Eddies 2023 finalist will be announced (date)
List/links to this years nominees when released
Exciting changes to the 2026 Eddies Music Awards
Public Nomination Window (Jan. 1–16) Beginning January 1, the Eddies will introduce an additional nomination process. We are interested in hearing from a broad range of voices from the local music community. For two weeks—January 1 through January 16—we will accept public nominations of artists and music professionals for consideration... Read more » ... Read More
2026 Eddies Hall of Fame Inductees Announced: Honoring Capital Region Icons
SARATOGA SPRINGS (Nov. 19) – Universal Preservation Hall and WEXT are proud to announce the eighth class of inductees into the prestigious Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame. This year’s honorees reflect the deep and lasting influence of the Capital Region’s musicians, visionaries, and cultural pioneers whose artistry... Read more » ... Read More
The Clay People found huge success as they climbed charts
Rock-punk band first of its kind to join The Eddies HOF ALBANY—Amassing a huge following in the ’90s and launching into stardom with their self-titled album, The Clay People pushed boundaries and blended genres to achieve their distinguishable sound. The American hard-rock punk band now joins the Capital Region Thomas... Read more » ... Read More
Capital Region legends make waves in The Eddies Hall of Fame
Albany ’80s icons The Sharks part of seventh HOF class ALBANY— With seven albums, national attention with a Billboard review, and countless performances, The Sharks have created a timeless legacy in the Capital Region music scene. They played Lark Street Festival at its height – with an iconic photo and... Read more » ... Read More
Queen of Clubs joins The Eddies HOF club
Charlene Shortsleeve serves up a legacy through artistry and music ALBANY—Known as the Queen of Clubs, Charlene Shortsleeve has been an instrumental figure in the art and music community for decades. As creative director of 288 Lark and founder of QE2 nightclub (now known as the FuzeBox), she hosted a... Read more » ... Read More