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 Malfitano
Era, Best Metal
Elephant Mountain, Best Rock
The Goonies (performance)
The Madisons, Founder’s Award
The Flashcubes (performance)
The Ruddy Well Band, People’s Choice and Best Americana (tied)
Mike McKay (performance)
L’Adour Duo, Best Recording Other Styles
Tall Bucks, Best Hip Hop
Erika Lovette, Best R&B
Brownskin (performance)
Sir Magnus, Best Pop
Mark Doyle, Best Blues
The Pale Green Stars (performance)
Rabbit in the Rye, Brian Bourke Award for Best New Artist
4 Point 0, Best Alternative
Mick Fury and Midnight Moonshine, Best Country
Skip Murphy, Host
