On behalf of our entire production staff, we would like to thank all the incredibly talented musicians who have performed (and will perform) for the Phoenix Music Awards Voting Academy Members & guests. Your hard work and dedication to your art is what's helping to build the bridge between Phoenix & LA. We would also like to thank Terry & Anne Davies for offering us the use of their state of the art venue . . SKYE. Click on the link for SKYE and check out what just might be the best live entertainment facility in all of Arizona. We will see all of you on voting night, Monday, July 28th at 7:00 pm.
--------THE 2008 PHOENIX MUSIC AWARDS--------
-----------SHOWCASE SERIES SCHEDULE-----------
January 28, 2008 ____________ June 30, 2008
February 18, 2008 ___________ July 28, 2008
March 31, 2008 ______________ August 25, 2008
April 28, 2008 _______________ September 29, 2008
May 19, 2008
2008 PMA Nominee - Jack Ripper LIVE at Feb. 18th Showcase
2008 PMA Nominee - Jefrey Taylor - Tribute to our troops.
"Wrap Me In The Arms Of An Angel" Edited by Bridget Gardiner.
Be safe Eric, Love Mom
Phoenix Music Awards Showcase
Feb.18. Thanks Club1TV!
Hacienda de la Mariposa
Arizona's Award Winning Bed & Breakfast
In January, the Phoenix Music Awards production staff began building a Voting Academy comprised of local business people and other prominent citizens of Arizona. To date, we have distributed over 400 laminated Voting Member badges at three prior events at the Arizona Broadway Theater and SKYE Music Theater respectively. Each laminated badge that is held by a Voting Member will be honored at all of our remaining Showcase Series events in 2008. At this time, due to overwhelming demand for these events, we have instituted a very small cover charge of $5.00. THE COVER CHARGE WILL ONLY APPLY TO THOSE WITHOUT VOTING MEMBER BADGES! Nominated artists will receive free entrance to all the remaining Showcase Series events in 2008.
The Phoenix Music Awards, as well as the Arizona Music Awards, will conduct talent searches statewide as we begin construction of a new "creative community" here in the beautiful southwestern part of the United States. We welcome all local artists and independent film makers to join us in our quest to make Phoenix the next hub of the world of quality entertainment.
Al Bowman
Founder / Executive Producer
Phoenix Music Awards
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*FOR NOMINATION CONSIDERATION & SHOWCASE SERIES BOOKING
There are 2 ways to submit your music . . . online through Sonicbids or snail mail. Both require a $40.00 submission fee. Thank You and Good Luck!
To submit the old way:
Please send your press kit along with your contact information including your name, address, phone, e-mail address, web address and representative contact(s), along with a money order for $40.00 to:
Phoenix Music Awards
C/O: Susanna Griffie
PO Box 6893
Chandler, AZ 85246-6893
Due to overwhelming demand ALL categories are still open for submissions.
2008 Phoenix Music Awards Categories and Nominees:
Independent Female Singer / Songwriter of the Year
1. Whitney Steele
2. Haven James
3. Jeordie
Male Singer / Songwriter
1. Ryan Sims - EastonAshe
2. Robert Toner - A Boy Named Sioux
3. Travis Boltz - Headroom
Rock Artist of the year
1. EastonAshe
2. Crash Street Kids
3. Headroom
Adult Contemporary Artist
1. Whitney Steele
2. Sage Gentlewing
3. Bill Dutcher
Power Pop Artist
1. Flight To London
2. 3 Ugly Guys
3. The Love Me Nots
Country Artist
1. Turner Shiew
2. Young Country
3. Jefrey Taylor
Phoenix Performer Of The Year
1. KC Blues Band
2. Stacy Pullen
3. Annie Moscow
AZ Performer Of The Year
1. Captain Squeegee and the Soap Suds
2. Halfmute
3. Whitedingo
Music Video
1. Whitney Steele: "Storm Warning"
2. Antedote: "Universal"
3. Headroom "Welcome To Turtlewoods"
Independent Rock Album of the Year
1. Crash Street Kids: “Chemical Dogs”
2. EastonAshe: "Can I drive it?"
3. Big Cock: "Year Of The Cock"
Adult Contemporary Single Of The Year
1. Mark Dolin: "Don't Ever Stop Now"
2. Haven James: "Rusty's Waltz"
3. Sherry Petta: "Falling For You"
Regional Guitarist Of The Year
1. Chuck Hall
2. Jeries Alfreih
3. Erich Vivian
Youth Artist Of The Year
1. Jack Ripper
2. Tiffany Jo Allen
3. Eddie Blue
Musical Group Of The Year
1. 3 Ugly Guys
2. A Boy Name Sioux
3. Bleary View
Independent Rock Single of the Year
1. EastonAshe: "Venture to the Sun"
2. Crash Street Kids: "Mandy and the Leapers"
3. Daughters Of Fission: "The Sea"
Pop Single
1. Whitney Steele: "Where did you go?"
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PRODUCERS CHOICE AWARD RECIPIENTS
1. Independent Alternative Rock Album of the Year: The Manhattan Address
CAREER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENTS
1. Lifetime Achievement Award: Mike Curb
2. Career Achievement Studio Sessions/Arrangements: Rockin' Reggie Vinson
3. Career Achievement in Journalism: Jan Jacobson
4. Career Achievement Rock Guitar: Mitch Perry
5. Music Documentary Film Award: Max Baranet
6. Career Achievement Record Producer: Greg Ladanyi
7. Career Achievement Song Collaborations: Steve McCarty
8. Career Achievement in Jazz Performance: Dennis Rowland
*************2008 PMA NOMINEE - EASTONASHE *************
MUSIC CONNECTION MAGAZINE - Grammy Issue
*************2008 PMA NOMINEE - CRASH STREET KIDS*************
*************2008 PMA NOMINEE - DAUGHTERS OF FISSION*************
"If you've been looking for a band whose music will get your adrenaline pumping in no time flat, this is it, right here, 'Abandonatomy' by Daughters Of Fission. The psychedelic feel of the album, combined with the masterful guitar work of John Banks and the strong vocals by Jason Prichard are a perfect fit." - TONY SISON/All Access Magazine
"'Abandonatomy', the group's second CD, is progcore delivered with snarky titles like "Yes We're Perplexed," and "All Purpose Meanies" . . . a menacing anthem with lightning-fast bass drum and organ fills that hover like a cruising UFO)." - SERENE DOMINIC/Phoenix New Times
"Absolutely incredible! As impressive or more than any i've heard!! The cd flows from song to song, is fluid, interweaving has an overall pattern that is both intelligent and exciting, with each song topping the last with no loss in drive or intensity." - GRUM DANO/CD Baby
Track Of The Week on 26May2008 in Progressive Rock
Best Male Vocals in Progressive Rock, week of 5May2008
Best Male Vocals in Progressive Rock, week of 19May2008
Best Guitars in Progressive Rock, week of 26May2008
Best Drums in Progressive Rock, week of 5May2008
Best Drums in Progressive Rock, week of 19May2008
Best Drums in Progressive Rock, week of 26May2008
Best Bass in Progressive Rock, week of 5May2008
Best Bass in Progressive Rock, week of 26May2008
Best Production in Progressive Rock, week of 19May2008
Best Production in Progressive Rock, week of 26May2008
Best Melody in Progressive Rock, week of 19May2008
Best Beat in Progressive Rock, week of 5May2008
Best Beat in Progressive Rock, week of 19May2008
Most Original in Progressive Rock, week of 19May2008
Rocking Track in Progressive Rock, week of 19May2008
Daughters Of Fission ratings by Garageband.com
*************2008 PMA NOMINEE - SAGE GENTLE-WING*************
" Very Cool Lyrics!" - MARK HUDSON - Producer/Ringo Starr & Aerosmith
"You have some really great songs on 'Roadside Revelations'." - STEVE MCCARTY/Steve Miller Band writer
"Sage Gentle-Wing is not just good- he's Great!" - MEREL BREGANTE/Loggins and Messina
"We love Sage's Music! Not only is it technically excellent, it has that rare quality - sincerity and honesty that makes the listener suspend judgment and get lost in Sage's vision . . . a beautiful one!"
- TUCK and PATTI/Windham Hill Recording Artists
*************2008 PMA NOMINEE - BILL DUTCHER*************
2005 Guitar Center Finalist - GuitarMagedon
"Over the 14 years of touring the world with the CGT, we’ve shared the stage with many great guitarists. Bill Dutcher is without a doubt one of the finest solo acoustic guitarists I’ve ever had the pleasure of listening to. Energetic, innovative, excellent compositions, great tone, great player!"
- PAUL RICHARDS/California Guitar Trio
"Bill Dutcher is able to play all techniques with ease, including a sublime touch of his own as well, in gentle, solid, traditional, and uplifting compositions which are of an exceptionally high level."
- HENK TE VELDHUIS/Bridge Guitar Reviews
*************2008 PMA NOMINEE - CRASH STREET KIDS*************
Hot City Recording Company announces release of CSK new album.
"TRANSATLANIC SUICIDE" in stores May 2008
Jon Wisbey of the BCFM radio show in Bristol, England has just announed the Top 10 albums of 2007. At number ONE is Crash Street Kids "Chemical Dogs"! CONGRATULATIONS CSK!
Tryin 2 pull a live band together as we speak... If that is a success, i'm gonna try 2 get in one of those showcases! Yooooo, thank you so much 4 the love & support & thanks for the add request!!! I'm honored to be considered a friend!!! QUICK NOTE: If you truly enjoy my music & would like to stay in the "know", PLEASE make sure to do the following: 1. ***Take a couple minutes to sign up for my Fan e-mailing list (click the icon below or visit http://brandonelliotsmith. fanbridge. com)***, 2. Send an add request to any one of my regional "B-CREW" VIP pages (located on my Top 8 Friends List), 3. Subscribe to my BLOG section within each page you join, and (last but not least) 4. GRAB ONE OF MY BANNERS & put it anywhere on your page or in comments (see the left-side of my page for the banner code)!!! Yo, thanks so much for the love & support, once again!!! Please don't be a stranger & keep striving for excellence in all that u do! I read/reply to ALL messages as time permits, so please feel free to holla at me anytime & take care/be blessed!!! Peace!!!
-B
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THANKS FOR DROPING BYE AND ASKING TO BE FRIENDS AS YOU CAN TELL I LOVE GOD AND MUSIC..ROCK ON GUYS..I WILL BE DOING A PV CONCERT ON WED..BUT WISH YOU THE BEST..STOP BYE SOME TIME.THE SKY LOOKS GREAT AND FUN.HALF TO CHECK IT OUT SOME TIME.
Thank you so much for adding our band! We seriously appreciate you so much, so please tell us what you think. And please don't be a stranger, we love to talk! take care!
DEPHINGER LIVE!!!! at the trunkspace next to the bikini lounge on grand ave. this one is finally all ages, bring on the kids. as for the seniors the bar is wright next door. starts at 8pm deph around 9:30. sat. july 26th all age 6bucks w/the necronauts,in absentia, partners in 818, hands on fire..
Hey everyone, Just wanted to let you know that on August 25th Alex will be going back into Mindseye Digital to finish the vocals on two more songs for the record.
We originally dropped them from this record but have recently decided they needed to be released!
And October 4th at the Clubhouse in Tempe will be the dual CD Release Party w/ GiantKiller and some of the best bands in AZ!!!
Thanks for having us..... Rat Scabies of the Damned has completed producing the Glass Heroes new disc for TKO RECORDS. Watch for the release in early 2008.NEW CD "Liars, Cheats & Thieves" OUT ON TKO. More unadulterated street rock anthems from this long standing group. Also catch MARKY RAMONES "Punk Rock Blitz" on The “PUNK CHANNEL” #29 Sirius Radio. He's playing the Glass Heroes!! call him up and request the Heroes!! GLASS HEROES WEB SITE for band news and info!!! Debut album “GLASS HEROES” INTERPUNK and also will be re-released by TKO shortly…keep the faith. cheers ..
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