“Best Of The H.M.D.” 2003
This is the actual finished list and was emailed worldwide
to various destinations on March 22, 2004. Sonny Thomas
Well, at long last, here are the Nominations for the “Best Of The H.M.D.” for 2003! I've even covered more detail than I did last year for the 2002 list! 2003 will go down in my book as one of the most interesting, yet bizarre years on TheHMD.com. I went to more cities this year on my on little “New Music Tour” that never seems to end. More midwestern cities and a couple on the east coast such as Baltimore and Richmond, VA. 2004 has already taken me to Europe and a few more cities to come before the year is out.
Now down to the real deal at hand. 2003 was no exception in the way of killer showmanship and raw talent! How I wish my label was already founded! My "All Originals" music showcases debuted at McGuffy's in Dayton in October and had terrific results. As well as the show at Rusher's in Springboro, Oh. The videos that were produced from those shows have caused quite a stir in some communities. With 3 cable access channels already clammering for a new show on a regular basis and 3 more channels by the end of Spring, things are really looking good for us here at TheHMD.com.
This year was a little different for a few reasons. Due to the overwhelming amount of music, I had to make sure that I could fit as many artists on the Singles Track list as to accomodate the flux of new tunes. Many from unsigned artists as well as a few commercial ones that deserve their respect as well. There's also a few new categories: Best LIVE Album; Best Rhythm Guitarist; Best Acoustic Guitarist and Best New Age/Celtic/Folk. Again, I thank everyone who have made a contribution to the society of music.
“Best Of The H.M.D.” 2003 Nominations
(no location designates a commercial artist) * Winner
Album Of The Year
1. LEGACY – STAND AND CONQUER - Dayton, Oh *
2. Dr. CHUNK – s/t - San Diego, Ca
3. Bret Michaels – SONGS OF LIFE
4. Beth Garner – MUCH LATER FOR YOU - Austin, Tx
5. RED EARTH – FIELDS OF WONDER - Dayton, Oh
6. SIMPLE FRUSTRATION - s/t - Chicago, Il
7. Britney Spears – IN THE ZONE
8. George Harrison - BRAINWASHED
9. Jan Hammer - MIAMI VICE: The Complete Collection
Best LIVE Album
1. Paul McCartney – “Back In The U.S.” *
2. Eric Jerardi Band – “LIVE” - Dayton, Oh
3. HOMELAND – “10,000 Miles – LIVE” - Dayton, Oh
4. Kelly Richey – “LIVE! As It Should Be” - Cincinnati, Oh
Best New Artist / Band
1. Siri Dyal Band – Los Angeles, CA *
2. MAZARU - Dayton, Oh
3. BLISS - Springfield, Oh
4. THE DARKNESS
5. The STARLITS – St. Petersburg, FL
Best Female Artist / Band
1. Beth Garner – Austin, Tx *
2. Maery Lanahan – Dayton, OH
3. LENNON – Memphis, Tenn
4. GIRLUSH FIGURE – Baltimore, MD
5. SHESUS – Dayton, Oh
Best Blues/Rock, Jazz Artist/ Band
1. Eric Jerardi Band – Dayton, OH *
2. Beth Garner – Austin, TX
3. Kelly Richey – Cincinnati, OH
4. Shannon Curfman – Minneapolis, Mn
5. BROTHERS IN ARMS – Dayton, Oh
Best New Age/Celtic/Folk Artist/Band
1. HOMELAND – Dayton, Oh *
2. Maery Lanahan – Dayton, Oh
3. MOTHER GROVE – Indianapolis, In
4. Chris Dunnett – Cincinnati, Oh
5. TEMPEST – Oakland, Ca
Best Dayton, OH Band
1. ANIMAL GRACE *
2. HOMELAND
3. LEGACY
4. MAZARU
5. SIMPLY WAITING
Best Front Woman
1. Squeaky – GIRLUSH FIGURE – Baltimore, MD *
2. Siri Dyal – Siri Dyal Band – Los Angeles, CA
3. Dihanna Davidson – SIMPLE FRUSTRATION – Chicago, Il
4. Lennon Murphy – LENNON – Memphis, Tn
5. Maery Lanahan – Troy, Oh
Best Front Man
1. Scott McGillivray – HOMELAND – Dayton, Oh *
2. Robert West – RED EARTH – Dayton, Oh
3. Randy Allen – LEGACY – Dayton, Oh
4. Kyle Curtis – LEGBONE – Dayton, Oh
5. Matt Shetler – SIMPLY WAITING – Dayton, Oh
Best Guitarist
1. Tony Powell – ANIMAL GRACE - Dayton, Oh *
2. Darin Moore – LEGACY - Dayton, Oh
3. Brooks Younce – SEVENTH SPECTRUM - Troy, Oh
4. Michael Harris – Lewisville, Tx
5. Kelly Richey – Cincinnati, Oh
Best Rhythm Guitarist
1. Mark Palmer – ANIMAL GRACE – Dayton, Oh *
2. Brynt Younce – SEVENTH SPECTRUM – Troy, Oh
3. Robert West – RED EARTH – Dayton, Oh
Best Acoustic Guitarist
1. Danny Voris – Danny Voris Project – Dayton, Oh *
2. Chris Dunnett – Cincinnati, Oh
3. Scott McGillivray – HOMELAND – Dayton, Oh
4. Robert West – RED EARTH – Dayton, Oh
5. Matt Shetler – SIMPLY WAITING – Dayton, Oh
Best Bassist
1. Ryan Wolfe – SEVENTH SPECTRUM – Troy, Oh *
2. Jon Arnold – Eric Jerardi Band – Dayton, Oh
3. Patrick Palmer - LEGACY – Dayton, Oh
4. Rob Taylor – Siri Dyal Band – Los Angeles, Ca
5. Chris McConnell – ANIMAL GRACE – Dayton, Oh
Best Drummer
1. Trent Crace – HOMELAND – Dayton, OH *
2. Kenny Barnett – ANIMAL GRACE – Dayton, OH
3. Andy Hall – LEGACY – Dayton, Oh
4. Adam Sylvester – RED EARTH – Dayton, Oh
5. Rick Paravich – SIMPLE FRUSTRATION – Chicago, IL
Best Single Tracks
1. George Harrison – “Any Road”
2. Bret Michaels – “One More Day”
3. Simi – “Cruel Side” – NYC, Ny
4. TUULI – “It’s Over” – Toronto, CAN
5. RED EARTH – “Imagination” – Dayton, Oh
6. Kelly Richey – “Cracked & Bent” – Cincinnati, Oh
7. Beth Garner – “My Baby’s Gone” – Austin, Tx
8. Eric Jerardi Band – “Day Of The Eagle (LIVE)" – Dayton, Oh
9. HOMELAND – “Wonder” – Dayton, Oh
10. SIMPLY WAITING – “Carefree” – Dayton, Oh
11. LEGACY – “Free To Fly” – Dayton, Oh
12. SEVENTH SPECTRUM – “Innovative Precision (Inst.)” – Troy, Oh
13. DR. CHUNK – “Garden Of Sound” – San Diego, Ca
14. LENNON – “Nothing Out Of Me” – Nashville, Tn
15. ANIMAL GRACE – “Livin’ Alone” – Dayton, Oh
16. THE STORY CHANGES – “The War” – Dayton, Oh
17. SIMPLE FRUSTRATION – “Choke” – Chicago, Il
18. ARCANA – “Endless Sleep” – Dayton, Oh
19. GIRLUSH FIGURE – “Sugar Plum” – Baltimore, Md
20. S T Y X – “One With Everything”
21. MAZARU – “Pennies” – Dayton, Oh
22. UNCLE SLAM'S LOVE TRACTOR - "Walking Alone" - Belfountaine, Oh
23. CHERRY BANG – “(Do You Remember) Rock-N-Roll” – Cincinnati, Oh
24. DR. X – “Happy Man” – Dayton, Oh
25. The JACKOLOPES – “Redneck Zombies” – Dayton, Oh
26. BROTHERS IN ARMS – “Bad Decisions” – Dayton, Oh
27. Chris Dunnett – “Miles Away (Inst.)” – Cincinnati, Oh
28. Mary Timony – “Poison Moon” – Boston, Ma
29. Siri Dyal Band – “Ur Queen” – Los Angeles, Ca
30. Kim Fox – “I’ve Got Music”
31. Danny Voris – “Invitation To Fly (Inst.)” – Dayton, Oh
32. MIDNIGHT CREEPS – “Doomed From The Get-Go” – Baltimore, Md
33. COLLIDE – “Crushed” – N. Hollywood, Ca
34. Britney Spears – “Breathe On Me”
35. Maery Lanahan – “Sculpting My Desires With Discomfort” – Troy, Oh
36. UNDERWIRE – “Phone Sex Girl” – Toronto, CAN
37. FLOGGING MOLLY – “What’s Left Of The Flag”
38. LEGBONE – “Cancer Sticks” – Dayton, Oh
39. Keiko Matsui – “Prism (Inst.)”
40. Amanda Pole – “Sister” – Sherman Oaks, Ca
Best Album Cover Art and Layout
(Cover Credit)
1. DR CHUNK – s/t (Justin Ponsor / Tighe Werntz) *
2. LEGACY – “Stand and Conquer” (Steve A. Roberts / Chris Abston)
3. Maery Lanahan – “LIVE Underwater” (Brian DeWeese/ Jim Witmer)
4. COLLIDE – “Some Kind Of Strange” (Chad Michael Ward / Kef / X–8 / Collide)
5. SEVENTH SPECTRUM – “Comprehension” (Brooks Younce)
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