Who rocked our world this year?
10. All the writers and folks who went out into the world, hunting for great Americana bands and came back with music reviews which then they submitted to New England Americana.
9. The New England Music Awards and Boston Music Awards for helping build community, bringing musicians from all the scenes together.
8. The Bellforge Arts Center for being a beacon of art and culture in New England as well as an amazing host to the New England Americana Fest.
7. All the New England Americana bands that pitched in to help the cause this year, especially, Dave from Dirt Road Souls, Nate from Other Brother Darryl and Sam Margolis from Comanchero.
6. Jeremy Selwyn (and Taquitos.net), who not only generously supports this site, but also is a regular out catching Americana shows
5. Michael Marrotta and Knyvet for being the best Public Relations crew in the biz!
4. Top level sound engineers who are always willing to lend a hand like Johnny Dalton, Mike Quinn and Hendrik Gideonse.
3. Fantastic local businesses like Hemlock Ink, Harpoon Brewery, Medford Brewing and Nick’s Pizza in Medford that support the local arts communities.
2. Online music publications who’ve supported New England Americana bands like Geoff Wilbur’s Music Blog, Twangville, The Alternate Root, and Rock and Roll Fables
1. Radio shows who play local music, especially New England Americana bands, like Bumblebee Radio, MarkSkinRadio.com, Oh Hello Boston and Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD