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Information and categories were submitted by the artists.
The WAMA Board may determine that releases are not
within the eligibility period or the correct "music category."
Items are sorted by music type and artist name.
Nominations are not limited to this list. The list is intended
as a guide and does not represent all releases during the time period.
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A CAPPELLA BIG BAND/SWING Artist: The Brooks Tegler Big Band Title: That's It! Record Co: MNG Cover designer: Elizabeth VanBuskirk/EVDesign Released: Dec 2007 Website: http://www.capitalcombinations.com Artist: Mike Surratt & The ECB (Eclectic Coalition Band) Title: "Stuff We Do" Record Co: Eclectic Coalition Records Cover designer: www.houseofautumn.com Released: Feb 2008 Website: www.swingiscool.com Yes, we play swing and also a lot of other Ballroom Dance Styles. Cha-Cha, Mambo, Tango, and other influences are featured on this recording. Speaking of featured -- Alan Jones a long time area Sax/Clarinet player is a member of this band. Alan recently joined WAMA and has performed with countless groups in the DC/Baltimore. BLUEGRASS BLUES/TRADITIONAL R&B Artist: Lisa Lim Title: Crazy Feelin' This Way Record Co: Lim's Music Cover designer: Allison Sisson Released: Dec 2007 Website: www.myspace.com/lisalim Artist: Miriamm Title: Road of Peace Record Co: JasMar Entertainment Cover designer: Papillion Photography and Graphics Released: May 2008 Website: www.miriamm.com A wonderful blend of poetic lyrics, funky tracks and Miriamm's undeniably beautiful voice. Old School Funk...New School Fierce!! Artist: The Velons Title: The Velons & Their Divas Record Co: CD Cover designer: Lawrence Berry Released: Oct 2007 Website: velons@verizon.net CABERET/MUSICAL THEATER CHILDREN'S MUSIC CHORAL CLASSICAL COUNTRY Artist: Jeff Miller Title: Time Ticks By Record Co: Jeff Miller Music Cover designer: Mike macammon Released: Dec 2007 Website: www.JeffMillerCountry.com Excited to Be A part of wama! Artist: Steve Palmer Title: No Looking Back Record Co: Arythmia Records Cover designer: Sunburst with Me and My Guitar Released: Sep 2007 Website: stevepalmermusic.com I am a Washington area singer/songwriter with two cds released. "Stuck In A U'Haul" was produced by Jim Ebert with top area studio musicians including Mike Ault on Guitar. "No Looking Back" is a solo cd with Steve on guitar and vocals. Artist: Steve Palmer Title: Stuck In A U'Haul Record Co: Arythmia Records Cover designer: U'Haul Truck With Guitar Released: Sep 2007 Website: stevepalmermusic.com I am a Washington area singer/songwriter with two cds released. "Stuck In A U'Haul" was produced by Jim Ebert with top area studio musicians including Mike Ault on Guitar. "No Looking Back" is a solo cd with guitar and vocals. Artist: Sean Steele Title: sound of slow motion Record Co: sony bmg Cover designer: sean steele field day champion's Released: Sep 2007 Website: sean steele in 1974 brooklyn new york city ELECTRONICA FOLK -CONTEMPORARY Artist: Miché Fambro Title: Café Vignettes Record Co: Musician/Artist Cover designer: Self Released: Oct 2007 Website: www.miche.com Miché Fambro offers an exceptional CD with powerful stories and incredible vocals that combine acoustic, alternative, folk and funk music with his unique sound. Artist: Peter Princiotto Title: Life's Mystery Record Co: North America East Recordings LLC Cover designer: Dan Schuman, Jennifer Edson Released: Dec 2007 Website: peterprinciotto.com An eclectic collection of revamped and previously unreleased tracks, ranging from solo folk-rock songs to progressive ensemble pieces, by multi-instrumentalist, singer, composer Peter Princiotto. Guest musicians include Don Berkemeyer, Terresa Gayle, Bill Kotapish, Robert Princiotto, Joe Princiotto, and Bobby Read. Artist: Thomas Roue & So Called Friends Title: "Route 30" Record Co: self release Cover designer: Thomas Roue Released: Mar 2008 Website: www.thomasroue.com Artist: We're About 9 Title: Paperdust :: Stardust Record Co: We're About 9 Cover designer: Brian Gundersdorf Released: Jan 2008 Website: http://www.wa9.org/ Paperdust :: Stardust is simply a masterpiece of writing, harmony, personality, performance and originality ! We're About 9 is Brian Gundersdorf, Katie Graybeal, and Pat Klink. FOLK -TRADITIONAL Artist: Peat & Barley Title: Silver Lining Record Co: Peat & Barley Cover designer: Deborah Brower Released: Dec 2007 Website: www.PeatAndBarley.com Like fine Scotch whisky, Peat & Barley's music is complex, inviting and always goes down smooth. Their stylish arrangements of Celtic tunes on hammered dulcimer and fiddle draw you into the flow of the music in a centering and refreshing way. GO GO GOSPEL/INSPIRATIONAL Artist: Polly Edmonds Baldridge Title: Christ Is All To Me Record Co: Independent label Cover designer: Antkowiak Design Group Released: Sep 2007 Website: www.pollyedmonds.com Daughter/father duo breath new life into favorite hymns and sacred songs. Rich with classical overtones and wonderful improvised settings, the voice and piano achieve real synergy in this inspired recording. Artist: The Minister John Butler Title: The Tribute Phase II Record Co: Mylestone Records Cover designer: Denver Wright Released: Nov 2006 Website: www.theminister.org Artist: Cliff Paris Title: You Invented Forever Record Co: Cliff Lake Records Cover designer: Cliff Paris Released: May 2008 Website: www.CliffParis.com This is a single song. JAZZ Artist: Cold Spring Jazz Quartet Title: Urban Pastoral Record Co: Little Star Records Cover designer: Josephine Bergin Design Released: Jun 2008 Website: http://www.coldspringjazz.com Artist: Rob Maletick Title: Back Home Record Co: C.A.R. Productions Cover designer: Disc Makers Released: Oct 2007 Website: www.RobMaletick.com This is Rob's most creative recording to date. Working between his studio in Leesburg and also in Nashville, he has created a project with the groove of D.C.and the clarity heard in Nashville recordings. Artist: Al Williams III Title: Heart Song Record Co: First Step Records Cover designer: Dianne McFadden/Al Williams/Mary Davis/Oasis Released: Feb 2008 Website: www.alwilliamsmusic.com Al Williams' best CD yet. Features producer/singer, John Stoddart,Spyro Gyra's Tom Schuman and Scott Ambush, singer,Ron Gutirrez. There are great tunes,great performances and a "killer mix" from L.A.'s Dave Rideau. Great international reviews. LATIN Artist: Demente Title: Demente - Con Un Flow Profundo Record Co: Deep Flow Music Cover designer: Hez Released: Jun 2008 Website: http://www.myspace.com/dementemusic Artist: Jaime Andres Salazar Title: La Situacion Record Co: Palenke Music Co. Cover designer: Jimena Amaral Released: Mar 2008 Website: http://palenkemusic.com Gato + the Palenke Music Co. is a DC area 7 member band with a distinctive sound.This ensemble presents “La Situación” It is an elaborated upbeat blend of diverse Latin American rhythms and Rock Sounds with positive song lyrics.Strings and percussion are the only instruments relied on throughout the album. RAP/HIP HOP Artist: Rasi Caprice Title: Taxation Without Representation Record Co: Listen Vision Cover designer: Jeremy Beaver Released: Aug 2007 Website: www.listenvision.com Artist: Cristopolis Title: Think Record Co: DC Visions, Inc. Cover designer: Media 644 Released: Oct 2007 Website: www.cristopolis.com Thank you for considering my project for the Hip-Hop Wammie! I am a Tri-lingual rapper who is pioneering the field of personal development through Hip-Hop. Feel free to contact me with any questions. Best regards. Artist: Kokayi Title: Mass Instructions Record Co: Pho13music Cover designer: pho13 Released: Nov 2007 Website: www.kokayi202.com REGGAE ROCK - MODERN Artist: Honeychuck Title: It's Not You, It's Me Record Co: Honeychuck Cover designer: Debra Guy Released: Dec 2007 Website: http://www.honeychuck.com Artist: Ros Wilting Title: Ros Wilting Record Co: Sound Shed Studios Cover designer: Sconey Island Baby Released: May 2008 Website: www.myspace.com/roswilting Ros Wilting is guitar driven adult-indie-altpop-rock with intriguing lyrics and refreshing melodies-uplifting and depressing at the same time! ROCK - POP Artist: Kim Albert & Chris Nikpora Title: Life's Mystery Record Co: record Cover designer: 321 Agency Released: Dec 2007 Website: www.sidefxband.net Artist: ellen cherry Title: heart like a lion Record Co: Wrong Size Shoes Cover designer: Kristin Putchinski/Photo by Rich Riggins Released: Jan 2008 Website: www.ellencherry.com "heart like a lion" showcases Baltimore musician ellen cherry's amazing ability to combine pathos and humor in dealing with the Usual Suspects of Love, Loss and Despair. Her best yet! Artist: The Grilled Lincolns Title: OUt of No Where Record Co: The Roaring 20's Cover designer: Dan Disorbo Released: Nov 2007 Website: www.grilledlincolns.com Song about quitting your job. Artist: The Grilled Lincolns Title: Broke Record Co: The Roaring 20's Cover designer: Dan Disorbo Released: Nov 2007 Website: http:///www.grilledlincolns.com Catchy song about relationships and being broke. Artist: The Grilled Lincolns Title: Camels Record Co: The Roaring 20's Cover designer: Dan Disorbo Released: Nov 2007 Website: www.grilledlincolns.com Great song/ballad about relationships. Artist: The Grilled Lincolns Title: What Could be Better Record Co: The Roaring 20's Cover designer: Dan Disorbo Released: Nov 2007 Website: www.grilledlincolns.com video for this song can be seen on the web site. Artist: Doug Mattingly Title: LOVE and LOGIC Record Co: indie Cover designer: ian mattingly Released: Apr 2008 Website: www.dougmattingly.net Doug's 3rd release since 2002. His last CD won "Best Local Album 2006 in Baltimore's CityPaper.". Video for his 1st single "Alright Hold Tight" on YouTube. Artist: Doug Mattingly Title: "Alright Hold Tight" video Record Co: video by HC Productions Cover designer: Hilton Carter Released: Mar 2008 Website: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqeLwlPryJk The 1st single from Doug Mattingly's new CD "LOVE and LOGIC." ROOTS ROCK Artist: The Wayfarers Title: Sorrow and Snakes Record Co: DXPLIVE Inc. Cover designer: Skye Malcom Released: May 2008 Website: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=74573949 Sorrow & Snakes spans emotional surrender to dark humor and engages in a wide range of musical styles. There are songs of lost love, bar rooms and honkytonks, national pride, spiritual awakening, drunken repentance, bitter break-ups, and fallen starlets. Sorrow & Snakes is a must-have album for any music lover who enjoys clever songwriting mixed with memorable hooks and a roots-rockin’ feel. URBAN CONTEMPORARY Artist: B. Blunt Title: Change Record Co: Boog Entertainment Cover designer: Design Studio Released: Oct 2006 Website: http://cdbaby.com/cd/bblunt B. Blunt's self-written and produced debut album is full of meaningful lyrics and ecclectic soul grooves. It is a significant contribution to the Black Pool of Genius. Artist: Tia Dae Title: It's a Nu Dae Record Co: Bright Vision Entertainment Cover designer: Aicram Photography & Design Released: Feb 2008 Website: www.BrightVisionEnt.com Artist: Tia Dae Title: Natural High Record Co: Bright Vision Entertainment Cover designer: Aicram Photography & Design Released: Feb 2008 Website: www.BrightVisionEnt.com Tia Dae is an R&B artist from DC. Her single Natural High/I'm Tryin is at Kemp Mill, I-Tunes & CD Baby WORLD MUSIC Artist: TimeInMotion Evolution Band Title: "It's Our Time" Record Co: TimeInMotion Productions Inc. Cover designer: "TimeInMotion Produtions" Released: Nov 2007 "It's Our Time", Thank God for The Time! Thank God for God, The Almighty Creator - The Creator of all life - Of All things seen and unseen. We thank God for that One God, as He takes us forward. |