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  • 2024 Winners

    * Hall of Fame Winners (5th win in that category)

    Producer: Jake Johnson
    Trombone: Darren Sterud
    Free Reed & Wind: Nate Meng (Accordion)
    Bass Guitar: Annelies Howell
    Male Vocalist: Sam Ness
    Cover/Tribute Band/Act: Steely Dane
    Studio Engineer: Audrey Martinovich

    OVERALL AWARDS

    Artist of the Year: The Jimmys
    Instrumentalist of the Year: Chris Wagoner (Violin)
    Album of the Year: Old Soul Society - Old Soul Society
    Performer of the Year: The People Brothers Band
    Song of the Year: BingBong - "Clear Blue Sky"

    GENRE AWARDS

    Blues / Country / Folk Album of the Year: Old Soul Society - Old Soul Society
    Blues Performer of the Year: Roscoe Foster

    Country Performer of the Year: Beth Kille
    Country Song of the Year: No Name String Band - "Untitled #16"

    Cover Band Performer of the Year: Steely Dane

    DJ Performer of the Year: DJ Femme Noir

    Folk Performer of the Year: Dana Perry
    Folk/Americana Performer of the Year: Harmonious Wail
    Folk Alternative Song: Sam Ness - "Slotty Road (Campfire Version)"
    Folk Song: The Krause Family Band - "Soon"

    Jazz Performer of the Year: Lo Marie

    Latin Contemporary Song of the Year: Rey Cruz - "Por Las Mañanas"
    Latin Traditional Dance Song Song of the Year: Lisvette Duran - "Como La Flor (Version Bachata)"

    Pop Performer of the Year: BingBong
    Pop Performer of the Year: Heavy Looks
    Pop Song of the Year: The People Brothers Band - "Restless"
    Pop Alternative Song of the Year: Charlieboy - "Pink2"

    R&B Performer of the Year: The People Brothers Band

    Rock Album of the Year: Charlieboy - People Garden
    Rock Performer of the Year: Sunspot
    Rock - Alternative Performer of the Year: Mackenzie Moore
    Rock - Power Zone Performer of the Year: The Faith Hills Have Eyes
    Rock - Ethereal Evolution Song of the Year: Wurk - "I'm So Tired"
    Rock - Alternative Song of the Year: Marsden - "Got the Time"
    Rock - Innovative Vibes Song of the Year: The People Brothers Band - "Lunge"
    Rock - Power Zone Song of the Year: The Faith Hills Have Eyes - "Juggalo Wild Wings"
    Rock - Timeless Treasures Song of the Year: Simple Company - "Rain"
    Rock - Universal Vibe Vault Song of the Year: Wurk - "Tide"

    Singer/Songwriter Song of the Year: - Old Soul Society - "Talking In My Sleep - Live at Al Ringling Theatre
    Singer/Songwriter Performer of the Year: Mark Croft

    Soulful Symphony Song of the Year: Simple Company - "Minimum Wage"

    Specialty Album of the Year: Precarious Towers - Ten Stories
    Specialty Performer of the Year: Mama Digdown's Brass Band
    Specialty Song of the Year: David Landau - "We Like Cheese"

    Wish You Were Here Album of the Year: Sonya Lorelle - Into the Wild
    Wish You Were Here Performer of the Year: MindFree
    Wish You Were Here Song of the Year: Michael LeRock Rhodes - "Rock & Roll Playboy"

    World Performer of the Year: Rey Cruz
    World Song of the Year: The People Brothers Band - "He's Gone"

    NON-GENRE AWARDS

    New Artist of the Year: Sam Ness & The Other Natural Flavors

    Video of the Year: Sam Ness - "Alexander"

    Female Vocalist of the Year: Blythe Gamble
    Male Vocalist of the Year: Sam Ness
    Ensemble Vocals of the Year: The People Brothers Band

    CD/LP Artwork: Old Soul Society - Old Soul Society

    Live Sound Engineer of the Year: Audrey Martinovich
    Local Live Music Venue - Club of the Year: The Bur Oak
    Local Live Music Venue - Concert Hall of the Year: Memorial Union Terrace
    Local Live Music Venue - Festival of the Year: AtwoodFest
    Local Music Fan of the Year: Deb Guisleman
    Local Music Instrument/Repair Store of the Year: Greg's Guitar Shop
    Local Music Media of the Year: Tone Madison
    Local Music Radio Personality of the Year: Teri Barr
    Local Music Radio Station of the Year: WVMO
    Photographer of the Year: Allison Lenz
    Producer of the Year: Jake Johnson
    Recording Studio of the Year: Megatone Studios
    Roadie/Tech of the Year: Jimmy Valenza
    Studio Sound Engineer of the Year: Audrey Martinovich
    Teacher of the Year: Lo Marie

    INSTRUMENTALISTS

    Banjo/Ukelele: Brian Zimmerman
    Bass Guitar - Acoustic: - Ben Ferris
    Bass Guitar - Electric: Annelies Howell
    Brass - Trombone: Darren Sterud
    Brass - Trumpet: Jon Schipper
    Drum Kit: Jenna Joanis
    Free Wind/Reed: Nate Meng (Accordion)
    Guitar - Acoustic: Louka Patenaude
    Guitar- Electric: Bruce Wasserstrom
    Guitar - Pedal/Lap Steel: Christo Ruppenthal (Lap Steel Guitar)
    Hand Percussion: Pauli Ryan
    Harmonica: Kitt Gamble
    Keyboard - Organ: Todd Phipps
    Keyboard - Piano: Leo Albertoni
    Keyboard - Synthesizers: Nate Bjork
    Mandolin: Sims Delaney-Potthoff
    Percussion: Tony Castenada
    Strings - Violin: Chris Wagoner
    Strings - Orchestral: Shauncey Ali (Violin)
    Turntables/Decks: DJ VPS
    Woodwinds - Sax: Hanah Jon Taylor
    Woodwinds: Daniel Haschke (Flute)

    • Congratulations to our 2024 MAMA Winners •

  • 2023 Winners

    * Hall of Fame Winners (5th win in that category)

    Lifetime Achievement Award: Buzz Kemper (Audio for the Arts)
    Teacher of the Year: Luke Hrovat-Staedter (East High School)
    Student of the Year: Ana McCallum-Moore (East High School)

    OVERALL AWARDS

    Artist of the Year: Kat and the Hurricane
    Instrumentalist of the Year: Kyle Rightley
    Album of the Year: Mackenzie Moore — Out of Nowhere
    Song of the Year: Sunspot — “I'm On Fire”
    Performer of the Year: The Jimmys

    GENRE AWARDS

    Alternative Rock Song of the Year: Mackenzie Moore — “Arrow”

    Blues Performer of the Year: Mel Ford
    Blues Song of the Year: Ken Lonnquist — “Newton's Red Guitar”

    Country Album of the Year: No Name String Band — Anytime
    Country Performer of the Year: No Name String Band
    Country/Americana Song of the Year: Becky Wiles — “Call Me Crazy”
    Country-Alternative Song of the Year: Becky Wiles — “Mr. Miyagi”
    Country-Traditional Song of the Year: Becky Wiles — “Co-Pilot”

    Cover Band Performer of the Year: Birddog Blues Band

    DJ Performer of the Year: D.J. el Serpentine (Sal Serio)

    Folk/Country Album of the Year: The Whiskey Farm — Over These Green Hills
    Folk Performer of the Year: Mackenzie Moore
    Folk/Americana Song of the Year: No Name String Band — “Untitled #18 / Jackson's Regret”
    Folk/Rock Song of the Year: The Mascot Theory — “Lavender Blues”
    Folk-Traditional Song of the Year: Kyle Rightley — “Leave the Light On”

    Hard Rock/Punk Album of the Year: Morningstar — Between Your World and Mine
    Hard Rock/Modern Song of the Year: Kyle Rightley — “Dark Streets”

    Jazz Album of the Year: Claire Kannapell — The Jazz Composition Blitz
    Jazz Performer of the Year: Lo Marie
    Jazz/New Age Song of the Year: John Masino — “One Mind”

    Latin Performer of the Year: Rey Cruz
    Latin Song of the Year: El Rey Produciendo — “Fuego”
    Latin/Hip-Hop Song of the Year: Rey Cruz — “Llego El Rey Tu Papa Esta De Vuelta (Live)”
    Latin/Pop Song of the Year: Rey Cruz — “Baby Girl”
    Latin/Salsa Song of the Year: Rey Cruz — “Me Tienes Loco”
    Latin/Urban Song of the Year: Danisa X Rey Cruz — “Ahora Estoy Mejor (Remix)”

    Pop/R&B Album of the Year: Lo Marie — The Bar
    Pop/R&B Performer of the Year: Kat and the Hurricane
    Pop Song of the Year: Mackenzie Moore — “Haunted”
    Pop Alternative Song of the Year: Mackenzie Moore — “Mannequin”

    R&B/Rap Song of the Year: El Rey Produciendo — “Dinero”

    Rock Album of the Year: Sunspot — The Strangest Frequency
    Rock Performer of the Year: BingBong
    Rock-Indie Song of the Year: Little Red Wolf — “Cleaning My House”
    Rock-Modern Song of the Year: Sunspot — “I'm On Fire”
    Rock/New Wave Song of the Year: BingBong — “Good Stuff”

    Unique Song of the Year: Kitty Harris — “Imago Dei”

    Wish You Were Here Album of the Year: Benjamin Trick — Exit
    Wish You Were Here Performer of the Year: Robert J.
    Wish You Were Here Song of the Year - Tie: William Cronin — “Deep Went Love” and The First Rule — “Racists Are Assholes”

    World Performer of the Year: Yid Vicious
    World Song of the Year: John Masino — “Transcend”

    NON-GENRE AWARDS

    New Artist of the Year: Midnite Rum Orchestra
    Video of the Year: Kat and the Hurricane — “Stay”

    Female Vocalist of the Year: Mackenzie Moore
    Male Vocalist of the Year: Sam Ness
    Ensemble Vocals of the Year: Gin, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets*

    CD/LP Artwork: Tony Bonanno — The Trees Sing
    Live Sound Engineer of the Year: Audrey Martinovich
    Local Live Music Venue of the Year: The Bur Oak
    Local Music Fan of the Year: Deb Guisleman
    Local Music Publication/Blog of the Year: Tone Madison
    Local Music Radio Personality of the Year: Cooper Talbot*
    Local Music Radio Station of the Year: WVMO 98.7 FM
    Local Recorded Music Store of the Year: MadCity Music
    Photographer of the Year: Jim Barnard
    Producer of the Year: Jake Johnson
    Recording Studio of the Year: Audio for the Arts
    Roadie of the Year: Lilly Kobs
    Studio Sound Engineer of the Year: Audrey Martinovich

    INSTRUMENTALISTS

    Brass – Trombone: Darren Sterud
    Brass – Trumpet: Jessica Jensen
    Brass – Specialty: Kyle Rightley (Euphonium)
    Drum Kit: Chris Di Bernardo
    Guitar – Acoustic: Sam Ness
    Guitar – Bass: Annelies Howell
    Guitar – Electric: Bruce Wasserstrom
    Guitar – Pedal Steel: Christo Ruppenthal
    Harmonica: Westside Andy Linderman*
    Keyboard – Organ: Todd Phipps
    Keyboard – Piano: Dave Adler
    Keyboard – Synthesizers: Aaron Konkol
    Mandolin: Chris Wagoner*
    Percussion: Paddy Cassidy
    Specialty Instrument: Brian Grimm (Pipa - Chinese Lute)
    Strings – Bass: Ben Ferris
    Strings – Cello: Mary Gaines*
    Strings – Violin: Rin Ribble
    Turntables/Decks: DJ VPS
    Woodwinds – Sax: Tony Barba
    Woodwinds – Bass Clarinet: Maggie Cousin

    • Congratulations to our 2023 MAMA Winners •

  • 2022 Winners

    * Hall of Fame Winners (5th win in that category)

    Lifetime Achievement Award: Bob Queen

    Teacher of the Year: Diane Dangerfield and Will Janssen — Mt. Horeb High School

    OVERALL AWARDS

    Artist of the Year: WURK
    Instrumentalist of the Year: Chris Wagoner
    Album of the Year: Sam Ness — City Lights and Smoke
    Song of the Year: WURK — “Ignition”
    Performer of the Year: The Jimmys

    GENRE AWARDS

    Alternative Rock Album of the Year: Penelope’s Thrill — Twilight on Tunnel Road
    Alternative Rock Performer of the Year: Kat and the Hurricane
    Alternative Rock Song of the Year: Jackie Ernst — “Faded”

    Blues/Country Performer of the Year: Robert J.
    Blues Song of the Year: The Rowdy Prairie Dogs — “Storm Watcher”

    Children’s Performer of the Year: David Landau

    Country Song of the Year: The Rowdy Prairie Dogs — “57 Chevy”

    Cover Band Performer of the Year: Steely Dane

    DJ Performer of the Year: DJ Femme Noir

    Folk/Country Album of the Year: The Rowdy Prairie Dogs — Barland
    Folk Performer of the Year: The Whiskey Farm
    Folk/Rock Performer of the Year: Mackenzie Moore
    Folk/Country Song of the Year: Sam Ness — “Slow it Down”
    Folk Alternative Song of the Year: John Duggleby — “Sunflowers (for Ukraine)”
    Folk Americana Song of the Year: The Whiskey Farm — “Sunflowers”

    Hard Rock/Punk Song of the Year: Tyler Durdin and Wolves & Sheep — “Love & Hate”

    Hip-Hop/Rap Performer of the Year: K.I.L.O. aka SkItL’z
    Hip-Hop/Rap Song of the Year: Danisa — “Dame Contacto”

    Indie/Low-Fi Song of the Year: Old Oaks — “Wilted”

    Jazz Album of the Year: Johannes Wallmann — Precarious Towers
    Jazz Performer of the Year: Harmonious Wail
    Jazz Song of the Year: Lo Marie — “The Bar”

    Latin Performer of the Year: Tony Casteneda Latin Jazz Band
    Latin Song of the Year: Rey Cruz — “Dura”

    Modern Rock Song of the Year: John Masino – “Dreams of the World”

    Pop Album of the Year: The Civil Engineers — Heads on Birds
    Pop/R&B Performer of the Year: The Rascal Theory
    Pop Song of the Year: Shekinah King — “I Got It From My Mom”
    Pop Alternative Song of the Year: Jackie Ernst — “Undertow”
    Pop/Rock Song of the Year: BingBong — “Make it Right”

    R&B/Rap Album of the Year: Danisa — Ahora Estoy Mejor
    R&B Song of the Year: Lo Marie — “The Gap”

    Rock Album of the Year: The Solution – How Does It Feel?
    Rock Performer of the Year: 20 Minute Mission
    Rock Song of the Year: WURK — “Ignition”
    Roots Rock/Americana Song of the Year: The Midwesterners — “Pecatonica Mud”

    Unique Song of the Year: Shauncey Ali — “Vivian’s Waltz”

    Wish You Were Here Performer of the Year: Combo Noir
    Wish You Were Here Song of the Year: Shari Sarazin Harp & Song — “Poor Wayfaring Stranger”

    World Performer of the Year: Danisa

    NON-GENRE AWARDS

    New Artist of the Year: Jackie Ernst
    Video of the Year: Lo Marie — “Gatekeeper”
    Female Vocalist of the Year: Kelsey Miles
    Male Vocalist of the Year: Derek Ramnarace
    Ensemble Vocals of the Year: The People Brothers Band

    Live Sound Engineer of the Year: Audrey Martinovich
    Local Live Music Venue of the Year: Bur Oak
    Local Music Fan of the Year: Sybil Augustine
    Local Music Publication/Blog of the Year: Tone Madison
    Local Music Radio Personality of the Year: Cooper Talbot
    Local Music Radio Station of the Year: WORT 89.9 FM
    Local Recorded Music Store of the Year: MadCity Music
    Photographer of the Year: Jim Barnard
    Producer of the Year: Buzz Kemper
    Recording Studio of the Year: Audio for the Arts
    Roadie of the Year: German Joseph Schrock (for Dana Perry/Cargo Coffee)
    Studio Sound Engineer of the Year: Audrey Martinovich

    INSTRUMENTALISTS

    Accordion: Nate Meng
    Banjo: Chris Gruber
    Brass – French Horn: Sarah Gillespie
    Brass – Trombone: Jamie Kember
    Brass – Trumpet: Jim Doherty
    Brass – Tuba: Kyle Rightly
    Drum Kit: Jenna Joanis
    Guitar – Acoustic: Mark Croft
    Guitar – Bass: Jeff Weiss
    Guitar – Electric: Louka Patenaude
    Guitar – Pedal Steel: John Hitchcock
    Harmonica: Westside Andy
    Keyboard – Organ: Jimmy Voegeli
    Keyboard – Piano: Johannes Wallmann
    Keyboard – Synthesizers: Noah Gilfillan
    Mandolin: Rin Ribble
    Percussion: Tony Casteneda
    Percussion – Specialty: Maggie Delaney-Pothoff
    Specialty Instrument – Kazoo: Sam Ness
    Strings – Bass: John Christensen
    Strings – Cello: Mary Gaines
    Strings – Specialty: Chauncey Ali
    Strings – Violin: Chris Wagoner
    Turntables/Decks: DJ Pain One
    Woodwinds – Sax: Tony Barba
    Woodwinds – Specialty: Hannah Edlen

    • Congratulations to our 2022 MAMA Winners •

    • 2019-2021 pending

  • 2018 Winners
    Alternative Song Ultimate Creator – Imaginary Watermelon
    Blues Song Feel So Much Better – Blythe Gamble and the Rollin’ Dice
    Children’s Song Chucke – Gentle Brontosaurus
    Classical Song Warm Light – Tony Bonanno
    Country/Bluegrass Song Hey Stranger – Kerosene Kites
    Cover Song I’ve Got A Crush On You – Lo Marie
    Electronic Song Feelings ft. Bastion – Sam Lyons
    Folk/Americana Song Hope – The Lower 5th
    Hard Rock/Punk Song Fix – Cats On Leashes
    Jazz Song Everybody’s Cryin’ Mercy – Carolynn Schwartz Black
    Latin Song Rosa – The People Brothers Band
    Pop/R&B Song Porch Hangs – Katie Scullin
    Rock Song It’s Complicated – BingBong
    Unique Song Catatonic – Imaginary Watermelon
    World Song A Nossa Bateria – The Handphibians
    Alternative Album Whispered on the Wind – Sam Ness
    Blues Album Blues Rides Shotgun – Bill Roberts
    Country/Bluegrass Album Making Home – Kyle Rightley
    Folk/Americana Album Hope – The Lower 5th
    Hard Rock/Punk Album Give to Get Got – Cats On Leashes
    Jazz Album I am a delicate flower: SoulMama sings standards – Carolynn Schwartz Black
    Pop/R&B Album # – The Civil Engineers
    Rock Album Swimming in Potential – Imaginary Watermelon
    Unique Album Naked – Michael Massey
    Video Of The Year Tear It Down, Make It Better – The Mascot Theory
    Artist Of The Year The Lower 5th
    Alternative Performer Karen Wheelock
    Blues Performer The Jimmys
    Children’s Performer Mauro Magellan
    Country/Bluegrass Performer Sortin the Mail
    Electronic Performer Kicksville
    Folk/Americana Performer The Lower 5th
    Hard Rock/Punk Performer German Art Students
    Jazz Performer Lo Marie
    Latin Performer Sofi Martinez
    New Artist Hannah Busse
    Pop/R&B Performer Shawndell Marks
    Rock Performer Imaginary Watermelon
    Unique Performer Nate Meng and The Stolen Sea
    World Performer Natty Nation
    Ensemble Vocals The Mascot Theory
    Female Vocalist Lo Marie
    Male Vocalist Erik Kjelland
    Accordion Nate Meng and The Stolen Sea
    Brass – Trombone Jamie Kember
    Brass – Trumpet Mike Boman
    Drum Kit Joey B. Banks
    Guitar – Acoustic Luke Jorgensen – The Lower 5th
    Guitar – Bass Annelies Howell – The German Art Students
    Guitar- Electric Bill Roberts – Bill Roberts Combo
    Guitar – Pedal Steel Ryan Knudson
    Keyboard – Organ Jimmy Voegeli – The Jimmys
    Keyboard – Piano Dave Adler
    Keyboard – Synthesizers Tim Whalen – Phat Phunktion
    Mandolin Chris Wagoner
    Percussion Maggie Delaney-Potthoff – Harmonious Wail
    Specialty Instrument – Other Conrad St. Clair – Kicksville
    Strings – Bass John Christensen – John Christensen Quartet
    Strings – Cello Allison Lenz
    Strings – Violin Kenny Leiser – WheelHouse
    Turntables/Decks Steve Banik
    Woodwinds – Sax Al Falaschi
    Local Live Music Venue High Noon Saloon
    Local Recorded Music Store B-Side Records
    Local Music Radio Station 89.9 WORT
    Local Music Radio Personality Cooper Talbot
    Recording Studio Paradyme Productions
    Studio Sound Engineer Beth Kille
    Live Sound Engineer Lonya Nenashev
    DJ of the Year Cooper Talbot
    Cover Band Performer of the Year Steely Dane
    Local Music Fan of the Year Sarah Warmke
    Local Music Publication/Blog of the Year Maximum Ink
    Producer of the Year Beth Kille
    Roadie of the Year Tom Clark
    Best Packaging of the Year People Brothers Band – Love Electric
    Photographer of the Year John Urban
    Early Winners – Instrumentalists
    BANJO Jon Peik
    BRASS – Tuba Pat Doty
    HARMONICA Robert J. Conaway
    PERCUSSION – Mallet Geoff Brady
    STRINGS – Harp Matt DeBlass
    STRINGS – Viola Amber Dolphin
    WOODWINDS – Clarinet Hannah Edlén
    WOODWINDS – Flute Jessie Mitchell
    Early Winner
    Wish You Were Here (For non-Madison residents only) – Song Can’t Wait to be Famous
    Compilation – Album Wisconsin Vinyl Collective – The Mascot Theory
    Electronic – Album Pacemaker – DEVL
    Latin – Album Otra Vez – Sofi Martinez
    Wish You Were Here (For non-Madison residents only) – Album What Could Possibly Go Wrong? – The First Rule
    World – Album Her or Me? – Smith and Jackson

    • Congratulations to our 2018 MAMA Winners •

  • 2017 Winners

    Song of the Year

    Alternative Song Shawndell Marks Sparta
    Blues Song The Jimmys I Wonder, from “Live from Transylvania…”
    Children’s Song Tony Bonanno Grand Canyon
    Classical Song Kaia Kalise The Tides
    Country/Bluegrass Song The Mascot Theory Your Eyes Give You Away
    Electronic Song Oh My Love ChaChaCha
    Folk/Americana Song The Mascot Theory The Great Divide
    Hard Rock/Punk Song Help Desk Boss Level
    Hip Hop Song Anthony Lamarr Service
    Jazz Song VO5 We’re Getting Older
    Pop/R&B Song Shawndell Marks Restless
    Rock Song The Big Payback Running with the Fire
    Unique Song Shawndell Marks Heart Afire
    World Song Natty Nation Divine Spark

    Cover Song – Shawndell Marks – Jolene

    Album of the Year

    Alternative Album Madison Malone Bloom
    Blues Album The Jimmys Live from Transylvania, at Sighisoara Blues Festival
    Country/Bluegrass Album Driveway Thriftdwellers Cutover Country
    Electronic Album Joey Broyles Lucky Superstar
    Folk/Americana Album The Mascot Theory Trust And Bones
    Jazz Album The Big Payback Animal Brain
    Pop/R&B Album Shawndell Marks Broken Dam
    Rock Album Beefus Wrong Number of Heads
    Unique Album Kerosene Kites Under Cover Holiday
    World Album Natty Nation Divine Spark

    Performer of the Year

    Alternative Performer Madison Malone
    Blues Performer The Jimmys
    Children’s Performer Mauro Magellan
    Country/Bluegrass Performer Driveway Thriftdwellers
    Folk/Americana Performer Gin Chocolate and Bottle Rockets
    Jazz Performer Joey B. Banks
    Pop/R&B Performer The People Brothers Band
    Rock Performer The German Art Students
    Unique Performer VO5
    World Performer Natty Nation

    Instrumentalist of the Year

    Bassist Jenna Joanis
    Brass Mike Boman
    Drummer/Percussionist Joey B. Banks
    Guitarist Dan Kennedy
    Keyboardist Jimmy Voegeli
    Specialty Instrument Sims Delaney-Potthoff
    Strings Julia McConahay
    Woodwinds Tony Barba

    Artist of the Year

    Artist Of The Year The Mascot Theory

    People’s Choice Awards

    Cover Band Performer Gold Dust Women
    DJ Kayla Kush
    Video Of The Year The Mascot Theory Over The Horizon
    Live Sound Engineer Jon Chvojicek
    Local Live Music Venue High Noon Saloon
    Local Music Fan Sarah Warmke
    Local Music Radio Personality Rockin’ John McDonald
    Local Music Radio Station WORT 89.9
    New Artist Imaginary Watermelon
    Packaging The Mascot Theory Trust And Bones
    Photographer John Urban
    Producer Mike Zirkel
    Recording Studio Blast House Studios
    Roadie Art “Hippo Wrangler” Ranney
    Studio Sound Engineer Mike Zirkel

    Vocalists

    Ensemble Vocals – Gin Chocolate and Bottle Rockets

    Female Vocalist – Shawndell Marks

    Male Vocalist – Sam Lyons

    Breakthrough Artist of the Year

    Distant Cuzins

    Youth Awards

    Youth Woodwind Sophie Zhang Madison Country Day School
    Youth Keyboards Andrew Siehr Eagle School
    Youth Guitarist Xavi Lynn
    Youth Bassist Nic Tiernan Distant Cuzins
    Youth Drummer Ben Lokuta Distant Cuzins
    Youth Female Vocalist Danielle Bullock Baraboo High School
    Youth Male Vocalist Jacob Busher Mount Horeb High School
    Youth Song of the Year Need Someone (To Break My Heart) Distant Cuzins
    Youth Album of the Year Big Distant Cuzins
    Youth Ensemble of the Year Distant Cuzins

    Student of the Year

    Hannah Nies
    Ben Lokuta

    Teacher of the Year

    Ryan Casey

    Musicnotes Award

    Maggie and Sims Delany-Pothoff

    • Congratulations to our 2017 MAMA Winners •

  • 2016 Winners

    LEGACY AWARDS

    Artist of the Year: The Mascot Theory

    Broadjam Lifetime Achievement Award: Jonathan and Susan Lipp of Full Compass

    Musicnotes Musical Career Recognition Award: Chris Wagoner and Mary Gaines

     

    SCHOLASTIC AWARDS

    Heid Music Student of the Year: Robert Rockman (Homeschooled)

    Heid Music Teacher of the Year: Shauncey Ali (Madfiddle & Highway 51)

    GENRE AWARDS

    Alternative Album of the Year: In Your Bones – Meghan Rose and the Bones

    Alternative Performer of the Year: German Art Students

    Alternative Song of the Year: “Can’t Stay” – Meghan Rose and The Bones

    Blues Album of the Year: Hot Dish – The Jimmys

    Blues Performer of the Year: The Jimmys

    Blues Song of the Year: “Lose That Woman” – The Jimmys

    Children’s Performer of the Year: David Landau

    Children’s Song of the Year: “Zero to Hero” – The Sclosser-Kammer Project

    Classical Album of the Year: Dance of the Plants – Graminy

    Classical Performer of the Year: Jeff Weiss

    Classical Song of the Year: “Song for Kacy” – Graminy

    Country Album of the Year: Meanwhile…Back at the Ranch – Wheelhouse

    Country Performer of the Year: Wheelhouse

    Country Song of the Year: “Ol’ #7” – Wheelhouse

     

    Electronic Album of the Year: Experimental EP – Joey Broyles

    Electronic Performer of the Year: Joey Broyles

    Electronic Song of the Year: “Super Psycho Stars” – Joey Broyles

     

    Folk/Americana Album of the Year: Esperanto – The Mascot Theory

    Folk/Americana Performer of the Year: The Mascot Theory

    Folk/Americana Song of the Year: “First Summer Breeze” – The Mascot Theory

    Hard Rock/Punk Album of the Year: Just Try it On – Venus in Furs

    Hard Rock/Punk Performer of the Year: Venus in Furs

    Hard Rock/Punk Song of the Year: “Messiah Complex” – Sunspot

    Hip-Hop Performer of the Year: Dogs of War

    Hip-Hop Song of the Year: “Breathe” (feat. D.L.O. the Iceman, Smokes, & Clifton Beefy) – Anthony Lamarr

    Jazz Album of the Year: Toxic Consequence – Lovely Socialite Mrs. Thomas W. Phipps

    Jazz Performer of the Year: The Big Payback

    Jazz Song of the Year: “Settle for the Best” – Kaia Kalise

    Pop/R&B Album of the Year: Liminal – Madison Malone

    Pop/R&B Performer of the Year: Madison Malone

    Pop/R&B Song of the Year: “Light” – Anthony Lamarr

    Rock Album of the Year: Weirdest Hits – Sunspot

    Rock Performer of the Year: Meghan Rose and the Bones

    Rock Song of the Year: “Suburban Summer Shine” – The Getaway Drivers

    Unique Album of the Year: Dance Originality – VO5

    Unique Performer of the Year: Cribshitter

    Unique Song of the Year: “I Like Your Hat” – Eddie Ate Dynamite

    World Album of the Year: Dub Foundation Meets Captain Smooth – Dub Foundation

    World Performer of the Year: Natty Nation

    World Song of the Year: “Two Things” – The Earthlings

    NON-GENRE AWARDS

    Breakthrough Artist of the Year: Trap Saturn

    New Artist of the Year: Trap Saturn

    Cover Song of the Year: “Cocaine” – Cribshitter

    Video of the Year: Boys Don’t Do That – Joey Broyles

    Female Vocalist of the Year: Meghan Rose

    Male Vocalist of the Year: Erik Kjelland

    Ensemble Vocals of the Year: The Mascot Theory

    Bassist of the Year: Gordon Ranney (Gomers/VO5/Steely Dane/Prog)

    Brass Instrumentalist of the Year: Jamie Kember (The Big Payback)

    Drummer/Percussionist of the Year: Wendy Lynn Staats (Sunspot)

    Guitarist of the Year: Gabe Burdulis

    Keyboardist of the Year: Jimmy Voegeli (The Jimmys)

    Specialty Instrumentalist of the Year: Anna Vogelzang (Banjo)

    Strings Instrumentalist of the Year: Biff Blumfumgagnge (Gomers/Kicksville)

    Woodwinds Instrumentalist of the Year: Pete Ross (The Jimmys)

    PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS

    Cover Band of the Year: Gold Dust Women

    DJ of the Year: Kayla Kush

    Live Sound Engineer of the Year: Lonya Nenashev

    Local Live Music Venue of the Year: High Noon Saloon

    Local Music Fan of the Year: Sarah Warmke
    Local Music Publication/Blog of the Year: Maximum Ink
    Local Music Radio Personality of the Year: Gabby Parsons
    Local Music Radio Station of the Year: WORT 89.9 FM
    Local Recorded Music Store of the Year: Strictly Discs
    CD or Vinyl Packaging of the Year: The Mascot Theory
    Photographer of the Year: James Pederson
    Producer of the Year: Beth Kille
    Recording Studio of the Year: Blast House Studios
    Roadie of the Year: Alejandro Velazquez
    Studio Sound Engineer of the Year: Mike Zirkel

    YOUTH AWARDS

    Youth Brass Instrumentalist: Joseph Rockman, Sun Prairie High School

    Youth Woodwind Instrumentalist: Silas Jordan, Columbus High School

    Youth String Instrumentalist: Jimmy Chen, Kromery Middle School

    Youth Keyboard Instrumentalist: – James Forman, Waterloo High School

    Youth Guitarist: Raine Stern

    Youth Drums/Percussion: Galen Austin – Take the King

    Youth Male Vocalist: Nathan Hanna, Marshall, High School

    Youth Female Vocalist: Chloe Flesch, Lodi High School

    Youth Band/Ensemble of the Year: Take the King

    Youth Song of the Year: Raine Stern – Perspecitve

    Youth Album of the Year: Take the King – Take the King

    • Congratulations to our 2016 MAMA Winners •

  • 2015 Winners
    LEGACY AWARDS

    Artist of the Year: Sexy Ester
    Michael St. John Lifetime Achievement Award: Butch Vig
    Musicnotes Songwriter Recognition Award: Robert J

    SCHOLASTIC AWARDS

    Student of the Year: Andrew Yaun – Monticello High School
    Teacher of the Year: Leyla Sanyer – Oregon High School

    GENRE AWARDS

    Alternative Song of the Year: Modern Mod – “Papercuts”
    Alternative Album of the Year: Modern Mod – Tunnels
    Alternative Performer of the Year: Sexy Ester

    Blues Song of the Year: I Saw the Creature – “You Told Me”
    Blues Album of the Year: Boo Bradley – Rub Rub Rub
    Blues Performer of the Year: The Jimmys

    Children’s Song of the Year: Black Star Drum Line featuring DLO, Ant Da Hope Boy, Rob Dz – Joey B. Banks – “Slam”
    Children’s Performer of the Year: Black Star Drum Line

    Classical Song of the Year: Richard Wiegel – “Richard’s Rondo”

    Country/Bluegrass Song of the Year: Jim Schwall – “Make Believe”
    Country/Bluegrass Album of the Year: The Mascot Theory – Hand Me Down Miracles
    Country/Bluegrass Performer of the Year: Old Farm Dog

    Electronic Song of the Year: Annabel Lee – “Live or Die”
    Electronic Album of the Year: Joey Broyles – Future Pop Revolution
    Electronic Performer of the Year: Joey Broyles

    Folk/Americana Song of the Year: Anna Vogelzang – “Amarillo”
    Folk/Americana Album of the Year: Karen Wheelock – Imaginary Girl
    Folk/Americana Performer of the Year: The Mascot Theory

    Hard Rock/Punk Song of the Year: Damsel Trash – “More Drunk, Less Pregnant”
    Hard Rock/Punk Album of the Year: Damsel Trash – Soup For Sluts
    Hard Rock/Punk Performer of the Year: Lords of the Trident

    Hip-Hop Song of the Year: Anthony Lamarr Featuring D. L. O. The Iceman – “Pray”
    Hip-Hop Album of the Year: Dogs of War – Dogs of War EP
    Hip-Hop Performer of the Year: Dogs of War

    Jazz Song of the Year: Jackie Bradley – “Build a Bear”
    Jazz Album of the Year: Lo Marie – Solid Ground
    Jazz Performer of the Year: The Big Payback

    Pop/R&B Song of the Year: Gabe Burdulis – “Little Yellow House”
    Pop/R&B Album of the Year: The People Brothers Band – Middle of the In Between
    Pop/R&B Performer of the Year: Gabe Burdulis

    Rock Song of the Year: The Family Business – “Long Drive”
    Rock Album of the Year: The German Art Students – Time Machine
    Rock Performer of the Year: The German Art Students

    Unique Song of the Year: Beth Kille And Erik Kjelland – “North Star”
    Unique Album of the Year: Beth Kille And Erik Kjelland – North Star Sessions
    Unique Performer of the Year: SheShe

    World Song of the Year: The Kissers – “Montreal”
    World Album of the Year: The Kissers – Three Sails
    World Performer of the Year: Natty Nation

    NON-GENRE AWARDS

    Breakthrough Artist of the Year: Dolores
    New Artist of the Year: Karen Wheelock
    Compilation Album of the Year: MAXMAS Volume V (The Search for MAXMAS IV)
    Cover Song of the Year: The Mascot Theory – “Hey Jealousy”
    Distinguished Service Award: Ralph Cohen
    Meritorious Achievement Award: Ty Christian and Mary Sweeney
    Video of the Year: Joey Broyles – “Burn the Money”
    Ensemble Vocals of the Year:     Beth Kille, Shawndell Marks, Jen Farley (Gin, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets)
    Female Vocalist of the Year: Meghan Rose
    Male Vocalist of the Year: Gabe Burdulis
    Bassist of the Year: Meghan Rose (I Saw the Creature)
    Brass Instrumentalist of the Year: Darren Sterud – (The Jimmys)
    Drummer/Percussionist of the Year: Joey B. Banks – (The Big Payback)
    Guitarist of the Year: Gabe Burdulis
    Keyboardist of the Year: Jimmy Voegeli – (The Jimmys)
    Specialty Instrumentalist of the Year: Anna Vogelzang – (for Banjo)
    Strings Instrumentalist of the Year: Ida Jo
    Woodwinds Instrumentalist of the Year: Pete Ross – (The Jimmys)

    PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS

    Cover Band of the Year: Steely Dane
    DJ of the Year: Kayla Kush and Nick Nice (tie)
    Live Sound Engineer of the Year: Lonya Nenashev
    Local Live Music Venue of the Year: High Noon Saloon
    Local Music Fan of the Year: Sarah Warmke
    Local Music Publication/Blog of the Year: Isthmus
    Local Music Radio Personality of the Year: Gabby Parsons
    Local Music Radio Station of the Year: 89.9 WORT
    Local Recorded Music Store of the Year: Strictly Discs
    CD or Vinyl Packaging of the Year: The Mascot Theory – Hand Me Down Miracles
    Photographer of the Year: Mark Ellis
    Producer of the Year: Mike Zirkel
    Recording Studio of the Year: Blast House Studios
    Roadie of the Year: Kathy Burdulis
    Studio Sound Engineer of the Year: Landon Arkens

    YOUTH AWARDS:

    Youth Bassist of the Year: Dominic Cannarella-Anderson
    Youth Drummer/Percussionist of the Year: Savanah Mann
    Youth Guitarist of the Year: Andrew Jiang and Jack Kim (Blossom Punch)
    Youth Keyboardist of the Year: Julian Castronovo
    Youth Strings Instrumentalist of the Year: Amol Rajesh
    Youth Woodwind Instrumentalist of the Year : Annie Zantner
    Youth Ensemble Vocalists of the Year: CAPA Kidz
    Youth Female Vocalist of the Year: Stephanie Erin Brill
    Youth Male Vocalist of the Year: Dominic Cannarella-Anderson
    Youth Song of the Year: CAPA Kidz – “Fly Towards the Sun”
    Youth Album of the Year : After the Rain – After the Rain EP
    Launchpad Madison Regional Finalist: After the Rain
    Launchpad Madison Regional Finalist: Distant Cuzins
    Launchpad Madison Regional Finalist: The Whyskers
    Launchpad Madison Regional Finalist: Disq

    • Congratulations to our 2015 MAMA Winners •

  • 2014 Winners
    Legacy AWARDS

    Artist Of The Year: The Jimmys
    Songwriter Award: Jim Schwall
    Michael St. John Lifetime Achievement Award: Leotha Stanley

    GENRE AWARDS

    Alternative Album of the Year: Sexy Ester – Monomania
    Alternative Performer of the Year: Sexy Ester
    Alternative Song of the Year: Sexy Ester – “Holding On”

    Blues Album of the Year: Kyle Henderson – Brand New Chance
    Blues Performer of the Year: The Jimmys
    Blues Song of the Year: The Jimmys – “Big Fat Woman”

    Childrens Album of the Year: Sisters Three – A Midsummer Night’s Dream
    Childrens Performer of the Year: Art Paul Schlosser
    Childrens Song of the Year: Art Paul Schlosser – “Read a Book”

    Classical Album of the Year: Graminy – Germinations: A Bluegrass Symphony in D
    Classical Performer of the Year: Joe Sokolinsky
    Classical Song of the Year: Graminy – “March of the Cranes”

    Country/Bluegrass Album of the Year: The Dang-Its – A Lick of Sense
    Country/Bluegrass Performer of the Year: Madison County
    Country/Bluegrass Song of the Year: The Family Business – “Chances”

    Electronic Album of the Year: Midas Bison – Wavey Daze
    Electronic Performer of the Year: Annabel Lee
    Electronic Song of the Year: Annabel Lee – “Pray”

    Folk/Americana Album of the Year: Mark Croft – Live at Shake Rag Alley
    Folk/Americana Performer of the Year: Ida Jo
    Folk/Americana Song of the Year: Ida Jo – “For Better For Worse”

    Hard Rock/Punk Album of the Year: Lords of the Trident – Plan of Attack
    Hard Rock/Punk Performer of the Year: Lords of the Trident
    Hard Rock/Punk Song of the Year: Lords of the Trident – “Complete Control”

    Hip-Hop Album of the Year: Conscious Object – Sourcery
    Hip-Hop Performer of the Year: Conscious Object
    Hip-Hop Song of the Year: Kicksville – “Shriveled Soul”

    Jazz Album of the Year: Harmonious Wail – Bohemian Tango
    Jazz Performer of the Year: Harmonious Wail
    Jazz Song of the Year: Harmonious Wail – “Bohemian Tango”

    Pop/R&B Album: Annabel Lee – Starstruck!
    Pop/R&B Performer: Anthony Lamarr
    Pop/R&B Song: Sam Lyons – “Before We Fall”

    Rock Album of the Year: The Family Business – Rock and Roll Machine
    Rock Performer of the Year: Venus in Furs
    Rock Song of the Year: Sexy Ester – “The Hotness”

    Unique Album of the Year: Michael Massey – Dracula, A Rock Ballet
    Unique Performer of the Year: Sisters Three
    Unique Song of the Year: Anthony Lamarr – “My Regards”

    World Album of the Year: Natty Nation – Live at the UW Terrace
    World Performer of the Year: Natty Nation
    World Song of the Year: Natty Nation – “Cease Fire”

    NON-GENRE AWARDS

    Breakthrough Artist of the Year: Annabel Lee
    New Artist of the Year: Gabe Burdulis
    Compilation Album of the Year: Karen Wheelock – Smilin’ On
    Cover Song of the Year: Mark Croft – “Dancing in the Dark (Live)”
    Meritorious Achievement Award: Sheilah Kring
    Video Of The Year: Beth Kille – “I’ve Been Accused”
    Ensemble Vocalists of the Year: Natty Nation
    Female Vocalist of the Year: Annabel Lee
    Male Vocalist of the Year: Kyle Henderson
    Bassist of the Year: John Wartenweiler of The Jimmys
    Brass Instrumentalist of the Year: Darren Sterud of The Jimmys
    Drummer/Percussionist of the Year: Joey B Banks
    Guitarist of the Year: Michael Tully
    Keyboardist of the Year: Jimmy Voegeli
    Specialty Instrumentalist of the Year: Chris Wagoner (Lap Steel)
    Strings Instrumentalist of the Year: Mary Gaines
    Woodwinds Instrumentalist of the Year: Trevor Hoffman of The Rotation

    PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS

    Cover Band Performer of the Year: John Masino Band
    DJ of the Year: Nick Nice
    Live Sound Engineer of the Year: Lonya Neneshev
    Local Live Music Venue of the Year: High Noon Saloon
    Local Music Fan of the Year: Sarah Warmke
    Local Music Publication/Blog of the Year: Isthmus
    Local Music Radio Personality of the Year: Gabby Parsons
    Local Music Radio Station of the Year: 89.9 WORT
    Local Recorded Music Store of the Year: B-Side Records
    Album Packaging of the Year: Harmonious Wail – Bohemian Tango
    Photographer of the Year: John Urban
    Producer of the Year: Mike Zirkel
    Recording Studio of the Year: Audio for the Arts
    Roadie of the Year: Ralph Shively
    Studio Sound Engineer of the Year: Mike Zirkel

    YOUTH AWARDS

    Youth Band Ensemble Vocalists of the Year: After the Rain
    Youth Female Vocalist of the Year: Helen Feest of The Blue Sundays
    Youth Male Vocalist of the Year: Gabe Burdulis
    Youth Drummer/Percussionist of the Year: Quinn Mattson of After the Rain
    Youth Guitarist of the Year: Gabe Burdulis
    Youth Bassist of the Year: Dominic Cannarella-Andersen of After the Rain
    Youth Woodwinds Instrumentalist of the Year: Robert Stine from Middleton High School
    Youth Keyboardist of the Year: Adam Goren from Middleton High School
    Youth Specialty Instrumentalist of the Year: Gabe Burdulis
    Youth Song of the Year The Blue Sundays: “Mary Anne”
    Youth Album of the Year Gabe Burdulis: The Land of Make Believe
    Launchpad 2014 Madison Regional Finalist: Distant Cuzins
    Launchpad 2014 Madison Regional Finalist: After the Rain
    Launchpad 2014 Madison Regional Finalist: Gabe Burdulis Band
    Launchpad 2014 Madison Regional Finalist: Prom Queen Rejects

    • Congratulations to our 2014 MAMA Winners •

  • 2013 Winners

    GENRE AWARDS

    Alternative Album: Phox – Friendship
    Alternative Performer: Sexy Ester
    Alternative Song: Brandon Beebe – “Ghost”

    Blues Album: The People Brothers Band – People Brothers Live
    Blues Performer: The Jimmys
    Blues Song: The People Brothers Band – “Looky Here Mister”

    Classical Album: Scott Lamps – Kindred
    Classical Performer: Joe Sokolinsky
    Classical Song: Joe Sokolinsky – “Finale”

    Country/Bluegrass Album: Beth Kille – Dust
    Country/Bluegrass Performer: The Dang-Its
    Country/Bluegrass Song: Beth Kille – “End of the Line”

    Electronic Album: Echo Island – In Circles
    Electronic Performer: Kicksville
    Electronic Song: Granny Tranny Techno – “Who Blows Your Hair?”

    Folk/Americana Album: Ida Jo – Uncharted
    Folk/Americana Performer: – Ida Jo
    Folk/Americana Song: Phox – “Evil”

    Hard Rock/Punk Album: Baristacide – Baristacide (US Version)
    Hard Rock/Punk Performer: Lords of the Trident
    Hard Rock/Punk Song: 4 Aspirin Morning – “Goodbye to Good Intentions”

    Hip-Hop Album: Duke Daeo – “Further Definitions”
    Hip-Hop Performer: The Beat Chefs
    Hip-Hop Song: Anthony Lamarr – “Elevation”

    Jazz Album: Ladies Must Swing – Just For A Thrill
    Jazz Performer: Ladies Must Swing
    Jazz Song: Harmonious Wail – “Chanson Por Henri Live”

    Pop/R&B Album: Phox – Unblushing
    Pop/R&B Performer: The Lucas Cates Band
    Pop/R&B Song: The Lucas Cates Band – “Good Folks”

    Rock Album: The Family Business – Nightmares and Wildest Dreams
    Rock Performer: The Family Business
    Rock Song: – The Family Business – “Downhill”

    Unique Album: The Gomers – Gomerica
    Unique Performer: Anna Vogelzang
    Unique Song: The Family Business – “Boogie Man”

    World Album: The Reptile Palace Orchestra – Songs and Dances of Madisonia
    World Performer: Natty Nation
    World Song: The Reptile Palace Orchestra – “Sev Kardesim”

    NON-GENRE AWARDS

    New Artist: Phox
    Video Of The Year: Beth Kille – “I Can’t Love You Anymore”
    Compilation Album: Cheddar Revolution Contributors – Cheddar Revolution: Songs of Uprising
    Cover Song: Sam Lyons – “Wouldn’t It Be Nice”

    INSTRUMENTALISTS

    Bassist: Scott Lamps
    Brass: Darren Sterud – The Jimmys
    Drummer/Percussionist: Paul Kennedy – Sexy Ester
    Guitarist: Louka Patinaude – The Fingers/The Optimistic
    Keyboardist: Jimmy Voegeli – The Jimmys
    Specialty Instrument: Geoff Brady (Theremin) – Yid Vicious
    Strings: Ida Jo
    Woodwinds: Pete Ross – The Jimmys
    Ensemble Vocals: – The Whiskey Farm
    Female Vocalist: Lyndsay Evans – Sexy Ester
    Male Vocalist: Alec White – The Family Business

    PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS

    Cover Band Performer: The Gomers
    DJ: Kayla Kush
    Live Sound Engineer: Paul Heenan
    Local Live Music Venue: High Noon Saloon
    Local Music Fan: Sarah Warmke
    Local Music Publication/Blog: Isthmus
    Local Music Radio Personality: Gabby Parsons
    Local Music Radio Station: 89.9 WORT
    Local Recorded Music Store: Strictly Discs
    Recording Studio: Blast House Studios
    Studio Sound Engineer: Mike Zirkel

    YOUTH AWARDS

    Youth Band – Thief & Rascal
    Youth Female Vocalist: Jordan Foster – Autumn Underground
    Youth Male Vocalist: Colin Callahan
    Youth Album: Sam Lyons – The Light
    Guitar: Autumn Underground – Breath
    Keyboardist: Kiara Huemer
    Woodwinds: Nathan Altmann
    Specialty: Colin Callahan (Pro Tools)
    Guitar: Gabe Burdullis
    Drummer: Emma Witmer – Modern Mod
    Brass: Jordan Foster – Autumn Underground
    Bass: Adam Jordahl – Autumn Underground
    1st Chair – February: Mikko Utevsky
    1st Chair – March: Stephanie Brill
    1st Chair – April: Brandon Whitish
    1st Chair – May: Hannah Mrozak
    1st Chair – June: Nicholas Mack
    Launchpad Regional Winner: Mu
    Launchpad Regional Winner: The Sleep Cyclists
    Launchpad Regional Winner: The Daze
    Launchpad Regional Winner: Boarder Line
    Launchpad Regional Winner: Autumn Underground

    WISH YOU WERE HERE AWARDS

    Wish You Were Here (Non-Madison Residents) Album: Mikayla – Mikayla
    Wish You Were Here (Non-Madison Residents) Song: The Dirty Wings – “Scott Walker, Motherfucker”

    • Congratulations to our 2013 MAMA Winners •

  • 2012 Winners

    GENRE AWARDS

    Alternative Album: The Type – Sirens and Storms
    Alternative Performer: Tiny Riots
    Alternative Song: Sexy Ester – Glitter Baby

    Blues Album: The Jimmys – Gimme The Jimmys
    Blues Performer: Aaron Williams and the Hoodoo
    Blues Song: The Jimmys – HaDaya HaDaYa

    Classical Album: The Kat Trio – What Wondrous Love Is This

    Country/Bluegrass Album: Louka Patenaude – The Very Best of the Fingers
    Country/Bluegrass Performer: Katie Powderly
    Country/Bluegrass Song: Beth Kille – I’ve Been Accused

    Electronic Album: Man Mantis – Cities Without Houses
    Electronic Performer: Man Mantis
    Electronic Song: Man Mantis – Gonna Die Here

    Folk/Americana Album: Corey Hart – Winter Bones
    Folk/Americana Performer: Whitney Mann
    Folk/Americana Song: The Whiskey Farm – If I Were You

    Hard Rock/Punk Album: Lords of the Trident – Chains on Fire
    Hard Rock/Punk Performer: Lords of the Trident
    Hard Rock/Punk Song: Lords of the Trident – Chains on Fire (2011)

    Hip-Hop Album: Star Persons – Weirdos From Another Planet
    Hip-Hop Performer: Star Persons
    Hip-Hop Song: Star Persons – Wordplay

    Jazz Performer: The Madison Jazz Orchestra
    Jazz Song: The Big Payback – Overture

    Pop/R&B Album: Phat Phunktion – Real Life .:. High Fidelity
    Pop/R&B Performer: Phat Phunktion
    Pop/R&B Song: Sexy Ester – All I Can See

    Rock Album: Sunspot – The Slingshot Effect
    Rock Performer: John Masino Band
    Rock Song: Sunspot – The Slingshot Effect

    Unique Album: Art Paul Schlosser – If I Was Governor
    Unique Performer: FORWARD! Marching Band
    Unique Song: The Jimmys – The Tree

    World Album: Roots Collective – These Days
    World Performer: NATTY NATION
    World Song: NATTY NATION – Negus Negast

    Interpretive Song: Sexy Ester – Girl U Want

    NON-GENRE AWARDS

    Artist of the Year: Sexy Ester
    New Artist Performer: Brandon Beebe
    Compilation Album: M.A.XMAS – M.A.XMAS Vol 2
    Cover Band: The Gomers
    DJ: Man Mantis
    Video of the Year: Sexy Ester – Glitter Baby
    Vocalist – Female: Lyndsay Evans
    Vocalist – Male: Corey Hart
    Vocals – Ensemble: Natty Nation
    Michael St. John Lifetime Achievement Award: Doc DeHaven
    Special Recognition Award: Rich Albertoni
    Meritorious Award: Michael Kerwin & Matt Douglas

    INSTRUMENTALISTS

    Instrumentalist – Woodwinds: Pete Ross
    Instrumentalist – Bassist: Jeff Weiss
    Instrumentalist – Brass: Charley Wagner
    Instrumentalist – Drummer/Percussionist: Paul Kennedy
    Instrumentalist – Guitarist: Aaron Williams
    Instrumentalist – Keyboardist: Jimmy Voegeli
    Instrumentalist – Specialty Instrument: Roscoe Evans (Keytar)
    Instrumentalist – Strings: Chris Wagoner

    PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS

    Fan of the Year: Sarah Warmke
    Live Music Venue: High Noon Saloon
    Live Sound Engineer: Lonya Nenashev
    Local Music Publication/Blog: Isthmus
    Local Radio Personality: Gabby Parsons
    Local Radio Station: WORT (89.9 FM)
    Local Record Music Store: B Side Records and Discs
    Recording Studio: Smart Studios
    Studio Sound Engineer: Mike Zirkel

    YOUTH INSTRUMENTALIST AWARDS

    Instrumentalist – Brass: Brighin Kane – Sauk Prairie High School
    Instrumentalist – Woodwinds: Emily Hefty – Mount Horeb High School
    Instrumentalist – Strings: David Cao – Jefferson Middle School
    Instrumentalist – Keyboardist: Ryan Senger – Lodi High School
    Instrumentalist – Guitarist: Alex Blair – Madison West High School
    Instrumentalist – Bassist: Christian Rasmussen – Madison West High School
    Instrumentalist – Drummer/Percussionist: Liam Patton – Middleton High School

    YOUTH NON-GENRE AWARDS

    Vocalist – Male: Gabe Burdulis – Madison West High School
    Vocalist – Female: Ivy Sanderfoot – Madison East High School
    Band/Ensemble Award: The Daze
    Youth Song: Park Bench – Like A Heartbeat
    Best Song: Park Bench – Like A Heartbeat
    Student of the Year: Charles Dieterle
    Teacher of the Year: Dennis McKinley

    • Congratulations to our 2012 MAMA Winners •

  • 2011 Winners

    Artist of the Year – Beth Kille
    Michael St. John Lifetime Achievement Award – Pro Arte Quartet

    GENRE AWARDS
    Alternative Album – Sexy Ester and the Pretty Mama Sisters – Hubba Hubba
    Alternative Performer – Sexy Ester and the Pretty Mama Sisters
    Alternative Song – Sexy Ester and the Pretty Mama Sisters – “Love Bubble”
    Blues Album – Clovis Mann – Metamorphic
    Blues Performer – Aaron Williams & the Hoodoo
    Blues Song – Clovis Mann – “Blowin’ Up the Shack”
    Classical Song – Toby Klusmeyer – “For All to See”
    Classical Album – Toby Klusmeyer – Love’s Secret
    Country/Bluegrass Album – The Mighty Short Bus – The Forever Endeavor
    Country/Bluegrass Performer – The Eugene Smiles Project
    Country/Bluegrass Song – The Eugene Smiles Project – ”Tennessee Whiskey”
    Cover Song – Anna Vogelzang – “Bad Romance”
    DJ Performer – Nick Nice
    Electronic Album – The Projection People- The Projection People
    Electronic Performer – The Projection People
    Electronic Song – The Projection People – “Headlights”
    Faith-Based Song – Anthony Lamarr – “My Tomorrow”
    Folk/Americana Album – Jim Schwall – Short Stories
    Folk/Americana Performer – Jim Schwall
    Folk/Americana Song – The Mighty Short Bus – “Minnesota”
    Hard Rock / Punk Album – Orphan Bloom – Orphan Bloom
    Hard Rock / Punk Performer – Lords of the Trident
    Hard Rock / Punk Song – Clovis Mann– “Drowning Man”
    Hip-Hop Album – Star Persons – Supernova EP
    Hip-Hop Performer – Star Persons
    Hip Hop Song – Star Persons – “Supernova”
    Jazz Album – Harmonious Wail – The Vegan Zombie’s Lament
    Jazz Performer – Harmonious Wail
    Jazz Song – Lucas Cates Band – “Crucial Tactics”
    Pop/R&B Album – Lucas Cates Band – The Lucas Cates Band
    Pop/R&B Performer – Lucas Cates Band
    Pop/R&B Song – Lucas Cates Band – “Not the Right Catch”
    Rock Album – Beth Kille – Ready
    Rock Performer – The Mighty Short Bus
    Rock Song – Beth Kille- “Big Bright Beautiful World”
    Unique Album – Anna Vogelzang – Paper Boats
    Unique Performer – Art Paul Schlosser
    Unique Song – Natty Nation- “She Cries Dub (Suffice Dub)”
    World Album – Natty Nation – Suffice Single
    World Performer – Natty Nation
    World Song – Natty Nation – “Suffice”

    NON-GENRE AWARDS

    Cover Band of the Year – The Gomers
    Ensemble Vocalist – Harmonious Wail
    Instrumentalist – Bassist – Jah Boogie (Natty nation)
    Instrumentalist – Brass – Phil Lyons (Primitive Culture)
    Instrumentalist – Drummer/Percussionist – Jesse Warmka (Lucas Cates Band)
    Instrumentalist – Guitarist – Lucas Cates
    Instrumentalist – Keyboardist – Aaron Konkol (Natty Nation)
    Instrumentalist – Strings – Julia McConahay
    Instrumentalist – Specialty Instruments – Sims Delany Pothoff (Harmonious Wail) (Mandolin)
    New Artist of the Year – Star Persons
    Video of the Year – Zooniversity Music (“Teach Me How to Bucky”)
    Vocalist of the Year – Female – Lyndsay Evans (Sexy Ester and the Pretty Mama Sisters)
    Vocalist of the Year – Male – Mark Croft
    Wish You Were Here Album – Michael George Band – The Miracle
    Wish You Were Here Song – Heather Jean Maywood – “Forever More”

    PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS

    Live Music Venue of the Year – High Noon Saloon
    Live Sound Engineer of the Year – Mark Weber
    Local Radio Personality of the Year – Gabby Parsons
    Local Radio Station of the Year – 89.9 WORT
    Local Music Publication/Blog of the Year – Isthmus
    Local Record Music Store of the Year – B-Side Records
    Recording Studio of the Year – Paradyme Productions
    Recording Studio Engineer of the Year – Mike Zirkel
    Local Music Fan of the Year – Sarah Warmke

    YOUTH AWARDS

    Youth Album – Kati May – Behind Blue Eyes
    Youth Instrumentalist – Colin Callahan
    Youth Song – Sam Lyons – “Some Day”
    Youth Female Vocalist – Kati May
    Youth Male Vocalist – Colin Callahan
    Youth Ensemble – Stoughton High School Choir

    SPECIAL AWARDS

    Student of the Year – Ariela Bohrod
    Teacher of the Year – Michael Korth
    Meritorious Achievement Award – Katy Kavanagh

    LAUNCHPAD AWARDS

    Madison Regional Finalist – Stereocolor
    Madison Regional Finalist -Moon Jelly
    Madison Regional Finalist -Sleeping in the Stereo
    Song – Sam Lyons – “Some Day”
    Band – Sleeping in the Stereo
    Soloist – Sheridan Hearn

    • Congratulations to our 2011 MAMA Winners •

  • 2010 Winners

    Artist of the Year – Aaron Williams and the Hoodoo
    Michael St. John Lifetime Achievement Award – Jim Fleming

    GENRE AWARDS

    Alternative Album – El Valiente – Daceton
    Alternative Song – Letter 8 – “Habit”
    Blues Album – Aaron Williams & the Hoodoo – It Ain’t Easy
    Blues Performer – Aaron Williams & the Hoodoo
    Blues Song – Aaron Williams & the Hoodoo – “Drinking Blues”
    Classical Album – Scott Lamps – Evensong
    Classical Song – Scott Lamps – ”Evensong”
    Country/Bluegrass Album – Madison County – Enjoy the Ride
    Country/Bluegrass Performer – The Rowdy Prairie Dogs
    Country/Bluegrass Song – Ryan Casey – ”Please Don’t Go”
    DJ Performer – DJ Fusion
    Electronic Album – The Cemetery Improvement Society – Lonely Dog Island
    Electronic Performer – The Cemetery Improvement Society
    Electronic Song – The Cemetery Improvement Society – “Sixth Severance “
    Folk/Americana Album – Beth Kille – Beautiful Beast
    Folk/Americana Performer – Beth Kille
    Folk/Americana Song – Beth Kille – “I Can’t Love You Anymore”
    Hard Rock / Punk Album – Helliphant – Powdered Tusk
    Hard Rock / Punk Performer – The Motor Primitives
    Hard Rock / Punk Song – Cactus Joe & the Guppy Effect – “Porn Star Hot”
    Jazz Album – Mama Digdown’s Brass Band – We Make ‘Em Say Ooh
    Jazz Performer – Harmonious Wail
    Jazz Song – Harmonious Wail – “The Vegan Zombie’s Lament”
    Pop Album – Mark Croft – The Possibility of Disaster
    Pop Performer – Mark Croft
    Pop Song – Mark Croft – “Mama Don’t Come Around”
    Rock Album – Sunspot – Singularity
    Rock Performer – The Lucas Cates Band
    Rock Song – Sunspot – “No Place Like Home”
    Unique Album – Zombeatles – Meat the Zombeatles
    Unique Performer – Art Paul Schlosser
    Unique Song – The Gomers – “Alien vs. Predator”
    Urban/R&B Album – dumate – We Have the Technology
    Urban/R&B Performer – The L.O.S.T.S.O.U.L.S.
    Urban/R&B Song – Mike Droho & the Compass Rose – “Shame on You”
    World Album – Primitive Culture – Fantasy
    World Performer – Natty Nation
    World Song – Harmonious Wail – “Legavulin Bay”

    NON-GENRE AWARDS

    Compilation Album – Union Cab Presents: Rearview Visionaries v2.0
    Cover Band of the Year – The Blue Olives
    Ensemble Vocalist – The Blue Olives
    Instrumentalist – Bassist – Gordon Ranney (The Gomers)
    Instrumentalist – Brass – Phil Lyons (Primitive Culture)
    Instrumentalist – Drummer/Percussionist – Eric Shackelford (Aaron Williams and the Hoodoo)
    Instrumentalist – Guitarist – John Masino
    Instrumentalist – Keyboardist – Jimmy Voegeli
    Instrumentalist – Strings – Biff Blumfumgagnge (The Gomers)
    Instrumentalist – Specialty Instruments – Sims Delany Pothoff (Harmonious Wail) (Mandolin)
    Instrumentalist – Woodwind – Bob Corbit (Primitive Culture)
    New Artist of the Year – Whitney Mann
    Video of the Year – Mark Croft (“Don’t Speak”)
    Vocalist of the Year – Female – Beth Kille
    Vocalist of the Year – Male – Mark Croft
    Wish You Were Here Award – Bi-Polar Bear

    PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS

    Live Music Venue of the Year – High Noon Saloon
    Live Sound Engineer of the Year – Lonya Nenashev
    Local Radio Personality of the Year – Rockin’ John McDonald
    Local Radio Station of the Year – 89.9 WORT
    Local Record Music Store of the Year – B-Side Records
    Recording Studio of the Year – Smart Studios
    Recording Studio Engineer of the Year – Mike Zirkel

    YOUTH AWARDS

    Youth Performer – Alice Huang
    Youth Ensemble – Stoughton High School Choir

    SPECIAL AWARDS

    Student of the Year – Greg Riss (Oregon High School)
    Teacher of the Year – Tom Mielke and Brad Schneider (Midleton High School)
    Meritorious Achievement Award – Donny Neufuss and Madison County

    LAUNCHPAD AWARDS

    Stereocolor
    Moon Jelly
    Sleeping in the Stereo

    • Congratulations to our 2010 MAMA Winners •

  • 2009 Winners

    Artist of the Year – The Lucas Cates Band
    Michael St. John Lifetime Achievement Award – Marvin Rabin

    GENRE AWARDS

    Blues Album – Queenie and the Blue Cats – “Another Blue Day”
    Blues Performer – Queenie and the Blue Cats
    Blues Song – Fedora – “Lucy”
    Classical Song – Jeff Larsen – ”Mini Suite for Two Guitars”
    Country/Bluegrass Album – Kristy Larson – Honky Tonk Trio
    Country/Bluegrass Performer – Kristy Larson
    Country/Bluegrass Song (tie) – The Lucas Cates Band “Love Broke Her Heart” and The Rowdy Prairie Dogs “That’s Why”
    DJ Performer – DJ Fusion
    Electronic Album – Sensuous Enemy – Fragments
    Electronic Performer – Null Device
    Electronic Song – Sensuous Enemy – ‘Over “
    Folk/Americana Album – Josh Harty – A Long List of Lies
    Folk/Americana Performer – Josh Harty
    Folk/Americana Song – The Lucas Cates Band – “Candlelight”
    Jazz Album – Harmonious Wail – Resist Temptation
    Jazz Performer – The Blue Olives
    Jazz Song – Harmonious Wail – “I Like to Feel My Bones”
    Pop Album – Gladstone – Paper Sky
    Pop Performer – The Lucas Cates Band
    Pop Song – The Lucas Cates Band – “All The Pieces”
    Rock Album – The Kissers – Live Candy Ratz
    Rock Performer – Blueheels
    Rock Song – The Lucas Cates Band – “Lives with Demons”
    Unique Album – Art Paul Schlosser – Leftovers
    Unique Performer – Subvocal
    Unique Song – Art Paul Schlosser – “Have A Peanut Butter Sandwich”
    Urban/R&B Album – Felicia Alima – Trade
    Urban/R&B Performer – Felicia Alima
    Urban/R&B Song – Natty Nation – “Greed”
    World Album – Natty Nation (Reincarnation)
    World Performer – Natty Nation
    World Song – Natty Nation (Reincarnation)

    NON-GENRE AWARDS

    Compilation Album of the Year – Mypaf (Bratfest 2008 Music)
    Cover Band of the Year – V05
    Instrumentalist – Bassist – Lewis DeVille (The deVillebillies)
    Instrumentalist – Drummer/Percussionist – John Doing (Houses in Motion)
    Instrumentalist – Guitarist – Louka Patenaude
    Instrumentalist – Keyboardist – Mike Massey
    Instrumentalist – Strings – Julia McConahay
    Instrumentalist – Brass – Kia Karlen
    Instrumentalist – Specialty Instruments – Mike Adams
    New Artist of the Year – Gladstone
    Video of the Year – Sunspot (“Sweet Relief”)
    Vocalist of the Year – Female – Danielle Brittany
    Vocalist of the Year – Male – Jah Boogie
    Wish You Were Here Album – Planet of 9
    Wish You Were Here Song – Alakrity “Wait Up”

    PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS

    Live Music Venue of the Year – High Noon Saloon
    Live Sound Engineer of the Year – Dustin Boyle
    Local Radio Personality of the Year – Rockin’ John McDonald
    Local Radio Station of the Year – 89.9 WORT
    Local Record Music Store of the Year – B-Side Records
    Recording Studio of the Year – Paradyme Studios

    YOUTH AWARDS

    Youth Vocalist – Del Preston
    Youth Ensemble – Hannah Ripp-Dieter

    SPECIAL AWARDS

    Student of the Year – Kasey Shannon (DeForest High School)
    Teacher of the Year – Linda Meier (DeForest High School)
    Meritorious Achievement Award – Katy Tomlinson

    LAUNCHPAD AWARDS

    Village Idiot
    Sleeping in the Stereo
    The Flow Banditz and the Organix

    • Congratulations to our 2009 MAMA Winners •

  • 2008 Winners

    Entertainer of the Year – JAH Boogie’s Natty Nation
    Michael St. John Lifetime Achievement Award – Richard Davis

    GENRE AWARDS

    Blues Song of the Year – The Mud Angels
    Blues Album of the Year -Westside Andy/Mel Ford Band
    Blues Artist of the Year – The Mud Angels
    Classical Song of the Year – Ben Johnston-Urey
    Classical Album of the Year – Ben Johnston-Urey
    Classical Artist of the Year – Randal Harrison
    Country/Bluegrass Song of the Year – The Rowdy Prairie Dogs
    Country/Bluegrass Album of the Year – The Rowdy Prairie Dogs
    Country/Bluegrass Artist of the Year – Spare Time Bluegrass Band
    Electronic Song of the Year – The Dorothy Heralds
    Electronic Album of the Year – Null Device
    Electronic Artist of the Year – Sensuous Enemy
    Folk/Americana Song of the Year – The Rowdy Prairie Dogs
    Folk/Americana Album of the Year – Dear August
    Folk/Americana Artist of the Year – Sharp & Harkins Band
    Jazz Song of the Year – Clear Blue Betty
    Jazz Album of the Year – Harris Lemberg
    Jazz Artist of the Year – Randal Harrison
    Pop Song of the Year – Robert J
    Pop Album of the Year – Mark Croft
    Pop Artist of the Year – Mark Croft
    Rock Song of the Year – The Lucas Cates Band
    Rock Album of the Year – Robert J
    Rock Artist of the Year – Clear Blue Betty
    Unique Song of the Year – The Gomers
    Unique Album of the Year – The Gomers
    Unique Artist of the Year – Know Boundaries
    Urban Song of the Year – dumate
    Urban Album of the Year – Know Boundaries
    Urban Artist of the Year – Felicia Alima
    World Song of the Year – JAH Boogie’s Natty Nation
    World Album of the Year – JAH Boogie’s Natty Nation
    World Artist of the Year – JAH Boogie’s Natty Nation
    DJ of the Year – DJ Fusion

    NON-GENRE AWARDS

    Compilation Album of the Year – The Best of Urban Theatre, Vol. 1
    Ensemble Vocalists of the Year – Madison County
    Female Vocalist of the Year – Laura England and Jessi Lynn (tie)
    Instrumentalist of the Year – Tracy Jane Comer
    Male Vocalist of the Year – Robert J
    New Artist of the Year – Blue Beyond
    Wish You Were Here Award – Joe Bainbridge

    PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS

    Cover Band of the Year – The Gomers
    Live Music Venue of the Year – The High Noon Saloon
    Local Music Radio Station of the Year – WORT
    Local Music Record Store of the Year – B-Side Records & CDs and The Exclusive Company (tie)
    Local Radio Personality of the Year – Lee Rayburn
    Studio of the Year – DNA Studios

    YOUTH AWARDS

    Youth Vocalist of the Year – Felicia Alima
    Youth Ensemble of the Year – Alton Kelly
    Youth Instrumentalist of the Year – Jesse Banks

    SPECIAL AWARDS

    Student of the Year – Joel Weng
    Teacher of the Year – Jim Kyle
    Meritorious Achievement Award – John Urban

    LAUNCHPAD AWARDS

    Village Idiot
    Alton Kelly
    Pillbox 49

    • Congratulations to our 2008 MAMA Winners •

  • 2007 Winners

    Entertainer of the Year – Clear Blue Betty
    Michael St. John Lifetime Achievement Award – Jonathan Little

    Genre Awards

    Blues Album of the Year – Queenie and the Bluecats
    Blues Artist of the Year – The Clyde Stubblefield Band
    Blues Song of the Year – Barb Cheron
    Classical Album of the Year – Jim Ripp
    Classical Song of the Year – Jane Reynolds
    Country/Bluegrass Album of the Year – The Spare Time Bluegrass Band
    Country/Bluegrass Artist of the Year – Jessi Lynn
    Country/Bluegrass Song of the Year – Jessi Lynn
    DJ of the Year – DJ Wyatt Agard
    Electronic Album of the Year – Sensuous Enemy
    Electronic Artist of the Year – ENDIF
    Electronic Song of the Year – The Dorothy Heralds
    Folk/Americana Album of the Year – John Statz
    Folk/Americana Artist of the Year – The Sharp & Harkins Band
    Folk/Americana Song of the Year – Laura Day
    Jazz Album of the Year – The Bob Westfall Band
    Jazz Artist of the Year – Lynette Marguiles
    Jazz Song of the Year – Barb Cheron
    Pop Album of the Year – Lucas Cates
    Pop Artist of the Year – Lucas Cates
    Pop Song of the Year – Lucas Cates
    RnB/HipHop Album of the Year – Felicia Alima
    RnB/HipHop Artist of the Year – Felicia Alima
    RnB/HipHop Song of the Year – Know Boundaries
    Rock Album of the Year – Clear Blue Betty
    Rock Artist of the Year – Clear Blue Betty
    Rock Song of the Year – The New Kentucky Quarter
    Unique Album of the Year – The Cajun Strangers
    Unique Artist of the Year – The Bob Westfall Band
    Unique Song of the Year (tie)- The Stellanovas / The Sharp and Harkins Band
    World Album of the Year – Rising Gael
    World Artist of the Year – David Hecht & Primitive Culture
    World Song of the Year – Roots Collective

    Non-Genre Awards

    Compilation Album of the Year – Art Paul Schlosser
    Ensemble Vocalists of the Year – Harmonious Wail
    Female Vocalist of the Year – Mary Gaines
    Instrumentalist of the Year – Barb Cheron
    Male Vocalist of the Year – Chris Wagoner
    New Artist of the Year – Polydream
    Wish You Were Here Award – Silence

    People’s Choice Awards

    Cover Band of the Year – The Gomers
    Live Music Venue of the Year – High Noon Saloon
    Local Music Radio Station of the Year – WORT 89.9 FM
    Local Music Record Store of the Year – B-Side Records
    Local Radio Personality of the Year – Lee Rayburn
    Studio of the Year – Paradyme Productions

    Youth Awards

    Youth Vocalist of the Year – Jesse Banks
    Youth Ensemble of the Year – Filligar

    Special Awards

    Meritorious Achievement – Laura Day

    Launchpad Awards

    Alakrity
    Alton Kelly
    Exmoor
    Less Than Four

    • Congratulations to our 2007 MAMA Winners •

  • 2006 Winners

    BEST OVERALL ARTIST – The Selfish Gene
    MICHAEL ST. JOHN LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – Ben Sidran

    GENRE AWARDS

    BEST BLUES ALBUM – Jerry Alexander – Radiator
    BEST BLUES ARTIST – Jerry Alexander – “Guitar Jones”
    BEST BLUES SONG – Paul Filipowicz
    BEST CLASSICAL ARTIST – Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra
    BEST COUNTRY ALBUM – Jessi Lynn – You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Like This
    BEST COUNTRY ARTIST – Snuffy Smith
    BEST COUNTRY SONG – Madison County – “Make My Way Back Home”
    BEST ELECTRONIC ALBUM – Samarah – Falling Away
    BEST ELECTRONIC ARTIST – Samarah
    BEST ELECTRONIC SONG – The Dorothy Heralds – “Beautiful”
    BEST FOLK/AMERICANA ALBUM – Blake Thomas & the Downtown Brown – Real Like Theater
    BEST FOLK AMERICANA ARTIST – Blake Thomas & the Downtown Brown
    BEST FOLK/AMERICANA SONG – Bob Manor & The Getaway Drivers – “The Sweetness”
    BEST HIP-HOP/R&B ALBUM – The Rob Dz Experience – Soul Anthems
    BEST HIP-HOP/R&B ARTIST – dumate
    BEST HIP-HOP/R&B SONG – The Rob Dz Experience – “Peace of Mind”
    BEST JAZZ ARTIST – Hanah Jon Taylor
    BEST JAZZ SONG – Hanah Jon Taylor – “Free Will”
    BEST POP ALBUM – Mike Massey – Attack of the Delicious
    BEST POP ARTIST – The Profits
    BEST POP SONG – 8889 – “Dandelions”
    BEST ROCK ALBUM – Lorenzo’s Music – Solomente tres Palabras
    BEST ROCK ARTIST – Lorenzo’s Music
    BEST ROCK SONG – Lorenzo’s Music – “I’m Doin’ Fine”
    BEST UNIQUE ALBUM – Stephanie Rearick – Star Belly
    BEST UNIQUE ARTIST – The Gomers
    BEST UNIQUE SONG – The Gomers – “I Been Over Dere Hey”
    BEST WORLD ALBUM – Yid Vicious – The Seventh Schlemiel
    BEST WORLD ARTIST – Harmonious Wail
    BEST WORLD SONG – Harmonious Wail – “Joie du Vivre”

    NON-GENRE AWARDS

    BEST COMPILATION ALBUM – No Camouflage
    BEST COVER BAND – The Gomers
    BEST ENSEMBLE VOCALS – Harmonious Wail
    BEST FEMALE VOCALIST – Beth Kille
    BEST INSTRUMENTALIST – Sims Delaney-Pothoff
    BEST MALE VOCALIST – Mark Croft
    BEST NEW ARTIST – Mark Croft
    WISH YOU WERE HERE – Liquid Blue

    PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS

    BEST DJ – Nick Nice

    BEST LIVE MUSIC VENUE – High Noon Saloon
    BEST LOCAL MUSIC RECORD STORE – B-Side Records
    BEST RECORDING STUDIO – Smart Studios

    • Congratulations to our 2006 MAMA Winners •

  • 2005 Winners

    ACOUSTIC ARTIST – The Profit$
    ACOUSTIC ALBUM – Lis Harvey – Porcupine
    AMERICANA ARTIST – New Kentucky Quarter
    AMERICANA ALBUM – New Kentucky Quarter – Simple Things
    BLUEGRASS ARTIST – Cork n’ Bottle String Band
    BLUES ARTIST – Paul Filipowicz
    BLUES ALBUM – Paul Filipowicz – Chinatown
    CLASSICAL ARTIST – Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra
    CLASSICAL ALBUM – Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra – Close to the Music
    COMPILATION ALBUM – Hot Rod Love Songs
    COUNTRY ARTIST – Madison County
    COUNTRY ALBUM – Jesse Walker – Just Country
    BEST DJ – Mike Carlson
    ELECTRONIC ARTIST – Null Device
    ELECTRONIC ALBUM – Null Device – A Million Different Moments
    HIP-HOP ARTIST – The Rob Dz Experience
    HIP-HOP ALBUM – The Crest – Wiscompton
    JAM ARTIST – The Northern Pines Band
    JAM ALBUM – The Northern Pines Band – Cowfight
    JAZZ ARTIST – Hanah Jon Taylor
    JAZZ ALBUM – Lynnea Godfriaux & Brad Pregeant – In Black & White
    LATIN ARTIST – The Tony Castaneda Jazz Sextet
    LATIN ALBUM – The Tony Castaneda Jazz Sextet – Viva el Cardinal
    METAL/HARD ROCK ARTIST – The Skintones
    METAL/HARD ROCK ALBUM – The Skintones – Never Get Better
    OTHER ARTIST – El Donk
    OTHER ALBUM – Subvocal – Nikki’s Room
    PUNK ARTIST – Seven-One-Five
    PUNK ALBUM – Droids Attack – All Your Chicks Are Belong to Us
    R&B ARTIST – Brttany Hayes
    R&B ALBUM – Phat Phunktion – You and Me
    ROCK ARTIST – Awesome Car Funmaker
    ROCK ALBUM – Clear Blue Betty – Never Been a Rebel
    WORLD/REGGAE ARTIST – Yid Vicious

    NON GENRE AWARDS:

    RECORDING STUDIO – DNA Studios
    UNDERAGE ARTIST – Brittany Hayes
    MALE VOCALIST – Blake Thomas (Blake Thomas & the Downtown Brown)
    FEMALE VOCALIST – Jan Wheaton
    ENSEMBLE VOCALS – Navan
    INSTRUMENTALIST – Hanah Jon Taylor
    NEW ARTIST – Dafino

    PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS:

    BEST OVERALL ARTIST – The Profit$
    COVER BAND – Cherry Pie
    LIVE MUSIC VENUE – High Noon Saloon
    LOCAL MUSIC RECORD OUTLET – B-Side
    LOCAL MUSIC PRINT MEDIA – Rick’s Café
    LOCAL MUSIC TELEVISION SHOW – Urban Theater
    LOCAL MUSIC RADIO STATION – WORT
    MICHAEL ST. JOHN LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – Jan Wheaton

    • Congratulations to our 2005 MAMA Winners •

  • 2004 Winners

    BEST ROCK ARTIST – Muzzy Luctin
    BEST ROCK ALBUM – Sunspot – Loser Of The Year
    BEST R&B ARTIST – Lisa G & Montage
    BEST R&B ALBUM – Clyde Stubblefield – The Original
    BEST PUNK ARTIST – His & Her Vanities
    BEST PUNK ALBUM – Echo-Static – Empty Places
    BEST METAL ARTIST – Middleworld
    BEST METAL ALBUM – Driver 13 – Until The End Of Time
    BEST JAZZ ARTIST – Ladies Must Swing
    BEST JAZZ ALBUM – Harmonious Wail – Gypsy Swing
    BEST HIP-HOP ARTIST – Know Boundaries
    BEST HIP-HOP ALBUM – The Crest – Binge Thinking
    BEST WORLD ARTIST – Yid Vicious
    BEST WORLD ALBUM – Reptile Palace Orchestra – We Know You Know
    BEST BLUES ARTIST – Honor Among Thieves
    BEST BLUES ALBUM – Solar Blues – Seven Dollars and a Sandwich
    BEST BLUEGRASS ARTIST – The Nob Hill Boys
    BEST BLUEGRASS ALBUM – The Nob Hill Boys – Live At Mother Fools
    BEST CLASSICAL ARTIST – Stephanie Rearick
    BEST CLASSICAL ALBUM – Stephanie Rearick – The Bucket Rider
    BEST COUNTRY ARTIST – Madison County
    BEST COUNTRY ALBUM – The Junkers – Live Characters Nightly
    BEST ACOUSTIC ARTIST – Sara Pace
    BEST ACOUSTIC ALBUM – Jeff Hickey – Loose Ends
    BEST ELECTRONIC ARTIST – Helix Turn Helix
    BEST ELECTRONIC ALBUM – Cynergy 67 – New Machine
    BEST LATIN ARTIST – Prole
    BEST LATIN ALBUM – Que Flavor! – De Nuevo en la Escena
    BEST FUNK ARTIST – Reason For Leaving
    BEST FUNK ALBUM – Reason For Leaving – Draw The Face
    BEST OTHER ARTIST – Subvocal
    BEST OTHER ALBUM – The Pull – Hadda Get Down To Get Up
    BEST MALE VOCALIST – Shawn Brown
    BEST FEMALE VOCALIST – Amelia Royko
    BEST ENSEMBLE VOCALS – The Profit$
    BEST INSTRUMENTALIST – Biff Blumfumgagnge
    BEST NEW ARTIST – Lex Rex
    BEST UNDERAGE ARTIST – Holly Brook
    BEST LOCAL MUSIC VENUE – The Annex
    BEST RECORDING STUDIO – Audio For The Arts
    BEST LOCAL MUSIC RECORD OUTLET – B-Side Discs
    MICHAEL ST. JOHN LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – Clyde Stubblefield

    • Congratulations to our 2004 MAMA Winners •



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