Joe Perry Nominated For BMA
Boston Herald, MA
August 26, 2005
LaMontagne, Murphys top BMA picks
The Hub's own version of the Grammys announced its nominees yesterday. Yes, we're talking about the Boston Music Awards, which will be handed out Sept. 28 at Avalon.
Topping the 2005 nominations are Ray LaMontagne with five, including Act of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year, the Dropkick Murphys and Averi with four nominations each, and Pat Metheny, Godsmack, Howie Day, The Click 5, the Perceptionists, Bill Janovitz and Crown Victoria and Lost City Angels each with three. Other notable nominees include Dear Leader, Fountains of Wayne, Joe Perry of Aerosmith and Aimee Mann.
You can see the complete list of nominees in 28 categories and vote for your favorites starting today and continuing through Sept. 23 at www.bostonherald.com. Winners will be decided by fans' online vote and a committee of music industry professionals.
All proceeds from the Boston Music Awards will benefit the NEMO Foundation, which supports nonprofit music organizations throughout New England that provide funding to young musicians who do not have the financial means to pursue their education. Current beneficiaries of the NEMO Foundation include the Berklee College City Music Program, the Wang Center's Young at Arts Fund and the Club Passim Cultural Center.
Vote Here: (http://nemoboston.com/bma/)
August 26, 2005
LaMontagne, Murphys top BMA picks
The Hub's own version of the Grammys announced its nominees yesterday. Yes, we're talking about the Boston Music Awards, which will be handed out Sept. 28 at Avalon.
Topping the 2005 nominations are Ray LaMontagne with five, including Act of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year, the Dropkick Murphys and Averi with four nominations each, and Pat Metheny, Godsmack, Howie Day, The Click 5, the Perceptionists, Bill Janovitz and Crown Victoria and Lost City Angels each with three. Other notable nominees include Dear Leader, Fountains of Wayne, Joe Perry of Aerosmith and Aimee Mann.
You can see the complete list of nominees in 28 categories and vote for your favorites starting today and continuing through Sept. 23 at www.bostonherald.com. Winners will be decided by fans' online vote and a committee of music industry professionals.
All proceeds from the Boston Music Awards will benefit the NEMO Foundation, which supports nonprofit music organizations throughout New England that provide funding to young musicians who do not have the financial means to pursue their education. Current beneficiaries of the NEMO Foundation include the Berklee College City Music Program, the Wang Center's Young at Arts Fund and the Club Passim Cultural Center.
Vote Here: (http://nemoboston.com/bma/)