The Northwest Arkansas Music Awards, the event that honors all Northwest Arkansas musicians and gives music fans the opportunity to select their favorites, will be at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 12 at the Dickson Theater.
The event is also a benefit for the Fayetteville based Northwest Arkansas Free Health and Dental Clinic, which provides health services for the underserved.
This year returning as Masters of Ceremonies will be KUAF’s Kyle Kellams and Arkansas music historian and director of the Center for Arkansas and Regional Studies, Robert Cochran.
This year’s Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Arkansas native and Eureka Springs resident Fred Tackett, who is best known as a member of Little Feat and who has worked with many well-known names in the music industry throughout his career.
This year a Hall of Fame award will be presented to local rockers Hunkr Down, who have garnered three NAMA awards as Best Rock Band.
Performing at this year’s awards ceremony will be Charliehorse, David’s Pegasus, Early Morning Bourbon Girls and The One Ups. Joseph Israel, previously scheduled to play has cancelled his appearance.
Volunteers are needed for the event. If you are interesed call Susan Porter at 521-4550.
Here are this year’s nominees. Voting will begin soon. Keep reading the Free Weekly for details.
Indie Rock
An A+ Setup
David’s Pegasus
Fire Don’t Care
Hot Shot Karate
Tel Aviv
Modern Rock
The American Years
Benjamin Del Shreve
Brighter Later
Six Hung Sprung
Wooden Stares
Rock
Bill Dollar and Loose Change
Bob Kramer Incident
Dave Stiles
Full House
Joe Giles and the Homewreckers
TJ Scarlet Band
Blues
Eoff Brothers
JC/BC
Leah and the Mojo Doctors
Ocie Fisher and the Hipp Dogs
Robert Hatfield Band
Metal
Deadbird
Onset of Winter
Storm the Castle
Vore
Wrought
Singer/Songwriter-female
Blair Harris
Donna Stjerna
Jori Costello
Nancy Maier
Susan Shore
Sarah Hughes
Singer/Songwriter-male
Effron White
Jeff Fox
Kelly Mullhollan
Reese Neal
Shack
Sandy Rowles
Female Vocalist
Leah Spears
Liz Gariss
Liz Lottman
Ocie Fisher
Tanya Shylock
Male Vocalist
Cory Branan
Justin Brasher
Justin Fernandez
Kevin Bennoch
Mo Brothers
Sam King
Jam/Funk
Flip Off Pirates
Markham Hill
Mountain of Venus
The One Ups
Solomon’s Vine
String Theory
Roots/Americana/World
Barrio Band
Charliehorse
Chase Missy
Early Morning Bourbon Girls
Joseph Israel
Country/Bluegrass
Maud Crawford
Mountain Gypsies
Ozone Players
Ouachita River Band
Shadygruve
Jazz
Burson Starr Trio
Cherry Brooks and Cal Jackson
Fayetteville Funk Ensemble
The 3 Twos
Electronic/Hip Hop
Black Profit
DJ SoulFree
DJ Scott
Listener
Luminfire
Album
The American Years – Can’t Relax
Anthony Lofton – Sensational
Charliehorse – Come On
Fire Don’t Care - Be What You Are
Reese Neal – Traces of Me
Tel Aviv – Underwaters
Trout Fishing in America- My Best Day
Band of the Year
Charliehorse
Eoff Brothers
Joseph Israel
Tel Aviv
Wooden Stares
March 15th, 2007 at 2:24 pm
Thanks for the snub!
Yours truly,
all the members of Qland
March 16th, 2007 at 6:02 am
Appreciate the nod.
March 16th, 2007 at 7:17 am
If this magazine knew anything about the “local Music Scene” They would have realized that Solomon’s Vine is a Red Dirt Rock/Country band. Not a Hippy Jam Band.
March 16th, 2007 at 8:21 am
Despite their Original Music and packed audiences, I fail to see how anyone could keep putting “Solomon’s Vine” in the wrong category year after year. Although I’m glad to see them listed as nominees; Please —- Rethink how they are listed!!
March 16th, 2007 at 1:00 pm
Isn’t about time the Fayetteville Free Weekly created a category for “Best Producer” and/or “Best Engineer” for their work with local artists?
For God’s sake, at least create a generic “Best Recording Studio” category. These local studios bust their asses around here for peanuts.
March 16th, 2007 at 3:42 pm
that’s real classy there, ‘qland.’ maybe a tantrum will get you nominated next year.
March 16th, 2007 at 10:52 pm
CONGRATS TO THE MAUD CRAWFORD BOYS!! THEIR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION SHOWS AT EACH SHOW! IF YOU HAVEN’T SEEN THESE BOYS LIVE, CHECK THEM OUT AT THE GYPSY MARCH 30TH!
March 17th, 2007 at 1:37 pm
I would be SO PIST if I was Solomon’s Vine cuz obviously their flagrant miscategorization among the NWAMA nominees is the one thing standing between them and a billion dollar record contract. TAKE THIS INJUSTICE TO THE STREETS AND RIOT! OI OI
March 20th, 2007 at 8:14 am
Is Jed Clampit still a part of Fayetteberg’s music scene? Did he ever grow as a musician?
Up here in Indianapolis Henry Lee Summer plays twice a week at the same bar; and is better today than he was 15 years ago.
J.F. -Fort Wayne, IN
March 20th, 2007 at 2:39 pm
We appreciate the nomination.
March 20th, 2007 at 7:31 pm
We are happy to be nominated this year. We feel a little out of place, but appreciate the nod.
March 20th, 2007 at 8:41 pm
The members of Qland should be handed the award for Best Rock Band right now. I applaud them for their comment, that’s the most ‘rock and roll’ thing I have seen or heard in months!
March 20th, 2007 at 8:46 pm
Hey guys, thanks for the nomination for male vocalist! One quick note, my name is spelled incorrectly, it is Justin Brasher, not Brashears. If you guys could change it for the balloting, I would appreciate it. Thanks again, and good luck to all!
March 21st, 2007 at 12:46 pm
How about a nod to G Spot? You do have a Jam Band category.
March 21st, 2007 at 2:00 pm
Qland, this is an awards show for talent… You guys suck. The only place you play is TonyC’s, and you lead man is a twag. Cut your losses would be my suggestion…
March 21st, 2007 at 3:20 pm
heeeey NAMA’s! thanks for the nod!
-shadygruve-
March 21st, 2007 at 9:16 pm
I think if the NAMA board would check out more of the local music scene, they would realize there are A LOT of categories that need to be added! There are so many good local musicians/bands that are only not included, but don’t even fit into any of the above categories!
March 21st, 2007 at 10:52 pm
Solomon’s Vine under Jam/Funk? Which individual made that decision? I have Solomon’s Vine CD Heartbreak Radio. It’s probably the best CD I own to date, but Funk it is not. Someone needs to learn what Funk music is.
March 22nd, 2007 at 8:41 am
Maud Crawford ROCKS! They get my vote anytime for Best Group Music Award
March 22nd, 2007 at 8:41 am
You know I’m very suprized Without a Whisper did not get nominated…. Have you been to one of their recent shows at Georges? Along with Silverstone, they packed the house! I’m pretty sure they are playing Spring Fest again, April 21st. I can’t wait!!!
March 23rd, 2007 at 8:35 am
I’d like to vote for Maud Crawford for best Country/Bluegrass band. After my stroke I’m not worth a Damn on the computer. thanks
March 23rd, 2007 at 12:39 pm
Who the hell is Qland anyway?
March 23rd, 2007 at 3:02 pm
Thank you so much for the nominations! We’re happy to be in such talented company.
March 27th, 2007 at 12:17 pm
I appreciate you! Thanks for the nomination!
Effron
March 28th, 2007 at 7:21 am
Just wanted to give 2 big thumbs up to MaudCrawford for the nomination! Great Job boys! Keep that rockin’ music comin!
March 29th, 2007 at 1:37 pm
Yeah, another comment: Silverstone is probably the lamest band in Fayetteville. Like Qland, their lead guy is a total tool. I have never heard a band do Creed covers until I saw Silverstone. God! it was shitty.
March 29th, 2007 at 9:18 pm
I WAS JUST CURIOUS? I HAVE POSTED 2 GREAT COMMENTS AND THEY HAVE NEVER SHOWN UP? IS IT MY COMPUTER OR DO YOU SELECT WHAT IS POSTED? HELL IF THAT’S THE CASE…
March 30th, 2007 at 9:05 am
My vote is for DJ SoulFree!!
April 4th, 2007 at 1:21 pm
You need to check out Half Scorpio!
April 9th, 2007 at 9:53 pm
WITHOUT A WHISPER should have an equal shot at NAMA. I don’t think they were even considered, which is rediculious seeing as their live show is so powerful. Check them Out!!!
April 9th, 2007 at 9:55 pm
How do you get nominated for NAMA??
April 9th, 2007 at 9:56 pm
WITHOUT A WHISPER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 12th, 2007 at 7:52 am
Cal and I would like to thank everyone who voted for us, we appreciate you listening and giving us your support. We are among some great nominees that we would like to say to all of them congrats and good luck! and don’t ever stop playing music, keep learning and growing.
Thanks to NAMA also.Cherry Brooks
March 11th, 2008 at 1:17 pm
so some secret society makes the nominations? why is there not more publicity for band nominations?