Since the inception of the SAMMY Awards (Syracuse Area Music Awards) in 1994 – musicians, fans, family and friends gather annually to celebrate the Syracuse music scene. Syracuse New Times photographer Michael Davis was on hand to capture the sights from the 2014 SAMMY Awards at the Palace Theater.
Tommy Allen and Frank MalfitanoEra, Best MetalElephant Mountain, Best RockThe Goonies (performance)The Madisons, Founder’s AwardThe Flashcubes (performance)The Ruddy Well Band, People’s Choice and Best Americana (tied)Mike McKay (performance)L’Adour Duo, Best Recording Other StylesTall Bucks, Best Hip HopErika Lovette, Best R&BBrownskin (performance)Sir Magnus, Best PopMark Doyle, Best BluesThe Pale Green Stars (performance)Rabbit in the Rye, Brian Bourke Award for Best New Artist4 Point 0, Best AlternativeMick Fury and Midnight Moonshine, Best CountrySkip Murphy, Host
