C. W. Stoneking

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Christopher William Stoneking (born 15 March 1974) is an Australian blues singer-songwriter, guitarist and banjo player. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2009 Jungle Blues won Best Blues and Roots Album; he was also nominated for Best Male Artist, Breakthrough Artist – Album, Best Independent Release and Best Cover Art. Gon' Boogaloo peaked at No. 17 on the ARIA Albums Chart and won at the 2015 ARIA Music Awards for Best Blues & Roots Album.

Early life

Christopher Wiliam Stoneking was born in Katherine, Northern Territory, in 1974,[1] the son of Billy Marshall Stoneking[2] and author Paty Marshall-Stace.

Career

In 2005, Stoneking recorded an album of original blues compositions titled King Hokum. The album was received with great critical acclaim in the Australian media after its release in 2006.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". In 2006, Stoneking formed his backing band, the Primitive Horn Orchestra, with whom he still performs. The current line-up is James Clark (tuba, double bass), Stephen Grant (cornet), Stu Barker (trombone) and Johnny Machin (drums).Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

In 2006, radio presenter Tim Ritchie chose King Hokum as his album of the year on Radio National's Breakfast program.[3] Radio National also presented his February 2007 Australia-wide tour. King Hokum was nominated for the Best Blues/Roots Album in the ARIA Music Awards of 2007.[4] It won the Best Independent Blues Release award in the 2007 AIR Awards (Australian Independent Record Industry Awards).

In 1999, Stoneking independently released two albums recorded in 1998.

King Hokum was released in 2005, his third album, but first of original compositions. On 20 October 2008, Stoneking released Jungle Blues, his second album of original compositions, which peaked at No. 45 on the ARIA Albums Chart.[5] Jungle Blues won Best Blues and Roots Album, and was nominated for Best Independent Release, Best Male Artist and Best Album Cover Art at the ARIA Music Awards of 2009.[4] At the fourth annual AIR Awards held on 22 November 2009, Stoneking was nominated for Best Independent Album, Best Independent Blues/ Roots Album, and Independent Artist of the Year, with Jungle Blues winning the award for Best Independent Blues/ Roots Album.[6][7] Jungle Blues was also shortlisted in the 2008 Australian Music Prize. He appeared on Later... with Jools Holland on 5 October 2010, playing " Jungle Blues" and "Jungle Lullaby".

In 2013, Stoneking voice acted in Tome of the Unknown, in the part of John Crops, which was the precursor to the mini series Over The Garden Wall.[8]Template:Circular reference

Stoneking's next album, Gon' Boogaloo, was released on 17 October 2014. It peaked at No. 17 on the ARIA Albums Chart. At the 2015 ARIA Music Awards, Gon' Boogaloo won Best Blues & Roots Album.[5]

Stoneking appeared on American singer-songwriter Jack White's third studio album, Boarding House Reach, which was released on 23 March 2018.

Discography

Albums

List of studio albums, with selected details and chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
[9]
C.W. Stoneking
  • Released: 1999
  • Label: C.W. Stoneking
  • Format: CD
 —
C.W. Stoneking & The Blue Tits
  • Released: 1999
  • Label: King Hokum (KHR-000)
  • Format: CD
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King Hokum
  • Released: March 2005
  • Label: King Hokum (KHR-001)
  • Format: CD
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Mississippi & Piedmont Blues 1927-41
  • Released: 2006
  • Label: King Hokum (521-e271)
  • Format: CD
 —
Jungle Blues
  • Released: 20 October 2008
  • Label: King Hokum (KHR-002)
  • Format: CD, download
 45
Gon' Boogaloo
  • Released: 7 October 2014
  • Label: King Hokum (KHR-003)
  • Format: CD, LP, download
 17

Awards and nominations

AIR Awards

The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector. Template:Awards table |- | 2007[10][11] |King Hokum | Best Independent Blues and Roots Album | style="background: #9EFF9E; color: #000; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2 notheme"|Won |- | rowspan="3"| 2009[11] | rowspan="2"|Jungle Blues | Best Independent Blues and Roots Album | style="background: #9EFF9E; color: #000; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2 notheme"|Won |- |Best Independent Album | style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2 notheme"|Nominated |- | himself |Best Independent Artist | style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2 notheme"|Nominated |- | 2015[11] |Gon' Boogaloo | Best Independent Blues and Roots Album | style="background: #9EFF9E; color: #000; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2 notheme"|Won |-

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ARIA Awards

The Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (commonly known informally as ARIA Music Awards or ARIA Awards) is an annual series of awards nights celebrating the Australian music industry, put on by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Template:Awards table |- | 2007 | King Hokum | Best Blues & Roots Album | style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2 notheme"|Nominated |- | rowspan="4"| 2009 | rowspan="4"| Jungle Blues | Best Blues & Roots Album | style="background: #9EFF9E; color: #000; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2 notheme"|Won |- | Best Male Artist | style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2 notheme"|Nominated |- | Best Cover Art | style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2 notheme"|Nominated |- | Best Independent Release | style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2 notheme"|Nominated |- | 2015 | Gon' Boogaloo | Best Blues & Roots Album | style="background: #9EFF9E; color: #000; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2 notheme"|Won |-

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Australian Music Prize

The Australian Music Prize (the AMP) is an annual award of $30,000 given to an Australian band or solo artist in recognition of the merit of an album released during the year of award. The commenced in 2005. Template:Awards table |- | 2008[12] |Jungle Blues | Australian Music Prize | style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2 notheme"|Nominated |- | 2014[12] | Gon' Boogaloo | Australian Music Prize | style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2 notheme"|Nominated |-

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Music Victoria Awards

The Music Victoria Awards, are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2005 (although nominee and winners are unknown from 2005 to 2012).[13][14]

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National Live Music Awards

The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse live industry, celebrating the success of the Australian live scene. The awards commenced in 2016. Template:Awards table |- | 2017[15][16] | C.W. Stoneking | Live Blues and Roots Act of the Year | style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2 notheme"|Nominated |- | 2018[17][18] | C.W. Stoneking | Live Blues and Roots Act of the Year | style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2 notheme"|Nominated

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References

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