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.
WAMI 2008 Award Winners
Group: Hindsight
Solo Artist/Performer: Peter Mulvey
CD: "Little Bird" Cory Chisel and The Wandering Sons
Female Vocalist: Annie Denison
Male Vocalist: Michael Sean
New Group/Artist: House Blend
Song: "Red Fire" Fever Marlene
Americana/Rockabilly: The Liam Ford Band
Big Band: The All Star SUPERband
Bluegrass: .357 String Band
Blues Group/Artist: Reverend Raven and The Chain Smoking Altar Boys
Christian/Gospel Group/Artist: Chad James
Classical Group: Present Music
Contemporary Jazz Group/Artist: Chris Crain
Country Group/Artist: Geoff Landon & The Wolfpack
Cover Band: Johnny Wad
Folk/Acoustic Group/Artist: The Moon Gypsies
Pop/Adult Contemporary: Ronnie Nyles
R&B/Soul/Hip Hop Group/Artist: The Figureheads
Rock Group: Fahrenheit 420
Rock Group: Bellevue Suite
Specialty/ Nostalgia Group/Artist: Beatallica
Traditional Jazz Group/Artist: The Paul Spencer Band
World Beat/Reggae/Ska: The Invaders
Bassist: Mike Spellman
Drummer: Joey Zak
Guitarist: Alex Wilson
Keyboard Player: Joe Hite
Reeds/Brass: Andrew Spadafora
Specialty Instrumentalist: Tommy Greywolf
Group/Artist Website: www.houndstoothblues.com
Print Media: Shepherd Express
Producer: Marc Golde
Radio Station: WYMS FM 88.9 Radio Milwaukee
Stage Production: Eliminator Audio Productions
Studio: Smart Studios
Venue: Milwaukee Ale House
Hall of Fame: Manty Ellis
Hall of Fame: BoDeans
Featured Artist: Peter Mulvey
Wami award winner Peter Mulvey's latest album, Notes from Elsewhere (Signature Sounds) is a retrospective collection of the very best songs Mulvey has written and performed over his 15 year recording career. Recorded solo in a studio, these are fresh takes on songs that have become fan and critic favorites over the years.
We suggest downloading and listeningto a track called Charlie off his latest album.
Sound 101
A WAMI meeting YOU won't want to miss:
Sound 101 - Wednesday, Nov. 12
Serb Hall - 5101 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee
This is a 'must attend' for experienced musicians & those new to the business!
Our painel of experts will address getting the most from lve sound; how to work with any
audio engineer to get the best sound from your instrument, how to get a great vocal sound,
monitor and mic issues, how to select sound equipment for your band, and much more.
7:00 - 7:30: Happy Hour & networking
7:30 - Meeting; Introductions, announcements, and Panel discussion "Sound 101" including Q & A.
The meeting is FREE to all, and is smoke free.
* * Please share this with fellow musicians and band mates; bring someone along.
See you Wednesday at Serb Hall (5101 W. Oklahoma, Milwaukee)
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