Hosted by The State Theatre- Oct 21, 2009
This was an exciting show at the State Theatre, featuring 8 live performances, music videos, surprise guests and a lot of talent from the bands of the Greater Modesto Area.
The 2009 MAMA Awards will be MC'd by Good Day Sacramento Reporter Alan Sanchez.
The 2009 webcast was produced by Carlos Rodriguez, Scott Campbell, Dan Zampa and Alan Sanchez. Over 18,000 people tuned in to watch the live cast. Watch the show again here: www.centralvalleytv.com
This years was the best ever. For 10 years, the MAMAs have been showcasing the best of our regional music and events. The music scene and the venues that are available in our area are amazing. This year we add two new categories...We split DJ into house and Urban and you know, every bands needs a comedian to open so we are celebrating local comedy. Check out the previous MAMA Winners in the MAMA Hall of Fame. Link to our myspace so we can easily communicate with all of you. myspace.com/modestomama and become our friend. If you are a nominee and we don't have your website listed, please email it to us ASAP.
The MAMAs were filmed for TV by Central Valley Reports, our very one locally produced news and information. Video and live streamed on a webcast on www.modestoview.com.
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Modesto has a great music scene. From the indie origins of the late Grandaddy to the pop hits by Flying Blind, the new new sounds of the Frecnh Cassettes, Colour, DAM, EARL, the ecclectic El Olio Wolof and Solar Powered People, to the diverstiy of the Off the Air Series, there is something for everyone in Modesto. There are a good selection of places to hear live music and many of these also include food and drink options that always go hand in hand with music. Whether your pleasure is jazz, funk, pop, americana, acoustic, you can find some great options in Modesto. The Modesto Area Music Association is proud to showcase and celebrate all that we have to offer. So have fun, find a band and have some fun.
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MAMA is on the Radio-For internet radio that is 100% local, listen to MAMA Radio at ModestoView.com
Rock is back in Modesto!!
Rock 96.7 is back. After a seriously misguided spanishg radio experiment, our local radio waves are back with the sound of burning metal. This is great for our community and they are supporting rock shows all over the region.
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Listen to MAMA:
These local artists have been kind enough to let you listen to and download some of their new music. Please take a listen, and then visit their website and buy a CD and some merch. Help local bands become sucessful. Check the Modesto View events calendar and make a point to go see them play. Click on the band page for links to local band websites. Email us if you want to have a song available for download. Email us if you want your song posted here and played on MAMA Radio.
These songs are great.
Fissure: - Fall Away
The Evening News/Stop Motion Poetry: The North
Solar Powered People: Commercial Flight
Aaron Durr: The Factory
* Note Fissure has broken up, but this song is still great. Check Skips for local music CDs
BIG NEWS - MAMA is on TV!
Modesto Area Bands are all over local TV right now. You can hear them on Modesto Comcast Channel 7, 26, 96. We need more local music and the TV, Radio and any other place that we can hear music.
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MAMA Is Live-
Yes the nominations are in. The local radio stations, the local promoters, the local press have all been burning the braincells to see who the best local bands and events are. Now it is your turn. and it is time to vote. This year's MAMA Awards are being chaired by Chris Murphy of ModestoView, Chris Ricci of Chris Ricci Presents and Lisa Millegan of the Modesto Bee.
Every October, we celebrate the best of Modesto music at the Annual MAMA Awards. You can check out the history of these dynomite winners. Check out the MAMA Hall of Fame. You can see who has been making the musical contribution to Modesto over the years. MAMA is all about diversity. If a band wins a MAMA, they are added to the Hall of Fame. They are not eleigible for nomination for two years, so learn some more about this years nominees and your previous favorites will be back in the running soon. Listen to local music and spread the love. Check out the MAMA MySpace at www.myspace.com/modestoareamusic
2007 MAMA Awards were held on October 16th, 2006 at the Gallo Center. There were some great performances, some big surprises and best of all, it was a night that was shared by all of the radio stations and the Modesto Bee with the bext of the Modesto Area performers. Check out the gallery to see some pics. Take a peek .
There were performances by Solar Powered People, Tara Tinsley, Stigmurder and more. One of the special moments of the evening is when Max and Donna Miller were presented with a Lifetime MAMA award for all of their efforts at promoting lcoal music, both in concert and on the air. Check out the pics of the event.
Here are some of the key annual events:
Modesto X Fest - Visit the website
Modesto Art and Wine - Visit the website
Off the Air Series - Visit the Website
B92.9 Summerfest (on hold for now)- Watch video some vintage clips
Picture gallery of local events
To read up on some of the latest happenings, you can read
the MAMA report. You can also watch clips and listen to music
files from some local bands and artists.
Join the MAMA Foundation.
Founders Chris Murphy and Chris Ricci
are committed to keeping the Modesto Area Music Scene happening,
alive and growing. Sign up and be a volunteer MAMA staff to help take us to the next level.
Email us with your comments and ideas. mama@modestoview.com.
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