PLAYGROUND BOSTON

The outpouring of support to aid relief efforts in the wake of the earthquake in Haiti has been impressive thus far, but there is always a need for more. Now, thanks to CD Baby, there’s a way to support both the American Red Cross and your local music scene. CD Baby is the world’s largest online independent music retailer, earning independent artists over $100 million based on 5 million album sales over their years of operation. From now through February 7th, the retailer will be donating $1 from every single album sale they make to the American Red Cross to aid in Haiti. In addition, they will be taking that donation out of their commision, so the amount of money artists will make will not be affected by this initiative.

Been meaning to pick up the album from that local band you saw a few months back and have had stuck in your head ever since? Picked up the new CD from one of your favorite bands and now want to check out their back catalog? One of your favorite old local bands broke up and you don’t know where to get their CD since you can’t get it at a show? Heard of a new band from the PGB Tracks of the Week and want to pick up more of their music? What better time than now to go buy your music, when you can help out the artists you love and the people who need you at the same time?! Here’s some local artists from all types of genres that you can find on CD Baby:

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Photo by Aram Boghosian, c/o the Boston Globe

So the Boston Music Awards came and went this year, much like they do every year – with questions flying over the nomination process as well as the winner selection process. While there were a few gross oversights as usual, this year there were some great local bands nominated and there seemed to be more of a connection to the city with the nominees than in past years, where the link has been tenuous at best. There were quite a few PGB favorites nominated – click here for the full nominee list. There were a few interesting choices for winners – like a Rhode Island band winning Album of the Year at the BOSTON music awards, and one of the main sponsors of the event also winning Humanitarian of the Year (don’t get me wrong, both are certainly deserving, just seemed like somewhat interesting choices considering the circumstances involved). Regardless, these are certainly esteemed awards to win, and this year’s winners clearly have great things in store for their careers. Congrats to all!

Without further ado, here are your 2009 Boston Music Award Winners!

'Best Rock Act' winner The Upper Crust - Photo by Eric Levin

Thanks to Jed Gottlieb at the Boston Herald for providing the list of winners.

Thanks to Aram Boghosian and the Boston Globe for usage of their photo.

For a much more INTERESTING list of award-winners in the Boston music scene, check out the Boston Band Crush Music Awards!

Exclusive photos from the BMA’s to be posted on PGB tomorrow!

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