TORONTO – TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2017 – Big Win for Ann Vriend! Following on the heels of her powerful and well-received Blues Summit Eight showcase with Rooster Davis Group (also her backing band), Ann Vriend is more than thrilled that she has won the Toronto Blues Society's COBALT PRIZE at last night's Maple Blues Awards. The event took place at Toronto's Koerner Hall where Vriend was handed the award for Contemporary Blues Composition/Songwriting for her song "All That I Can" (Aporia Records), a soulful gospel tune.