About the Eddies

The Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards Show and Hall of Fame exists to celebrate the incredible talent of the local music scene — past and present. Each year, hundreds of individuals, groups, and organizations across the Capital Region are nominated, representing every corner of the industry, from artists and technicians to managers, media, and support teams. The Eddies are a part of Proctors Collaborative.

Beginnings
Before the inaugural Eddies Music Awards, two Capital Records Live! events were held at Proctors, celebrating The Beatles and the music of 1969 with a number of local acts. The success of those concerts led to the launch of the Eddies, officially announced by Jim Murphy and Sal Prizio in 2018.

The first Eddies Music Awards took place in April 2019 at Proctors, drawing an audience of 1250 and introducing the inaugural class of the Eddies Music Hall of Fame. During the pandemic, two ceremonies were held at Universal Preservation Hall — one broadcast virtually and one with a limited in-person audience. The fourth annual awards marked a return to Proctors in April 2022.

Eddies Music Hall of Fame
The Eddies Hall of Fame is a dedicated space at UPH, part of the Proctors Collaborative. The space features plaques and videos honoring each inductee. Each year, an induction ceremony is held at UPH, featuring live musical performances celebrating the honorees. As of 2026, 55 individuals and bands have been inducted.

Transitions
Jim Murphy and Sal Prizio co-produced both the Hall of Fame and Eddies Music Awards during the first two years. Kelly Auricchio joined the team in 2021 and served as co-producer with Murphy through the 2024 awards. Auricchio took over as sole producer for the 2025 Eddies events.

In December 2022, the Eddies Music Awards Advisory Council was established to expand community input and guide decision-making across the regional music scene. Auricchio currently produces the Hall of Fame and Awards in collaboration with the Council.