This is not an open public ballot. Only approved AMA voters. If you would like to be considered, please send an email request to [email protected]. Ballots must be received by DECEMBER 13, 2014. Please drop ballots off to Scott Stamper at The Saint, 601 Main Street, Asbury Park, NJ, email your responses to [email protected] or [email protected] or send overnight to ASBURY MUSIC COMPANY, PO Box 427, BELMAR, NJ 07719. 2014 ASBURY MUSIC AWARDS RESULTS
TOP YOUNG BAND (UNDER 21) TOP MALE SOLO/ACOUSTIC ACT TOP FEMALE SOLO/ACOUSTIC ACT
CORRINA, CORRINA FRANCIS LOMBARDI EMILY GROVE
TOP MALE VOCALIST TOP FEMALE VOCALIST TOP JAM/GROOVE BAND
JOEP PARELLA AMY MALKOFF WE USED TO CUT THE GRASS DEAL CASINO AMY MALKOFF &THE MOONSHINES
TOP BLUES/SOUL BAND TOP AVANT-GARDE ACT TOP INDIE/ALT. ROCK BAND
THE SHADY STREET SHOW BAND WREATHS BRICK + MORTAR
TOP HEAVY ROCK ACT TOP AMERICANA TOP POP/ROCK BAND
TOOTHGRINDER THOMAS WESLEY STERN DEAL CASINO
TOP PUNK BAND TOP ROCK BAND TOP GUITARIST
HOT BLOOD THE BATTERY ELECTRIC BRENT OVAR BERGHOLM THE BATTERY ELECTRIC TOP BASSIST TOP DRUMMER TOP KEYBOARD PLAYER
ZACH WESTFALL WILLS WELLER MATT WADE MATT WADE TOOTHGRINDER MATT WADE
TOP MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST TOP LIVE PERFORMANCE TOP LOCAL ALBUM RELEASE
BRYAN HARING DEAL CASINO FRANCIS LOMBARDI SEASONS “WHISKEY & THE MOURNING AFTER”
SONG OF THE YEAR TOP MUSIC VIDEO TOP LOCAL CLUB DJ
DENTIST BRICK & MORTAR DJ MIKE MERRELL “BIRD IN A CAGE” “LOCKED IN A CAGE”
POET LAUREATE TOP COMEDIAN TOP LIVE SOUND ENGINEER
KEITH BAIRD JAMES WEIR JACK “HINGE” PITZER THE SAINT
TOP “BEYOND” ASBURY ARTIST TOP “BEYOND” ASBURY RELEASE TOP MUSIC PHOTOGRAPHER ACTIVE LOCAL ARTISTS WHO HAVE GRADUATED AFTER HAVING BEEN NOMINATED FOR 5 CONSECUTIVE YEARS OR MORE TOP RECORD/SINGLE/DIGITAL RELEASE
JEFF CRESPI NICOLE ATKINS NICOLE ATKINS JEFF CRESPI ROCKS/FREELANCE “SLOW PHASER”
TOP NEWS PUBLICATION TOP RADIO/INTERNET STATION TOP “CLASSIC” ASBURY ARTIST IN SUPPORT OF LIVE MUSIC IN SUPPORT OF LIVE MUSIC
STRINGBEAN & THE STALKERS THE AQUARIAN WEEKLY 90.5 THE NIGHT WBJB-FM BROOKDALE PUBLIC RADIO TOP RADIO PERSONALITY TOP JOURNALIST IN SUPPORT TOP MUSIC WEBSITE/FACEBOOK IN SUPPORT IN SUPPORT OF LIVE MUSIC OF LIVE MUSIC OF LIVE ORIGINAL MUSIC
NIKKI BLACK CHRIS ROTOLO SPEAK INTO MY GOOD EYE (SIMGE) Jersey Rock 95.9 The RAT SPEAK INTO MY GOOD EYE SPEAKIMGE.COM
TOP LIVE ORIG. MUSIC VENUE TOP LIVE ORIG. MUSIC VENUE TOP HANG-OUT BAR (SMALL) (LARGE)
BOND STREET BAR THE SAINT THE STONE PONY ASBURY PARK, NJ ASBURY PARK, NJ ASBURY PARK, NJ
2014 JAMES M. MACDONALD LIVING LEGEND BEHIND THE SCENES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
JACK “HINGE” PITZER GLEN BURTNIK THE SAINT
BEST THING TO HAPPEN 2013/2014
* ARLAN FEILES’ “STEP INTO MY SHOES” FEATURED IN * EMILY GROVE AND REAGAN RICHARDS PERFORM “BACK IN * STRINGBEAN & THE BOARDWALK SOCIAL CLUB SUMMER SERIES ADAM SANDLER MOVIE, “THE COBBLER” THE WORLD” ON THE TODAY SHOW WITH DAVID GRAY W/KEN SORENSEN EVERY MONDAY LIVE FROM THE ASBURY PARK (6.12.2014) BOARDWALK AT LANGOSTA LOUNGE * ASBURY UNDERGROUND ATTRACTS RECORD ATTENDANCE at ASBURY UNDERGROUND MUSIC AND * INDIAN SUMMER BEACH CONCERT LIVE FROM NORTH * SOUPER GROOVE MUSIC FESTIVAL HITS RECORD BREAKING ART WALK (SEPTEMBER 2014) BEACH AT ANCHOR’S BEND, ASBURY PARK BOARDWALK ATTENDANCE * TONY TEDESCO & FULL FATHOM 5 VOCALIST, AUDREY KATE * ASBURY PARK MUSIC SCENE FEATURED IN NEW YORK * KARMIC JUGGERNAUT UNVEIL SUN LAB STUDIO’S SOLAR GEIGER, MAKES TOP FOUR FINALIST ON ABC’S RISING STAR, POWERED MOBILE RECORDINGS LIVE FROM THE TIMES ARTICLE, “ROCK ‘N‘ ROLL GREETINGS, AGAIN, 2014. FROM ASBURY PARK” ROOFTOP OF LANGOSTA LOUNGE, FEATURED ON DRIVING JERSEY ON PBS * THE E STREET BAND INDUCTED INTO THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL * BOARDWALK JAZZ SERIES W/PJ RASMUSSEN OF FAME, RECEIVES THE AWARD FOR MUSICAL EXCELLENCE CELEBRATES JAZZ EVERY THURSDAY LIVE FROM THE * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * THE STONE PONY CELEBRATES 40-YEAR ANNIVERSARY ASBURY PARK BOARDWALK AT LANGOSTA LOUNGE * LAKEHOUSE MUSIC ACADEMY ESTABLISHES SOLID FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE * THE SAINT CELEBRATES 20-YEAR ANNIVERSARY * BARRY PETERSEN (BARRY & THE PENETRATORS) & MUSICIANS PARTNERS OPEN STAY GOLD CAFE & LOUNGE IN * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * THE BRIGHTON BAR’S “BRIGHTON BAR RECORDS” HOSTS BELMAR, CATERING TO LIVE ORIGINAL MUSIC SCENE SUCCESSFUL MUSIC SHOWCASE at CBGB MUSIC & FILM * NICOLE ATKINS LAUNCHES HER OWN NATIONALLY FESTIVAL * BRICK + MORTAR “LOCKED IN A CAGE” HITS DISTRIBUTED RECORD LABEL, “OH’ MERCY! RECORDS BILLBOARD TOP 50 CHARTS (NO. 36 ON BILLBOARD) * TOOTHGRINDER SIGNED TO SPINEFARM RECORDS, TOURED * SKATE & SURF RETURNS TO ASBURY PARK, NJ (5.2014) UNITED STATES (2014) * BROOKDALE PUBLIC RADIO, 90.5 THE NIGHT WBJB-FM CELEBRATES 40-YEAR ANNIVERSARY * SPEAK INTO MY GOOD EYE’S 24-HOUR LOCAL ARTIST SONGWRITING CHALLENGE and COMPILATION CD... ALL SONGS WRITTEN and RECORDED IN ONE DAY’S TIME
2014 ASBURY MUSIC AWARDS
The 22nd Annual Asbury Music Awards The Asbury Music Awards have featured some amazing PERFORMANCES BY: return to The Legendary Stone Pony on moments over the years. Many of today's top local artists Thursday, December 18, 2014!! Presented by EASTBOURNE received their first burst of recognition with either an The Saint and Asbury Music Co., the Asbury HOT BLOOD outstanding performance or by receiving a nomination Music Awards will be hosted by Comedian and/or award at the Asbury Music Awards. Taylor Allen of the Spelling Bee Comedy NEGATIVE SKY Show! The Asbury Music Awards will feature THE BATTERY ELECTRIC Each year, the Awards honor distinguished members of over 40 Award Presentations, Special Guest LORDS OF MERCY the local music community and beyond, while making it a Presenters, New Categories including “Top point to celebrate up and coming artists. Over 40 awards Comedian” + more than Ten musical DEAL CASINO are handed out, while musicians, fans and performances, spoken word & more. Doors MATT WADE industry insiders take note. open at 6pm, the show will begin promptly at FRANCIS LOMBARDI 6:30pm. An All Ages Event, 21 to drink. VISIT US ONLINE: www.asburymusicawards.com For Advance tickets are on sale now and available BOBBY MAHONEY & THE SEVENTH SON Show Schedule, 2014 Nominees and more. for $15 at The Saint & Stone Pony Box offices SOFIA NICOLE and on Ticketweb & Ticketmaster. Admission ALL NOMINEES ADMITTED FREE. is $20 at the door. Nominees Admitted Free. JOSHUA J. BALLARD