The WMRC 2012 LOCAL MUSIC AWARDS

Come on out on July 19th and support your favorite musicians and bands at WMRC's first ever Local Music Awards at Pinz starting at 7:00pm.

The 2012 Local Music Awards was designed to thank and celebrate all those talented individuals in our creative community. The nominees ...were chosen based on 2 conditions. They must either have members who live in the WMRC listening area (13 surrounding communities around Milford) and/or have played 3 or more shows in our area.

Schedule of Events for July 19th

Nominees arrive between 6:30pm and 7:30pm via limousine and walk the red carpet greeted by press and paparazzi.

The party kicks off at 7:30 with award presentations and live performances from...

Sara Thompson
Nominated for Best Local Female Singer and Best Local Single
A Boy Named Sue featuring Jeff Royds
Nominated for Best Local Solo Act
SoulSista Mel
Nominated for Best Local Rhythm & Blues Band, Best Local Female Singer and Best Local Bassist
Jesse Fontaine
Nominated for Best Local Jazz Band or Act and Best Local Male Singer
Sheez Late
Nominated for Best Local Original Band or Act, Best Local Male Singer, Best Local Album and Best Local Single
Wicked Sheep
Nominated for Best Local Acoustic Act and Best Local Drummer
Bill McGoldrick and Pam Stiebler
Nominated for Best Local Acoustic Act, Best Local Female Singer and Best Local Guitarist

The award presentations will wrap up at 10pm but you'll want to stick around for some dancing with a special performance by...

Smear Campaign
Nominated for Best Local Cover Band, Best Local Bassist and Best Local Stage Performance by a Band

We'll have plenty of great giveaways too throughout the night including $100 Julio Liquor's gift cards and a $250 tattoo gift certificate from Damage Ink Tattoos in Milford.

Visit our "VIP Room" link on the left to register to win backstage passes to our VIP Room that night where you will be treated to food from the Blue Dog, a wine tasting from The Angel-Share, photos by Tim Rice Photos and more.