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Best Local Roots/Folk Band/Artist

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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Local Roots/Folk Band/Artist BOA Award Winner

Brother Hawk

Best Local Roots/Folk Band/Artist BOA Award Winner

Danny “Mudcat” Dudek

Best Local Roots/Folk Band/Artist BOA Award Winner

Year » 2018
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2018 » After Dark » Critics Pick
Cicada Rhythm

Best Local Roots/Folk Band/Artist BOA Award Winner

Year » 2018
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2018 » After Dark » Readers Pick
Michelle Malone

Best Local Roots/Folk Band/Artist BOA Award Winner

Year » 2000
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2000 » After Dark » Readers Pick
Indigo Girls
PC without being preachy, Amy and Emily’s passionate folk-rock, dogged idealism and non-stop touring make them Atlanta’s hardest touring world ambassadors. But unlike the Black Crowes, who downplay their Atlanta roots, they’re hometown women at heart who vigorously support various local causesmore...
PC without being preachy, Amy and Emily’s passionate folk-rock, dogged idealism and non-stop touring make them Atlanta’s hardest touring world ambassadors. But unlike the Black Crowes, who downplay their Atlanta roots, they’re hometown women at heart who vigorously support various local causes and, most importantly, musicians. The duo’s albums may not be shifting as many units as in the late ’80s, but their latest release took daring musical chances and included some of their best songs in years. They’ve worked hard, earned every ounce of their popularity and remain Atlanta’s pride and joy for good reason. less...

Best Local Roots/Folk Band/Artist BOA Award Winner

Year » 2000
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2000 » After Dark » Critics Pick
Cowboy Envy
With an entire repertoire drawn from the lore of the American frontier and the legends of the untamed Wild West, these three cheerful little ladies take us back to those thrilling days of yesteryear at every performance. Their new CD, Wagons Ho!, is chock full of stirring ridin ‘n’ ropin’ tunes,more...
With an entire repertoire drawn from the lore of the American frontier and the legends of the untamed Wild West, these three cheerful little ladies take us back to those thrilling days of yesteryear at every performance. Their new CD, Wagons Ho!, is chock full of stirring ridin ‘n’ ropin’ tunes, to which they’ve added their own sizzling cattlebrand. less...

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