2016 Sammies winners are here!

You voted. Artists played. Bands took selfies with awards.

A capacity crowd came out to Ace of Spades for the 24th annual Sammies show last Thursday night, hosted by local musician James Cavern and Nick Brunner of Capital Public Radio. It was a massive celebration of the folks who make Sacramento’s music scene so rich and exciting—and, of course, we dished out some awards.

The big winners were Some Fear None, for both Artist of the Year and Hard Rock; Joe Kye, for Release of the Year and Outstanding Folk Rock; and Race to the Bottom, sweeping the Rock and Live Performer categories.

But we clearly have serious contenders for the 2017 Live Performer award, based off of some of the evening’s stellar acts. Soul singer Zyah Belle slayed with hypnotic, gentle croons. Hip-hop group DLRN brought tons of energy and swagger. And Drop Dead Red rocked the room with sheer sass.

All night, we witnessed sweet moments and big hugs on- and off-stage. And that’s what it’s really all about, right?

Anyway, read on for a full list of this year’s musical champs.

Dog Party

Ira Skinner

James Cavern

The Nickel Slots

White Minorities

Some Fear None

MerryGold

The Hucklebucks

Apple Z

DJ Zephyr

Gentleman Surfer

Mozzy

Joe Kye

Groovincible

Some Fear None

White Knuckle Riot

The Good Samaritans

Life in 24 Frames

Element Brass Band

Race to the Bottom

Graveshadow

Tell the Wolves

Humble Wolf

Sean Stack

S.W.I.M.

Zyah Belle

Island of Black and White

Joseph in the Well: Joseph in the Well

Race to the Bottom

The Infamous Swanks

Kevin Seconds

Heat of Damage

Steelin’ Dan

Dinorah