Boston Music Award

Founded in 1987, the Boston Music Awards are a set of music awards given annually that showcase talent in the Boston, Massachusetts area.

Past shows have featured such notable talent as Aerosmith, Boston (band), Rubyhorse, Bang Camaro, The Dresden Dolls, Dropkick Murphys, JoJo, Pat Metheny, Amanda Palmer, Phish, Donna Summer, Shea Rose, James Taylor and Jada.

Laurie Geltman Outstanding Female Vocalist

American Hi-Fi won the Rising Star award.

The So and So's won the Local Debut Album of the Year award.

Ray Lamontagne Best Male Singer/Songwriter, Album of the Year, and Song of the Year

The 2006 Boston Music Awards were held in the Avalon Ballroom on September 27, 2006. Awards included: Female Vocalist of the Year: Amanda Palmer (Dresden Dolls); Male Vocalist of the Year: Josh Ritter; Outstanding Pop/Rock Band: Dresden Dolls; Act of the Year: Dresden Dolls; Best New Local Act: HUMANWINE; Album of the Year (Indie): Misson of Burma – The Obliterati; Album of the Year (Major): Guster – Ganging Up On the Sun; Female Singer/Songwriter: Melissa Ferrick; Male Singer/Songwriter: Will Dailey; Hall of Fame Induction: Gang GreenBest Funk or Jam Band: Parker House and Theory

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