Honorable Mention by
- VH1 Song of the Year (May 16, 2012) VH1 Song of the Year songwriting contest has awarded Tricia Sheldon and Lisanne Cattoretti the Honorable Mention placement in the song contest for "Take My Hand" in 2010 and "Long to Be" . in 2012.
Song of the Year receives entries from all over the world and only the top songwriters receive a Honorable Mention placement in the songwriting competition."
Review on Amazon by
- Daniel Audet, Writer, Blogger, Radio Host (Feb 0Blue Sky Drive is a South Florida band that has just come charging over the indie artist and music horizon with a unique sound and blend of musical influences. If you're a country fan or alternative or even a pop music fan then this group of seasoned musicians will entertain you with the strong mix of ballads and freight train rocking tunes. My fav is "Breakdown". Give them a listen, I'm sure you will agree and follow them on their rise to stardom."
There's another Dream Factory on the East Coast by - Kael Moffat, Utne Reader(Mar 27, 2012)
There's another Dream Factory on the East Coast—Hollywood, Florida, from whence Blue Sky Drive hails, whose self-titled EP is a strong folk-rock offering. The disc comes pre-packaged with accolades—“Take My Hand” was named an honorable mention in VH1's 2010 Song of the Year contest. What makes this disc so listenable is Sheldon's sincere and immediate voice, reminiscent of Ani DiFranco, Lisa Loeb, or Jeff Tweedy, and the band's tight, clean sound. “Starlite” is peppy and inviting, while “Take My Hand,” is warm and earnest. The third track, “Breakdown,” is psychologically dense. Sprawling to over seven minutes, This song has a singular emotional punch that wanders through several musical styles, driving to atmospheric with a Peter Gabriel-esque vulnerability and grandeur. The fourth track, “Long to Be” completes the journey, taking solace and healing in nature and memory. The disc is well-produced, intelligently arranged, and leaves us wanting more."
Honorable Mention for "Take My Hand" by - VH1 Song of the Year (Oct 24, 2010)
Take My Hand" did extremely well in the contest as it received the "Honorable Mention" placement in the contest. If Song of the Year receives a lot of positive responses from the judges about a song the Honorable Mention placement is given. Only the top writers receive this placement.
Hard Rock Rising - Battle Of The Bands 2012 by Hard Rock Cafe, Hollywood Florida
“Blue Sky Drive Rocked our faces off! With this said we are now prepared for one hell of a finale! This final battle will consist of our past three champions: Beer Guts and Glory, Blue Sky Drive and Community Property! Let me say that this will be the best battle to have hit this stage EVER! Be ready!”