Announcing Your Nominees For The Roaries 2010, Our Austin Music Awards

Hey y’all:

So we’ve tallied all the ballots for the Roaries and are pleased to announce the nominees for Austin’s Best Musicians, DJ’s and Events of 2009, as chosen by you.Thanks for the overwhelming response!

Voting will commence next Monday, February 8th. In the meantime, you can catch profiles of the artists and events nominated on both Republic of Austin and Two Groove.

BTW: We’re finalizing the party/awards show, so look out for upcoming deets!

Announcing Your Nominations for the Roaries 2010

Best Female Musician:

• Amy Cook
• Erin Ivey
• Kat Edmonson
• Yadira Brown
• Tara Craig

Best Male Musician:

• Tje Austin
• Neiliyo
• Zeale Rapz
• Danny Malone
• Black Joe Lewis

Best Group:

• Alpha Rev
• Auto Body
• L.A.X.
• Hollywood Gossip
• White Denim

Best DJ:

• Orion
• Prepmode
• Car Stereo (Wars)
• Manny
• Sharkweek

Best Album of 2009:

• “Love Me Nots” - Tje Austin
• “Well Known Pleasures EP” - VEGA
• “You’re So Quiet” - Hollywood Gossip
• “Willie and the Wheel” - Willie Nelson
• “Shapes” - Soldier Thread

Best Single of 2009

• “Sugar Foot” - Black Joe Lewis
• “Sunshine” -Tje Austin
• “Bicycle” - Hollywood Gossip
• “Power to Change” - Black and White Years
• “No Reasons” - VEGA

Best Event of 2009:

• Fun Fun Fun Fest
• The Levi’s Fader Fort at SXSW
• Cherrypeel.com presents The Combo Plate featuring the Hood Internet
• Pachanga Music Festival
• Austin City Limits Festival