Hall of Fame Profile



Craig Fotheringham



  • Inducted into the Manitoba Country Music Hall of Fame in 2017




Throughout his musical career, Craig performed with and produced albums for various artists and bands, most notably the C-Weed Band, The Foster Martin Band, Curtis Newton and the Bill McMahon Trio. Craig's work spanned genres from country to hip hop but his true passion was jazz. He was fortunate to spend his last few years sharing his love of jazz at various venues throughout the city including the Pemby on Saturday afternoons.

As a member of the Foster Martin Band Craig was awarded won several MACA/MCMA awards

  • Entertainer Of The Year (1996, 1997)
  • Country Band Of The Year (1995, 1996, 1997)
  • Recording Artists of the Year (1995, 1997, 2000)
  • Producer of the Year (Craig Fotheringham) (1995', 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2002)
  • Instrumentalist of the Year (Craig Fotheringham) (1996 , 1997, 1998, 2002)
  • Keyboard Player of the Year (Craig Fotheringham) (1996, 1997, 2000)

Manitoba Country Music Association