Eddies Music Awards Hall of Fame announces 7th class

Celebrate the legendary careers of Capital Region artists
and contributors to the local music scene

The seventh class of inductees into the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame includes legendary 518 artists from the fields of world music, folk, pop-rock, country and metal punk, while also recognizing a legendary nightlife curator whose impact on the local music scene is immeasurable.

Joining 40 individuals and groups inducted since the Hall’s founding in 2019 are internationality acclaimed percussionist Brian Melick; curator of the notorious 288 Lark and founder of QE2 nightclub Charlene Shortsleeve; celebrated tradition-based folk songsmith Dan Berggren; dynamic 70s pop-rock band Emerald City; powerhouse pop and rock duo SIRSY; one of the most enduringly popular musical groups in the northeast for over 50 years, Stony Creek Band; ground-breaking group known for their ever-evolving fusion of metal and punk sound, The Clay People; and beloved 80s pop-rock favorite The Sharks.

The Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame is holding the induction ceremony for its class of 2025 class at 6 p.m. Monday, March 24 at Universal Preservation Hall. The ceremony will feature live music, a presentation of a brief video about each artist, acceptance speeches and more. A plaque honoring each inductee will be permanently displayed at UPH following the ceremony. Tickets are $50 and are now on sale; admission includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres. 

The Eddies Music Hall of Fame honors Capital District residents who have made outstanding contributions to, or significant impact on the evolution, development, and perpetuation of the music industry. These contributions can be national, regional, or local. Nominees must have been born in the Capital Region and/or have lived here and/or worked here professionally. As a rule, nominees must have been active in the music industry for a minimum of 20 years. Exceptions are made in the case of a candidate’s premature death or due to outstanding service or special circumstances.

Learn more about the 2025 Inductees.

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