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Reflections on the LMA’s
A triumph as well as a model for improvement
4:00 am Apr 9 - by Matt Fender – Buzz Writer
Award shows never end up being about the awards. The Oscars place just as much importance on red carpet fashion as they do on choosing which actress is going to touch the hearts of America with a tearful acceptance speech. The Emmys are much the same with the added offense of rewarding shows with laugh tracks. After grinding my teeth through this year’s Grammys, I came to the conclusion that whoever does the most drugs or ruins the mystique of a live Daft Punk performance should get a loving pat on the back. The Local Music Awards, sans a grinning Jack Nicholson, share in this phenomenon. As I watched the party at the Highdive last week, for a party it was, I tried to develop a neutral view of what was taking place. In a perfect world, the entire music community would be represented in some way, the best bands would win each category and everyone would be having a grand ... Read Story »
After-award quotes, straight from the winners' mouths
The Pro-LMA Argument
The Anti-LMA Argument
Live Updates from the Local Music Awards
Introducing the show
Introducing the show, Part II
Memorable moments from the LMAs
