By: Kelcie Slone
It’s easy to question the validity of awards shows. Selected winners are considered “the best,” which is usually a misled label for “most popular.” Then, sometimes an awards show gets it right. The Louisville Music Awards, LMA, in its first year will have that chance to highlight Louisville’s successful talent using a democratic approach.
Collecting nominees was a true Louisville effort. In July, the LMAs encouraged music fans to nominate their favorite local musicians and contributors in nine different categories. WFPK announced the finalists last Wednesday, and the results were a very Louisville response (see finalist box). Come to Headliners Music Hall next Monday, Sept. 23 to find out who takes home the prize: a hand-blown award from Hyland Glass and the glory of being named “Best this year.” This event also kicks off the 13th annual IdeaFestival , taking place – as always – at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts.
Best Live DJ
GlitterTitz DJs
Kim Sorise
Matt Anthony
OK Deejays
Metal/Hardcore Award
Coliseum
Neighbor
Stonecutters
XERXES
Cover Band of the Year
Billy Goat Strut Revue
Dark Side of the Wall
Louisville Crashers
Tony and the Tanlines
Singer/Songwriter of the Year
Nick Dittmeier
Justin Paul Lewis
Cheyenne Mize
Dave Moisan
Hip Hop Artist of the Year
CPHR DVN
Elephant Room
Jalin Roze
Skyscraper Stereo
Engineer/Producer of the Year
Chris Greenwell
Dave Chale
Michael Sanders
Neil DeGraide
Cardinal Pick:
Rockers of the Year
Cabin
Discount Guns
Houndmouth
Old Baby
Roots Award
Appalatin
Bro. Stephen
Quiet Hollers
23 String Band
Song of the Year
Among the Grey (Cheyenne Mize)
Penitentiary (Houndmouth)
The Blonde Leading the Blonde (Wax Fang)
The Water (Discount Guns)
Louisville Music Awards
Headliners Music Hall
Sept. 23, 7:00 p.m. $10
Performances by The Pass, Bibelhauser Brothers and more
www.louisvillemusicawards.com
