New Stuff In The Works

Thanks to everyone who pops over to this blog periodically to check in. Our radio show blog has a permanent home! It's now at blog.appetizerradio.com. We moved our wordpress blog there so please subscribe to it and stay up to speed with the latest unknown and emerging artists we're discovering and presenting.

Also, that's where we're hosting our podcasts. So far we've done 2 new podcasts with interviews with Joy Williams from The Civil Wars and Kelley McRae. You can hear them here and here. They're hosted by our Sous-Chef Meagan Hernandez.

And we've been giving away free tickets to see local concerts in Abilene by simply being a fan of the show on Facebook (or Liking us). You can connect with us there by going to our Facebook page.

Thanks. See you soon.

The Winners Are.....

If you've been holding your breath for these past 4 months to find out who won the 2010 Golden Fork Awards, then you belong in the Guinness Book of World Records and we want your autograph. Thanks for being so patient.

We had a huge response this year and want to thank everyone who participated in the voting. We're proud to announce the winners here:

2010 Appetizer Golden Fork Winner

Best Song
Trevor Hall-Lime Tree

Best Album
Elliott Park-Flyboy

Best EP/Short Album
Jerzy Jung-Hello Desire

Best New/Emerging Artist
Wyldlife

And Artist Of The Year
William Fitzsimmons

We were privileged to get to present William with his trophy March 4th in Abilene at the Paramount Theater. He was very kind to make it a part of the show that night, sitting it on his stool and referencing it throughout the concert. Other trophies will be presented/mailed to winners in the next few weeks.

Thanks again and look forward to seeing who wins this years awards.

Awards And Concerts

Thanks to everyone who participated in the 2010 Appetizer Golden Fork voting. We'll announce the winners very shortly.

We're also collaborating with The Paramount Theater and Monks' Coffeehouse in Abilene in concerts, bringing emerging bands and artists to Abilene. The month of March is full of some great concert opportunities including William Fitzsimmons (3/5 at The Paramount), The Civil Wars (3/10 at Monks) and Andrew Belle (3/25 at Monks).

You can win a free ticket to see William Fitzsimmons by Liking The Appetizer on Facebook and suggesting The Appetizer to your friends on Facebook. The drawing for the winners will be the day before the show.

Golden Fork Awards 2010 Ballot

Thanks for being a part of our annual Golden Fork Awards. Last year, fans of the show awarded Iron & Wine, The Rocketboys, and Hannah & The Bloodlines with the first ever Golden Fork Trophies. You decide who is worthy of this year's trophies. Please choose 1 selection per category and email those choices to appetizerradio@hotmail.com. Please make a selection for every category or we won't be able to accept your ballot.

Thank you.


I. Nominees for 2010 Best Song (not necessarily released in 2010 but aired during the calendar year on The Appetizer)

A. Fistful of Mercy- Restore Me
hear music at http://fistfulofmercy.com/
B. Bobby Bare Jr.- Swollen But Not The Same
hear music at artist website
C. Brandi Carlile- Pride & Joy
hear music at artist website
D. Elliott Park- She Is

E. Jaymay- Sea Green, See Blue
hear music at artist website
F. The Rocketboys- Rare Triumphs of Love and Fortune
hear music at artist website artist website
G. Trevor Hall- Lime Tree
hear music at artist website
H. (Write In)_______________________________


II. Nominees for 2010 Best Album (album released in 2010 calendar year)

A. David Gray- Foundling
www.myspace.com/davidgray

B. Citizen Cope- Rainwater EP
wwww.myspace.com/citizencope
C. Harper Blynn-Loneliest Generation
www.myspace.com/harperblynn
D. Ray LaMontagne & the Pariah Dogs-God Willing and the Creek Don't Rise
http://www.raylamontagne.com/us/home
E. Elliott Park- Flyboy
hear excerpts at artist website
F. Ryan Montbleau Band- Heavy On The Vine
www.myspace.com/ryanmontbleau
G. Danny Malone- Cuddlebug
www.dannymalone.com
H. Write In____________________

III. Nominees for 2010 Best EP/Short Album (album released in 2010 calendar year)

A. Bess Rogers- Bess Rogers Presents Bess Rogers
www.bessrogers.com
B. Jerzy Jung- Hello Desire
www.myspace.com/jerzyjung
C. The Rocketboys-Wellwisher EP
wwww.myspace.com/therocketboys
D.Brandi Carlile- XOBC EP
www.myspace.com/brandicarlile
E. Wyldlife- Nicotine EP
www.myspace.com/wyldlife7
F. Write In____________________

IV. Nominees for The Appetizer Artist Of The Year

A. William Fitzsimmons
www.myspace.com/williamfitzsimmons
B. Citizen Cope
www.myspace.com/citizencope
C. Lindsay Katt
www.myspace.com/lindsaykatt
D. Write In____________________




V. Nominees For Best New/Emerging Artist

A. Trevor Hall
www.trevorhallmusic.com
B. Dan Mangan
www.myspace.com/danmangan
C. The Weepies
www.myspace.com/theweepies
D. American Fiction
www.myspace.com/americanfictionband
E. Write In____________________

Internships Available

The Appetizer is seeking interns to fulfill a variety of roles with the radio program. Interns will have the opportunity to train with radio veteran D Grant Smith in a variety of areas including interviewing, audio production, podcasting and more. Interns responsibilities also include

compiling weekly playlists for web and reporting

daily/weekly blogging on new indie artists and insights into upcoming episodes on blogspot and wordpress

audio/video podcasts with featured artist interviews and show segments

audio production for special features and segments to be included in The Appetizer broadcasts

assistance/organization in The Appetizer Street Team to promote the show at local events and music venues

marketing The Appetizer Fan Club to individuals and businesses

marketing The Appetizer for advertisers on radio and web

Those interested in an exciting internship opportunity need to send an email to dgrantsmith@gmail.com and include a resume and tell us why we should select you. Thanks.

Golden Fork 2010 Nominees Coming

It's that time of year again, where we honor some great new and emerging artists and indie musicians from across the country with the coveted Golden Fork Award. Last year's winners included Iron & Wine, The Rocketboys, and Hannah and the Bloodlines.

Instead of sending voters to a site to vote, we'll post the nominees here on the blog and ask you to email the show your selections. If you want to nominate an artist, feel free to do so here in the comment line. Thanks and see you soon!

Coming Up This Week

We love folk and indie rock on The Appetizer, which is why we serve up a healthy dose nearly every week. This week, a presentation of folk and indie rock from artists like John Doe and the Sadies, Ari Hest, Sufjan Stevens, William Fitzsimmons (a Bob Dylan cover no less), Twyla Foreman, Trevor Hall and much more. Playlists can be requested by emailing our host at dgrantsmith@gmail.com.

More information on the Appetizer artists featured this week under Featured Artists at our website.

We'll get into the feeling of the season starting next week with the first hour of A Very Merry Feast. Join us.

The Appetizer is heard
Saturdays at 3P on 91.3 KVLU-1 in Beaumont
Saturdays at 9P on 89.7 KACU in Abilene
Sundays at 9P on 90.5 KTRL in Stephenville

Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Wordpress and join our Fan Club to get exclusive Appetizer merchandise (click on Membership) at www.appetizerradio.com