Maryland Music Awards tickets going fast Posted by Kim Allegrezza (examiner.com)
The time has come to once again celebrate Maryland music and all the incredible talent emerging out of the state. The second annual Maryland Music Awards will take place on Friday, May 13, 2016, at the Kraushaar Auditorium located on the Goucher College campus in Baltimore. This will be a televised event presented on local TV at a later date. The always entertaining Mickey Cucchiella will be back again to host this year. The goal behind the Maryland Music Awards has always been to give local talent the opportunity to be formally recognized by their peers all while raising money for The Nicole Van Horn Foundation.
Proceeds from the show go to benefit children battling cancer. The Nicole Van Horn Foundation is an organization dedicated to raising money to help terminally-ill children through the Johns Hopkins Pediatric Oncology Center and the Believe in Tomorrow Foundation. To learn more about the foundation or to make a donation visit their webpage here.
Besides shining a light on the need to help raise money for such a wonderful foundation, the Maryland Music Awards highlights the great musicians and music the state of Maryland has to offer. Fans nominated their favorite local bands and musicians for various categories through the Maryland Music Award’s Facebook page. Final judging will be completed by radio personalities, promoters, and other local music and entertainment industry professionals.
VIP entry takes place at 7:30 pm and General Admission starts at 8:30 pm. The awards show and performances begin at 9:00 pm. VIP tickets include early admission and a pre-show party where attendees will have the opportunity to mix with the bands and presenters. Auction items and finger food will be available as well. VIP seats will be located in the front rows of the concert hall. VIP tickets are $75, General Admission seats cost $45 and both are available for purchase on Mission Tix. According to the Maryland Music Awards Facebook page each band has coupon codes to help their fans save $10 on tickets. Follow the Maryland Music Awards on Twitter and Facebook for future updates.
Recently they announced some of the bands that will be playing live during the show on May 13. Confirmed so far are Max Bent, Revolve, Eric Karge, Higher Hands, Silvertung, Mark Hopkins, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, In Gratitude and Juilian Roso. More will be added soon. The list of guest presenters so far includes include Ed Norris, Jessica Kartalia, Kirk Mckuen, Jeff St. Pierre, Kevin Hock, Kevin Butler, John Rallo to name a few. The Maryland Music Awards posted the opportunity for the general public to be presenters at the awards ceremony. A tax deductible $2000 pledge to Nicole Van Horn Foundation is required. For those interested please email info@marylandmusicawards.org.
Congratulations and good luck to the 2016 Maryland Music Awards nominees.
Breakout Artist
Brady James
Dylan Galvin
Iz’em
Revolve
Silvertung
Cover Band
Alter Ego
As If
Face Down
Misspent Youth
The New Romance
Country
Brady James
Brothers Osborne
Dean Crawford and the Dunns River Band
Drivin’ Muzzy
Richie Fields
Wesley Spangler
Blues
A.P.F
Bottle of Blues
Kelly Bell Band
Moon Dog Medicine Show
The Mojo Priests
Electronic
Bunk Buddah
Janko
ELM Electric Love Machine
Mighty Mark
Synful Pleasure
Funk
8 Ohms Band
Area 301
Higher Hands
Kelly Bell Band
Ron Holloway Band
Gospel
Carronne Jones
Derek Thompson
HeBrewBoyz
Shirley Brown-Woodley
Madison Copeland
Hip-Hop and R&B
Area 301
Forsaken
Kotic Couture
Milton J and the Leftovers
Relentlezz
Heavy Metal
Arkhaven
Ghost of War
Omnislash
Revolve
Silvertung
Icon Award
Dylan Galvin
Steve Whiteman
Dennis Chambers
Sarah Fleischer
Paul Reed Smith
Jazz
David Bach
Paul Soroka Trio
Richard Walton Group
Rodney Kelley Jazz Experience
Tom Reyes
Largest Contributor
KIX
Jimi “HAHA” Davies
John Palumbo
Kevin Hock
Sam Grow
Live Performer
Wesley Spangler
Richie Fields
Dean Crawford and the Dunns River Band
KIX
8 Ohms Band
Reggae
Bumpin Uglies
Jah Works
Ballyhoo!
9 Mile Roots
Higher Education
Rock
Arkhaven
Iz’em
Kix
Nightsbridge
Revolve
Songwriter
Wesley Spangler
Dean Crawford and the Dunns River Band
Richie Field
Eric Karge
Julian Roso
