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Bill Miller (Fush-ya Heay): A celebrated musician with a deep connection to his Native American heritage, Bill Miller’s powerful songwriting and captivating performances have earned him national and international acclaim. We are delighted that Bill will be accepting his induction and performing at the ceremony. Join us live May 4th, 2025 at The Deco West Allis.
Twan Mack (Wall of Honor): A true Milwaukee hip-hop legend, Twan Mack’s impact on the local music scene remains profound. His lyrical prowess, community involvement, and dedication to his craft have inspired countless artists. We are honored to induct Twan Mack into the Wall of Honor, ensuring his legacy continues to resonate. His mother will be in attendance, and the presentation will be made by Eric from Jammin’ 98.3.
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Rökker is a founder and the publisher of Maximum Ink music magazine, a print publication based in Madison that was distributed throughout Wisconsin from March 1996 until the pandemic lockdown in March 2020 and featured a comprehensive live music calendar that was unparalleled.
Max Ink Radio was founded in 2011 as an internet station featuring local music and in 2019, made the jump to AM/FM statewide with the Civic Media Radio Network and features Wisconsin-made music, interviews and live performances where they still broadcast from State Street in Madison today. The magazine and radio show have produced many hundreds of live shows at venues around Wisconsin over their 29 years.
Rökker is currently the drummer for the band Ironplow and enjoyed previous stints with Bradley Fish’s Electrifried Band, Cornerstone, The Sequentials, and The Jim May Band.
Rökker served on the WAMI board of Directors in 2002-2003 under Vic Thomas and John Ertl.
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Congratulations to the 2025 WAMI Finalists in
Electric Guitar Category!
A record breaking voter turnout has nominated the following artists.
Jason Busses
Dave Steffen
Bill House
AJ Kartz
Eric Peters
Kelly Klaus
Jeff Johnston
Dean Arndt
Brian Koenig
Craig Mitchell
Zakk Abitz
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Last spring, Zaida Carpenter received a WAMI SEED Scholarship, and today, she’s one of the great success stories in the short history of this program. The video below was taken when she first received her scholarship—before she embarked on an incredible musical journey.
Zaida’s passion for music led her to study the organ, and with the help of the SEED Scholarship, she was able to continue her lessons at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. It was through these lessons that she learned about a prestigious organ-building apprenticeship at St. John’s University in Minnesota—an opportunity given to only one new apprentice each year. She applied, was accepted, and is now immersed in a 3.5-year program learning every aspect of organ building, from casting metal pipes to crafting keys and pedal boards.
But her story doesn’t stop there. Zaida has also become a teacher, passing on her knowledge to young piano and organ students. Thanks to her guidance, two of her students—just 11 and 12 years old—are already playing church services, and her piano students recently performed in a recital alongside her former teacher.
Zaida’s journey is exactly why we started the SEED Scholarship—to help young musicians access the lessons and resources that can open doors to a future they never imagined.
🎵 Applications for the Spring 2025 SEED Scholarship are now open at WAMI.org/seed-scholarship. If you know a young musician in grades 7–12 who could use financial help with lessons, instrument rentals, or camp fees, encourage them to apply!
🎵 This program is 100% funded by donations. If you’d like to help support the next generation of Wisconsin musicians, please visit our website!
Zaida’s success is just the beginning. Let’s keep building the future of Wisconsin music together! 🎶✨
Before posting your event, you’ll need to create a free account on WAMI. This account is your gateway to not only promoting your events but also connecting with a statewide community of music enthusiasts.
Sign Up: Head over to https://wami.org/my-account/ and fill out the form. It’s fast, free, and opens up a world of opportunities.
Submit Your Event: Navigate to the “Events/Tickets” section on your account page and share the details of your music event.
To ensure your event captures the interest of the community, consider these tips:
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By listing your event on the WAMI calendar, you’re not just reaching potential attendees; you’re also contributing to the vibrancy and diversity of Wisconsin’s music scene. It’s a great way to support and be part of a community that values music as much as you do.
We’re calling on all musicians, venues, and music educators to share your events with the WAMI community. It’s an opportunity to highlight your contributions to Wisconsin’s rich musical landscape and connect with audiences who are eager to explore new music experiences.
Creating your free account and adding your event to the WAMI calendar is a simple yet powerful way to engage with the music community. Let’s work together to keep Wisconsin’s music scene thriving.
Your next event could be the talk of the town. Are you ready to share it with Wisconsin music fans?
This section is designed to provide you with all the necessary information to understand how nominations work, who can participate, and how your voice can be heard in recognizing the outstanding musical talents in our community.
From the eligibility criteria to the submission guidelines, we aim to make the nomination process transparent and accessible to everyone. If you have a question, chances are you’ll find the answer here. And if not, we’re always here to help. Let’s dive into the details and get ready to spotlight the best in Wisconsin’s music industry!
Thank you for recognizing the hard work of musicians, venue owners, sound engineers, lighting engineers and media that make up Wisconsin’s music scene.
To submit a nomination, please visit: https://broadjam.com/wami/
Your work in the Wisconsin music industry deserves to be recognized. Whether it is for your performance, your vocals, production, music or video; you’re encouraged to register.
To register for a category, please visit: https://broadjam.com/wami/
“I’m excited to introduce the WAMI SEED Scholarship! The most important part of WAMI’s mission is to foster and support the next generation of musicians.
As a community, we know the impact of music on learning, self expression, well-being and belonging.
Middle and high school are a critical time for young musicians. Music can be left by the wayside for several reasons; lack of robust programs, lack of recognition for its worth, other activities and economic challenges.
As professional musicians, it is on all of us to do what we can to encourage young musicians in their studies. This is where the WAMI SEED Scholarship comes in, to sow excellence and enrich dreams for young musicians.
As an organization, WAMI’s volunteer board of directors has been singularly focused on raising funds and developing the SEED scholarship.
Now, we’re rolling it out to you. We ask that you share this news with young musicians in your life.”
As a community, we can grow the WAMI SEED Scholarship!
We will welcome contributions of any amount from:
To Support the WAMI SEED Scholarship