It seems like every year (this our third), we throw together Indie Of The Year, the sponsors get more exciting. This year we have a nice mix of imperative indie band resources, and those that point towards a more responsible artist and human.

Sam Ash kindly contributes to the Grand Prize a $100 gift certificate to Sam Ash, and for the top 10 placing bands a $25 Gift Certificate.

Today, over eighty-four years later, all of the work that the Ash family has put into the business has paid off. There are now 45 Sam Ash Musical Instrument Megastores located in New York, New Jersey, Arizona, Connecticut, California, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Florida, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, North Carolina, Nevada, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Sam Ash Music has won numerous awards, most recently being named “Dealer of the Year” by members of the music industry. SamAsh.com, a successful mail order division has a fulfillment center in Tampa, FL.