{"id":23726,"date":"2019-04-16T07:09:32","date_gmt":"2019-04-16T11:09:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/daily-planet-arthur\/?p=23726"},"modified":"2019-04-16T07:09:32","modified_gmt":"2019-04-16T11:09:32","slug":"winners-announced-inaugural-capital-region-thomas-edison-music-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/daily-planet-arthur\/2019\/04\/winners-announced-inaugural-capital-region-thomas-edison-music-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Winners Announced: Inaugural Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"

SCHENECTADY \u2014 Winners in 38 categories were announced on sunday, April 14, at the Inaugural Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards at Proctors.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a great night for music,\u201d said Proctors Collaborative CEO Philip Morris, \u201cand a great night for us. I\u2019m so proud to see the Capital Region celebrating itself and the great artists, technicians, promoters and chroniclers that make up our grand music scene.\u201d
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\nHosted by comedian\/musician Erin Harkes, and featuring performances by Alex Torres and his Latin Orchestra, Bear Grass, Johnny 2 Phones, New York Players, Wyld Blu and Rich Ortiz, the event also featured video tributes to Greg Haymes and Caroline MotherJudge Isachsen, and Eddies Hall of Fame inductees Kevin McKrell and Ruth Pelham. Presenters at the fully-produced show\u2014sponsored by The Collaborative magazine and Capital Records Live!\u2014represented a wide range of Capital Region music industry luminaries.<\/p>\n

Eddies co-founders Jim Murphy and Sal Prizio presented, respectively, awards for Album of the Year and Record of the Year.<\/p>\n

Murphy, Proctors Collaborative marketing and corporate development director, said, \u201cThe goal of The Eddies is to truly a shine a light on regional talent and I feel like we did that tonight. We look forward to the collaborations, connections and amazing musical happenings that we hope will be encouraged by the Eddies.\u201d<\/p>\n

Prizio, program coordinator at Proctors Collaborative, agreed. \u201cMusicians rarely get to see each other because they are off with their own gigs and projects. The camaraderie and sense of community tonight, before and during the event, was electric. We believe the Eddies will have a long-term positive effect.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\n2019 Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards winners<\/strong><\/p>\n

Solo Artist of the Year
\nGirl Blue<\/p>\n

Solo or Duo Performer of the Year (Covers Category)
\nRich Ortiz
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\nAlt\/Indie Artist of the Year
\nThe Sea The Sea<\/p>\n

Hip Hop\/Rap Artist of the Year (tie)
\nJohnny 2 Phones
\nKATANI<\/p>\n

Party Cover Band of the Year
\nGarland Nelson and Soul Session
\n\"\"
\nJazz Artist of the Year
\nBrian Patneaude Quartet<\/p>\n

DJ of the Year
\nDJ Trumastr<\/p>\n

Country\/Bluegrass Artist of the Year
\nThe Gibson Brothers<\/p>\n

Americana Artist of the Year
\nThe North + South Dakotas<\/p>\n

Rock\/Pop Artist of the Year
\nWild Adriatic<\/p>\n

Punk\/Metal\/Hard Rock Artist of the Year
\nCandy Ambulance<\/p>\n

Jam Band of the Year
\nLet\u2019s Be Leonard<\/p>\n

Blues Artist of the Year
\nAlana Wyld\/Wyld Blu<\/p>\n

R+B\/Soul Artist of the Year
\nGarland Nelson<\/p>\n

Electronica Artist of the Year
\nSara Ayers<\/p>\n

International\/World Music Artist of the Year
\nAlex Torres + His Latin Orchestra
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\nClassical Artist\/Ensemble of the Year
\nAlbany Symphony Orchestra<\/p>\n

Folk\/Traditional Artist of the Year
\nThe McKrells<\/p>\n

Music Video of the Year
\nGirl Blue\u2014Dreams<\/p>\n

Album of the Year (tie)
\nElrod + MotherJudge\u2014Cold Warrior
\nWild Adriatic\u2014Feel<\/p>\n

Record of the Year
\nGirl Blue\u2014Lolita<\/p>\n

Outward Bound Artist of the Year
\nPhantogram<\/p>\n

Promoter or Presenter of the Year
\nMona Golub (Music Haven Concert Series)<\/p>\n

Radio DJ of the Year
\nChris Wienk WEXT<\/p>\n

Concert Series of the Year
\nMusic Haven Concert Series<\/p>\n

Live Production Crew of the Year
\nHigh Peaks Sound<\/p>\n

Arts Publication of the Year
\nnippertown.com<\/p>\n

Music Journalist of the Year
\nMichael Hochanadel<\/p>\n

Best Venue Small (up to 350 people)
\nCaff\u00e9 Lena<\/p>\n

Best Venue Medium (350-999 people)
\nThe Egg<\/p>\n

Best Venue Large (1,000 people and up)
\nTroy Savings Bank Music Hall<\/p>\n

Best Live Festival Large Format
\nOld Songs Festival of Traditional Music & Dance<\/p>\n

Best Live Festival Small Format
\nGottaGetGon Folk Festival<\/p>\n

Photographer of the year (tie)
\nAndre Pilarczyk
\nKiki Vassilakis<\/p>\n

People\u2019s Choice Awards<\/strong> in three categories:<\/p>\n

Local Music Artist of the Year
\nPJ Duo<\/p>\n

Local Music Venue of the Year
\nCaff\u00e8 Lena<\/p>\n

Local Music Concert of the Year
\nSawyer Fredericks
\nCaff\u00e8 Lena
\nMay 25-27, 2018<\/p>\n

Capital Region Music Hall of Fame Winners:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Artist Lifetime Achievement
\nKevin McKrell<\/p>\n

Arts Educator or Contributions to the Area Music Scene
\nRuth Pelham
\n\"\"<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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