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'06-'07 Austin Music Awards -- Best New Band -- Band of Heathens
The Band of Heathens won “Best New Band” in the 2006-2007 Austin Music
Awards. Members Ed Jurdi, Gordy Quist, Colin Brooks, and Seth Whitney accepted
the award last night at the Austin Convention Center. The Band of Heathens
fit the moniker of “new band” – following years of performing as solo artists
and sidemen, about a year ago, the group started playing shows together
on Wednesday nights at Momo’s in Austin, Texas. Previous “Best New Band”
winners include Del Castillo and The Greencards.
In addition, the Band of Heathens placed second in multiple categories:
“Band of the Year” behind Asleep at the Wheel; “Album of the Year” for their
debut releaseLIVE FROM MOMO’S; “Best Record Producer,” Mark Addison, for
the debut release; “Song of the Year” for “Bumblebee” on the debut release;
and, “Best Concert Poster” for the October 11 debut release party at Momo’s.
Individually, members of the Band of Heathens received recognition in the
Austin Music Awards. Ed Jurdi placed 7th for “Musician of the Year” and
8th for “Best Male Vocalist.” Seth Whitney placed 6th for “Best Bass Guitar.”
Gordy Quist placed 9th for “Best Acoustic Guitar.”
To finish out the SXSW week, on Friday, the Band of Heathens’ schedule includes
free shows at the Austin City Hall plaza at 12 noon, the Fat Caddy Records,
Second Floor Management, and House of Mercy Records (UK) Spring Showcase
at Molotov at 2:30 pm, and SXSanJose at Jo’s Coffee at 4 pm. On Saturday,
the group will play additional free shows at the Star of Texas Fair and
Rodeo at 2:30 pm, Guero’s at 6 pm, and the Americana Roots Showcase at Waterloo
Ice House at 8 pm.
To kick off SXSW week, on Tuesday, the Band of Heathens performed on the
KGSR (107.1) Morning Show from the Four Seasons and at the Official SXSW
Welcome Party at Austin Bergstrom International Airport. The group played
their official SXSW showcase at Momo’s on Wednesday night.
Complete list of 2006-2007 Austin Music Awards:
1st place: Best New Band
2nd place: Band of the Year
2nd place: Album of the Year, LIVE FROM MOMO’S
2nd place: Song of the Year, “Bumblebee” from LIVE FROM MOMO’S
2nd place: Best Record Producer, Mark Addison, for LIVE FROM MOMO’S
2nd place: Best Concert Poster, Band of Heathens Oct 11, Momo’s
3rd place: Best Roots Rock Band
3rd place: Best Folk Band
8th place: Best Rock Band
7th place: Musician of the Year, Ed Jurdi
8th place: Best Male Vocalist, Ed Jurdi
9th place: Best Acoustic Guitar, Gordy Quist
6th place: Best Bass Guitar, Seth Whitney
THURSDAY
4pm- SXSW Tradeshow – UnlockAustin.com Booth (badges required)
FRIDAY
Noon- Austin City Hall - Live from the Plaza - FREE SHOW
2:30- Molotov Lounge (712 W. Sixth Street) FREE PARTY Fat Caddy Records,
Second Floor Management & House of Mercy Records (UK) Spring Showcase 1-5PM
4pm- Jo’s Coffee (S. Congress) SXSanJose – FREE SHOW
SATURDAY
2:30pm- Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo Travis County Expo Center
6pm- Guero’s on S. Congress – FREE SHOW
8pm- Waterloo Ice House - Americana Roots Showcase (6th & Lamar)
