These things rarely go how I see. There are a lot of overlaps in what my favorites of the year were, then of course a few wild cards too. Which I like. This isn’t “my” recognitions for 2015, its the folk/roots community around New England (or whoever may actually be reading this thing). Either way, its a good way to pay some respect and homage to folks who are doing great things out there. Process, although far from flawless, seems to be a good way to do so.
I appreciate everyone’s input and have decided to toss out the “Favorite Song” category as there seemed to be no real commonality there between folks. My bad on that one…bad choice.
Without further adieu, your 2015 Big Red Recognitions are…
Songwriter of the Year
Ian Fitzgerald
Grace Morrison
Amy Fairchild
Amy Kucharik
Dietrich Strause
Danielle Miraglia
Molly Pinto Madigan
Krista Baroni
Band of the Year
Lula Wiles
Haunt the House
Smith&Weeden
Spotted Tiger
The Silks
The Meadows Brothers
The Blue Ribbons
Session Americana
Album of the Year
The Suitcase Junket – “Make Time”
Jenee Halstead – “Edge of the World”
Krista Baroni – “The Alabaster Girl”
The Meadows Brothers – “Won’t be Troubled”
Molly Pinto Madigan – “Wildwood Bride”
Brown Bird – “Axis Mundi”
Daniel Miller – “East Tennessee”
Danielle Miraglia “Glory Junkies”
Musician of the Year
Eric Lichter
Andy Santospago
Lyle Brewer
Eva Walsh
Zach Hickman
Isa Burke
Greg Toro
Matt Lorenz (aka The Suitcase Junket)
VOTE HERE NOW!!!! https://www.redlineroots.com/rlr-big-reds-2015/