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Duncan Sheik
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Tim Pagnotta
Afrika Bambaataa
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Fatboy Slim
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Hubert Sumlin
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Kelly Willis
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Pat DiNizio
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Charlie Hunter
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Robbie Fulks
Joe Henry
Tina Weymouth
Amy Ray
Hank Shocklee
Mickey Hart
Steve Vai
Jonatha Brooke
Joan Baez
Mavis Staples
Wendy Waldman
Anthony DeCurtis
Ben Fong-Torres
Carrie Hughes
Chris Douridas
Kevin Lyman
Alan Light
William Ackerman
Victor Wooton
Delbert McClinton
Erykah Badu
Loudon Wainwright III
Arturo Sandoval
Ben Folds
Kenn Aronoff
Me'shell Ndegeocello
Don Byron
Mitchell Froom
John Medeski
Eileen Ivers
Martin Sexton
Jim Lauderdale
Andrew W.K.
Michael McDonald
Abby White
Claire Armbruster
Melinda Newman
Don Rose

Dear Independent Music Fan,

The Independent Music Awards is putting on a show and pouring the drinks on May 7th in NYC & you’re invited.

“The Independent Music Awards Presents” is the first in a series of live performances showcasing independent artists who are recognized by the IMAs.

Your votes at the IMA Vox Pop Jukebox help deserving indie artists get the recognition they deserve & earn you IMA VIP Fan status – free drinks, swag - the works.

So join other independent fans as Richard Julian, Kristy Krueger and
Amy Speace take the stage at Symphony Space, home of the popular NPR series “Selected Shorts” to share their stories & songs.

The evening will be hosted by the legendary Anthony DeCurtis (Rolling Stone) and streamed live on UStream.tv.

A pre-show party for fans & industry 21+ begins at 7:30pm in the adjacent UnWined Cafe, the show begins promptly at 8:30pm.

Hurry – these VIP tickets are limited:
*Go to http://www.symphonyspace.org/event/5855-independent-music-awards-presents-story-songs and click "BUY TICKETS."

*Then punch in this VIP code where it says "Enter Password Here" (case sensitive): RNT392 and hit "Validate."

*The price of the tickets will adjust to the VIP rate of just $10!

See you there!

www.IndependentMusicAwards.com