COLUMBIA ST. MARY’S PRESENTS
2016 • CELEBRATING 25 YEARS
Thursday Evenings, 5:00 PM • Cathedral SquarE
JUNE
JULY
AUGUST
02 Milwaukee Soul
07 In Black N White
04 Kelli & The Soulmates
09 Sonny Knight & The Lakers
14 Bastille Days
11 The Jimmys
21 Blair Crimmins
& The Hookers
18 Chicago Tribute
Anthology
28 Leftover Cuties
25 Paul Cebar Tomorrow
Sound
16 The People Brothers Band
23 Jose Valdes
& The Mambo Allstars
30 Leroy Airmaster
with Junior Brantley
SEPTEMBER
02 Charles Walker Band
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Very Special Thanks:
WAMI Board of Directors
Zoy Begos - President
Kennita Hickman - Vice President
Jason Lambie - Treasurer
Wendy Huber - Secretary
Ron Books, Jason Lipsky,
Damien Christ, Ric Armstrong,
Kevin Machan
Advisory Committee
Bob Babisch, John Ertl,
Deb Mikesch, Daniel Nathan,
George Renner, Bruce Sullivan,
Vic Thomas, Barbara Wagner,
Lance Shellman
Awards Show Committee
Producer - Zoy Begos
Program - Lance Shellman
Script - Todd Stair, Steve Tomczyk
Ad Sales - Lance Shellman,
Barbara Wagner
Stage Directors Ron Books, Dave “Skip” Rathsack
and Jason Lambie.
Graphics & Art Design - Tracy Augur
Check in and Registration Amy Books and Damien Christ.
Committee - Jason Lambie, Todd Stair,
Damien Christ,Jason Lipsky,
Kevin Machan, Steve Brill.
Founders Club
Bob Babisch, Rod Beaudoin,
Chris Conrad, John Ertl,
Neil Hawes, Louie Higgins,
Andrea Hubbert, Jazz in the Park,
John Mangold, Charles Offer,
Michael Hunter Short,
Daryl and Michaela Stuermer,
The VanEske Band
www.myspace.com/wamimusic
All Presenters, All Performers,
All Stage Crew, All Volunteers,
Gerald Henley and the staff at the
Fox Cities PAC. Appleton Downtown
Inc. Jennifer Stephany, Anne Wiegman,
Djuanna Hugdahl and Greg Otis.
All the musical acts that participated
in the WAMI Downtown Alive
showcase. Jason Bruehl and the staff
at Mill Creek. Our Trophy girls from
the Fox Cities Roller Derby; Sara
Escher and Mary Brown. Eastown
Association, Summerfest, Eagle Media,
Radio Milwaukee Len Nelson & WAPL,
Bubs Irish Pub, The Milwaukee Ale
House, Vic Thomas, John Ertl, Barbara
Wagner, Cascio Interstate Music, The
WAMI Board of Directors, The WAMI
Advisory Board and Founders Club,
WAMI Award Show Commitee, Dave
Radley and Rad Stage Gear, Shane
Nyman at the Appleton Post Crescent,
The Saloon on Calhoun, Appleton
Rock School, Teri Barr, Sue Schrader,
Sharon Rhode and the Viewers Voice
Cable to Crew. Steve Tomczyk, Third
Wish, our house band Model Citizens,
Sheppard Express, Jenny and the staff at
Insta Print Plus, Marc Golde and Rock
Garden Studio. The Bay and Staff, Post
Net, Amy Ashby, Kurt Kempen. Tim
Suchocki, Miller Coors, Burke’s Irish
Castle, Chris Larson, Ric Armstrong,
Brian Van Thiel, EPS Systems, Linnemans
River West and Roxi Copland.
Our sincere thanks to all
Wisconsin media for their
assistance in promoting this
event. Special thanks to all our
sponsors and advertisers for
their generosity and continued
support of WAMI and the
Wisconsin
Music
Industry.
WI Area Music Industry | PO Box 510826 | Milwaukee WI 53202
www.wamimusic.com
TONIGHT ’S HOSTS
Len Nelson of WAPL
Teri Barr of 1310 WIBA
PERFORMANCES BY
WIFEE and the HuZzband
Red Light Saints
Whiskey of the Damned
The Family Business
Kyle Megna & The Monsoons
Tweed Funk
Almighty Vinyl
Dave Steffen
HOUSE BAND
Model Citizens
PRODUCTION SUPPORT
Good Evening,
Welcome to the 36th Annual WAMI Award Show. The 35th was a fantastic
time in Milwaukee, but we’re thrilled to be back in Appleton, at the beautiful
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. WAMI is proud of the “northeast” musical
community coming together in helping to make the Awards Show better and
better each time we’re here.
Thank you to everyone who has supported WAMI these past 36 years,
including sponsors, venues, musicians, music business professionals, and of
course, all the Wisconsin music lovers out there. WAMI is proud to play a
role in the Wisconsin music scene by providing workshops which educate
musicians, by organizing events such as Fast Pitch and CD Roulette to help
musicians receive noteworthy gigs, and by providing a forum which allows
musicians to network with other musicians. WAMI is committed to serving
our music community and is honored to provide charitable contributions each
year to other dedicated organizations which support music.
WAMI has recently updated the website and our near/long-term goal is to
provide as much history (Hall of Fame inductees, performers/nominees/
winners) as we can to the website. This will be quite an undertaking, but
will be more than worth it to have all this WAMI history a click away for
Wisconsin music professionals and fans to enjoy.
At times it seems like the world becomes more troubled, but time and time
again, I see how music brings all of us closer together. WAMI and I thank
everyone who shares their gift, because your gift of song is truly a blessing for
the world. To all the Wisconsin musicians out there, keep believing in yourself,
because your talent truly makes a difference (for the better) in people’s lives.
To those in attendance tonight celebrate the accomplishments of the musicians
and music industry professionals who are being recognized, but even more
important, enjoy the time spent with your peers tonight. To all the nominees,
congratulations on an outstanding year!
Enjoy the show and as always, DEFEND THE FAITH. \m/
Zoy Begos
President
ABOUT TONIGHT’S PERFORMERS
WIFEE And The HUZzBAND: Born in Door County in 2012, this 10
piece powerhouse band is fronted by heartfelt yet explosive vocalists Ruby James
and Stephen Cooper, who are backed by an assemblage of rock, jazz, and punk
musicians.
Their music is described as “new vintage”, combining cutting edge trends with
the fun rock of the 50’s and 60’s, paired with a big band sound that sizzles. Be
prepared to get out of your seat and dance!
RED LIGHT SAINTS: One of the Midwest’s most exciting modern rock
groups, Red Light Saints formed in 2010. The 5 member band from Green Bay
has a reputation for their outstanding musicianship, powerful stage presence, and
contagious energy. The recipient of several WAMI nominations, and a 2013 win,
Red Light Saints has become one of the Midwest’s most exciting modern rock
groups.
WHISKEY Of The DAMNED: From Milwaukee, Whiskey of the Damned
is a five piece, Celtic-influenced rock group put together by Ireland native Eoin
McCarthy. Whiskey of the Damned is dedicated to playing high energy, raucous
concerts filled with an unmistakable mixture of American and Irish rock. Described
as a mix of The Pogues, Dropkick Murphy’s, and Flogging Molly, the quintet has a
reputation as “the perfect band to party to.”
THE FAMILY BUSINESS: Originally formed in 2005 while most of the band
was still in high school, the Family Business has played hundreds of shows over the
past 11 years. Hailing from the Madison area, the band has been performing across
the country while continuing to write and record music that has been labeled as
cross-genre: ranging from blues, folk, and soul to rock n’ roll.
KYLE MEGNA & THE MONSOONS: Their music has been defined as
having a “dark-indie-blues-folk-rock feel”, while the seven musicians in the band are
referred to as a tight-knit group of charismatic players with diverse backgrounds,
who know how to have fun while keeping it professional. Kyle Megna and the
Monsoons bring creativity and improvisation to every show.
ALMIGHTY VINYL: “A tribute to the music when vinyl was king” summarizes
the mission of the 7 piece band hailing from Waukesha. Almighty Vinyl plays music
the way it was meant to be. The band prides itself in playing no frills, classic rock,
giving today’s audiences yesterday’s concert experience. Almighty Vinyl strives to
recreate the vocals, harmonies, and instrumentation you’d hear when you dropped
that needle onto your favorite 33 1/3 record.
TWEED FUNK: Formed in late 2010, Tweed Funk’s national ascent has
been driven by their horn-fueled, Memphis flavored blues, roots, and soul. This
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 6 piece soul-blues revue is fronted by Joseph “Smokey”
Holman, who recorded under Curtis Mayfield in the early 70’s. Tweed Funk boasts
5 WAMI Wins in the last 4 years for the band and it’s members. Tweed Funk is a
favorite at festivals and venues in 17 states.
DAVE STEFFEN BAND: Determined to find the hottest young players he
could find, Dave formed his trio hooking up with Craig Neuser on bass and vocals
and with drummer, Spencer Panosh. Several of the band’s songs have been used
on the popular daytime soap, The Young and the Restless. (for more info, see the
Dave Steffen Hall of Fame bio.)
OUR MISSION: The Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) is a volunteer
organization whose purpose is to educate and recognize the achievements and
accomplishments of individuals in the Wisconsin music industry.
In addition, we endeavor to provide annual scholarships to students and/or
emerging artists in the Wisconsin community; promote the Wisconsin music scene;
and execute an awards ceremony annually.
BACKGROUND:
Since 1980, WAMI has worked to:
• Improve communication & interaction among members.
• Present awards to honor and celebrate the accomplishments of the Wisconsin music industry.
• Produce music industry/music business seminars and workshops.
• Accumulate information for use within a comprehensive Wisconsin music industry directory.
• Partnered with other Wisconsin-based organizations with a shared mission.
• Encourage, promote and educate musicians.
Appleton, WI
CONGRATULATIONS NOMINEES!
2016 Live Venue Nominee
& People’s Choice Nominee
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Join us for the After Show Party!
2016 Award Nominees
Artist of the Year
GGOOLLDD
Kyle Megna & The Monsoons
WebsterX
Vinyl Theatre
Kiings
Album of the Year
Maritime – Magnetic Bodies/Maps of
Bones
The Lately – “Old News”
Boxkar – “Five”
GGOOLLDD – “For The Night”
Tenement – “Predatory Headlights”
Midnight Reruns – “Force of Nurture”
The Jimmys – “Hot Dish”
Klassik – “Seasons”
Song of the Year
Webster X (feat. Siren) – “Doomsday”
Maritime – “Satellite Love”
GGOOLLDD – “Boyz”
Tigernite – “Empire”
Kiings (feat. Rae Cassidy) – “Feel”
Boxkar – “I’m Over You”
The Lately – “Old News”
Female Vocalist of the Year
Annie Buege
Molly Lutz
Alexis Walton
Amy Jo Doty
Stephanie Vogt
Jen Schafer
Erin Krebs
Amileigha Blue
Chanel LeMeaux
Male Vocalist of the Year
Rich Hoffman
Christopher Szebeni
Kyle Megna
Tony Goff
Travis Schinke
Lucas Cates
Michael Brigham
Michael Sean
New Artist of the Year
IshDARR
Andi & Alex
Pam The Bear
Party Anthem
Reyna
Strip ‘D
An Acoustic Trip Back To The 80’s
Sunset Trip
Singer Songwriter of the Year
Nora Collins
Sam Luna
Annette Bzdawka
Kurt Gunn
Ryan McIntyre
Jay Matthes
Rob Anthony
Jason Moon
Rising Star of the Year
Genevieve Heyward
Jonah Roth
Parker Collar
Hannah Gellar
Bad Habitz
Blake Welhouse
The Healy Sisters
Generation Z
GENRE CATEGORIES
Alternative Rock/Rock Artist
Field Report
The Family Business
Life in a Tree
Dr. Chow’s Love Medicine
Tigernite
The Lately
The Delta Routine
Meghan Rose & The Bones
Bluegrass/Americana Artist
Dead Horses
The WhiskeyBelles
Horseshoes & Hand Grenades
Mad Polecats
The Ditchrunners
The Mascot Theory
Blues Artist
Big ‘n Tasty
Reverend Raven & The Chain Smokin’
Altar Boys
The Jimmy’s
Aaron Williams & The Hoodoo
Katz Sass
Altered Five
Paul Filipowicz
The Blues Disciples
Christian/Gospel Artist
2016 Award Nominees
Koine
Vern & the Originals
Masonic Wonders
Rhythm Playboys
Night Divine
Gary’s Ridgeland Dutchmen
David Nunley
Pop Rock Artist
Country Artist
The Middle Ground
The Pat Watters Band
GGOOLLDD
Rebel Grace
Green Screen Kid
Bella Cain
Sexy Ester
Spitfire Rodeo
Vinyl Theatre
Raised Reckless
Doozey
Grand Union
The Vitrolum Republic
Madison County
Hip Hop/ Rap Artist
Georgia Overdrive
Handz Onn
Cover Artist
Webster X
RPM
Rob DZ
Boogie & The Yo-yo’z
Klassik
The Presidents
NAN
Cherry Pie
IshDARR
Rabid Aardvarks
Queen Tut
The Now
R&B/Soul Artist
Ask your Mother
Milwaukee Soul
HYDE
The People Brothers Band
Folk/Celtic Artist
Tweed Funk
Reilly
Shonn Hinton & Shotgun
Whiskey of the Damned
Charles Walker Band
Killarney Blarney and The Paddy Wagon Streetlife
The Kissers
Keep’n It Clean
John Stano
World/ Reggae/Ska/Latin Artist
Coventry Jones
Max & The Invaders
Hard Rock/Metal Artist
Unity
Red Light Saints
De La Buena
Conniption
King Solomon
Burial Ritual
Natty Nation
Evoked
Phocus
Living Several Deaths
Salsa Manzana
Chief
Kojo
Decivilize
Club DJ/Dance/Electronic Artist
Lords of the Trident
Kiings
Moon Curse
Antics
Jazz Artist
The Demix
The Jazz Orgy
DJ G-Spot
Dick Eliot
Aubrey Lee
Roxi Copland
Horn/Big Band
Jack Grassel and Jill Jensen
Cold Sweat and The Brew City Horns
Jamie Lynn Fletcher
WIFEE and the HUZzBAND
Randi Fay
Big Mouth & The Power Tool Horns
Polka Artist
Extra Crispy Brass Band
The Squeezettes
All-Star SUPERBand
Happy Schnapps Combo
The Jimmys
2016 Award Nominees
Hip Pocket
The Bill Sargent Big Band
Tribute Band
Separate Ways
The Prince Experience
No Quarter
Project Pink
Almighty Vinyl
Metal Men
Billy Bon Scott
The Rush Tribute Project
MUSICIAN CATEGORIES
Bass
Matthew Wilson
Timm Buechler
Jon Wheelock
Dan Wolfe
Jeff Hammes
Andrew Mertens
Derek Nechuta
Nicholas Rodello
Drummer
Mike Underwood
Mark Budwit
Josh Rudolph
Scott Berendt
Logan Penington
Mark Marsh
Quinton Kufahl
Pat Wydeven
Guitarist
JD Optekar
Brad Warning
Wade Fernandez
Jason Busse
Mike Hoffman
Michael Brandenburg
Peter Mac
Dan Johnston
Keyboard
Jimmy Voegeli
Raymond Tevich
Jamie Lynn Fletcher
Thomas Pibal
Sam McClain
Alex Drossart
Aaron Zinsmeister
Reeds/Brass
Andrew Spadafora
Stephen Cooper
Ross Catterton
Jake Crowe
John Vollmar
Mary Rodgers
Michelle Jerabek
Dan Zaffrann
Strings
Peter Thomas
Kimmy Unger
Thea Morton Vorass
Wendy Lynn Staats
Stephanie Tschech
Adria Ramos
Joe Ketchum
INDUSTRY CATEGORIES
Best Studio Engineer/Producer
Tony Anders
Marc Golde
Joe Hite
Sam Farrell
Gary Tanin
George Renner
Best Recording Studio
Cherry Pit Studios
The Exchange Recording Complex
Makin’ Sausage Music
Renwood Messenger
Rock Garden Studio
Studio H.
Best Live Club/Venue
Linneman’s River West Inn
Milwaukee Ale House
Shank Hall
Vinnie Rock Bottom Saloon & Eatery
High Noon Saloon
Mill Creek
Short Branch Saloon
Headliner’s Bar and Grill
Rising Star
Genevieve Heyward
Jonah Roth
Parker Collar
Hannah Gellar
Bad Habitz
Blake Welhouse
The Healy Sisters
Generation Z
2016 Award Nominees
Best Live Engineer Sound/Lights
Paul Hanson
Todd Dorschner
Jason Lueck
Kelly Klaus
Trevor Powers
Mike Freeland
Kurt Reffke
Todd Fink
PEOPLE’S CHOICE
Southwest
Band
The Madpolecats
Once Around
The Pat Watters
Band Teacher
Matt Nevers
Melissa Straka
Kathy Wacker
Radio
96.3 Star Country
COW 97
WGLR 97.7
Venue
High Noon Saloon
Hijynx
Vinnie’s Rock Bottom
Music Fan
Christy Harvey
Mark Breinig
Matt Hepkin
Northwest
Band
The Ditchrunners
Raised Reckless
Spicy Tie
Band Teacher
Brian McLaughlin
Sandra Weyers
Charlene Kennebeck
Radio
WDEZ 101.9
WIFC 95.5
WWSP
Venue
Hollyrock’s Tavern
Eaux Claires
Live on Main
Southeast
Band
Cherry Pie
Cowboy Up
Rabid Aardvarks
Teacher
Ben Janzow
Derek Machan
Dan Johnston
Radio
102.9 The Hog
88.9 Radio Milwaukee
91.7 WMSE
Venue
CUE CLUB of Wisconsin
The Metal Grill
Summer Sounds
Music Fan
Roosevelt McCarter
Timm Dunn
Tina Walker
CONGRATULATIONS
to all the
WAMI Nominees!
Providing the finest sales and
service in the professional
music entertainment industry.
2016 Award Nominees
Band
Adams Way
Bad Habitz
Hyde
Teacher
Jason Busse
Kelly Klaus
Mark Budwit
Radio
WAPL
WIXX 101.1
WNCY Y100
Northeast
Venue
Headliner’s
Mill Creek
Waverly
Beach
Music Fan
Danny Dew
Doris Budwit
Kim
Fleischman
Live Music Every
Tuesday!
6-9pm
in the
Stone Arch Tap Room
stonecellarbrewpub.com
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Jason Lipske - WAMI Youth Chairperson
309 E. Washington St, Appleton, WI 54911
[email protected]
31
Hall of
Butch Vig
The BoDeans
Jim Krueger
Michale Angelo
Batio
Brat Shop
The Sleighriders
Soup
Joe Aaron
Ron Cuzner
Sam McCue
Rick Jaeger
E.W. Porter, Jr.
Jermome “Presley
Haskell” Brish
Ruby Star
FAME
Harvey Scales
Manty Ellis
Bob Kames
Les Paul
Junior Brantley
Violent Femmes
Jim Liban
Bad Boy
Liberace
Al Jarreau
Hubert Sumlin
Clyde Stubblefield
Claude Dorsey
Steve Miller
Jon Paris
Jerry Harrison
Howie Epstein
John Harmon
Die Kreuzen
Ben Sidran
The Gufs
Leland “Lee” Sklar
YIPES!
PAT MAC DONALD
Daryl Stuermer
Warren
Wiegratz
Janet Plant
Wody Herman
Sigmund Snopek III
Plasticland
The Robbs
LYLE MAYS
DAVE STEFFEN
Inductees
2016
PEE WEE KING
Global “Honorary” Hall of fame Award
STYX
PEE WEE KING
Julius Frank Anthony Kuczynski was born in Milwaukee in 1914. Soon after, the
family moved to Abrams, Wisconsin, where Julius Frank learned to play fiddle
from his father, a polka musician. He performed with his father’s band, playing
fiddle and accordion. Giving himself the same last name as bandleader Wayne
King, “Frankie King” formed a band and appeared on radio in Racine. After
high school, his“King’s Jesters” performed all over the Midwest, blending
country and polka music.
In 1933, when he was 19, his band played on the Milwaukee radio show
“Badger State Barn Dance”, where they were discovered by rising star Gene
Autry. Autry hired them as his backup band, and gave King the nickname “Pee
Wee” for his fivefoot six-inch height.
In 1936, King left Autry, and formed The Golden West Cowboys, out of
Louisville, KY. In 1937, Redd Stewart joined the lineup; he became King’s
songwriting partner. Also in 1937, King married Lydia Frank, whose father
became band manager and who got the band the invite to join the Grand Ole
Opry. The band joined the Opry amidst controversy, for their flashy wardrobe,
their showmanship including the use of accordion, horns, drums and electric
guitars, and for including polka and waltz rhythms within their songs.
In 1946, King, with Stewart, composed his best-known tune “The Tennessee
Waltz”. King’s other hits included “Slow Poke” and “You Belong to Me”.
King’s band earned recognition as best country band from Billboard and
Cashbox magazines. In 1955, “The Pee Wee King Show” made it to prime time
TV, on ABC. His band toured until he retired from performing in 1969, having
written/cowritten more than 400 songs.
He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame (1970) and the
Country Music Hall of Fame (1974). By bringing electric guitars and drums to
Nashville, wearing flashy cowboy suits, crafting pop hits from country sounds,
and having country music success on television, King blazed a trail for other
country performers to follow.
He died of a heart attack in Louisville, Kentucky, in 2000, at age 86.
LYLE MAYS
Music has been a large part of Lyle Mays life for as long as he can remember.
Born in 1953, to a musical family in Wausaukee, Wisconsin, he was always
encouraged to explore new forms of expression. His first piano teacher, Lula
Otto, was also his first grade teacher. As a teen, Lyle attended the Shell Lake
Stage Band Jazz Camps and studied with such talents as Marian McPartland.
After a brief stint at UW-Eau Claire, Lyle transferred and studied composition
and arrangement at North Texas State University. Next, he toured with
Woody Herman’s Thundering Herd for 8 months. While appearing at the
1975 Wichita Jazz Festival, Lyle met twenty year old guitarist, Pat Metheny.
Lyle moved to the east coast in 1977, and the two formed a musical alliance
that has proven to be among the most artistically successful of the past three
plus decades. He co-wrote most of the music for the 11 Grammy-winning
group’s albums, using crystal clear virtuosity, unconventional melodies, and
cinematic scope of orchestration.
In addition, Lyle has been nominated four times for his own work. He has
written acclaimed projects for stage and screen, including off-Broadway and
film scores. The list of musicians he has recorded with includes Joni Mitchell,
Bobby McFerrin, Toots Thielemans, Earth, Wind, & Fire, and Paul McCandless.
He’s also composed and recorded music for children’s records, including the
Tale of Peter Rabbit, with text by Meryl Streep. To date, he’s released 6 solo
albums. His most recent recording, The Ludwigsburg Concert, with the Lyle
Mays Quartet was released in 2015, and stands up against previous works.
DAVE STEFFEN
Dave Steffen hails from Plymouth, Wisconsin, where he began playing guitar as a
young boy. During high school, he played in his first band, The Wanderers. By the
time he left high school, in 1969, his band Love Society signed to Scepter Records,
the same label Dionne Warwick was on.
Within 5 years, he had also released recordings with RCA and Mercury Records. His
talent as a songwriter and singer, in addition to his prowess as a guitar player, earned
Steffen and his band special recognition in Billboard and Cashbox magazines.
After teen band successes, Sunblind Lion formed in 1974 in Plymouth. Several of
its members, including Dave, graduated from early ‘70s bands Love Society and
Phase III. Sunblind Lion released three albums between 1976 and 1980 which were
characterized by intelligent lyrics, impressive guitar playing, and grandiose keyboard
work.
After Sunblind Lion’s regional success, Dave inaugurated The Dave Steffen Band,
playing venues in Wisconsin, opening for such national acts as Rush, Boston, Styx,
and REO Speedwagon, as well as headlining his own shows.
In 1986, The Dave Steffen Band headed west to the San Francisco Bay area music
scene. During his 9 year stay, Dave was fortunate to open for groups like Huey
Lewis and the News, Santana, Robin Trower, and Journey. Guitar virtuosos like
Carlos Santana and Neil Schon noticed Dave’s guitar prowess, and would seek out
his performances to jam with him in a club setting. During this time, Dave continued
to write and record his own music, releasing three more albums. Dave returned to
Wisconsin in 1995. Since then, he’s performed solo and with his bands, adding to his
resume a quartet including acoustic guitars, drums and bass, a variation of the Dave
Steffen Band, The String Benders. Dave continues to gig regularly, his blues guitar
sound unmistakeable to fans and admirers. After releasing 10 albums, his 11th CD
“Fishing Town” was released in 2015; one reviewer described the music: “…it opens
with straight ahead rock’ n roll leading into more traditional blues then rolling you
into a little feel good reggae.”
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STYX
Harmony, chemistry, balance, grit, dexterity. determination. These words define the
essence of Styx, the multi-megamillion-selling rock band that has forged an indelible
legacy.
Twins Chuck and John Panozzo, along with Dennis DeYoung worked the Chicagoarea bar circuit in the ’60’s as The Tradewinds. By 1970, the group added John
Curulewski, changing their name to TW4; James “JY” Young joined a year later.
TW4 signed to Wooden Nickel Records, an RCA subsidiary, and months later,
changed their name to Styx, after a river in Greek mythology that ran through
Hades, “the land of the dead”.
Their national break came in 1975 with the single “Lady,” featuring the blaring vocal
triads that are a Styx trademark. From 1977 until their breakup in 1984, every one of
their album releases sold platinum or better. Hit singles included “Come Sail Away”
(1977); “Fooling Yourself” and “Blue Collar Man (1978); “Babe” (1979); and “The
Best of Times” and “Too Much Time on My Hands” (1981).
In 1983 the group toured with a theatrical presentation of Kilroy Was Here, an
anticensorship concept album. Group members went their separate ways in 1984,
for a while, as DeYoung and Shaw, tried solo careers.
Four members of Styx, with newcomer Glen Burtnik, released the comeback, Edge
of the Century, in 1990. It’s “Show Me the Way” became a theme song during the
Gulf War, and “Love at First Sight” was a Top 30 single that next spring.
Shaw returned to the band when he helped re-record “Lady” for 1995’s Greatest
Hits. Drummer John Panozzo developed a debilitating alcohol problem, so in 1996
Styx hired a temporary replacement for Panozzo, Todd Sucherman. Late in 1996,
Panozzo died, and Sucherman became permanent. Return to Paradise was the firstever gold record for Styx’s new label, CMC International. During the sessions for
1999’s Brave New World, DeYoung developed a rare virus, which made the singer
extremely sensitive to light. DeYoung was able to eventually overcome his disorder,
but not before Shaw and Young opted to enlist new singer Laurence Gowan and
issued a pair of live releases in the early 21st century -- 2000’s Arch Allies: Live at
Riverport (Styx paired with REO Speedwagon) and 2001’s Styx World: Live 2001.
The line-up continued to evolve as Burtnik returned, on bass, to replace Chuck
Panozzo, who left the band due to illness.
Burtnik left the clan in 2003, and there was only one name that made sense to join
Styx, multi-instrumentalist Ricky Phillips. Styx current touring line-up is: Lawrence
Gowan: lead vocals and keys; James “JY” Young (since 1972): lead vocals, guitars;
Tommy Shaw: lead vocals, guitars; Todd Sucherman: drums, percussion; Ricky
Phillips: bass guitar, vocals; and whenever possible, Chuck Panozzo: (founding
member) now living with HIV, joins the band on bass and vocals.
To date, the band has 32 shows booked for 2016-17, so plan to see WAMI’s 2016
Honorary Global Hall of Fame inductee when Styx performs at a venue near you.
CONGRATS
Nominees!
Award winning solo artist.
Original Folk, Blues and
Americana. Guitar, Slide
Guitar, Harmonica and
Vocals. Booking info at:
www.johnstano.com
See you next year, April 23 rd , 2017
37TH ANNUAL AWARD SHOW
Turner Hall, Milwaukee
In Memory of
those Wisconsin musicians and those associated with the music industry, who have passed away this past year:
Tom Riepenhoff, 60. Milwaukee. March 2016. Vocalist and guitarist with the Bobby
Way Band, Rocket 88, The Doo-Wop Daddies, and as “Tom O’Sullivan” at Irish Fest.
Rudy Moroder 87, June, 2015. Milwaukee. Pianist and piano tuner. From an early age,
music bridged the limitations of his sight, influencing the jazz and piano scene throughout
the Milwaukee area.
Jeffery Williamson July, 2015. Milwaukee. Drummer with area bands including The
Chefs, Ah’vant Soul and Harvey Scales & The Seven Sounds.
Owen Mays 32, July, 2015. Cambria, Wi. Country traditionalist, underground country/
roots movement. Owen was currently doing shows as “Owen Mays and the Last Calls.”
Darryl St. John, 65, July, 2015. Green Bay. Known for his lightning fast guitar virtuosity.
Performed locally with Atlantic Mine, Junction, Tears, Metamorphosis, Led Zeppelin
Tribute Bands, and The Dave Steffen Band. In California, (1989-1992) he performed
with Steve Perry, Neal Schon, Michael Carabello, and Peter Tork. Darryl also worked at
Henri’s Music.
Albert “Gino” Panosh 73, July, 2015. Whitelaw/Manitowoc. He was a well-respected
drummer and recorded music for the legendary Chess Records of Chicago in the 1960’s.
Ron Lee (Kornfeld) 62, August, 2015. Milwaukee. Ron was a music lover and
masterful music event organizer.
Julie Lindemann 57, August, 2015. Appleton. Photographer of many, including
musicians. Used vintage photographic processes to create her widely recognized art.
Kenny Baldwin 62, September, 2015. Milwaukee. Kenny played drums in local bands
(Locate Your Lips, Colour Radio). Managed the punk rock club, The Starship in the ’80’s.
Beloved stage manager of Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard at Summerfest, 2006 through
2015.
Richard “Waubano” Awonohopay 69, September, 2015. Keshena. Menominee
Nation tribal leader; writer, musician, composer. Bass guitarist and vocalist with the Wolf
River Band and Flying Feather Band.
Michael Wippert, 54, October, 2015. Theinsville. Guitarist, area bands such as AXIS,
RMF.
Telemachus “Tele” Lesbines 87, November, 2015. Milwaukee. Principal percussionist
and timpanist of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra for 30 years. Also a dedicated
teacher at institutions such as the Milwaukee Conservatory, Alverno College and UWM.
Angelo Mortellaro 79, January, 2016. Milwaukee. Owner of Angelo’s Piano Lounge,
a throwback nightspot on Milwaukee’s east side, frequented by musicians and music fans
since the late 1980’s.
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