Congratulations to Danny Jerabek for "Specialty Instrumentalist of the Year 2010" -WI Area Music Industry

Copper Box was also nominated for "Americana Artist of the Year" and "Polka Artist of the Year"  -WAMI 2010

Thanks to everyone that supports LIVE music in Wisconsin and beyond---we love you!

March 27th, 2010

written by Andrew Wagner      Onmilwaukee.com staff writer

And the WAMI goes to ... polka?

Yup, the WAMI Awards -- the Wisconsin version of the Grammys -- will recognize the state's best polka artist at its annual awards ceremony next month in Appleton.

Last summer, the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences dropped the Grammy award for Best Polka Album. The group made the decision in order to "ensure the awards process remains representative of the current musical landscape."

Wisconsin Area Music Industry President Lance Shellman says the addition reflects the state's rich polka heritage. In fact, it's the official state dance.

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