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The Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) is a volunteer organization whose purpose is to educate and recognize the achievements and accomplishments of individuals in the Wisconsin music industry.


Congratulations 2009
WAMI Award Winner's

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Click HERE to see last years winners.

 

Artist of the Year: Bon Iver

CD of the Year: "My World" by Hindsight

Song of the Year: "Hallmark Stars" by The Lackloves

Male Vocalist of the Year: Cory Chisel

Female Vocalist of the Year: Ronnie Nyles

New Artist of the Year: Invade Rome

Alternative Artist of the Year: The Lackloves

Rock Artist of the Year: Verona Grove

Hard Rock Artist of the Year: Spiral Trance

Pop Artist of the Year: Ronnie Nyles & the Tallulah Who

Country Artist of the Year: Geoff Landon & the Wolfpack

Cover Band of the Year: Sonic Circus

Christian/Gospel Artist of the Year: Chad James

Hip Hop/Rap Artist of the Year: The Figureheads

R&B/Soul Artist of the Year: Soul Food

Tribute Nostalgia Artist of the Year: Mark Shurilla

Bassist of the Year: Chris Steelman

Drummer of the Year: Dave Schoepke

Guitarist of the Year: Evan Christian

Reeds/Brass Player of the Year: Warren Wiegratz (sax)

Special Instrument Player of the Year: Rachel Trapp (violinist)

Keyboard Player of the Year: Connie Grauer

Music Venue of the Year: Mill Creek

Print/Electronic Media of the Year: OnMilwaukee.com

Producer of the Year: Jeff Hamilton and Justin Perkins (tie)

Radio Station of the Year: 88Nine Radio Milwaukee

Recording Studio of the Year: Renwood Messenger Recording Studios

Americana Artist of the Year: Copper Box and Liam Ford Band (tie)

Big Band/Swing Group of the Year: All Star SuperBand

Jazz Artist of the Year: Paul Spencer Band

Blues Artist of the Year: Alex Wilson

World/Reggae/Ska Group of the Year: De La Buena

Bluegrass Group of the Year: Liberty Bluegrass Band

 

People's Choice Awards:

Northeast: Grand Union

Northwest: Copper Box

Southeast: The Toys

Southwest: Madison County

WAMI seminar favorite announces Vocal class opportunities!

 

The Progressive Singer's Workshop, Master's Class, will help you to achieve new vocal and emotional freedom by unleashing your creative inner-self while improving the quality of your voice. 

MasterClass Link

Click HERE for more details


 

TALENTED, YOUNG MUSICIANS SOUGHT FOR WAMI YOUTH SHOWCASE

Select Vocalists, Duos, Trios or Bands will Get Opportunity to Perform at Wisconsin State Fair

The Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) is looking for talented kids between the ages of eight and 18 to take part in its 2009 Youth Showcase on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 2 to 4:30 p.m., at the World Café Stage during this year's Wisconsin State Fair. 

 

The event is an opportunity for aspiring young vocalists, duos, trios or bands to showcase their talents in a non-competitive, yet professional performance venue..

 

Click HERE for more details


 

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