Symphony Space recap!

The Independent Music Awards Story Songs at Symphony Space was a smashing, sold-out success!

Richard Julian, Kristy Kruger and Amy Speace entertained industry guests and fans with the stories behind some of their most popular songs. Rolling Stone's Anthony DeCurtis hosted the event. We filmed the entire event, so stay tuned for that footage, PLUS interviews with all the performers and some of the guests- including more past IMA Winners! This is just the beginning of a series of IMA events at Symphony Space. We can't wait to see you at the next one!










Kristy Kruger and one of her many instruments of the night.



Amy Speace performed "The Killer In Me" as part of her set.



Anthony DeDurtis (Rolling Stone) hosted the evening.



Amy listening to one of Richard's stories.



Richard played a humorous song called "God the 3rd."



Jolie Holland was a special guest. She played with Richard on a few songs....



Like this one!



Kristy and Amy performed together.









Kristy told us backstage that she loves to shop in Louisiana.




The group!











IMA program director, Martin Folkman, kicked off the nite.



MRG Artist Relations Director, Adam, supports the free drinks provided by our liquor sponsor for the evening.



The MRG staff, minus Jody, who was working the sound booth and directing the camera crew all night. Stay tuned! We're going to release an online video of entire night!!



Robert, Adam, Lauren, Joelle & James.






Lauren with Tea from Hydrogen Licensing and Marketing.




Joelle, Jude & Lauren.



Joelle interviewed guests. You will be able to watch them online, soon! Here she is with 8th Annual IMA Americana Song winner, Kelleigh McKenzie.



James and Robert taking charge of the guest list.



The Symphony Space lobby!



Outside Symphony Space.



Love our poster? We do!



Our lovely goodie bags.



Joelle & Adam backstage.



Check out our cool IMA logo on the stage...



Thanks to Arbuckle's gourmet coffee, Sweetriot candy, X-rate and all the labels who donated CDs to the gift bags. We had fun stuffing them.



The dressing rooms.



Kristy Kruger's dog, Mojo, hung out backstage.



Pre-show.



Load in- it was pouring rain!