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We thank you for keeping the Lehigh Valley Music Awards alive.

Tori Thomas/PD/afternoons/WZZO 91.5 fm

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The Salvation Army Needs Our Blessings

Food Staples ARE Urgently Needed

Lehigh Valley Music Awards 10 has started a food staples drive, that is to

say nutrious items like canned soups, tuna, instant mash potatoes, pasta,

canned meats, canned beans, rice, peanut butter, etc. are URGENTLY

needed. Cash donations of any amount will be used to purchase & deliver

the best food buys in the Lehigh Valley.

The band that gathers the most nutrious food items -by poundage-

will receive a feature performance set at the Lehigh Valley Music Awards 10,

a full page ad display in the LVMA 10 Program Guide, LVMA 10 Award

and free radio promotion & publicity via www.taylorinteractive.com/432miles

This food drive will be from NOW until April 30th. For food pickup please

call or email ian bruce 570-818-4100, email is Musicnominations@aol.com

DIG.

Do It Great so many can celebrate from your kindness & effort.

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Editor, The Indie Contact Newsletter

Phone: 800-306-8167

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New feedback on LVMA 9

With permission from the Morning Call (printed Dec. 19, 2007, page A8) and letter writer Martha Alber...

Local music awards are greatly appreciated

It was my privilege to be among the many talented musicians at the Lehigh Valley Music Awards held on Dec. 3rd at The Meadows in Hellertown. The Lehigh Valley is just booming with great talent. IT WAS THE BEST SHOW I'VE SEEN THIS PAST YEAR, including the 1950's, hip hop, rap, folk and rock.

It was nice to see so many people out supporting local musicians. My many thanks to Ian Bruce for giving us something to look forward to, year after year. Congratulations to all the winners and to all the people behind the scenes. I'm a big fan. Martha Alber

i put in the caps for "best show...," it was real fine. ib

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"Great Show! Lots of quality talent is right here in the Lehigh Valley."

Take care and have a great holiday.

Ken Bedi

Sales/Marketing Representative

Phone:

610-391-7444

E-mail : ken@commercialcolor.com

Website: www.commercialcolor.com

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Who is on "Music is The Funhouse" CD?

check back on Monday for the details & spin.

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LVMA 9 will post the Vote breakdown for each category, every Monday or so a new category will replace the previous one.

Enjoy seeing the results of 2065 CLEAN votes.

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3. Best Entertaining Duo - sponsored by: Signal Sound Studio ("2 heads are better than one.") % of

Respondents Number of

Respondents

Grey Sky Turn

5.79% 68

Sarah Ayers Acoustic Brew

15.91% 187

Steve Brosky & Jim Meyers

13.36% 157

Amy & Karen Jones

8.09% 95

Dynamic Duo

11.40% 134

Maria Woodford & Jake Heck

4.26% 50

Pete Lutz & Gabe Perry

2.98% 35

Forward Thrust

5.11% 60

Donovan & Roberts

4.51% 53

Fahad & Kelly

2.81% 33

Sal Ritz & Joe Mixon

3.32% 39

Kato

6.13% 72

Wayne & Nick

4.77% 56

Other (Specify)

87.32% 1026

Number of respondents 1175

Number of respondents who skipped this question 890

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LVMA CD 2, "Music is The Funhouse", is being remastered.

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LVMA Code that we work at living by.

This means mucho to the buncho of our team.

I'm proud to have won quite a few LVMAs over the years. The Lehigh Valley is now, and always has been, loaded with talented folks. It is an honor to be a part of this artistic community and recognized by peers and people in this crazy business that is our passion. The LVMAs cover all aspects, not just the musicians but the people who make it possible for us to do our jobs -- from the music stores to the performance venues, the recording studios to the graphic designers, the sound and lighting technicians, and many others -- no one is overlooked. The LVMAs recognize these people and fill a void that no other media -- including local radio, tv, electronic or newspaper -- does in as rewarding a manner. Thanks for continuing to do this for all of us, it is greatly appreciated.

Craig Thatcher

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"people will not always remember what you did or what you said,,,,but they will always remember how you made them feel..."

peace and blessings...

GLORIA

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Communication Alert!!!!!

LVMA has had some tech problems with responding to friends request via myspace,

they didn't go thru.

Also, if you call 570-818-4100 or 215-264-5612 and you get the message, leave your name & phone number SLOW & CLEAR.. We return ALL calls within 24 hours.

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www.lvcreativehalloffame.org (please join)

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Write the theme song for the

Lehigh Valley Sports Hall of Fame

and win $200 cash plus other stuff.

Any genre, please mention Larry Holmes, Mario Andretti & Matt Millen in the lyrics along with whoever & whatever makes your song SCORE! Deadline for your lively is 6-7-08.

www.lvsportshalloffame.org coming soon.

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LVMA 10 is seeking Gift Certificates worth at least $10 from Lehigh Valley Biz, especially music & entertainment related, so that we

may give LVMA 10 Winners a little something extra along with their eye pleasing Music Award designed by the sweet & multi-talented Amanda Z. of www.paintedsong.com

To donate a certificate, product and/or service

please email us at the forever popular

Musicnominations@aol.com

or mail to

LVMA 10

PO BOX 21721

LEHIGH VALLEY, PA 18001-1721

Please see "Gifts for Winning" on the Menu.

And a BIG THANKS to all the wonderful Biz who gave so generously this year.

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did "Dear Mr. President" by Pink make you cry?

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Special Thanks to Mark & David at MEZZA LUNA for sponsoring the special Music Awards going to Mike Dugan, Dave Fry, Tommy Zito,

Steve Brosky and the "old" pro Jake Kaligis for twenty & more years of QUALITY entertaining in the Lehigh Valley & Beyond...

(the special awards were suggested by the forever wonderful BC (Bev Conklin).

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November 1, 2008 is

International Creative Person's Day.

Honoring the music of Billy Joe.

Please take time to listen to his music, if a musician perform a Billy Joe song, if an artist create a painting based on his song.

Create something and please send us a copy and we will post your creation in 2008.

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become a voting member for only $10

www.lvcreativehalloffame.org

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please click sponsor links & visit our sponsors

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To sponsor an Award or donate a "Gift for Winning", please call ian at

215-264-5612 or email

Musicnominations@aol.com

we are now members of the greater lehigh valley chamber of commerce as mapps, inc.

besides the lvma, we produce the lehigh valley creative hall of fame and women in art in pa. *****************

and just started the lv sports hall of fame.

all blessed by the Creative Forces.

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Volunteers for LVMA 10 please contact

Gloria11355@rcn.com

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Help circulate The Petition to Media to

give Daily Coverage to the Lehigh Valley Creative. Read it in the Guestbook, get a copy by emailing Musicnominations@aol.com

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Lehigh Valley Radio Supporting Lehigh Valley Musicians:

WZZO 610-720-9595

WDIY: 610-694-8100 #1

WLVR: 610-758-3913

WXLV: 610-799-1145

WMUH: 484-664-3456

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Fan Ballot 2065 Votes

Singer-songwriter sponsored by West End Music

Amanda Thorpe

Best Entertaining Band - sponsored by: www.paintedsong.com

tie

CrazyHeart

Sean J. Kennedy Quartet

Best Entertaining Duo - sponsored by: Signal Sound Studio

Sarah Ayers Acoustic Brew

The Tonya Brown Award: Best Female Vocalist - sponsored by: Women's Blues Alliance

Sarah Ayers

Best Male Vocalist - sponsored by: Women's Blues Alliance

Leechboy

Best Live Jazz Performance - sponsored by: West End Music

Zen For Primates

Best Teenage Band or Soloist - sponsored by: paintedsong.com

Amanda Thorpe

. Best Live Blues Performance - sponsored by: Lehigh Valley Blues Network

Sarah Ayers Band

Live Rock Performance - sponsored by: Dave Phillips Music

Insidious Rays

Punk Live Performance - sponsored by: Mr. Punk

Insidious Rays

Gospel / Contemporary Christian Music Soloist - sponsored by: www.paintedsong.com

Jesse Rivera

Hispanic / Latino Guitarist sponsored by Women in Art in PA

Jesse Rivera

Best Commercial Radio - sponsored by: taylorinteractive.com/432miles

"The Hawk"

Larry O'Brien Lehigh Valley DJ Award: sponsored by Women in Art in Pa. wiaipa.org and

432miiles.

Bearman & Keith WZZO

Jam Band/Live Performance - sponsored by: onlinegigs.com

Sarah Ayers Band

Country Band/Live Performance - sponsored by: The Meadows

CrazyHeart

Loud Rock & Metal Performance - sponsored by: LVMA 9

The Cherry Bombs

Best College & Community Radio - sponsored by: www,indiebible.com

WLVR 01.3 FM

Best College and/or Community Radio Personality - sponsored by: wiaipa.org

A J Fritz WLVR 91.3 FM

Karaoke - sponsored by: LVMA

Good Vibrations

Christian Band Live Performances - sponsored by Westwires Recording USA

The Holmes Family

Music Related Website - sponsored by: Don Hilbert's East Penn Construction

LVMusicScene.org

Solo or Band Website - sponsored by: LVMA 9

CrazyHeart

Original Band - sponsored by: The Funhouse

The Mad Conductor

Best Original Song - sponsored by: The Funhouse

"Holly Holly" Amanda Thorpe

Best Cover Band - sponsored by: Dave Phillips Music

CrazyHeart

Folk (Solo or More): sponsored by Lisa Oswald/Patt,White Realty

Amanda Thorpe

Live Hip-Hop/R&B/Urban Performance - sponsored by: lvmusicawards.org

G Child

DJ Devious Award (Best Club DJ) sponsored by Sam Younes

DJ Gemini

LVMA 9 "Best Overall CD" (Any Genre") - sponsored by: The Funhouse Benefit

"3 AM Epiphany" Sarah Ayers Band

BEST CHORAL/CLASSICAL GROUP/ENSEMBLE sponsored by

Bach Choir

Music Photography: Sponsored by www.lvmusicscene.org

Jennifer Link

Band myspace.com - sponsored by: Dave Phillips Music

Sarah Ayers

Solo myspace.com sponsored by LVMA 9

Amanda Thorpe

Live Americana Performance sponsored by Wise Bean Coffee & Espresso Bar

Leechboy

Best Lyricist Sponsored by The Funhouse

Amanda Thorpe

Best CD Cover Design sponsored by and Women in Art in PA

"Queen Anne's Revenge" design by Lori Donovan

Sean J. Kennedy Quartet

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Music Biz Votes 143 Voting

1. Best Live Sound Tech - sponsored by: Dave Phillips Music Stores

City Entertainment

2. Best Music Store (instruments and/or lessons) - sponsored by: StarCity Recording Studio

Dave Phillips Music Stores

3. Best Recording Studio - sponsored by: Dave Phillips Music

Dan's House

4. Best Music Producer (CD produced by) - sponsored by: Wise Bean Coffee & Espresso Bar

Dan McKinney / Dan's House Studio

5. Best Music Reviewer - sponsored by: The Meadows

Dave Howell - Freelance/Morning Call

6. Best Music Supporter - sponsored by: www.lvcreativehalloffame.org ;

Musikfest

7. Karen Kimber Award - Community Involvement: sponsored by Women's Blues Alliance

Musikfest

8. Best Open Mic - sponsored by: Indie Venue Bible

Godfrey Daniels

Phil Stahl's Open Mics

9. Best Open Jam - sponsored by: StarCity Recording Co.

Indulge - Thursday Night, Sarah Ayers Host

10. Best Venue to Play (Musician's Choice) - sponsored by: StarCity Recording Co.

Godfrey Daniels

Section - It's all about the musicians

11. Best Drummer - sponsored by: Dave Phillips Music

Steve Berlin- Spitshine

12. Best Acoustic Guitarist - sponsored by: Martin Guitar

Jim Meyer

13. The Buddy Guy Award - Blues Guitarist: 1Webplus.com

Todd Wolfe - Wolfe

14. Best Electric Guitarist (The Scott Hot Electric Guitar Award): sponsored by Dave Phillips Music Stores

Todd Wolfe - Wolfe

15. Best Piano Player - sponsored by: Women's Blues Alliance

Craig Kastelnik

16. Best Harmonica - sponsored by: Lehigh Valley Blues Network

Jimmy Supra

17. Best Wind Instrument - sponsored by: Dave Phillips Music

Peter Fluck - (Sax) Zen For Primates

18. Best Bass Guitar Player (The Al Guerrero Award): sponsored by Dave Phillips Music

Rob Fraser

Suavek Zaniesienko - Todd Wolfe Band

19. Best Keyboards - sponsored by: Dave Phillips Music

Craig Kastelnick

20. Best String Instrument (Violin, Cello, Mandolin, Dulcimer or other) sponsored by: Wise Bean Coffee & Espresso Bar

Ron Schiedler -steel guitar

21. Best All Around Performer - sponsored by: The Funhouse

Sarah Ayers

22. Best Blues Vocalist - sponsored by: LV Blues Network

Sarah Ayers

23. Best Singer / Song writer - sponsored by: West End Music

Steve Brosky

24. Best Female Vocalist - sponsored by: Hawk Music Center

Sarah Ayers

25. Best Male Vocalist - sponsored by: The Funhouse

Bryan Harmony (Spitshine)

Steve Brosky

Without music & art life is like a prison

photo by Gloria

ian & oscar boy

Without music & art life becomes a prison