The Wilson Pickers
The Wilson Pickers is a country blues band formed in 2008 and comprises three Queenslanders, Ben Salter, Danny Widdicombe, Andrew Morris, and two Victorians, Sime Nugent and John Bedggood.
Their 2008 album, Land of the Powerful Owl, earned them a nomination for an ARIA Award for Best Blues & Roots Album and their 2010 album, Shake It Down, earned them second.
Band members
- John Bedggood – fiddle, mandolin, backing vocals
- Andrew Morris – acoustic guitar, vocals
- Sime Nugent – harmonica, guitar, backing vocals
- Ben Salter – banjo, vocals
- Danny Widdicombe – resonator guitar, vocals
Awards and nominations
AIR Awards
The Australian Independent Record Awards is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector. The commenced in 2006.ARIA Music Awards
The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music.Country Music Awards of Australia
The Country Music Awards of Australia is an annual awards night held in January during the Tamworth [Country Music Festival]. Celebrating recording excellence in the Australian [country music] industry. They commenced in 1973.!