The Listen Up Awards will be returning for its third installment on March 24, 2024. Hosted by Putnam Place, doors open at 2 p.m. for this unique Capital District awards event.
The Listen Up Awards have been successful for the past two years. Chosen by the people, the nominees are an accumulation of local favorites, with nearly 39,000 votes cast last year. Created by Mirth Films and Radio Radio X, the award show is different from others in that they don’t take themselves too seriously but they do seriously support the local music scene. Like a Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Award, they promote fun.
The performers are all winners from the previous year but they do not allow musicians/bands/artists to be nominated two consecutive years in a row in the same category. This will give more chances to those who can be entered into nomination for future ceremonies. Performers this year include Sly Fox and The Hustlers, North Allen Duo, The E-Block, and Black Cat Elliot.
Every year the Listen Up Awards take the time to honor notable people from the local music scene who have made a real difference in the community. Last year they presented “Hero Awards” to Howard Glassman, Mother Judge, Scott Dorrance, and Josh Bloomfield. The 2024 Hero Award Recipient Class will be: Rudy Lu (Music Photographer), Jason Keller (WEQX DJ), Bill Milhizer (The Fleshtones Drummer), Ralph Spillenger (Bayou Cafe, Bijou, Jillian’s), Johnny Rabb (Rockabilly MusicianI, The Erotics (Hard Rock Band), and Charlene “Char” Shortsleeve (QE2, 288 Lark and Duck Soup).
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