These things rarely go how I see. There are a lot of overlaps in what my favorites of the year were, then of course a few wild cards too. Which I like. This isn’t “my” recognitions for 2015, its the folk/roots community around New England (or whoever may actually be reading this thing). Either way, its a good way to pay some respect and homage to folks who are doing great things out there. Process, although far from flawless, seems to be a good way to do so.

I appreciate everyone’s input and have decided to toss out the “Favorite Song” category as there seemed to be no real commonality there between folks. My bad on that one…bad choice.

Without further adieu, your 2015 Big Red Recognitions are…

Songwriter of the Year

Ian Fitzgerald

Grace Morrison

Amy Fairchild

Amy Kucharik

Dietrich Strause

Danielle Miraglia

Molly Pinto Madigan

Krista Baroni

Band of the Year

Lula Wiles

Haunt the House

Smith&Weeden

Spotted Tiger

The Silks

The Meadows Brothers

The Blue Ribbons

Session Americana

Album of the Year

The Suitcase Junket – “Make Time”

Jenee Halstead – “Edge of the World”

Krista Baroni – “The Alabaster Girl”

The Meadows Brothers – “Won’t be Troubled”

Molly Pinto Madigan – “Wildwood Bride”

Brown Bird – “Axis Mundi”

Daniel Miller – “East Tennessee”

Danielle Miraglia “Glory Junkies”

Musician of the Year

Eric Lichter

Andy Santospago

Lyle Brewer

Eva Walsh

Zach Hickman

Isa Burke

Greg Toro

Matt Lorenz (aka The Suitcase Junket)

 

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