EXCLUSIVE: 2024 Steamtown Music Award nominees in 35 categories announced in Scranton
Today, the Electric City Music Conference announced the full list of nominees for the 11th annual Steamtown Music Awards in 35 different categories, encapsulating the diverse musical tapestry of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Fans, friends, and family can now vote for their favorite artists, bands, and music industry professionals at electriccitymusicconference.com. Online voting makes up 50 percent of the final vote in each category and will end next Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. The remaining 50 percent will be determined by the SMAs committee, ensuring a fair and comprehensive evaluation. Winners of the online vote will also receive a People’s Choice Award, even if they are not selected as the overall winner of the category.
The Lifetime Achievement Award, chosen by the committee each year, will be given to Eddie Appnel, a celebrated singer/songwriter and founding member of Pittston rock band Mere Mortals.
Set to take place on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. at The V-Spot (906 Providence Rd., Scranton), the award ceremony stands as a cornerstone of the Electric City Music Conference, spotlighting the remarkable talent and contributions of musicians and music professionals in the vibrant 570 area code. Nominees, performers, and presenters will enjoy complimentary access to the Steamtown Music Awards, fostering an inclusive atmosphere that celebrates the entire music community. Tickets for guests are available for purchase at $10.
As the red carpet rolls out, nominees and visitors will have the chance to make a grand entrance, with live streamed interviews via NEPA Scene, official red carpet photos, and surprises, adding glamour to the event. The award ceremony itself will feature DJ Hersh and captivating live performances by Pucker Up!, Portland Frank, Retrovai, Methadonix, Cat Matthews, Ivy, Justin Bravo & The Kind, and Gracie Jane Sinclair, showcasing the exceptional talent that defines the region’s music scene.
The ECMC continues on Friday, Sept. 13 and Saturday, Sept. 14 with over 150 bands from NEPA and across the country performing at eight different venues – Backyard Ale House, The Bog, Harry’s, The Marketplace at Steamtown, Mutant Brewing, The Ritz Theater, The Shakes Space, and The V-Spot.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in panel discussions and mentoring sessions on Sept. 13 and Sept. 14 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at The V-Spot, creating a platform for local musicians, professionals, and music fans to connect and learn.
“Don’t miss the chance to be part of the 11th annual Steamtown Music Awards, where the magic of music and the spirit of community converge to honor and elevate the vibrant NEPA music scene,” organizer Joe Caviston said.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Eddie Appnel
Best New Artist
Coppermine
2Humble
Dallas
Fiji in the Beans
Frank Shannon
Ivy
Jaclyns Tearducts
Joey Lannigan
Lost at the Rodeo
Lisa Provau
Methadonix
No Fight No Victory
No Limitations
Phazed
Pucker Up!
Sam Troy
Scent of Steam
The 335
The Werhun Band
We the Living
Scorched Mind
If Kansas Had Trees
Acoustic Act of the Year
Alyssa Lazar
Drew Loomis
Gabby Tolerico
Gracie Jane Sinclair
Jimmy Stanger
Mike Elward
Sweet Anne Marie
Tedd Hazard
Blues/Funk/Reggae Act of the Year
Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen
Clarence Spady
West Street Band
Jack Mead & The West Third Street Band
Mett Bennick
Elephants Dancing
Country Act of the Year
Boots & Bangs
Chris Shrive
Gracie Jane Sinclair
Lost at the Rodeo
Mike Elward
Wagner Road
Cover Band/Tribute Act of the Year
The Fuchery
Big King Moose
The 335
Dance Hall Devils
Gypsy Trip
Issues (Korn tribute)
Nowhere Slow
Black Tie Stereo
DJ/Electronic/EDM act of the Year
DJ Dapper Don
DJ Downtown
DJ Fritz
DJ Nived
Flipswitch
SaturBae
Duo/Trio of the Year
Mr. Jones and Me
Running in Flip-Flops
The Frost Duo
The Two Taboo
Gracie Jane Sinclair Trio
570hh Duo
Folk/Americana/Jam Act of the Year
The Dishonest Fiddlers
Justin Bravo & The Kind
Poison Love Band
The Broke Pines
The Sorters
Whiskey n’ Woods Band
Hip-Hop/Rap/R&B Artist of the Year
Boaty Blanco
Dallas
Gus the Savage
Jay Lotus
Methadonix
Maine the Medicine
Metal/Metalcore Act of the Year
No Fight No Victory
Coppermine
Scorched Mind
Fatal Misconception
Traverse the Abyss
The Aegean
Cruel Bomb
Slapjaw
Pop/Top 40 Act of the Year
Meet Me on Marcie
Down by 5
Modern Ties
Burn the Jukebox
Cierra Cellerari (CC)
The Blend
Punk/Hardcore Act of the Year
Jaclyns Tearducts
Old Daggers
Pucker Up!
The Mesos
One Revived
The Summitts
Indie Rock/Pop Punk/Emo Act of the Year
Betty White Devil
Esta Coda
Gus The Savage
Look Back Luna
No Take Backs
The Maguas
James Barrett
If Kansas Had Trees
Rock/Alternative Act of the Year
Aaron Fink and the Fury
Portland Frank
So Much Hope, Buried
Stay Loud
University Drive
Variant Season
Tori V & The Karma
The Werhun Band
Female Vocalist of the Year
Abigail Chase
Alyssa Lazar
Cierra Cellerari-Iorio
Dianna Brown
Gracie Jane Sinclair
Ivy (Rachel Bradshaw)
Jessie Mar
Gabriella Tolerico
Joanna Bea
Kelly Lord
Male Vocalist of the Year
Chris Shrive
Christian Brown
Danny Sales
Derek Nowak
Jimmy Stranger
John Starr
Jon Snow
Lance Thomas
Sam Troy
James Barrett
Guitarist of the Year
Aaron Fink
Al Evans
Chris Iorio
Dave Kline
Duds
Dustin Douglas
Greg Salitis
Jacob Bagasevich
Josh Lukascewski
Matt Bennick
Bassist of the Year
Aaron Kavolich
Ben Roper
Dave Petrochko
Demi Belzer
Grant Williams
Joey Nardone
Jon Ventre
Michael Iorio
Vince Verone
Walker Loveland
Drummer of the Year
Armando Toledo
Brandon Wisnosky
Chad Wescott
Chris Langan
Chuck Grabosky
Dan Hargrave
George Pachucy
Harold Jones
Richie Pierce
Tanner Snyder
Auxiliary Musician of the Year
Adam Jonkman (saxophone)
Bill Davis (pedal steel/mandolin)
Callie Shumway Puzak (cello/keys)
Christine Attanasio (fiddle)
Derek Novak (piano/keys)
Lloyd Smith (saxophone)
Mario Tombasco (keyboard)
Scott Zimmerman (keyboard)
Steve Saive (trumpet)
Tedd Hazard (banjo)
Song of the Year
Aaron Fink – “The Invisible Line”
All Day Special – “Irish Goodbye”
Dallas – “Wasted”
Elephants Dancing – “Don’t Worry Be Happy”
Gracie Jane Sinclair – “Waiting for You”
Ivy – “Violet”
Justin Bravo & The Kind – “Late Night Queen”
Portland Frank – “Buck”
Tatiana – “No Coincidence, Happy Birthday”
Pucker Up! – “Creole (I’m Not Fucking)”
Album/EP of the Year
Betty White Devil – “Uranus Ore Mine”
Elephants Dancing – “Chill Like Penguins”
Gracie Jane Sinclair – “The Debut Album”
Methadonix – “Too Much Too Soon”
Poison Love Band – “Wild Ride”
Variant Season – “Vol. 1”
The Sorters – “Year of the Crow”
Sweet Anne Marie – “Heaven in the Distance”
Maine the Medicine – “Lethal Medicine”
So Much Hope, Buried – “I’d Be Lying to Say I’m Not Weak”
Video of the Year
Phazed – “Ragnarok”
Portland Frank – “Buck”
The Aegean – “Singularity”
Aaron Fink – “The Invisible Line”
2Humble – “Shiesty”
Betty White Devil – “The Nautilus”
Dallas – “Wasted”
Kay Kay – “LOL”
Variant Season – “Capricorn”
Tori V & The Karma – “I’m Gone”
Recording Studio of the Year
231 Recording Studio
Eight Days a Week Studios
Encore Studios
JL Studios
Novro Studios
Saturation Acres
SI Studios
WIndmill Agency Recording Studio
Studio 670
Mazin Studios
Producer/Recording engineer of the Year
AJ Larsen
Bret Alexander
Ben Bush
Dan Malsch
Eric Novroski
Eric Ritter
Jay Preston
Joe “Wiggy” Wegleski
Joe Loftus
Steeze PA
Music Publication/Blog of the Year
1120 Mag
Echo Wave Media
NEPA Scene
5-7-0 Press
The Weekender
Podcast/Vlog of the Year
Politics But Make It Fashion
Chatting w/ Ant
Gettin’ to Know the 570
The Popko Project
The Middleman Podcast
Mixing Mindsets Podcast
NEPA Scene Podcast
Team Scoobidy
What a Week! Podcast
OnTheStacks
Local Radio Station of the Year
96.1 Fuzz
105 The River
97.9X
98.5 KRZ
Froggy 101
Rock 107
VMFM 91.7
88.5 WRKC
Music Journalist/Reviewer/Writer of the Year
Alan K. Stout
Alonna Weaver
Gabrielle Lang
Jess Meoni
Rich Howells
Radio Personality/Podcaster/Internet Radio Personality of the Year
Alan Stout
Amber Viola
Bob Decker
Mike Duffy
Johnny Popko
Keven Martinez
Lissa Krahnke
Andrew Blank & Eric Novroski
Prospector
Rich Howells
Music/Concert Photographer of the Year
Dominique Kozuch
Eugene Lucas
Jason Riedmiller
JD Ashford
Kayla Grzech
Keith Perks
Ryan Mullaney
Lexie Dutkevitch
Videographer/Video Producer of the Year
Eyal Filkovsky
James Callahan
Jeffery Jaremko
Jonathan Edwards
Sarah Novroski
Northstar Films
Keylight Media
Rick Gillette
Live Performer of the Year
Black Tie Stereo
Boots and Bangs
Gust The Savage
Justin Bravo & The Kind
The Idol Kings
Riley Loftus
Pucker Up!
Totally Taboo
Artist of the Year
Traverse the Abyss
Pucker Up!
Methadonix
James Barrett
Gracie Jane Sinclair
Elephants Dancing
Photo of Eddie Appnel by Rich Howells/NEPA Scene
