This afternoon, the Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) announced the nominees for its 35th annual WAMI Awards.
The show itself will be held at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) on Sunday, April 19 at Turner Hall Ballroom, with a nominee celebration several weeks before on Sunday, March 29 at Papa's Social Club.
The latter event, beginning at 6:30 p.m., is free and open to the public, and will feature complementary hors d'oeuvres, drink specials and a performance by Tweed Funk, which received seven nominations this year.
As for the nominees themselves, here is the complete list:
Artist of the Year
- PHOX
- Field Report
- Altered Five
- Sam Llanas
Album of the Year
- Field Report, "Marigolden"
- PHOX, "PHOX"
- Sam Llanas, "The Whole Night Thru"
- GGOOLLDD, "$tandard$"
- Tweed Funk, "First Name Lucky"
- The Goddamns, "Wisco Disco"
- Altered Five, "Cryin' Mercy"
Song of the Year
- GGOOLLDD, "Gold"
- Field Report, "Home"
- PHOX, "1936"
- The Family Business, "Rest of My Days"
- The Living Statues, "Knockin'"
- Canopies, "Choose Yer Own Adventure"
- Tweed Funk, "Blues in My Soul"
- Altered Five, "Find My Wings"
Female Vocalist
- Windy Hope
- Nora Collins
- Shaun Marie
- Monica Martin
- Rändi Fay
- Lyndsay Evans
- Amy Jo Johnson Doty
Male Vocalist
- Andre Beaudot
- Joseph "Smokey" Holman
- Paul Lent
- Jimmy Voegeli
- Hugh Robert Masterson
- Chris Porterfield
- Sam Llanas
New Artist of the Year
- Space Raft
- Whips
- GGOOLLDD
- Hurry Up Wait
- The Electra Color
- Boom Shack
Pop Rock
- GGOOLLDD
- Doozey
- Green Screen Kid
- Eric Lives Here
- Sexy Ester
- I'm Not a Pilot
- PHOX
Alternative
- The Fatty Acids
- The Delta Routine
- Field Report
- Canopies
- Rooftop Jumpers
- The Family Business
- The Traveling Suitcase
Hard Rock/Metal
- Spiral Trance
- Conniption
- Lords of the Trident
- Venus in Fur
- Red Light Saints
- Metal Men
- Evoked
Blues
- The Blues Disciples
- Altered Five
- Reverend Raven & The Chain Smokin' Altar Boys
- The Jimmys
- The Big N Tasty Blues Band
- Alex Wilson
Bluegrass/Americana
- Horseshoes & Hand Grenades
- Hugh Bob and The Hustle
- Madpolecats
- Dead Horses
- The Ditchrunners
- The Whiskeybelles
- Buffalo Gospel
Rap/Hip Hop
- Handz Onn
- Klassik
- Rob Dz
- Webster X
- Yo Dot
- Reggie Bonds
Jazz
- Jazz Orgy
- Rändi Fay
- Jamie Breiwick
- Vivo
- Jack Grassel
- Adekola Adedapo
Rising Star
- Bad Habitz
- Hannah Mrozak
- Distant Cuzins
- Jonah Roth
- Life in a Tree
- Stephanie Brill
- Yalimar Borges
Country
- Saddlebrook
- Grand Union
- Rebel Grace
- Geoff Landon & the Wolfpack
- Bella Cain
- Saving Savannah
- Pat Watters Band
Soul R&B
- Tweed Funk
- Charles Walker Band
- Streetlife
- The People Brothers Band
- Eddie Butts
- Shonn Hinton
World
- De La Buena
- Unity
- Kojo
- King Solomon
- Max & The Invaders
- Something To Do
- The Painted Caves
- Natty Nation
Folk/Celtic
- Blessed Feathers
- Heidi Spencer & the Rare Birds
- Reilly
- Peter Mulvey
- Whiskey of the Damned
- Christopher Gold
Tribute
- Separate Ways The Band
- Project Pink
- The Prince Experience
- The Hellion
- Light Up
- 52nd Street
Cover Band
- Rabid Aardvarks
- Consult the Briefcase
- Boogie and the Yo-yoz
- Almighty Vinyl
- The Toys
- Star Six Nine
- Half Empty
- Road Trip
Christian/Gospel
- Koiné
- Saved by Grace
- Lightswitch
- Masonic Wonders
- Dave Gerhartz
- Paul F. Trebian
Singer/Songwriter
- Nora Collins
- Christopher Gold
- Paul Hanna
- Jay Matthes
- John Stano
- Rob Anthony
Horn/Big Band
- Cold Sweat & the Brew City Horns
- Extra Crispy Brass Band
- WIFEE and the HUZz BAND
- The Jimmys
- Vic Ferrari Symphony on the Rocks
- Uptown Savages
- Bill Sargent Big Band
- Dead Man's Carnival
Polka
- The Squeezettes
- Steve Meisner
- Brewhaus Polka
- Happy Schnapps Combo
- Rhythm Playboys
- Bobby Danczyk and the Polish Memories
Club DJ
- Antics
- Kiings
- Poison Ivy
- DJ Manny
- DJ Breezy
Drummer
- Victor DeLorenzo
- Nick Lang
- John Medler
- Alan Arber
- Nicole Rae
- Mauro Magellan
- Andrew Klaus
- Billy Wendt
Guitarist
- Bill House
- Jason Busse
- Kelly Klaus
- Perry Weber
- Peter Mac
- Greg Koch
- Jack Grassel
- Joey Carini
Keyboard Player
- Mark Glatzel
- Marcell Guyton
- Jimmy Voegeli
- Kevin Machan
- Raymond Tevich
- Mark Lahti
- Sam Steffke
- Danny Moore
Bass
- Eric Madunic
- Timm Buechler
- John Wheelock
- Mike "Rudy" Rodenkirch
- PT Peterson
- Chris Charter
- Evan Paydon
Reeds
- Andy Spadafora
- Kevin Klemme
- Warren Wiegratz
- Steve Cooper
- Michael Clobes
- Jamie Breiwick
- Mary Rodgers
- Pat Phalon
Strings
- Peter Thomas
- Kimmy Unger
- Lodi Broekhuizen
- Joe Ketchum
- Ryan Ogburn
- Hans Christian
Studio
- Cherry Pit
- Rock Garden
- Renwood Messenger
- Studio Z
- MusicMann Studios
- Studio H
Engineer
- Steve Hamilton
- Paul Kneevers
- Vinny Millevolte
- Tony Anders
- Marc Golde
- Gary Tanin
- Eric LaBrosse
Live Venue
- BuBs Irish Pub
- Milwaukee Ale House
- Shank Hall
- Stone Toad
- Mill Creek
- High Noon Saloon
- The Metal Grill
- Fat Joe's
People’s Choice nominations:
Southwest
- Band: Whiskey Farm, Madison County, Pat Watters Band
- Teacher: Kathy Wacker, Alyssa Riemer, Chris Bright
- Radio: 97.1 WCOW, Z93.3 WIZM , Q106 WWQM
- Venue: The Warehouse, Fawn Creek Winery, Crystal Grand Music Theater
Northwest
- Band: Brian McLaughlin, Spicy Tie, Raised Reckless
- Teacher: Phil Smyth, Mary Brendenmuell, Brian McLaughlin
- Radio: 106.5 WYTE, 107.9 WBCV, 97.3 WHDG
- Venue: Rookies, Anchor Bay, Hodag
Northeast
- Band: Adams Way, Diamond & Steel, Red Light Saints
- Teacher: David Jerabek, Audrey Henderickson, Mark Budwit
- Radio: WNCY 100, WZOR 94.7, WAPL 105.7
- Venue: Headliners, JJ Maloneys, Q & Z Expo Center
Southeast
- Band: Copperbox, Whiskeybelles, Rabid Aardvarks
- Teacher: Derek Machan, Twila Beregerson, Dan Johnston
- Radio: 102.9 WHQG, 91.7 WMSE, 88.9 WYMS
- Venue: The Rave, Cue Club of Wisconsin, The Metal Grill
