Category Archives: Folk

Nashville Joe – The Unconditional Friend & Songwriter

Nashville Joe (Nashvillejoe) by Roy Elkins

Nashville Joe at the opry 2Over the years, I have had the honor to get to know so many great people through the web and specifically through our website, Broadjam.  Most of whom, I have never met.  One of those great people, and probably the most popular on our site, is Joe Hendrickson of Punta Gorda, Florida.

Nashville Joe - Roy Elkins

Every time I see a post from Nashville Joe, I smile. He always has something positive to say about everyone he meets in person or on the web. His profile photo is of him sitting on a tractor holding a can of something with his personality showing through his smile.

Nashville Joe - Roy ElkinsHe has uploaded about 35 or so songs and one of my favorites is a song called Christmas Blues.  He continues to be one of our top reviewers as well with over 2000 to his credit.  He is one the most prolific reviewers in the 15 year history of Broadjam.

When one looks at his profile, you can see he is a well loved guy.  In just the past week alone, his comments page is an ongoing conversation with the “Who’s Who” of BroadjamPGO, Diana Rasmussen, Hank Thomas, Julia Schmidt, DeDe, Cyndi Corkran, Earl C. Webb, Tappin’ Tommy, Penny Towers and Marie Preston.

Nashville Joe - Roy ElkinsWhen one gets the idea for a website , they can only hope for members like Nashville Joe .  With all of the negative issues that plague the internet, Joe brings a bright spot into so many lives on a daily basis.  He is an unconditional friend to so many people he has never met in person.  Thank you Joe for being who you are and bringing so much positive energy to so many.

Press & educational links – Hangout June 6, 2014, “Blanket” Music Licensing, Industry Projections, Celebrating Sonic Foundry, A Music Platform, Project Famous – Great Photographer, Models of Opportunity: How Entrepreneurs Design Firms

 

 

 

 

 

Madison Area Music Association Awards

Madison Area Music Association Annual Awards 2014 Winners

Artist Of The Year – The Jimmys

Madison Area Music Association Roy Elkins The Jimmys
The Jimmys – The MAMAs Artist of the Year

The Jimmys are: Jimmy Voegeli -(2014 Madison Area Music Association Keyboardist of the Year) Hammond Organ, Piano, Electric Rhodes, Vocals/Mauro Magellan (Georgia Satellites)-Drums and Percussion/John Wartenweiler – (2014 MAMA Bassist of the Year) Electric and Acoustic Bass/Darren Sterud – (2014 MAMA Brass of the Year) Trombone/Perry WeberGuitars and Vocals/Bryan Husk – Tenor and Baritone Saxophones/Chad Whittinghill – Trumpet and Flugelhorn/Pete Ross – Alto Saxophone

Madison Area Music Association Roy Elkins The Jimmys
The Jimmys instrumental winners with MAMA Board President Roy Elkins

Michael St. John Lifetime Achievement Award

Leotha Stanley

Madison Area Music Association Roy Elkins Leotha Stanley
Leotha Stanley Madison Area Music Association 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award

Songwriter Award – Jim Schwall

Madison Area Music Association Roy Elkins Jim Schwall
Jim Schwall Madison Area Music Association 2014 Songwriter Award

Genre Awards

Alternative – Sexy Ester                                     

Madison Area Music Association Roy Elkins Sexy Ester
Sexy Ester – Alternative Album “Monomania”, Song “Hold On” and Performer 2014 Winner

Blues

Kyle Henderson

Madison Area Music Association Roy Elkins Kyle Henderson
Kyle Henderson – 2014 MAMA Male Vocalist and Blues Album of the Year “Brand New Chance”

The Jimmys – Blues Performer and Song of the Year “Big Fat Woman”

Childrens  – Art Paul Schlosser

Madison Area Music Association Roy Elkins Art Paul Schlosser
Art Paul Schlosser – Children’s Performer and Song of the Year ” Read A Book”

Childrens Album of the Year Sisters Three A Midsummernight’s Dream

Classical – Graminy

Madison Area Music Association Roy Elkins Graminy
MAMA 2014 Winner Graminy – Classical Album of the Year “Germinations: A Bluegrass Symphony in D” and Classical Song of the Year “March of the Cranes”

Classical Performer of the Year Joe Sokolinsky

Country/Bluegrass

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

Electronic

Annabel Lee

Madison Area Music Association Roy Elkins Annabel Lee
2014 MAMA Female Vocalist of the Year – Annabel Lee, Electronic Performer of the Year, Electronic Song of the Year “Pray”

Electronic Album of the Year – Midas Bison Wavey Daze

Folk

Ida Jo

Madison Area Music Association Roy Elkins Ida Jo
2014 MAMA Folk/Americana Performer of the Year Ida Jo and Folk/Americana Song of the Year “For Better For Worse”

Folk/Americana Album of the Year – Mark Croft Live at Shake Rag Alley

Hard Rock/PunkLords of the Trident

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

Hip Hop

Conscious Object

Conscious Object
2014 MAMA Hip-Hop Performer of the Year Conscious Object, Hip-Hop Album of the Year “Sourcery”, Hip-Hop Song of the Year

Hip Hop Song of the Year – Kicksville  “Shriveled Soul”

Jazz – Harmonious Wail                                            

Harmonius Wail
2014 MAMA Jazz Performer of the Year Harmonious Wail, Jazz Album of the Year “Bohemian Tango”, Jazz Song of the Year”Bohemian Tango”

Pop R& B

Album of the Year Annabel Lee Starstruck!
Performer of the Year Anthony Lamarr
Song of the Year Sam Lyons “Before We Fall”

Rock

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

Unique

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

World – Natty Nation

Natty Nation
2014 MAMA World Performer of the Year Natty Nation, World Album of the Year “Live at the UW Terrace”, World Song of the Year “Cease Fire”, Ensemble Vocals

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

Gabe Burdulis

Madison Area Music Association Roy Elkins Gabe Burdulis
2014 MAMA Youth Album of the Year Gabe Burdulis “The Land of Make Believe”, Youth Male Vocalist, Youth Speciality Instrument, Youth Guitarist , New Artist of the Year, Launchpad 2014 Madison Regional Finalist

Youth
Female Vocalist of the Year Helen Feest of The Blue Sundays
Woodwinds Instrumentalist of the Year Robert Stine from Middleton High School
Keyboardist of the Year Adam Goren from Middleton High School
Song of the Year The Blue Sundays “Mary Anne”
Launchpad 2014 Madison Regional Finalist  Distant Cuzins
Launchpad 2014 Madison Regional Finalist Prom Queen Rejects

After The Rain

After The Rain
2014 MAMA Youth Band Ensemble Vocalists of the Year After the Rain, Youth Drummer/Percussionist of the Year Quinn Mattson, Youth Bassist of the Year Dominic Cannarella-Andersen, Launchpad 2014 Madison Regional Finalist

 

Congrats to everyone!

Roy Elkins

Founder, Broadjam

Additional links & good organizations

Madison Area Music Association

Project Famous

Willywash  Good people who making a difference in the Madison community

Dallas Songwriters Association – one of the best in the business

Merlin Mentors Great org that helps young entrepreneurs

Les Paul Foundation

Wisconsin Foundation for School Music