By OMC Staff Writers
The Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) awards will be presented on Mon., April 29 at the Northern Lights Theater at Potawatomi Bingo Casino from 7-9 p.m., with a post-show party immediately following.
The nominations for the 22nd annual WAMI awards have been announced in 29 categories. The award categories and nominees are as follows:
New Group: 76-Juliet; Buzz Toys; Lisa G & Montage; One Ton Banana; Rude Rooster; and The Barbeez.
Female Vocalist: Deirdre Fellner; Janet Planet; Keedy; Lisa Gonzales; Mary Gaines; and Ronnie Nyles.
Guitar: Daryl Stuermer; Kevin Patrick; Royce Hall; and Willy Porter.
Drums/Percussion: Clyde Stubblefield; Ernie Adams; John Calarco; Luis Diaz; and Scott E. Berendt.
Keyboards: Al White; Connie Grauer; Dave Adler; Kostia; and Sigmund Snopek.
Reeds/Brass: Al Anderson; Jeff Pietrangelo; John Sorenson; Mike Drake; and Scott Kleist.
Rock/Alternative/Metal: The Buzzhorn; Binky Tunny & The Farmland Chokehold; Garbage; Monovox; The Lovelies; and The Other Side.
Pop/Adult Contemporary: Exit; Moon Gypsies; Rhythm Method; The Orphans; and Vic Ferrari.
Blues Traditional/Contemporary: American Standard; Johnny Rawls; Milwaukee Slim Blues Band; Rev. Raven & The Chain Smokin' Altar Boys; and The Westside Andy/Mel Ford Band.
Folk/Acoustic: Amy Rohan; David "HB" Drake; Frogwater; melaniejane; and Willy Porter.
R&B/Urban/Scratch/Hip Hop: Coo Coo Cal; Davis Family; Eric Benet; Growing Nation; Lisa G & Montage; and Rusty P's.
Producer: Butch Vig; George Nash, Jr.; Jeff Hamilton; Mike Hoffmann; and Ramie Espinoza.
Studio: Smart Studios; Walls Have Ears; Firebird; and Nexus.
Web Site: www.ACAEntertainment.com; www.kmjazz.com; www.lovemonkeys.com; www.maximumink.com; www.milwaukeerocks.com; and www.onmilwaukee.com.
Artist of the Year: Eric Benet; Garbage; Greg Koch; Hangnail; and The Other Side.
Specialty Instrument: Chris Wagner (Fiddle, Mandolin); Dani Miller (Harmonica); John Christian (Tuba); Jory Simmons (Pedal Steel); and Tommy John Greywolf (Fiddle).
Classical Group: Bel Canto Chorus; Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra; Present Music; and Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra.
CD/Recording of the Year: Binky Tunny & The Farmland Chokehold -- "Breakfast;" Coo Coo Cal -- "My Projects;" Hangnail -- "Facing Changes;" Marques Bovre & The Evil Twins - "Angels, Bones & Clocks;" and Reason for Leaving -- "The Nest."
Song of the Year: Coo Coo Cal -- "My Projects;" Eric Benet -- "Love Don't Love Me;" Hangnail -- "Carry Me;" K.C. Williams -- "So Far;" and Winds of Fate -- "Joy of Christmas."
Male Vocalist: Bobby Rouse; Eric Benet; Greg Gerard; Robert J. Conaway; and Tracy Stefans.
Country: Crossfire; Great Guns; K.C. Williams; Larry Lynne & Bootlegger; Madison County; and The Bandits.
Bluegrass: Art Stevenson & High Water; Nob Hill Boys; Piper Road Spring Band; and Pickin' Up Speed.
Big Band/Swing: Beal Street; Frogwater; King Comet; Swing Nouveau; and Swing-O-Matics.
Specialty/Nostalgia: Cherry Pie; Light Up; Pat McCurdy; The Boogiemen; The Britins; The Tempters.
World/Ethnic/Reggae/Ska: King Solomon; Kojo; Leahy's Luck; Mambo Surfers; Natty Nation; and Reptile Palace Orchestra.
Gospel/Christian: Called By Him; Hangnail; Masonic Wonders; and Winds of Fate.
Stage/Production: Go Audio; Intellisound; Penetrator Sound; RAD Audio; and Sound Decision.
Bass: Bill Kopecky; Duane Stuermer; Eric Hervey; Ken Bindas; Mary Gaines; and Rick Holmes.
Jazz Traditional/Contemporary: Berkeley Fudge; Daryl Stuermer; Jack Grassel; Janet Planet; and Manty Ellis.
People's Choice categories and nominees:
Music Venue: Luther's Blues; Milwaukee Ale House; The Rave; Potawatomi/Northern Lights Theater; and Shank Hall.
Radio Station: WKLH-FM 96.5; WLZR-FM 102.9; WMMM-FM 105.5; WMSE-FM 91.9;
WORT-FM 89.9; and WRIT-FM 95.7.
Print Media: Maximum Ink; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; Shepherd Express; The Isthmus; The Onion.
For additional information on WAMI, call (414) 777-3927 or visit www.wamimusic.com.
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