Boston Music Awards 2013
Date: December 8, 2013
Venue: The Liberty Hotel, Boston
Performers were a mix of old and new: the screaming sax-led funk and blues of Barrence Whitfield with Grits and Groceries, the gliding dance sheen of Electronic Act winners Bearstronaut, the Tuesday Night Recording Club led by Aaron Perrino and Brian Charles of the Sheila Divine, with guests Bill Janovitz, and members of the Field Effect, Sidewalk Driver, and Mean Creek doing Boston classics by Dinosaur Jr., the Cars, and more.
BMA:TV
Bad Rabbits - Fall In Love
(Artist of The Year)
WINNERS
Artist of the Year
Bad Rabbits
Album/EP of the Year
Kingsley Flood “Battles”
Song of the Year:
The Field Effect “Ogunquit ME”
New Artist of the Year
Speedy Ortiz
Live Artist of the Year
Eddie Japan
Rock Artist of the Year
Deer Tick
Hip Hop Artist of the Year
Moe Pope & Rain
Pop/R&B Artist of the Year
Bad Rabbits
Americana Artist of the Year
Girls Guns And Glory
Blues Artist of the Year
Barrett Anderson
DJ Artist of the Year
Frank White
Electronic Artist of the Year
Bearstronaut
Folk Artist of the Year
Aofie O’Donovan
Gospel/Inspirational Artist of the Year
Kendall Ramseur
International Artist of the Year
Los Rumberos de Boston
Jazz Artist of the Year
Lake Street Dive
Metal/Hardcore Artist of the Year
Converge
Punk Artist of the Year
Big D And The Kids Table
Singer Songwriter of the Year
Lori McKenna
Female Vocalist of the Year
Amy Renee Heidemann
Male Vocalist of the Year
Ward Hayden
Producer of the Year
Clinton Sparks
Video of the Year
Acapella by Karmin
Best Boston Artist Who Doesn't Live In Boston
Lady Lamb The Beekeeper
Best Dance Night
Soulelujah
Best Live Music Venue
The Sinclair
Best Live Ongoing Residency
Session Americana At Lizard Lounge
Best Music Blog
Vanyaland
Unsung Hero Award