Madison Area Music Awards 2015 Winners

The 2015 Madison Area Music Awards Winners List

 

Erik Kjelland

Erik Kjelland and Meghan Rose are the big winners this year, taking home 6 & 5 awards each, respectively.  Kjelland’s group, The Mascot Theory, has come on strong in the past two years and is becoming a staple in the Madison scene and beyond.  His band features strong vocals and world-class productions of very well-written songs.  Rose was nominated for her role in three different area bands, I Saw the Creature, Damsel Trash and Little RedWolf.  She is a talent who can easily stretch beyond her rock comfort zone. She is a writer, producer and plays multiple instruments. Sexy Ester takes home the prestigious Artist of the Year Award for the third time.  The band is fronted by Lyndsay Evans, a powerful vocalist supported by strong instrumentalist and a great rhythm section. They are a staple in the Madison Music Scene.

Meghan Rose

The Mascot Theory - Folk Performer, Country Album - Hand Me Down Miracles, Cover Song - Hey Jealousy, Packaging - Hand Me Down Miracles

Erik Kjelland & Beth Kille

Unique Song - North Star with Beth Kille, Unique Album - North Star with Beth Kille

Meghan Rose - Bassist, Female Vocalist, Blues Song - You Told Me with I Saw the Creature

Damsel Trash - Hard Rock/Punk Song -    More Drunk, Less Pregnant, Hard Rock/Punk Album - Soup For Sluts

             

Lindsay Evans, Sexy Ester

Sexy Ester - Artist Of The Year, Alternative Performer                

Other Winners

Gabe Burdulis - Male Vocalist, Guitarist, Pop/R&B Song - Little Yellow House, Pop/R&B Performer      

Dogs of War - Hip-Hop Album - Dogs of War EP, Hip-Hop Performer                       

The Jimmys

The Jimmys - Blues Performer, Brass - Darren Sterud, Keyboardist - Jimmy Voegeli, Woodwinds - Pete Ross

Joey Broyles - Electronic Album - Future Pop Revolution, Electronic Performer, Video Of The Year - Burn the Money

Modern Mod - Alternative Song - Papercuts, Alternative Album - Tunnels

Joey Banks - Drummer/Percussionist  with the Black Star Drum Line - Children's Song - Slam featuring DLO, Ant Da Hope Boy, Rob Dz, Children's Performer - with The Big Payback - Jazz Performer 

The Kissers - World Song - Montreal, World Album - Three Sails

The German Art Students

The German Art Students - Rock Album - Time Machine, Rock Performer

Karen Wheelock - New Artist, Folk/Americana Album - Imaginary Girl

                           

Anna Vogelzang - Folk/Americana Song - Amarillo, Specialty Instrument - Banjo

Jim Schwall & Chris Aaron

Additional Winners

Strings - IdaJo, Classical Song - Richard's Rondo- Richard Wiegel, Country/Bluegrass Song - Make Believe - Jim Schwall, Country/Bluegrass Performer - OldFarm Dog, Electronic Song - Live or Die - Annabel Lee, Hard Rock/Punk Performer - Lordsof the Trident, Hip Hop Song - Pray - AnthonyLamarr Featuring D. L. O. The Iceman, Jazz Song - Build a Bear - Jackie Bradley, Rock Song - Long Drive - TheFamily Business

Boo Bradley

Blues Album - Rub Rub Rub - Boo Bradley, Jazz Album - Solid Ground - Lo Marie, Pop/R&B Album - Middle of the In Between - The People Brothers Band, Unique Performer - SheShe, World Performer - Natty Nation, Ensemble Vocals - Gin, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets, Compilation Album - MAXMAS Volume V (The Search forMAXMAS IV) - M.A.XMAS, Cover Band Performer - Steely Dane, DJ - KaylaKush & Nick Nice

Producer - Mike Zirkel

Live Sound Engineer - Lonya Nenashev, Local Live Music Venue - High Noon Saloon, Local Music Fan - Sarah Warmke, Local Music Publication/Blog - Isthmus, Local Music Radio Personality - Gabby Parsons, Local Music Radio Station - WORT, Local Recorded Music Store - Strictly Discs, Photographer - Mark Ellis, Producer - Mike Zirkel, Recording Studio - Blast House Studios, Roadie - Kathy Burdulis, Studio Sound Engineer - Landon Arkens







Compiled by Roy Elkins

Profiles - Roy Elkins profile on Broadjam, Google+ profile, Twitter, MySpace, Facebook, About Me, Foursquare, Bloomberg Profile, Angel List,

Blogs - Onlinernotes, Great People, Top Rock Songs On Broadjam.com,Top Country Songs On Broadjam.com, Top Pop Songs on Broadjam.com, Top Jazz Songs on Broadjam.com

Press -Bandswap, Madison Magazine, Madison College Presentation, Isthmus Rock The Vote, Daily Motion 6-Pack, Project Famous, Models of Opportunity, MENC School Tube,

Additional links & good organizations – Willywash, ASCAP 2012, Dallas Songwriters Association – Grand Prize Judge Roy Elkins Comments, Getting Your Music Into Film, Bloomberg, Rotary Club of Madison, Madison Area Music Association, Yellowphone, Max Ink Radio, Madison Hip Hop Awards, ASCAP 2011

The MAMAs - Madison Area Music Association June 22nd, 2014 by Roy Elkins

The Madison Area Music Association Annual Awards
June 22nd, 2014 Capitol Theatre, Overture Center
Madison, WI
by Roy Elkins

June 22nd, 2014Capitol Theatre

This Sunday in Madison, Wisconsin, the Madison Area Music Association hosts it's annual awards show in the Capitol Theatre. This high energy and diverse show recognizes local talent and, at the same time, raises money to buy music instruments for kids.  Over the years the association has purchased and/or donated over $50,000 of instruments for organizations, school music programs or an individual who just wants to play music. The MAMAs (themamas.org) show, includes over 150 volunteers and is the premier annual musical event in our great city.

The MAMA (themamas.org) was founded by Rick Tvedt, a local Madison musician, who has a deep passion for helping musicians and kids succeed. In it's 11th year, the MAMAs continues to thrive. In the second year of the MAMAs, I got involved as Rick's commitment to the music community is infectious. His dedication to this organization is unmatched and it may be years before the community ever realizes the positive impact that this one individual has had upon it. Beth Kille, one of the best performers and songwriters in Wisconsin, is producing the show and has put together an amazing event.

Kyle Henderson

This year's lineup at the show will include:  RIP - great hip hop songwriter, producer and performer / The Dang-Its - a phenomenal country bluegrass band with great instrumentalists / Annabel Lee - winner of the Battle of the Bands which earned her a spot at The MAMAs / Modern Mod - A very talented group of young musicians who describe themselves as a garage band surf pop. Very talented group that could a have a big future / The unique sound of Son Contrabando. A collection of musicians from Wisconsin, Venezuela & Peru / the amazing Kyle Henderson.  Kyle is was the front man and bass player of the 80s Pop sensation The Producers.  His killer vocal is legendary and he now fronts his own blues band made up of some of the best players in Madison / And a very special performance from the Madison Music Makers Youth String Ensemble.

Madison Music Maker

Every year, the MAMAs (themamas.org) presents the lifetime achievement award to a resident of Madison and who has dedicated their life to music and the community. Past winners have included Clyde Stubblefield (Legendary drummer for James Brown), Jan Wheaton (Jazz Singer extraordanairre), Ben Sidran (Highly acclaimed Jazz keyboardist, writer and producer), Richard Davis (World class versatile bassist with with Mingus, Gillespie and Springsteen), Jim Fleming (Long time morning anchor of Wisconsin Public Radio's Morning Classics and the nationally syndicated To The Best of Our Knowledge), Pro Arte Quartet (Founded in 1911, one of the longest running and most respected Classical Quartets in history), Doc DeHaven (Trumpet virtuoso in the Chicago and Madison scene for 50 years), Marv Rabin (Founder of the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra) and Michael Leckrone, (Well respected conductor of the Wisconsin Badger Marching Band.)

This year the award will go to Leotha Stanley, who has been the music director at Mt.Zion church for 30+ years. His career has been legendary, as he was invited to the Olympic Trials (long jump), made the national team in 1987 and won a silver medal at a meet in the UK. He later became a paramedic and has helped scores of kids and adults become better musicians. He is truly a deserving individual. Jonathan Overby of Wisconsin Public Radio and one of Lee's closest friends will present his award to him.

Besides the great lineup of talent, numerous awards will be handed out to Madison's best. The red carpet is rolled out at 5 and the show will start at 6 PM.

I and Broadjam are honored and proud to part of this great organization.

Roy Elkins

Founder, Broadjam, Great People, Onliner Notes Song Reviews

Additional links & good organizations – Madison Area Music Association, Willywash, Dallas Songwriters Association – one of the best in the business, Merlin Mentors – Great org that helps young entrepreneurs, Les Paul Foundation, Wisconsin Foundation for School Music

Press & educational links – Hangout June 6, 2014, “Blanket” Music Licensing, Industry Projections, Celebrating Sonic Foundry, A Music Platform, Project Famous – Great Photographer, Models of Opportunity: How Entrepreneurs Design Firms