2007 Sammies Winners
The Sammies at 16: old enough to drive, at least
SN&R celebrates the Sammies’ Sweet 16, and congratulates all the award winners.
Readers’ Choice, Outstanding World/Latin/Reggae Band:
Urbanfire
Critics’ Choice, Outstanding Guitarist:
Steve Randall
Readers’ Choice, Outstanding Blues Band:
Kentucky Slim
Critics’ Choice, Outstanding Bassist:
Gabe Nelson
Readers’ Choice, Outstanding Jazz Band:
Vivian Lee
Critics’ Choice, Outstanding Keyboardist:
Stuart Nishiyama
Readers’ Choice, Outstanding Folk/Acoustic Band:
Be Brave Bold Robot
Critics’ Choice, Outstanding Drummer:
Matt Kanelos
Readers’ Choice, Outstanding Country/Bluegrass Band:
Bottom Dwellers
Critics’ Choice, Outstanding Male Vocalist:
Richard March
Readers’ Choice, Outstanding R&B/Funk Band:
The Bennys
Critics’ Choice, Outstanding Female Vocalist:
Chelsea Wolfe
Readers’ Choice, Outstanding Rap/Hip-Hop Act:
Crazy Ballhead
Critics’ Choice, Outstanding DJ/Turntablist:
Roger Carpio
Readers’ Choice, Outstanding Pop Band:
Didley Squat
Critics’ Choice, Outstanding Reed/Brass/Woodwind Player:
Steve Lishman
Readers’ Choice, Outstanding Electronica Ensemble:
Chemical Angel
Critics’ Choice, Outstanding Songwriter:
Adrian Bourgeois
Special Recognition:
Ross Hammond
Readers’ Choice, Outstanding Rock Band:
Two Sheds
Critics’ Choice, Outstanding Local Act:
Agent Ribbons
Readers’ Choice, Outstanding Punk Band:
The Secretions
Critics’ Choice, Outstanding Local CD:
Deluxe, Mary’s Got Seven, But I’ve Got Ten
Readers’ Choice, Outstanding Hard Rock/Metal Band:
Giant Squid
Hall of Fame Inductees:
Shaun Slaughter
Four Guys From Reno
In loving memory of Erik Kleven