QMI Agency reports Rodgers' band, Free, was apparently a big influence on the ‘70s-and-blues-inspired Sheepdogs, who also landed on the cover of Rolling Stone last year, becoming the first unsigned act to do so.
Rodgers happened to be in town to give a public chat at Canadian Music Week earlier in the day.
“Man! These guys rock!” said Rodgers, 62, half-way through their trio of Free songs together – “I’ll Be Creepin’,” “I’m A Mover” and the fan favourite, “All Right Now.”
“This has been a dream of ours,” said Sheepdogs lead singer-guitarist Ewan Currie from the stage.
The Sheepdogs picked up Favourite Rock Artist, Favourite Live Artist, Group Of The Year, and Favourite Single for “I Don’t Know.”
Free The Sheepdogs with guest Paul Rodgers – All Right Now
Independent Music Awards
Fairmont Royal York Hotel – Toronto, ON - March 24, 2012
The Sheepdogs with guest Paul Rodgers – All Right Now
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Independent Music Awards
Fairmont Royal York Hotel – Toronto, ON - March 24, 2012
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