Say what you will about award shows… Sound has done its part to uphold awards show tradition by sending out the paparazzi to photograph the hell out of this year’s Portland Music Awards. The evening featured a number of live performances and lots of award-giving. If you’re the type who likes to watch awards shows after the fact, the PMAs will be available to watch on Comcast OnDemand soon. Until then, feast your eyes on these photos:
Photos by Elle Harris
And the winners:
Pioneer Award
Mel BrownLegends Award
Elliott Smith (accepted by his family)Band Of The Year
Acoustic MindsAlbum Of The Year
‘Slanted Eyes, Slanted Hearts’ by The SlantsBest Male Artist
Keegan SmithBest Female Artist
Kristina RaeBest New Artist
Morgan GraceBest Compilation Album
‘Lights Out 11′ by KINKOutstanding Achievement in Jazz
Mel BrownOutstanding Achievement in Blues
Curtis SalgadoOutstanding Achievement in Classical Music
Portland Cello Project (2nd win)Outstanding Achievement in World Music
3 Leg Torso (2nd win)Outstanding Achievement in Country Music
Meredith BrothersBest Music Store
Portland Music Company (2nd win)Best Record Store
Music Millenium (2nd win)Best Radio Station
KINKOutstanding Achievement in Talent Buying
Crystal BallroomBest Music Venue - Large (over 1,000 capacity)
Crystal BallroomBest Music Venue - Mid Size (over 300 capacity)
Aladdin TheaterBest Music Venue - Small (299 capacity or less)
Mississippi Studios (2nd win)Best Live Performance
Keegan SmithBest Performance by a National Touring Act
Ben Harper
February 4th, 2009 at 5:08 am
Once again…You have done a FANTASTIC JOB photographing these events ! They should DOUBLE your pay !!!
February 5th, 2009 at 11:49 pm
Great job! Great show! Great pics!