The 2010 Whalie Awards

[peaches626]

Hey .info.  I thought some of you may be interested in checkin this out....  this event is showcasing the New London music scene, and the bands that call New London home...

oh ya, and vote for the beards


"The Whalie Awards is an event meant to celebrate the diversity of New London, Connecticut\'s vibrant music scene.  From rock to hiphop to Americana, the music scene in New London is chock full of amazing original musicians.  Over 20 awards will be presented, with over 60 bands and artists nominated!  Who will win the coveted Whalie Award?  Find out when the event takes place on Saturday May 29th at the Hygienic Art Park at 7pm!

Some of these awards will be voted on by the people (that\'s you!)  Please take a few minutes to check out the nominees and vote at wailingcity.com/vote"

Whalie Awards official website

[peaches626]

And thanks to everyone who voted!!!!!

A select few of the fan-voted Whalies were awarded last night at The Oasis for the Whalie Awards pre-party....

and the Beards took home the trophy for Best Indie/Experimental Band and Best Video for Willow Tree Express!!

The full awards ceremony/presentations is tonight, with the red carpet shiz at 6 and the awards ceremony startin at 7...

The Beards are up for one more award tonight-
Best Single-Indie/Experimental for our song "Pirate Flag" that was featured on the New London compilation album, "Powers"

click the links to check it all out

[Spacey]

Congrats! Voted for you and glad to see you take home couple awards.

[peaches626]

Thanks spaceman!!

this is the write up that was in The New London Day the following day...


http://www.theday.com/article/20100530/ENT10/305309896/1019&town=



And this is the full list of winners .... thebreakfast.info\'s very own Lightheavyweight, and weird beard guitarist Taintstain Jay Silva, won 2 awards with his other band, Straight to VHS, in addition to the two Beardly trophies


Whalie winners:

• Album of the Year: Low-Beam - "Charge Of the Light Brigade"

• Record of the Year: Straight to VHS - "Self Titled"

• Song of the Year: Matt Gouette - "Opinion"

• Breakthrough Artist Of the Year: Get Haunted

• Best Alternative Artist: Fatal Film

• Best Alternative Performance: Straight To VHS - "Hey"

• Best Americana Artist: Paul Brockett Roadshow

• Best Americana Performance: Sue Menhart Band - "Why You Love Me"

• Best DJ: Chumzilla

• Best Hardcore / Metal Artist: Amido Black

• Best Hardcore / Metal Performance: Black Water Blessing - "Chainsaw Hands"

• Best Hip Hop Artist: Above / Below

• Best Hip Hop Performance: N.M.E. - "Thank You"

• Best Indie / Experimental Artist: The Weird Beards

• Best Indie / Experimental Performance: Brava Spectre - "The Lioness Eye Tamed My Open Palm"

• Best Music Series: Sinners Circle

• Best Music Video: The Weird Beards - "Willow Tree Express"

• Best Punk / Ska Artist: The Hempsteadys

• Best Punk / Ska Performance: Stressbomb - "No Time For This"

• Best Rock Artist: Gone For Good

• Best Rock Performance: The Reducers - "Tokyo Bay"

• Best Solo Artist: Matt Gouette

• Best Solo Performance: Brad Bensko - "Why Do You Do That"

[Spacey]

Ser biz. Honestly only voted for The Beards and VHS.

Keep on rockin\'!

[zuke583]

Ser biz. Honestly only voted for The Beards and VHS.

Keep on rockin\'!

yeah way to go guys!

[galenas]

congrats way to go!