Our recap of Sunday's night Eddies Music Awards celebration at Proctors.
SAVE THE DATE: 7th annual EMAs are Sunday, April 27, 2025.
Hold on Honeys are going to make you melt with their performance at the Eddies Music Awards, April 21 at Proctors!
The trio is also nominated for Folk/Traditional Artist of the Year at this year's awards. Come cheer them on with us! > bit.ly/Eddies24.
Are you ready to jam out at the Eddies Music Awards? Because WE sure are! Jocelyn and Chris are hitting the MainStage at Proctors on Sunday, April 21 🎤
Don't miss this music-packed celebration of Capital Region artists and organizations! > bit.ly/Eddies24.
What are you most looking forward to at this year's Eddies Music Awards??
Get your tickets now and join the party on Sunday, April 21 at Proctors! > bit.ly/Eddies24.
Which song should Cassandra Kubinski play at the Eddies Music Awards Sunday, April 21?! Help her pick by commenting below!
Follow Cassandra and our page for a chance to be entered to WIN 2 tickets to the Eddies Music Awards, 6 p.m. Sunday, April 21 at Proctors Anyone who follows both accounts and leaves a comment below is entered. Good luck, and see you at the show!
We had a fabulous time at the 2024 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony this past Monday. Here are some quick highlights! Don't forget that photos from the night are posted at theeddiesawards.com.
We hope to see you at the Eddies Music Awards on Sunday, April 21 at Proctors! Get your tickets now > bit.ly/Eddies24.
Margie Rosenkranz has been the executive artistic director of the Eighth Step Coffee House since 1987. Born into a musical family, Margie is an accomplished vocalist and has also served as artistic director of the Great Hudson River Revival, a long-standing music and environmental summer festival.
Don't miss Margie's induction into the 6th annual Eddies Hall of Fame on Monday, March 25 at Universal Preservation Hall! Get your tickets today > bit.ly/3NnYVkb.
Don Wilcock has spent his career elevating the New York Capital Region arts scene into international recognition writing and editing publications worldwide. He has also been called "the most prolific blues writer in the world" by the CEO of the King Biscuit Blues Festival in Helena, Arkansas.
Celebrate Don's career with us at the Eddies Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony Monday, March 25 at Universal Preservation Hall! Get your tickets today > bit.ly/3NnYVkb.
Troy native Nick Brignola was a well-respected baritone sax player in jazz, as well as a band leader. He shared the stage with jazz greats including Phil Woods, Woody Herman, Chet Baker and Pepper Adams. He won DownBeat magazine's International Critic's Poll as ''New Star'' in 1959 and later topped many annual DownBeat and JazzTimes critic and reader polls as “Best Baritone Saxophonist.”
Join us as we induct Nick into the Eddies Hall of Fame March 25 at Universal Preservation Hall. Get your ticket today > bit.ly/3NnYVkb.
Jackie Alper - 2024 Hall of Fame Inductee
The late Jackie Alper, host of WRPI's “Mostly Folk for Mostly Folks” radio show for 25 years, will be inducted into the Eddies Hall of Fame Monday, March 25 at Universal Preservation Hall!
Come honor her legacy with us! Get your tickets today > bit.ly/3NnYVkb.
George Guarino, creator of Albany’s music television show “Real George’s Backroom” and Buzz magazine, will be inducted into the Eddies Hall of Fame Monday, March 25 at Universal Preservation Hall!
Come celebrate his award with a cocktail reception before the ceremony and live performances throughout the night. Get your tickets today > bit.ly/3NnYVkb.
David Alan Miller will be inducted into the 2024 Eddies Hall of Fame on Monday, March 25 at Universal Preservation Hall!
Seven-time Grammy nominee David has been music director and conductor of the Albany Symphony since 1992. During his tenure, the ASO has released more than 30 albums, most featuring recent American music; two have won Grammys. David has guest conducted with most major U.S orchestras, as well as many in Europe, Australia and the Far East.
Join us at the Induction Ceremony March 25. Tickets > bit.ly/3NnYVkb.
The late Pauline Oliveros will be inducted into the 2024 Eddies Hall of Fame on Monday, March 25 at Universal Preservation Hall.
Pauline, originally from Houston, was a Distinguished Research Professor of Music at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for 15 years and founded The Center for Deep Listening. This ever-growing community of Deep Listeners strive for a heightened consciousness of the world of sound and the sound of the world.
Celebrate Pauline's legacy with us March 25. Tickets > bit.ly/3NnYVkb.
Congratulations to hip-hop pioneer William "Billy Bill" Waring on his induction into the 2024 Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame! The Induction ceremony will take place Monday, March 25 at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga.
Tickets are on sale at bit.ly/3NnYVkb.
2023 Eddies Music Awards are here!
The 5th annual Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards are here! Celebrate the extraordinary 518 music scene Sunday, April 30 on the MainStage at Proctors.
Cheer on your favorite artists and organizations while jamming out to live performances by A Band Called ERIE, Sydney Worthley, Heard, Victory Soul Orchestra, Annie in the Water and Jim Gaudet and The Railroad Boys! Emceed by Greg Aidala!
Tickets are on sale now > bit.ly/Eddies23.
Felicia Collins - 2023 Eddies Music Hall of Fame
Congrats to Felicia Collins on her induction into the 2023 Eddies Music Hall of Fame! The ceremony will be held on Monday, March 27 at Universal Preservation Hall. Tickets > https://bit.ly/3IIx1fw.
Felicia Collins grew up in Albany’s Arbor Hill, acquiring her first guitar at the age of 12 from a pawn shop and teaching herself to play. She is best known for her role as guitarist and vocalist in Paul Schaffer’s celebrated “Late Night with David Letterman” band for the show’s entire run (1993-2015) on CBS.
The 2023 Eddies HOF is made possible by the generous support of Deborah and Dexter Senft and media partners WEXT Radio and 102.7 WEQX - The REAL Alternative.
Sister Mary Anne Nelson, CSJ - 2023 Eddies Hall of Fame
Sister Mary Anne Nelson, CSJ, is among eight 2023 Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame inductees being honored Monday, March 27 at Universal Preservation Hall!
Sister Mary Anne founded and led The College of Saint Rose's Music Industry program for 49 years, retiring in 2021. She was responsible for steering the program towards a greater focus on popular music. Her vision put Saint Rose on the map as one of the top U.S. music industry programs as recognized multiple times by Billboard magazine.
Join us in honoring Sister Mary Anne Nelson and the class of 2023; tickets on sale now > bit.ly/3IIx1fw.
The 2023 Eddies HOF is made possible by the generous support of Deborah and Dexter Senft and media partners WEXT Radio and 102.7 WEQX - The REAL Alternative.
Smokey Green - 2023 Eddies Hall of Fame
Congrats to Smokey Greene, who is among eight 2023 Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame inductees being honored Monday, March 27 at Universal Preservation Hall!
Smokey remained active in country and bluegrass music for nearly eight decades as a banjo, guitar, mandolin and fiddle player, as well as a vocalist. He owned his own music club, toured with his band the Green Mountain Boys in the 1970s, worked as a country radio DJ for two decades in Glens Falls and founded a bluegrass festival in Corinth.
Join us in honoring Smokey and the class of 2023; tickets on sale now > bit.ly/3IIx1fw.
The 2023 Eddies HOF is made possible by the generous support of Deborah and Dexter Senft and media partners WEXT Radio and 102.7 WEQX - The REAL Alternative.
Steve Candlen and Thomas Lindsay are performing Tuesday night (June 7) at the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame ceremony, interpreting songs by several inductees.
Join us at 6 p.m. at Universal Preservation Hall as we celebrate the careers of WEQX founder, the late Brooks Brown; ambient music artist Sara Ayers; music promoter Greg Bell; Michael Eck, a solo artist, member of several musical acts, and a producer and music critic; the late Greg Haymes, founder of the publication Nippertown and lead vocalist of the Eddies Music Hall of Fame band Blotto; Grammy- and Academy Awarding-winning music producer Joel Moss; solo artist Rich Ortiz; and the rock trio Super 400. Tickets are available at http://bit.ly/37iI4Ir.
More information is also available at www.theeddiesawards.com.
Congratulations to the late Brooks Brown, founder of 102.7 WEQX - The REAL Alternative, on his induction into the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame! The induction ceremony is Tuesday, June 7 at 6 p.m. at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga! Tickets are available at http://bit.ly/37iI4Ir.
Fellow inductees include:
-ambient music artist Sara Ayers
-music promoter Greg Bell (Guthrie Bell Productions)
-Michael Eck, a solo artist, member of several musical acts, and a producer and music critic
-the late Greg Haymes, founder of the publication Nippertown and lead vocalist of the Eddies Music Hall of Fame band Blotto
-Grammy- and Academy Awarding-winning music producer Joel Moss
-solo artist Rich Ortiz
-and the Troy rock trio Super 400
More information is also available at www.theeddiesawards.com.
