And the Sammy Goes To:
By Press Pelease · Saturday, March 9
Best Jazz
Bob Holz
Holz-Stathis: Collaborative
Best Americana
Mike Powell and The Echosound
Plastic Spoon Honeymoon
Founders Award
The Critics Choice
Best Other Styles
Ama Kutin
The Journey
Best Jam Band
Count Blastula
BLAST OFF
Best Pop
Sydney Irving & the Mojo
Unfashioned Creatures
Best Rock
The Flashcubes
Pop Masters
Jack O Bocchino Spirit of the SAMMYS Award
Lori Newcomb
Best Hard Rock
From Ruins
Left for Dead
Best R&B
Tyjhier
The In-Betweens
Brian Bourke Award for Best New Artist
Tyjhier
Best Hip-Hop/Rap
A Kid Called Danger
Cowards & Kings
Best Blues
Nate Gross
Raw Turkey: Live
Best Alternative
Vagabonds
Live @ SubCat Studios
Best Country
Christian Parker featuring Earl Poole Ball
Sweethearts: A Tribute To The Byrds ‘Sweetheart Of The Rodeo’
Community Spirit Award
Carrie Lazarus
Best Single
Al Papers
Gotta Get It
People’s Choice
Best Venue
7 Hamlets Brewing Company
People’s Choice
Best Event or Music Series
Beak & Skiff Summer Concert Series
People’s Choice
Best Academic or Musical Organization
Perform 4 Purpose
People’s Choice
Best Artist or Band
Shawn Smith