Sweet victory!

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