Donnelly, The Detroit News 3, Emily Bingham, The Grand Rapids Press.īest Sports Story: 1, Jeff Seidel, Detroit Free Press, “Joe Murphy was the Red Wings’ No. Find more listings and news about West Michigan’s music scene at John Sinkevics’ Column: 1, Rochelle Riley, Detroit Free Press 2, David Krishef, The Grand Rapids Press 3, Brian Dickerson, Detroit Free Press.īest Editorial Writing: 1, The Grand Rapids Press 2, Nolan Finley, The Detroit News 3, Detroit Free Press.īest Feature Writing: 1, John Agar, The Grand Rapids Press 2, Francis X. “I feel like I’m a conduit for a lot of good music coming out of here (Grand Rapids).” Producer Tommy Schichtel, owner of Grand Rapids’ all-analog Goon Lagoon Studios, earned honors for best production/engineering thanks to his work on Stagger’s album as well as that of award-winner Vox Vidorra, not to mention projects by Hank Mowery (“Excuses Plenty”) and The Legal Immigrants (“Drugs to Roses”). Other big winners Friday night included Heaters, The Crane Wives, Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys, Jukejoint Handmedowns, Tunde Olaniran, and legendary Grand Rapids bluesman Jimmie Stagger, 64, who won best soul/blues album for his poignant “A Graveyard of My Own.” The recording was his first studio album in 14 years. In all, 19 awards were doled out, with vintage R&B band The Soul Syndicate - led by Holland singer Diego Morales - winning the listeners’ choice award for best new artist. You can make something beautiful, and we can all be proud of it.”įor Lady Ace Boogie, aka Linda Tellis, it was an award she’d dreamed about. Molly Bouwsma Schultz, lead singer for Vox Vidorra, said she felt “truly blessed” and was awed by “the idea that a community can be a collaborative place. Grand Rapids hip hop artist Lady Ace Boogie proved to be a triple threat by winning two “best album by a new artist” prizes along with best hip hop album for “Feel Good Music.” Kalamazoo twang-rock/folk outfit The Go Rounds won the special jury prize for the year’s best album for “Don’t Go Not Changin’,” as well as the first-ever runner-up award for album of the year. Grand Rapids soul-rock band Vox Vidorra snagged album of the year honors for “Promise Land.” Vox Vidorra, The Go Rounds and Lady Ace Boogie took home the most coveted awards. WYCE-FM hosted the 17th annual Jammie Awards at The Intersection in Grand Rapids, where about 1,400 fans enjoyed six hours of performances on two stages by 25 acts, including this year’s Legacy Award winner, singer-songwriter Ralston Bowles. A lot of new people discovered us (that) night as well, so that was amazing.” So far, winning a Jammie has definitely given us a lot more confidence. “I grabbed my Jammie, ran off the stage and immediately back on because I forgot to give a speech,” Mainville said. When Mainville heard her band’s name called, she was so surprised, she left the spotlight without making any comments. When I’m onstage, let’s get it: ‘Let’s have a blast.’ ” “It’s funny, most people that know me know (that) I’m quiet as a person,” Pellegrom said. Pellegrom said he was honored just to be nominated. Holland native Olivia Mainville and her band, The Aquatic Troupe, also were winners at the event, earning honors for best contemporary folk album for “Maybe the Saddest Thing,” with drummer Scott Pellegrom of Spring Lake snagging the award for 2015’s best jazz album for “Supernaturalbang.” “Most importantly, if there was any ever doubt, now we know they're listening, and we're excited to give them more to listen to. “Being that it's a ‘Listeners’ Choice’ award, it tells us that the people appreciate our sweat,” Driesenga said. The band’s 2015 release, “BLOOD,” won the listeners’ choice album of the year award on a night that featured performances by more than two dozen Michigan acts on two stages. Jairimi Driesenga, of the Holland-based band Brother Adams, found inspiration in the band’s big win at last weekend’s Jammie Awards, community radio station WYCE-FM’s annual celebration of West Michigan’s music scene.
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