Boston Music Awards 2006

Date: September 27, 2006
Venue: Avalon, Boston

At the end of the evening it was revealed that the bear who had been running around in the crowd was none other than Dresden Dolls drummer Brian Viglione, who doffed his costume’s head when his band was awarded the act of the year trophy. Dolls singer Amanda Palmer thanked fans, name- checked other bands, and triumphantly proclaimed “We love this (expletive) town!”

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The Dresden Dolls - Sing
(Act of The Year)

WINNERS


Act of the Year

Dresden Dolls


Album of the Year (Major Label)

“Ganging Up on the Sun” Guster


Song of the Year

“Out Here All Night” Damone


Album of the Year (Indie Label)

“The Obliterati” Mission of Burma


Local Song of the Year

“Stuck in the Middle” The Snowleopards


Best Female Singer Songwriter

Melissa Ferrick


Best Male Vocalist

Josh Ritter


Best Pop Rock Act

Dresden Dolls


Best Punk Act

Dropkick Murphys


Hip Hop Act of the Year

Mr. Lif


Local Female Vocalist

Sarah Borges


Local Male Vocalist

Jake Brennan


Best Live Act

The Slip


Local Debut Album of the Year

Campaign for Real Time


Best Blues Artist

Peter Gammons


Best Folk Artist

Antje Duvekot


Best Female Vocalist

Amanda Palmer


Best World Artist

Boston Afrobeat Society


Best Americana Artist

Lucky 57s


Best Male Singer Songwriter

Will Dailey


Local Album of the Year

“The Freezing Atlantic” Aberdeen City


Jazz Act of the Year

Hiromi


Hard Rock Act of the Year

Godsmack


Best New Local Act

Humanwine


Producer of the Year

Matthew Ellard


Unsung Hero Award

Duke Levine