Some people have asked for a full list of the 2016 All WNY Music Award nominees. Of course, we aim to please, so find the nominees as listed in the official voting form below by category. The list of winners can be found here.
Best Lyrics in a Song
5 Years by Beezy
90’s by Kurtis Grant
Bitter Cold by Dave Abbatoy
Breathe by Trever Stribing
Cali Dreaming by Dan Martin featuring Mega
Dreidel by Funktional Flow
Fusion
Gone by High Horse.
Hell of a Night by Johnny Ryder Band
Hope by Jimmy Munt and Friends
Last Days End by Embalmed
Last Kiss by Big Sauce Trio
Penumbra by the Finality Complex
Rescue Dawn
Sins of the Father by Seven Faces
Seize The Day by Nick Kody
Underlyer by Aqueous
Without You by LumberJackMatt
Where Are We Now by Harvey Brice and the Unbroken
Transcend by Turning Virtue
Best Composition of a Song
Elysian Fields by the Finality Complex
The Flood by Seven Faces
Last Days End by Embalmed
Like Kobe by Fusion
Rescue Dawn
Underlyer by Aqueous
Wasteland of Ice by Embalmed
Without You by LumberJackMatt
Box of Disappointment by Turning Virtue
Best Rendition of a Cover Song
All Along the Watchtower by High Horse
Creep by Mark Vaughan (of Stealin’)
Fade to Black by Metal Militia
Final Countdown (Europe) by 1980 Something
Hello by Dyslexic Dog
Hey Jude (The Beatles) by Lo Pony
Hurt by Digital Afterlife
I Want You So Bad by Aqueous
Jump (Van Halen) by Nerds Gone Wild in WNY
Stereo by Seven Faces
Whipping Post by High Horse
White Rabbit by Embalmed
Let it Go by Keith James Duo with GD Funk
Can’t Find Me Way Home (Blind Faith) by Acoustified
Don’t Stop Believing by Hit N Run
Fight For Your Right by Harvey Brice and the Unbroken
Piece of My Heart by Rock Angel
Best New Band/Artist
Annasun
Black List
CDR Trio
Contempt Creates A Killer
Dan Martin
The Duke-James Band
Dyslexic Dog
Exham Priory
Fusion
Highway Lines
Jess & Ed
Jimmy Munt & Friends
Johnny Ryder Band
Jorian Holka
The Knight Crew
Kurtis Grant
Lo Pony
LumberJackMatt
The Mike Zogaria Band
Nerds Gone Wild
Nick Kody & the Creek Road Band
The Rifts
Rise from Autumn
Sleep First
Midnight Kings
Reset 2 Vinyl
The No No’s
Into The Night
Full Circle
Not My Monkey
Soldiers For Higher
God’s Creatures
The Second String
Elevate
Raspy Jones
Kid Magik & The Pacific Groove
In Real Life
Humble State
Vertigo Freeway
Stone Priest
The Rangeclips
White Shade
The Farewells
Kryptic Gate Keepaz
Restless Nights
Rock Angel
Keith James (Shuskie) Band
Orange Friction
Acoustified
Harvey Brice and the Unbroken
Bill $aber
Boyfriend
Turning Virtue
Best Rock Band
1980 something
Aqueous
Back To The Bars
Billy Draws 2
Blacklist
Dirty Smile
DoDriver
The Duke-James Band
Dyslexic Dog
Fatbrat
Hair Nation
High Horse
Highway Lines
Impact
Klear
Nerds Gone Wild in WNY
Powertrain
Sawdawg
Seventh Sign
Stealin’
Steelhorse
Super Killer Robots
That 80s Hairband
Widow Maker
Breakaway
Supercharger
Toast
Black Widow
A List
Silver Xtreme
Anatara
Pandora
Powerplay
Wide Right
Seismic Urge
CPR Band
Zeis & The Muckrakers
Michael Bly Band
Ultraviolet
Blind Vision
Tugboat
The Proles
Stalking Neptune
Optic Oppression
BigBottleRocket
The Rangeclips
Pollock
Skinbound
Orius
Bighorn Sheep
The Freeeek
Ironsoul
Chester Copperpot
Surrender Reality
BlueShift
Breath Of The Valkyrie
Lily Among Thorns
Kennedy Carpool
Lost Elysium
Shattered Glass
Johnny Nobody
Seven Faces
2nd Generation
Mojo Stone
Volker
Unrest Within
Planet Three
Inherent Vice
The Taken
Rock Angel
Chris Squier Band
Turning Virtue
Best Punk Band
Crucial Taunt
One Way Terror
Murder City Outlaws
Crazies
Radical Operations
The Barksdales
The Anti Bodies
The Irving Klaws
The Rabies
BoBo
The Surfin Cadavers
The Hovelists
The Slumpups
One Way Terror
Prepare For The Mindscan
Arcadia
Wyatt Coin
Best Metal Band
1980 something
Embalmed
Metal 101
Metal Maiden
Metal Militia
Misanthropy
Seven Faces
That 80s Hair Band
Weaponex
GAWD (Greatness & World Domination)
The Long Cold Dark
Mass Casualty
As Summer Dies
I’m From The Government & I’m Here To Help
Dredneks
Goblin Hovel
Weaponex
Inertia
The Last Reign
Best Post-Hardcore/Metalcore Band
Contempt Creates A Killer
Diceros
I’m From the Government and I’m Here to Help
Amputecht
Contempt Creates A Killer
Life Barrier
A Rose Among Ashes
Scenery With Solace
A Story Inspired
Gretta Moire
My Girl, Chernobyl
Bungler
Coma State
Best Hardcore/Death Metal Band
Darkapathy
Nobody Lives Forever
Constructing The Titan
Habits
Dishonored
Darkapathy
Hubris
Old Ghosts
Reverie
Circus Grenade
PAWN
Something Better
Disrepair
Best Jam/Groove Band
Annasun
Aqueous
Freightrain
Funktional flow
High Horse
Intrepid Travelers
The Maniacs
Pine Fever
Whiskey Reverb
Universe Shark
Experimental Sandwich
Magic Honey
Second Trip
The Gavin Petrie Band
Best Indie/Alternative Band
Aneya Marie
Annasun
Arlowe Price
Coulromimea
The Lady or the Tiger?
The Morning After Pills
The Nigh
PA Line
Parade Chic
Lower Town Trio
Irregardless
Noah Gokey
Crooked Gener8ion
Pointless Pursuit
Wacko Fest
Wolf
Rustic Radio
The Devil In Love
Mooses
Mr. Boneless
Intent To Sell
Alleys
Cowboys Of Scotland
Tomoroux
Darling Harbor
The Waves
Half Animal
The Spin Wires
The Lady, Or The Tiger?
Urban Reverie
Hexamatastrophe
Younger Then
The Vores
Wild Things
Harvey Brice and the Unbroken
Best Pop-Punk/Pop-Rock Band
Boogie Monsters
Dyslexic Dog
Sudden Urge
The Teasers
Kill The Clock
Avidd The Band
Poindexter
Forever The Athlete
Rescue Dawn
So Far So Good
The Traditional
The Gentleman’s Quarrel
The Search & Find
Pity Sweater
One Less Today
Debt To Nature
Senick
The Concord Kids
Andrew Hambridge Band
Best Contemporary Pop Band
Austin Nova
Boogie Monsters
Bruce Wojick and the Struggle
Denzel Ward & Cool Platinum
Dyslexic Dog
The Teasers
Wide Right
Improbable Cause
No Vacancy
The Last Sentry
Dirty Smile
The Feast
The Redwood Trio
Mom Said No
One Way To Nowhere
The Good Neighbors
Keith James (Shuskie) Band
Best Electronic Band/Act
Digital Afterlife
Optic Oppression
Spacejunk
Standard Issue Citizen
Garda
Dotsun Moon
Third Realm
Lesionread
Uncertain
Armageddon Party
Blue Lazer
FutureAngel
Soul Reactor
Best Hip-Hop/Rap Performer/Group
Austin Nova
Beezy
Cronic Collective
Dan Martin
Frigid Giant
Fusion
J3
Keith Meo Rahaim
LumberJackMatt
Trazz
DeeZ
Emcee M.D.
Kourt Jester
AJ Jordan
Chuckie Campbell & The Phaction
Da Villy Kids
Code Red Global
1996
Wil D
Nemesis Poe
Rizzo
Coach
No Ceilings Entertainment
Lumberjack Matt
MyCool
Sincere
J Nasty
Fresh
LMEGNG
Lucky
NOAH
Yarzilla
Holiday Twins
Musmah
Kobi Johann
LtL
BrownieBabyy
Jim Burke
Breezzy E C
Bang
Aye The Great
East Coast Royalty
TSMB : US Ent
MajoganeyJaz
Spacebound
The J.N.C.
Bluud Brothers
Mark Lee
D-Kai
Tree
Luck Luciano
MaZ
Conscious
Dylan Toole
Zeekie
200 Kids Outside
Katie Ann & MC Zill
Way Of Life
Royal Family Entertainment
B The Emcee
Ant Boss Green
Jaali Cypher
Bill $aber
Best DJ
DJ Heat
Djoneten
dj slobbanozzle
Eric Kendall
JVZZY JEFF
Michele Tucker
Mike Setlock
Todd Langworthy
Tom of TomTom Productions
Dub’l Forte
DJ Soma
Basha
Drop D
DJ N!teL!te
MARSSICK
Short Circuit
Drumsound Blvd
Fe’Netiks
Strong Mo
AllDay
Fifth Column
Angry Eyez
Neko
Nsmbl
Yung Morty
Sean Buckley
Beretta
Concurr
Breacher
HDY BOY
BANDO
QWELIS
DJ KAI
DJ EXPOSURE
ONE MIND
OTIS
MYKE MAZ
Sunglasses Mike
Tommy Trillfiger
Deafshock
Potent J
painkiller
atdenn
Best Country Band/Act
2LeftBoots
90 West
Dark Horse Run
Drednecks
Eric Van Houten
Flatland Fire
Leroy Townes
The Heritage
Wasted Whiskey
West of the Mark
Everett Lee & Underground Stampede
Blood Money
Wyatt Coin
Best Folk Band/Act
Chris Squier Band
Johnny Ryder Band
Mountain Run
PA Line
Pine Fever
Porcelain Train
Folkfaces
Wyatt Coin
Harvey Brice and the Unbroken
Best Acoustic Band/Act
Big Sauce Trio
Brothers of Invention
Busted Stuff
CDR Trio
Derek Mediak & Amanda Clark
Duke-James Duo
Honest Penny
Jess & Ed
Jimmy Munt and Friends
Joe Webber (solo/duo)
Jillian Eliza
Julian Burgio
Mike Hund
Peg Silvestri
Porceline Train
The Retrovelis
Trever Stribing
Michael Bly
Carl Motyka
Tom & Larry
Rich Rogenmoser
Off The Grid
Ray Wood
Darrell Porter
Road To Recovery
Full Circle
Dylan Hund
Greg Zeis
Tim Britt
Bryan Richard
Roadtrip
Curiousity’s End
Derek Gregoire
Winski
Nurse Joyful
Casey Bolles
The Poor Boys
Danielle & Joe
Julian Burgio
Kelsey Law
Margot Kisiel
Donnie O.
ReRuns
Michelle Lange
Letters To Alexia
Chris Squier
Keith James (Shuskie) Duo with GD Funk
Acoustified
Harvey Brice and the Unbroken
Jess Chizuk
Shawn Duchscherer and The Other Band
Best Jazz Band/Act
Adam Bronstiens Freehand
Chloroform
Ralph Fava Band
Melissa Kate Project
Marabella Band
LTM Trio
The Gavin Petrie Band
Bobby Jones and Coleen Williams
Best Blues Band/Act
CDR Trio
Diggin Roots Band
Ed Koban Group
Freightrain
Heavenly Chillbillies
Jony James Band
JT Blues Band
Junk Yard Dogs
Mercury Blues Band
Patti Parks Band
Tommy Z
12 Pack Jack
Dave Constantino Band
Blues DAddio’s
Chicago Blues Connection
Black N Blues Band
Robin & The Rubes
Victor Dean
Dan Harper with Magic Show
Randle & The Late Night Scandals
The Heavenly Chillbillies
Leon & The Forklifts
Cold Dark Train
The Big Sauce Trio
Best Instrumental Band
Big Sauce Trio
Chloroform
Haiku
JJ Swing
Lazlo Hollyfeld
Squatch
Ish Kabibble
Best Classic Rock Cover Band
22 Calibre
1980 Something
Boys of Summer
Brothers of Invention
DDT
Fatbrat
High Horse
Highway Lines
Jimmy Munt and Friends
JJ Swing
Passionworks
Seventh Sign
Steelhorse
The Instigators
The Release
TMG (Tony Mirabelli Group)
We 3 Kings
Wide Right
Relics
Silver Xtreme
Midnight Kings
CPR
Reset 2 Vinyl
Strangers
Anatara
Michael Bly Band
Breakaway
Hit N Run
Rock Angel
Best 90s/Modern Cover Band
Boogie Monsters
Counterfeit
Dyslexic Dog
Hotel Bravo
I4NI
Nerds Gone Wild in WNY
Stalking Jenna
Supercharger
Ultraviolet
Toast
Blind Vision
Best Tribute Act
DAB (Dead Alliance Buffalo)
Kiss This
Metal Militia
Strictly Hip
STT (Stone Temple Tribute)
The Garage Doors
Unleash the Lion
Ozzmageddon
2 Minutes to Maiden
Most Original Act
Aneya Marie
Aqueous
Arlowe Price
Austin Nova
Coulromimea
Haiku
Hexamatastrophe
Jimmy Munt & Friends
Johnny Ryder Band
JVZZY JEFF
Leon and the Forklifts
Nerds Gone Wild in WNY
PA Line
Rescue Dawn
Super Killer Robots
The Morning After Pills
The Nigh
Weaponex
Lockedown
Turning Virtue
Best Live Show (Stage Presence)
1980 Something
Aneya Marie
Aqueous
Arlowe Price
Beezy
Boogie Monsters
Contempt Creates A Killer
Coulromimea
Dyslexic Dog Band
Eric Van Houten
Fusion
High Horse
Highway Lines
Jamie Holka
Jimmy Munt Munt
JJ Swing
LumberJackMatt
Metal Militia
Nerds Gone Wild in WNY
Optic Opression
Patti Parks
Rescue Dawn
Seven Faces
The Morning After Pills
The Teasers
Thomas Hastings of Hastings
Ozzmageddon
Hit N Run
Rock Angel
Keith James (Shuskie) Band
Bill $aber
Best/Most Passionate Fans
1980 SOMETHING
90 West
Aqueous
Beezy
Fusion
Haiku
JVZZY JEFF
Metal Militia
Nerds Gone Wild in WNY
Seven Faces
Super Killer Robots
Teaser Nation
The Knight Crew
Hit N Run
Bill $aber
Saddest to See Go
Lance
Marshall Dillon Band
Route 66
Whiskey Reverb
Worse than Yesterday
Ted Reinhardt
Twin Lions
3 Hour Power Shower
/Signs/
EP of the Year
Austin Nova / Yesterday After Tomorrow
Contempt Creates A Killer
Eric Van Houten / 25 Miles
Fusion/ The 27th EP
Joe Mombrea
Mike Zogaria – Self Titled EP
Bill $aber / I.P.I.C.V4
Album of the Year
Austin Nova / Yesterday After Tomorrow
Beezy/ 23: Ballin Like I’m Jordan
Freightrain Live
Funktional Flow / Time Will Tell
Jimmy Munt & Friends
Kurtis Grant/Swear Words
Nick Kody / The Sonic Farm Sessions
Seven Faces “Above The Below”
The Finality Complex – Penumbra
The Nigh
Willie Nile
A Temporary Human Experience – Turning Virtue
Transitions / Empress Lahbee
Best Composer
Austin Nova
Bruce Wojick
Jason Bouton Embalmed
Jimmy Munt
Mike Willard – Weaponex
Paul Burt of Digital Afterlife / Finality Complex
Ron Steel of the Morning After Pills
Treer Stribing/PA Line
Willie Nile
Dave Karczewski / Turning Virtue
Best Solo Act/Project
Austin Nova
Chris Fallon
Chuck DeRose
Ed Wyner
Erik Corrie
Finality Complex
Jamie Holka
Jim Weldy
Joe Webber
Julian Burgio
Melissa Sauers
Mike Hund
Mike Zogaria
Tom Bender
Willie Nile
Darrell Porter
Cory Klawon
Mike Nowak
Gregg Sansone
Michael Bly
Tim Britt
Bryan Richard
Brian Beaudry
Rich Rogenmoser
Dylan Hund
Ray Wood
Marybeth King
Signs (Of A Slumbering Beast)
Aneya Marie
Peregrine
Erica Wolfing
Rose Lisa
VoKillz
Lexxi Raine
Lynz Munich
Nate Cox
Mindy Davey
Keith James (Shuskie)
Jess Chizuk
Shawn Duchscherer
Mike Disanto
Chris Squire
Best Guitarist
Chuck DeRose (High Horse)
Cody Mc Kellar
Dan Commaroto (Metal Militia)
Dave Camarda
Dave Hardy / I4NI
Derek Mediak (Highway Lines)
Doc Snyder (Dyslexic Dog Band)
Eric Owen (Dirty Vernon)
Frank Grizanti
Gary Edmonds (Boys of Summer)
George Puleo
Grace Lougen – Freightrain
Jamie Holka
Jason Bouton
Jason Neubauer (That 80’s Hairband)
Jeff Duke (Duke-James Band)
Joey Lewis (Funktional Flow)
Joe Webber (The Instigators)
Joey Saint (Contempt Creates A Killer)
John Gibbon (Nerds Gone Wild)
John Neureuther
Johnny Roxx (1980 Something)
Justin Kubiak
Kevin Blakita
Leslie Zagotti (Boogie Monsters)
Lew Bowman (Seventh Sign)
Mark Stro (Blacklist)
Mike Gantzer (Aqueous)
Mike Hund
Mike Vealey
Mike Willard (Weaponex)
Nate Gatti (Darkapathy)
Nick Kody
Richie Fountain (Steelhorse)
Rich Tucker (Sawdawg)
Rober Clementi (Power House)
Robert Hall (Seven Faces)
Tony Mirabelli
Brian Kindzierski (Breakaway)
Mike Distefano (Blind Vision)
Rick Dorigo (Not My Monkey)
Mark Chimes (Back To The Bars/Disco Duck)
Mike Criscione (Ultraviolet)
Dave Constantine- (Dave Constantino Band)
Joe Dzialak (Supercharger)
Dave Jerozal (Ozzmageddon, 2 Minutes to Maiden, Metal 101)
Rob Guido (2 Minutes to Maiden)
Paul Rosato (Metal 101)
Jason Drabek (Hit N Run)
John Saccamano (Rock Angel)
GD Funk (Keith James Band/Duo)
Jerry Wendling
Shawn Duchscherer
Ray Barry
Vince Masterantonio
Carl Cino (Turning Virtue)
Best Guitar Duo
Chuck DeRose and Ron LoCurto
Dave Hardy / Mike Harris (I4NI)
Gary Edmonds and Jim Weldy (Boys of Summer)
Jamie Holka and Bruce Wojick
Jess & Ed
Joey Lewis and Jeff Kuebler (Funktional Flow)
Ken and Bob Wilczak (Fatbrat)
Lew Bowman and Chris Bench (Seventh Sign)
Razor Racinowski and Jim Henry (DDT)
Richie Fountain and Gary Pokrzyk (Steelhorse)
Ron Steel and Chaseman (Morning After Pills)
Scott Hubbell and Robert Hall (Seven Faces)
Tom Lesniak and Joey Saint (Contempt Creates A Killer)
Dave Cammarta and John Saccamano (Rock Angel)
Keith James (Shuskie) Duo with GD Funk
Carl Cino and Dave Karczewski (Turning Virtue)
Best Rhythm Section (Bass & Drums)
Brian James and Jay Medynski (Impact)
Carina Webber and Dave Zambotti
Chloroform
Cw Dunbar and Chris Kingston (Metal Militia)
Dan Behrens and Larry steele (Weaponex)
David Green and Steve Edmonds (Boys of Summer)
David Pressley and Jim Wynne
Dennis Blattenberger and Jon Perry (Sawdawg)
Gary Biondo and Tony Truscio (1980 Something)
Jason Offerman and Chuck Geiser (Seven Faces)
Jim Wynne and Hugh Arthur
Mark Hiser and Ron Lee (Highway Lines)
Mike Schill and Pat Brayman (Fatbrat)
RJ Acanfora and Brad Robbins (Slip Madigan)
Robert “Freightrain” Parker and Damone Jackson (Freightrain)
Sandy Belsky and Eli Porter (High Horse)
Todd Langworthy and Bob Bardo (DDT, Duke-James Band)
Tony Argo and Jennifer Argo (Standard Issue Citizen)
Tony LaForte and Brian Best (Steelhorse)
Tony Truscio & Brian Zapp (The Teasers)
Bill Mason and Mike Mclean (Rock Angel)
Best Bassist
Andrew Lofke
Bob Taberski
Brian James (Impact)
Dan Burckhalter (Dirty Vernon)
Dan Reino
Dave Zambotti
Dennis Blattenberger (Sawdawg)
Eli Porter (High Horse)
Evan McPhaden (Aqueous)
James Colquitt
Jason Offerman (Seven Faces)
Jay Zgoda (Darkapathy)
Jeff Becker (Stealin’)
Jim McDonnell
Jim Wynne
Ken Trabert
Lucas Honig
Mario Nobilio (Liquid Sunshine Dance)
Mark Hiser (Highway Lines)
Michael Petrino
Mike Schill (Fatbrat)
Rober Logalbo (PowerHouse / JT Blues Band)
Robert “Freightrain” Parker
Roger Hartley
Shane Davis (Nerds Gone Wild in WNY)
Shawn Kimmel (Blacklist)
Steve Edmonds (Boys of Summer)
Thomas Mangione
Tony Argo (Standard Issue Citizen)
Tony Laforte (Steelhorse)
Tony Truscio (The Teasers/1980 Something/Metal Maiden)
Ben Whelan (Funktional Flow)
Dylan Hund (Muckrakers)
Joe Cristofanelli (Silver Xtreme)
Dave Mucha (Supercharger)
Joe Quader (Ultraviolet)
Rob Baker (Metal 101)
Tom Peffer (Ozzmageddon)
Chris Cappiello (2 Minutes to Maiden)
Guy Nichols (Hit N Run)
Mike Mclean (Rock Angel)
Ian Hanavan
Best Drummer/Percussionist
Arthur (Haiku)
Brian Best (Steelhorse)
Carina Webber (The Instigators)
Chuck Geiser (Seven Faces)
CW Dunbar (Metal Militia)
Damone Jackson (Freightrain)
Dan Metz
David Green (Boys of Summer)
David Pressley
Eddy Tabone (Nerds Gone Wild, Route 66)
Gary Biondo (1980 Something)
Gary Sawning
Jay Medynski (Impact)
Jennifer Argo (Standard Issue Citizen)
Jeremy Patterson (Dirty Vernon)
Joe Suplicki
John Campbell
Jon Juchniewicz (Stealin’)
Jon Perry (Sawdawg)
JR Geis (Diceros)
Keith McDougald
Ken Kolniak
Larry Steele
Michael Tantillo
Mike Miller
Nick Sonricker
Pat Brayman (Fatbrat)
Richard Gammons
RJ Acanfor (Slip Madigan)
Ron Lee (Highway Lines)
Ron Rocco
Ryan Buczkowski (Contempt Creates A Killer)
Sandy Belski (High Horse)
Sarah McGougall (Dyslexic Dog Band)
Steve Urge
Tony Chimera
Tom Vayo
Doug Griffith (Ultraviolet)
Johnny D (Silver Xtreme)
Johnny Magnum (Breakaway)
Colin Barrick (Blind Vision)
Dave Dzialak (Supercharger)
Danny Nelligan (Ozzmageddon, Metal 101)
Chris Olivieri (Hit N Run)
Bill Mason (Rock Angel)
Steve Bell
Shannon Street
Tim Webb
Jim Levinthal
Best Lyricist
Alison Janet (Fatbrat)
Ashley Amplement
Beezy
Casey Jones
Chris Squier
Cory Donavan (Seventh Sign)
Dan Martin.
Danny Manzella
Dennis John (Darkapathy)
Edward Brown (Embalmed)
Fusion
Gus Gregory (High Horse)
Jim Dailey (Dirty Vernon)
Johnny Ryder (Johnny Ryder Band)
Josh Tanis (Contempt Creates A Killer)
Joshua Tanis
Julian Burgio
Kurtis Grant
LumberJackMatt
Mike Willard (Weaponex)
Phil Porto (Nerds Gone Wild)
Sandy Peck
Scott Hubbell (Seven Faces)
Sean Behrens (Sawdawg)
Trever Stribing (PA Line)
Harvey Brice
Jess Chizuk
DPA (Turning Virtue)
Dave Karczewski (Turning Virtue)
Best Original Male Pop/Indie Vocalist
Austin Nova
Dave Abbatoy (Busted Stuff)
Erik Corrie (Annasun)
J3
Kendall Cage
Mike Zogaria
Robert “Freightrain” Parker
Steelhorse
Cory Klawon (Breakaway)
Jim Crean (Hair Nation / Jim Crean Band)
Bobby Mejak (Supercharger)
Steve Cohen (Blind Vision)
Denzel Ward (Cool Platinum)
Larry McFarland (Midnight Kings)
Jack McCardle (12 Pack Jack)
Mike McGuire (Back to the Bars)
Chris Squier
Ben Cain (Wild Things)
Keith James (Shuskie)
Best Original Male Rock/Metal Vocalist
Dennis John (Darkapathy)
Ed Brown (Embalmed)
Ed Schubauer
Eric Budash (Misanthropy, Diceros)
Fred Shafer (Klear)
Grant Emeigh (Drednecks)
Jammer Corbin (DDT)
Jason Russo (Darkling)
John Paul Fitzgerald (Nobody Lives Forever)
Keith Zogaria (Stealin’)
Mike Bongiovanni (Leon and the Forklifts)
Mike Willard (Weaponex)
Scott Hubbell
Dave Karczewski (Turning Virtue)
Best Original Female Vocalist (Any Genre)
Alison Janet (Fatbrat)
Alison Pipitone
Amanda Clark (Highway Lines)
Annette Falaso
Debbie Knight (The Knight Crew)
Grace Stumberg
Jessika Schreiber
Megan Brown
Patti Parks
Whitney (Diggin Roots Band)
Patsy Silver (Silver Xtreme)
Amy Z (Ultraviolet)
Leah Caruso (Pandora/Reset 2 Vinyl)
Robin Mayerat (Robin & The Rubes)
Annette Falasa (Hit N Run)
Danielle Mazziotti (Danielle & Joe)
Jess Chizuk
Best Cover Vocalist (Any Genre)
Aimee Walker (The Teasers)
Amanda Clark (Highway Lines)
Cari James Duke (Metal Maiden/Darkwater/Duke-James Band)
Corey Donovan (Seventh Sign)
Derek Mediak (Highway Lines)
Ed Schubauer (1980 Something)
Ed Wyner – Facebook.com/edwynermusic
Gus Gregory (High Horse)
Ike Smith (Boogie Monsters)
Jen Dix (Dyslexic Dog)
Joe Mombrea (JJ Swing)
Julian Burgio (Unleash the Lion)
Keith Zogaria
Kevin K. of DAB
Kelly Wahl (Impact)
Megan Brown (Dirty Smile)
Michael McGuire
Mighael Figiel
Mike Schill (Fatbrat)
Patti Parks
Peter Vincent (Lowerpony)
Philip Porto aka Rodney Wild (Nerds Gone Wild in WNY)
Richie Fountain
Robert Neubauer (That 80’s Hairband)
Tom Bender
Ron Russell (Metal 101)
James Cross (Ozzmageddon)
Peter Glanville (2 Minutes to Maiden)
Mark Valentino (Hit N Run)
Maureen Gambino (Rock Angel)
Keith James (Shuskie)
Connie Wendling (Acoustified)
Best Keyboard/Synth Player
Adam Schmidt (Little Mountain Band, Kickstart Rumble, Band of Peace)v
Angelo Frijia (90 West)
Dan Delano
Danesha Artis (Standard Issue Citizen)
Dave Loss (Aqueous)
David “Vid” Cuddihy (Nerds Gone Wild)
Don Lorentz (Boys of Summer)
Ed Berowski
Greg Burt (Optic Oppression)
Greg Leech (Freightrain)
Katie Oshei
Kevin K. (Sonic Garden / DAB)
Mike Bongiovanni (Leon and the Forklifts)
Paul Burt (Digital Afterlife)
Ricky Briggs
Bruce Decker (Breakaway)
Robin Mayerat (Robin & the Rubes)
Pat Annunziata (Hit N Run)
Nathan Gavacs
Best Instrumentalist
Andrew Lofke
Bob Wilczak (Fatbrat)
Cynthia McCaffrey (Busted Stuff)
George Puleo
Paul Burt (Digital Afterlife)
Best Venue
Buffalo Iron Works
Crazy Jakes
Dinosaur BBQ
Evening Star Concert Hall
GFY
Kettles
Nashvilles 2
Rockin Buffalo
Rockstarz
Santora’s
Sportsmen’s Tavern
The Cove
The Mohawk Place
The Transit
Tudor Lounge
Waiting Room
Mickey Rats
Jack Devines South
Mac’s On Hertel
Dwyer’s
The Raintree
Rapids Theatre
Best Open Mic
Backstage Pub
Carmine’s on Pine Ave in Niagara Falls
Clarence Center Cafe
Neitzsche’s
Our Bar
Penny Lane Cafe
Stamps
The Irishman
Wagon Wheel
Waiting Room
Tap House on the Chippewa
Best Music Festival
Buffalo Infringement Festival
Buffalove
East Aurora Music Festival
German Fest
Hamburg Music Festival
Lewiston Jazz Festival
Music Is Art
Rock-N-Roll Camp
Slyfest
Exposure Concert
Herd Fest
Allentown Music Festival
Jabbapalooza
Night Lights Music Festival
Nights Of Fire
Unity Fest
Best Promotion/Booking Company
Afterdark
Backstage Productions / Dave Buffamonti
ESI Entertainment
For the Music Productions
J R Productions
Perfect Pitch Management
Psychedelic Dragons Productions
Southern Tier Promotions
Starstruck Productions
Back To Back Entertainment Group
Funtime Presents
Best Promoter
Al Wo
Bryan LaClair
Dave Buffamonti (Backstage Productions)
Dave Elder
Greg Burt (For the Music Productions)
Jeannine Bower (Perfect Pitch Management)
Jimmy Munt
JoAnn Simon
Rich Radice
Tom McGill (Starstruck Productions)
Ross Catalino (Back To Back Entertainment Group)
Dennis Ferry
Best Record Store
Black Dots
Record Theater
Revolver Records
Spiral Scratch
Best Record Label
No Ceilings Entertainment
Rut
Righteous Babe Records
Steak & Cake Records
Good Charamel Records
Feral Kid Records
Deep Thinka Records
Best Studio/Recording Mixer
Dan Brace
Dave St Onge / DMS Productions
DB Island Studios
Digital Barn
Justin Rose
Larry Saunders
Mike Rorick
Ryan Wiesner
Sonic Farm Studio
Starfields Productions
The Music Lab
Up Country Studios
Watchmen Studios
World of Noise
Best Sound Guy/Business
BG AUDIO
Brad Borycki (Adventures in Sound)
Dan Brace
Dave Guilford (Ripe Audio)
Dave Hiser (DB Island Studios)
Dave Terry (The Cove)
Doug White
Greg Belcher (G&D Sound)
Greg Burt
Greg Rinker (Evening Star)
Joe Tall
Matt Garcia (MLG Audio)
Neil Brodfuhrer (Waiting Room, Mohawk Place)
Rick Libortora
Ron Walker (Orka Audio)
Scotty Nichols
Best Recording Studio
Audio Magic
Dave St Onge / DMS Productions
DB Island Studios
Digital Barn
GCR
Sonic Farm Studio
The Music Lab
True Sound Studios
Up Country Studios
Watchmen Studios
World of Noise
Best Music/Equipment Shop
Buffalo Drum Outlet
Guitar Center
Guitar Factory
Jackson Music
Lewiston Music
Limelite Music
Lockport Music Center
Allentown Music
Best Place To Get Swag (Band Merch, T-Shirt Printing, Etc.)
blackpantspromotions.com
Chris Santoro / Retro Outlaw
Go Stick Art
TC Printing
Tour City
Best Music Website/Publication
Buffalo.fm
Buffalo Fly
For The Music Production
NYS Music
Southern Tier Promotions
Artvoice
The Public
Gusto in The Buffalo News
AllWNYRadio.com
Best Concert/Press Photographer
Amanda Siedner / “Amanda Sandwicch Photography”
Bob Mussel
Carl Cederman
Chuck Eckert
CK Photographic Systems
Dan Ruggerio
Heather Bellini
Hit Man
Ken Czworka
Lee Hoffman
Meredith Snow
Rob Micoli / Nitelife Photography
Sierra Munt
Tom Sgroi (NYS Music)
Laura Lynne / Rock My Image
Best Local Radio Podcast/Show
Clyborn Yates Show
Fix Your Face Entertainment
Shredd & Ragan
Slick Tom (97 Rock)
ThinkSoJoe Show
Thomas Loop
Suzapalooza’s Spotlight
Most Dedicated Fan
Amanda Conrad
Bill Sonneville / Metal Militia
Jeannine Bower /High Horse
Jen Snooters / Nerds Gone Wild in WNY
Jimmy Munt
JoAnn Simon / Bruce Wojick and the Struggle
Lynn Jeffords
MaryEllen Twichell / Nick Kody & the Creek Road Band
Jim Campagna / Hit N Run
Shannon Simmons / Danielle & Joe
