Since 1988, "Dave Weld and the Imperial Flames" have continuously toured and performed in Europe, Canada, Japan and the Caribbean, and throughout the United States, North, South, East and West. Their last CD, "Keep on Walkin'", on Earwig Music, reached number four on the Living Blues radio stations play list. Their last two vans had well over two hundred thousand miles logged on, and we will try to give an idea of the breadth, depth, and impact they achieved by listing countries, states and major festivals.

B.B. King Entertainer of the Year 2009
Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year 2009

Janiva Magness is nominated for Four 2012 Blues Music Awards: Contemporary Blues Female Artist Of The Year, B.B. King Entertainer of the Year, Album of the Year and Contemporary Blues Album of the Year.

Sista Janiva's robust and soulful voice is showering each cut with determination to make us all fall in love. Her delivery is as always, sincere and straight from the heart. Sweet Soul Music is alive and kickin'. - Mavis Staples