2008 WAMI Award Winners

2008 WAMI Award Winners

WAMI Hall of Fame Class of 2008 Inductees: Manty Ellis and the BoDeans

Group: Hindsight, Appleton
Solo Artist/Performer: Peter Mulvey, Milwaukee
CD: "Little Bird," Corey Chisel and The Wandering Sons, Appleton
Female Vocalist: Annie Denison, Milwaukee
Male Vocalist: Michael Sean, Milwaukee
New Group/Artist: House Blend, Cedarburg
Song: "Red Fire," Fever Marlene, Milwaukee
Americana/Rockabilly: The Liam Ford Band, Milwaukee
Big Band: The All-Star SUPERband, Milwaukee
Bluegrass: .357 String Band, Milwaukee
Blues Group/Artist: Reverend Raven and The Chain Smoking Altar Boys, Milwaukee
Christian/Gospel Group/Artist: Chad James, East Troy
Classical Group: Present Music, Milwaukee
Contemporary Jazz Group/Artist: Chris Crain, Milwaukee
Country Group/Artist: Geoff Landon & The Wolfpack, Milwaukee
Cover Band: Johnny Wad, Green Bay
Folk/Acoustic Group/Artist: The Moon Gypsies, Madison
Pop/Adult Contemporary: Ronnie Nyles, Oak Creek
R&B/Soul/Hip-Hop Group/Artist: The Figureheads, Milwaukee
Rock Group (tie): Fahrenheit 420, Green Bay; Bellevue Suite, Milwaukee
Specialty/Nostalgia Group/Artist: Beatallica, Milwaukee
Traditional Jazz Group/Artist: The Paul Spencer Band, Milwaukee
World Beat/Reggae/Ska: The Invaders, Milwaukee
Bassist: Mike Spellman
Drummer: Joey Zak, Milwaukee
Guitarist: Alex Wilson, Milwaukee
Keyboard Player: Joe Hite
Reeds/Brass: Andrew Spadafora, Milwaukee
Specialty Instrumentalist: Tommy Greywolf
Group/Artist Website:www.houndstoothblues.com , Hounds Tooth, Milwaukee
Print Media: Shepherd Express, Milwaukee
Producer: Marc Golde, Appleton
Radio Station: WYMS-FM 88.9, Radio Milwaukee
Stage Production: Eliminator Audio Productions, Dousman
Studio: Smart Studios, Madison
Venue: Milwaukee Ale House

State-wide People's Choice Awards for "Best Band/Artist of the Year" winners:

Southeast: Ronnie Nyles, Oak Creek
Southwest: Clear Blue Betty, Madison
Northeast: Spin
Northwest: Reverend Raven and The Chain Smoking Altar Boys, Milwaukee