2012 Worcester Music Awards

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Dale Lepage for Male Entertainer.

Comment by Meghan — February 2, 2012 @ 3:47 pm
When does voting close?

Comment by Jeff Boudreau — February 2, 2012 @ 7:10 pm
i would really like to see SCARECROW HILL kick some major ass this year. They deserve it!

Comment by Lisa — February 3, 2012 @ 10:57 am
If you haven’t checked them out yet DO SO . Scarecrow Hill is an amazing band

Comment by James roso — February 3, 2012 @ 11:16 am
I love this time of year

Comment by jeff — February 3, 2012 @ 12:17 pm
I’m a producer from Worcester, been making music here since 1999. No love for producers?? I’m doing my best to put Worcester on the map !!

Please take a look at the site!!

soundcloud.com/busted-fuse

Comment by Busted Fuse — February 3, 2012 @ 1:38 pm
No one can take you away and captivate you at the same time like Dale Lepage.

Comment by lisa — February 4, 2012 @ 7:42 am
I hope to see Glenn playing more frequently at more local venues in the coming months. He’s very talented and I look forward to watching the progress of his country music career.

Comment by Anne-Marie — February 4, 2012 @ 12:52 pm
With Eyes Closed rocks!

Comment by Anne Oxholm — February 4, 2012 @ 3:01 pm
haha, thanks for the love on here, james and lisa. This was a blast last year. It’s awesome that pulse take the time to acknowledge the little guys like us! Best of luck to ALL the bands this year. Much Love, Tylor -ScH

Comment by tylor — February 4, 2012 @ 3:15 pm
VOTE the lovely Miss Niki Luparelli for sexiest lady, and for best jazz, her band rocks…who uses upright bass anymore!!!

Comment by Jenny — February 4, 2012 @ 3:36 pm
Dale LePage best male vocalist
if you have not heard him GO!!!

Comment by Julie — February 4, 2012 @ 5:58 pm
Go river neva!!!

Comment by adolph mason — February 5, 2012 @ 3:21 am
If you haven’t heard The River Neva then you haven’t heard good music see for yourself…your missing out.

Comment by Mary — February 5, 2012 @ 6:38 am
Good Luck Dave Kimball

Comment by John G — February 5, 2012 @ 5:02 pm
TKV FOR LIFE!!!

Comment by Zatanexp — February 5, 2012 @ 8:30 pm
Bst new up and coming Nw country

Comment by Brian — February 5, 2012 @ 8:38 pm
Best CD: Hands Down Content of Conviction Manifest
Their singer has an unbelievable vocal range, their guitarists know how to tear it up, and their drummer is insane and one of the best drummer’s ever. Check them out, listen, and like them at www.facebook.com/#!/Manifestma

Comment by Rachel — February 6, 2012 @ 3:43 pm
Scarecrow Hill should definitely win for “legends”. They’ve been around over 10 years, and I was at there 1,000th show. Those guys have NEVER stopped!!!

Comment by John — February 6, 2012 @ 3:58 pm
And the sexiest musician is deffinitely Anthony Funaro of Manifest hands down, and he works wicked hard at that! Also, you can’t forget about Prospect Hill! They’re incredible as well. www.facebook.com/#!/ProspectHillMusic

Comment by Rachel — February 6, 2012 @ 4:30 pm
Hey y’all! I’d love to have you nominate me for the Country and New and Upcoming award! Feel free to check out my music page! Thanks y’all!!

Comment by Erin Ollis — February 6, 2012 @ 9:46 pm
Love Dee J Happydaze every Fri & Sat night in Oxford,Mass @ the Days End

Comment by Kina — February 6, 2012 @ 9:47 pm
You havent heard anything until you listen to this young 20 year old female from holden,mass, erin ollis!

Comment by Lois ollis — February 6, 2012 @ 10:55 pm
Go Dave Kimball

Comment by Jeanie F. — February 6, 2012 @ 11:02 pm
GATOR KING!

Comment by Nick — February 7, 2012 @ 8:54 am
JESSICA SIERRA!!! She is AMAZING

Comment by Danny — February 7, 2012 @ 10:29 am
These guys just released their debut album and it rocks! Vote for them for Best Up and Coming Act!! They play Tammany and Lucky Dog all the time…

Comment by Jesse — February 7, 2012 @ 1:21 pm
I forgot to add the name of the band and website.. Scarlett Drive, www.scarlettdrive.com.. Check em out and vote!

Comment by Jesse — February 7, 2012 @ 1:22 pm
Good luck Wolfbane!

Comment by kat — February 7, 2012 @ 2:46 pm
Give some love to the guy’s in No Room To Breathe,These guy’s work hard,Play hard,and have an amazing 6 song EP they just released.There currently in the studio recording again.Check these guy’s out. noroomtobreathe.com/ Im sure you’ll agree there one of the best bands in Massachusetts!

Comment by Ed — February 7, 2012 @ 3:00 pm
Best Punk Act goes to Get The Fear of course.

Comment by Sean — February 7, 2012 @ 3:10 pm
Best hardcore/metal act – Naegleria!!!
And sexiest vocalist – Joel Krantz

Comment by Joel — February 7, 2012 @ 4:49 pm
TGA talent group of young guys, clean, clever lyrics. Unique sound, these kids are smart and put in the work. GOOD LUCK TGA, all the way !!

Comment by Cathy — February 7, 2012 @ 5:28 pm
Best hardcore Metal – Wolfbane

Comment by TANGI — February 7, 2012 @ 7:40 pm
Vote The Control for Best Up and Comers or Best Rock Act! I’m feeling big things from them in 2012!

Comment by Dan — February 7, 2012 @ 7:55 pm
Pistol Shot Gypsy All The Way!

Comment by Holly Murphy — February 7, 2012 @ 9:59 pm
American Hellbilly best tribute

Comment by Anthony — February 7, 2012 @ 11:34 pm
WWW.AMERICANHELLBILLY.COM
Best tribute act!!! Hands down.

Comment by Ronnie Lee — February 7, 2012 @ 11:39 pm
This is one of the best bands I have seen in a very long time. They do covers just like they originals dead on…

Comment by Gail Doucette — February 8, 2012 @ 9:15 am
This is one of the best bands I have seen in a very long time. They do covers just like they originals dead on…

Comment by Gail Doucette — February 8, 2012 @ 9:15 am
DJ Happydaze should win, The crowds follow her. For country band I voted for Bobby Carlson & Stones River

Comment by Jeff — February 8, 2012 @ 11:33 am
Vote TGA for best rap act and Halls Tainted Red for best metal!! swag!

Comment by LeGrand The swagaholic — February 8, 2012 @ 11:38 am
Stephen Clarke for male vocalist and The Installers for Blues band

Comment by Steve — February 8, 2012 @ 12:28 pm
No Room to Breathe… ALL DAY LONG!!!

They are an AMAZING band.

Check them out!!!

noroomtobreathe.com/

Comment by MiraMira — February 8, 2012 @ 5:40 pm
I have to say my girl Jessica Sierra, live the talent and that voice still mesmirises me. Go vote for her. Also the Craving and Polluted Remains rock the fuck out
Love to the mentioned
Helen H
RubyRocks Promotions

Comment by Helen Hosie — February 8, 2012 @ 6:54 pm
***********Whiskey Bent********Best Up and Coming Act!!

Comment by Lori — February 9, 2012 @ 12:10 am
Pure..talent..from the tip of her tiny toes..this new young snd sexy female vocalist is amazing…don.t let her size foo
l you she has so much passion and talent ! She is absolutely Phenominal…keep doing what yor doing Jesse Fair…you rock girl..and with vicals like yours you should be seven feet tall…keep up the awesome work its so worth it…rock on! Your loved and appreciated by so many..keep it,going girl…live ya..!..cant wait to he az r you play again..?..Lori;)

Comment by Lori — February 9, 2012 @ 1:49 pm
Naegleria all the way! Joel Krantz is so sexy!

Comment by Tyler Aucoin — February 9, 2012 @ 5:28 pm
My vote for Sexiest entertainer is Lady Sabrina!!

Comment by Nikki Q — February 9, 2012 @ 7:42 pm
Best Up and Comers Act “99 Moon”

Comment by Lucia — February 9, 2012 @ 7:46 pm
Another Tequila Sunrise, best Eagles tribute band!

Comment by Grace — February 9, 2012 @ 9:53 pm
awesome dudes

Comment by Brian Hanson — February 10, 2012 @ 7:55 am
Voted for Niki Luparelli and the Golddiggers….love their Bowie show!!!

Comment by Joe — February 10, 2012 @ 1:03 pm
Everybody give some love and respect for the hollowpoint klik best new act and best live act hands down nobody does what they do now vote for hollowpoint klik and enjoy

Comment by spyda — February 10, 2012 @ 2:35 pm
The RoadKill Orchestra!!!

Comment by Darren — February 10, 2012 @ 4:00 pm
I think the Farmers Union Players, have been influential in the Worcester folk revival that has not been seen since Tipperary Pub in the late 70s and early 80s. It is refreshing to hear how the music has evolved, as well as the players. I look forward to hearing about more and more good news from the hard working, creative group.

Comment by kerm — February 10, 2012 @ 11:33 pm
A Ton Of Blues….Album on the way…. International competition
Only two years together and performing as a band…Incredible…

Comment by Dennis LeBlanc — February 11, 2012 @ 10:16 am
Oh Yeah! and they write their own music….Mind boggling

Comment by Dennis LeBlanc — February 11, 2012 @ 10:18 am
A Ton Of Blues link
www.reverbnation.com/atonofblues

Comment by Dennis LeBlanc — February 11, 2012 @ 10:23 am
Scarecrow Hill rules. Best of luck to all the “hill nation” bands!!

Comment by Sarah — February 11, 2012 @ 2:13 pm
Dorette Weld- amazing female vocalist!!!!
www.facebook.com/DanAndDorette

Comment by Justin — February 13, 2012 @ 8:19 am
Scarlett Drive is an incredibly talented southern rock band! They have some new tunes coming out and are a must see. A nomination would be most appropriate for this up and coming Worcester/Boston band! www.scarlettdrive.com

Comment by Drive Fan — February 13, 2012 @ 9:48 am
If you haven’t had a chance to check us out yet, please do so! Best Up and Coming!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3x2pX-G94U&context=C3f133a6ADOEgsToPDskKPkQ96IXBliEfI-TVsyiql

Comment by Keith — February 13, 2012 @ 11:02 am
,I think u should check out hollowpoiont klik they beeen
around for a few years lost some,me
mbers had some tough times bit neva quit droped a great album n continued doing great showsin worcester n other venues played four benefits to help rnoney for people in need I think thats important fof the worcester community they saved lives in worcester

Comment by Psykosis — February 13, 2012 @ 3:28 pm
Hollowpoint klik theh been through it all

Comment by Psykosis — February 13, 2012 @ 3:30 pm
Up and coming….check out sun sister!!!! vimeo.com/m/35483582

Comment by dan s — February 14, 2012 @ 12:35 am
Hahaha. Scarecrow Hill? Huge legends! You guys are whacked!!!!

Comment by Jeff — February 14, 2012 @ 10:04 am
Just voted for Niki Luparelli and the Gold Diggers for best Jazz act!

Comment by Richard — February 15, 2012 @ 6:52 am
Mike Fitzmaurice for sexiest!!!
Go Fitzy!!!!

Comment by Jimmy — February 15, 2012 @ 5:04 pm
ELLE GALLO for sexiest musician,muah!

Comment by Kelly Lavallee — February 16, 2012 @ 11:18 am
Jesse Fair of DOPE SLAP <== best female vocalist.

Comment by kris — February 17, 2012 @ 12:16 pm
Looking forward to a great awards!!!
EA

Comment by Erik A. Kroll — February 18, 2012 @ 2:10 pm
Cougar Bait… Best CD, Jam and Groove, Rock, Live, Up and Comers, Sexiest Musician, best Cover Art, and, of course, Band with Best Groupies..!!

Comment by Jay van der Funk — February 19, 2012 @ 11:13 am
GO TIGER LILY!!!

Comment by carol olnick — February 20, 2012 @ 3:00 pm
N/A

Comment by Bill — February 20, 2012 @ 8:59 pm
Good luck Jesse!

Comment by Jeff — February 21, 2012 @ 10:50 pm
Thurkills Vision for best metal – hands down!

Comment by Jenn — February 22, 2012 @ 11:06 am
Best Cover Band- Probable Cause

Comment by John Heald — February 23, 2012 @ 8:39 am
Miranda has been playing around the greater worcester area for the last 2 years, they’re a very interesting 3 piece alternative rock band. Check out their new single “firesperm”

www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_12292127

Comment by Sam — February 23, 2012 @ 9:44 am
I love Thurkill Visions for metal and Prospect hill for rock!!

Comment by Fay — February 23, 2012 @ 5:29 pm
Scarlett Drive has got my vote for best Best CD, Best Live Act, Best Up and Comers Act & Best Rock Act. Saw these guys last week at The Hard Rock and they blew my mind! Incredible band and awesome people on top of that!

Comment by Jason Silverman — February 24, 2012 @ 10:12 am
Voted for The Issues Band for best cover band! They play an amazing variety of music from oldies to rock, pop and current music. Good luck!

Comment by Haley — February 24, 2012 @ 12:52 pm
You can get scarlett drives album for free download at www.scarlettdrive.com. we worked really hard on it and welcome fan feedback. Tell us what you think! You are the reason we write and release music.

Comment by joshua — February 24, 2012 @ 8:05 pm
Go Jesse!

Comment by Kim — February 26, 2012 @ 6:34 pm
Everyone should experience Jesse Fontaine’s show. They will be lifetime fans!

Comment by mc — February 26, 2012 @ 8:09 pm
Probable Cause best cover band!

Comment by susan chianese — February 27, 2012 @ 7:37 pm
My Silent Bravery Rocks! Best CD #2!

Comment by Allison E — February 27, 2012 @ 8:40 pm
I am a big fan of Erin Ollis and i would love to see her win. She is a awesome talent

Comment by Richard White — February 27, 2012 @ 11:05 pm
Worcester Music Awards people!! Why the hell are we seeing Thurkills Vision and Prospect Hill here?! WORCESTER music awards…. well, for the matter, it’s MUSIC awards, why are we seeing rap groups in here?! lol

Comment by Tommy D. — February 28, 2012 @ 6:48 pm
Good luck Probable Cause!

Comment by Jill Conant — February 28, 2012 @ 9:47 pm
Thurkills Vision!!!!!!!!!! Great live show!!!!!! Best Metal!!!

Comment by Teddy — February 29, 2012 @ 10:39 am
Thurkills Vision !!!

Comment by Wayne-Tapped Out Beats — February 29, 2012 @ 1:57 pm
Scarecrow Hill OWNS!

Comment by Jay — February 29, 2012 @ 6:40 pm
Good Luck to Cougar Bait!!!

Comment by Bruce — March 1, 2012 @ 11:51 am
SCAN THE SKY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! For pop/punk! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Facebook.com/scanthesky free music at scanthesky.bandcamp.com

Comment by Sarah — March 1, 2012 @ 1:36 pm
SCAN THE SKY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! For pop/punk! !!!!!!!!!!!!! Facebook.com/scanthesky free music at scanthesky.bandcamp.com

Comment by Sarah — March 1, 2012 @ 1:37 pm
Scan the Sky.

Comment by Person — March 1, 2012 @ 1:37 pm
IS the awards show 21+?? I hope not! I went last year at ralphs and it was a blast!!! Scarecrow Hill for life!

Comment by Sara — March 1, 2012 @ 1:49 pm
The wma’s are nothing but a popularity contest. Some of these bands have absolutely no business even being mentioned here. It’s nothing but politics. Stop letting “fans” nominate who they think should be up for the awards. Get a group of judges who know what they’re talking about and half of these bands wouldn’t even get an honorable mention. Give the awards to the people who actually deserve it. Not to the people with the most money or most fans. Awards are for the “Best Act”, not “Most Popular”.

Comment by P*ssed off — March 1, 2012 @ 3:28 pm
Touch 2 much. Nuffsaid!

Comment by Murph — March 1, 2012 @ 4:53 pm
Good Luck Dale!

Comment by Kathy Lundstrom — March 1, 2012 @ 7:42 pm
Good Luck Dale!

Comment by Kathy Lundstrom — March 1, 2012 @ 7:42 pm
Who the hell is DJ flirt ? What about DJ soup or Sirch1 ? Those dudes mix hip hop correctly .

Comment by joe dirty — March 1, 2012 @ 9:37 pm
DJ E CLASS FOR BEST DJ!!! All day!!!

Comment by Briana — March 1, 2012 @ 9:57 pm
Thurkills Vision!!!

Comment by Wayne-Tapped Out Beats — March 1, 2012 @ 11:34 pm
LAST REGRET for Best Metal!! Those guys are incredible!

Comment by MetalHead! — March 2, 2012 @ 11:38 am
Too bad Spare Parts Band was not on the Blues list

Comment by Paul — March 2, 2012 @ 12:39 pm
Hey all, thanks for voting us into the finals! As a thank you we’re posting a link to our new single “Blink Of An Eye” off the upcoming EP “Unicorn Park”. Check it out here

www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXCGoP5DAnQ&context=C39bdf15ADOEgsToPDskL1H4SCtHysxJCV2dJ-jm5B

Thanks for the support all, we greatly appreciate! Spread the word and we’ll party at the next show! Let’s Do This!

Comment by Last Regret — March 2, 2012 @ 4:29 pm
Last Regret for best metal! THEY BLOW EVERYONE ELSE AWAY!

Comment by LFBIV — March 2, 2012 @ 4:30 pm
Niki is so red hot!!!!!!!

Comment by Shawn Williams — March 2, 2012 @ 4:50 pm
Andy Cummings for Best Solo Act. He’s just amazing!

Comment by stephanie — March 2, 2012 @ 11:17 pm
The River Neva is such a great progressive melodic metal band…totally deserves mad props!

Comment by Mr n00bman — March 4, 2012 @ 9:48 am
“The wma’s are nothing but a popularity contest. Some of these bands have absolutely no business even being mentioned here. It’s nothing but politics. Stop letting “fans” nominate who they think should be up for the awards. Get a group of judges who know what they’re talking about and half of these bands wouldn’t even get an honorable mention. Give the awards to the people who actually deserve it. Not to the people with the most money or most fans. Awards are for the “Best Act”, not “Most Popular”.”

i take it this person didn’t get nominated for anything!?

Hey Now Morris Fader all the way!

Kevin O.
New Pilot

Comment by Kevin O. — March 4, 2012 @ 10:34 am
Last Regret blows the rest out of the water!

Comment by Roger — March 4, 2012 @ 4:58 pm
Last Regret is far superior.

Comment by LFBIV — March 4, 2012 @ 4:59 pm
The Installers for best blues band!!!

Comment by Steve — March 5, 2012 @ 11:58 am
Day One for best live act/best Hip Hop act. Nominated last year but lost to a bunch rapping nurses. Hands down D.O. Can rock any venue they perform at.

Comment by DJ Nemo — March 5, 2012 @ 2:19 pm
Check out Day One’s talent at www.dayone.bandcamp.com for youselves and be your own judge. Plus it’s Free!!

Comment by DJ Nemo — March 5, 2012 @ 2:36 pm
Good Luck to Tigerlily!!!

Comment by Jill Curley — March 6, 2012 @ 2:53 pm
my sister Jessica sierra. I love you and you’ll never know how proud I am to call you my sister. I love you soo much

Comment by Hannah almeida — March 6, 2012 @ 5:28 pm
99 Moon for best Up and Comers!

Comment by Jon Del Seven — March 7, 2012 @ 2:56 pm
Great music with a great feel

Comment by Michelle Culross — March 7, 2012 @ 6:00 pm
NEGB1 rules!!!!!

Comment by Cass — March 8, 2012 @ 12:00 pm
Ariband #1 !!!!!!!!!!!

Comment by Kimberrr — March 9, 2012 @ 9:03 am
WMRC for best support of local music!!!!!

Comment by Whutwhut — March 9, 2012 @ 6:26 pm
the Chris Fitz band should be #1 Best Blues Band!!!

Comment by Caroline Fedele — March 10, 2012 @ 11:44 am
Vote ari charbonneau for beat female vocalist

Comment by Jeff charbonneau — March 10, 2012 @ 9:19 pm
Who in the world nominated the country acts? I can think of 3 or 4 real deal acts out of the worcester area that blow the doors of the current nominees. Just sayin who picks them?

Comment by John Oliver — March 12, 2012 @ 2:05 pm
I totally agree with Kevin O post 113. Just because you get 300 of your high school friends alumni to vote on the website does not make you the “Best act” of the year. LOL

Comment by John Oliver — March 12, 2012 @ 2:08 pm
DJ XKALIBER, hands down!

Comment by Jessica — March 15, 2012 @ 10:11 am
[...] Luparelli has won Female Entertainer of the Year 2011 in Worcester, Sexiest Musician, and Best Jazz band for her Gold Diggers. She is currently nominated for Best Jazz and Sexiest Musician again this year and readers can vote for her at www.thepulsemag.com/wordpress/2012/01/2012-worcester-music-awards [...]

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Got Blues?

Comment by Sonny Jr. — March 20, 2012 @ 5:33 pm
Thanks!

Comment by Debra Drew — March 20, 2012 @ 9:21 pm
Scarecrow hill is amazing in every way. I love the shows. I love the band. The new stuff is amazing. After all is the best album ever.

Comment by Joey — March 21, 2012 @ 9:16 pm
99 moon is one of the best bands I’ve seen all the yearsive been on the seen

Comment by Ray Bauer — March 22, 2012 @ 10:03 pm
I never heard of any of those rappers wtf where are cats like 9 Millz or J Black or Dizzy Dizasta Manny Macgyver etc… SMH this award shit sux

Comment by Real Rap — March 28, 2012 @ 3:09 pm
My good friends, A TON OF BLUES, are one heck of a band and certainly deserve this award. If you have never heard them, attend the Awards Show on April 12th and you’ll see what I mean. But remember, don’t drink and drive. B.B.King

Comment by B.B.King — March 28, 2012 @ 6:17 pm
best band in haverhill! WOLFBANE!! who hoo

Comment by emy — March 29, 2012 @ 1:52 am
I have to agree with “joey”. I was never a fan of Scarecrow Hill until I heard their last record.I don’t know if a local band has ever excelled to the point that SH did on “after all”. Way to go boys, and good luck! You’ve got my vote

Comment by Christopher — March 30, 2012 @ 8:06 am
Thanks to everybody that voted not just for us but for all the bands and musicians. This is why we do this, for the love of music and to make the fans happy. We are wicked pumped to hang with pulse mag again and tony tester…… Your gettin drunk with me again this year bud ha ha see everyone there!! Again many thanks to all!!!

Jay SCH

Comment by Jay SCH — March 31, 2012 @ 8:47 am
wake up world…chis fitz is the real thing plus!!!catch him live and live.

Comment by mike f — March 31, 2012 @ 6:22 pm
I see people on here complaining that this is about “popularity” and how getting people to vote “doesnt make you the best”. But…um…yeah. The music business IS the biggest popularity contest in the world. If you’re a serious band, and want to make it in the serious end of the business, then “popular” is EXACTLY what you need to be. I’m not even in a band or anything, but that just seemed too ignorant of a statement. Popularity is the name of the game. Do what it takes to make it right? Other wise just keep playing cover tunes in your mom’s basement.

Comment by steve — April 2, 2012 @ 1:59 am
Very much looking forward to the awards show again this year. Such an awesome thing to celebrate the local industry. Pulse Magazine rules. Thanks to everyone for supporting this cause, and voting. It doesn’t matter who you voted for, all that matters is the support for local bands and performers who work so hard. Thank you all! See you on the 12th!!!

Tylor -SCH

Comment by Tylor -SCH — April 2, 2012 @ 11:18 am
FAMILY BUSINESS BEST HIP HOP GROUP!

Comment by worceterfan — April 6, 2012 @ 8:31 am
Where the hell can one expect to find a list of the winners?

Comment by wha happen? — April 21, 2012 @ 11:08 am
JOSH PINEO FOR SEXIEST MUSICIAN!!!! MAKE IT HAPPEN! FUEL OF WAR FOR BEST ROCK/METAL ACT! LOVE THEM!

Comment by NO — May 24, 2012 @ 9:02 am
Sparhawks are the hottest band on the east coast

Comment by vladimir — February 4, 2013 @ 1:11 pm

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