Hamilton Music Awards!

This year I was lucky enough to be able to volunteer to work at the Hamilton Music Awards.  They were held at the McIntyre Theatre at Mohawk College.  I was assistant to the stage manager so my job was to make sure that all of the artists were in the right place at the right time; ready for their performances.  It was a lot of fun being part of a televised event like this.  I learned a lot. :)

The evening prior to the HMA's was the Industry Awards, where after the Awards, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings put on a concert!  First off, Tom Wilson is a legend.  I just love listening to that man's voice.  Secondly, amazing guitar playing in this band.  I loved every second of it.  They even had not one, but TWO encores!

The next day was the HMA's.  Again, my photos arent the best because I was just taking some quick snapshots from side stage, but memories are memories.

Opening the show was Riddim Riders, who played while everyone was filing into the auditorium as well as the first performance of the show.  I had never heard them play before.  They were pretty cool!

Brandon Pacheco performed next.  He was absolutely adorable, with his add-on at the end of his performance thanking Parkside, Kendell and Paul (his management team, whom I used to intern for) for their part in helping him win the award he accepted prior to his performance.

Jeremy Fisher followed with an amazing performance of a song from his new "Flood" record.  He also cleaned up with awards that night as well!  Congrats Jeremy!

Ian Thomas was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Jay Hachey, aka. "The Mouthpiece" also performed as well as Dawn and Marra.

 Blackie and the Rodeo Kings then wowed the crowd again with another fantastic performance!

To follow came The Dinner Belles, who killed it!
Monster Truck then closed the show with a killer song right at the end of the show.  It was pretty rockin'!

I am also proud to report that John's band, LiveHowYouLive, won the People's Choice award and SUPERCRAWL won an award as well!  Parkside won the award for Best Artist Manager.  Ace and Joe were also nominated for the Tour Manager award.  I was so proud to be part of this year's Hamilton Music Awards!  All the amazing people that I have gotten to know through my internships as well as the events I was part of, were up for awards.  It was very exciting!  I had a great time!  Congratulations to all of the award winners!

There were two afterparties held afterwards at The Corktown and This Ain't Hollywood.  I ended up making appearances at both and having a great night!

 

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