Once again, the Phoenix music scene is gearing up for an annual event that showcases the finest musical offerings the valley has to offer, and celebrating those that are the best of the best in all genres. The Arizona Infusion of Music Awards, in its third incarnation is responsible for gathering together the most diverse group of musicians, promoters, venues, and music-related industries for one night celebrating how much the valley has to offer.

This year, the AIM Awards (www.aimawards.com) will be taking place on September 18 at the Cajun House in Scottsdale. It will be a night of accommodation and celebration for those musicians, groups, and promoters who truly personify what it means to be a local music supporter.

Appearances by:
- Robin Wilson & Scott Johnson
of Gin Blossoms
- Authority Zero
- Cousins of the Wize, with a very
special tribute to CPT.
- The Pistoleros
- Jeremy & Matt (Real Cancun,
MTV)
- Tammy Leitner (Survivor, CBS
Channel 5)
- Andy Hawk (Edge 103.9)
- Robin Nash (Edge 103.9)
- Kelly Wilson (Get Out)
- Thomas Bond (Get Out)
- Larry D. (Guitar Center)
- Stacie Clark (Atlantic Records)
- Grant the Intern (Edge 103.9)
- Chuck Powell & Vince Marotta
(Edge 103.9)
- Chris Lawson, Micah Elliot and
Bryan Sandell (AZPunk.com)
- Tracy Lea (The Zone 101.5)
- Chris V. (The Zone 101.5)
- Larry Mac (98 KUPD)
- The Weekly Homebrew
(Knotradio.org)
- Robin Murillo (New Times)

Performances by:
Scary Kids Scaring Kids
Embercoast
Girl Repellent
Po Magic
Light Year
32 Leaves
Visceral
Camp Courageous
303 Collective, Featuring:
- DJ John Stettler
- DJ Riddlin
- DJ DMX

If you would like more information on the history of the AIM Awards, are interested in doing a story on the event, or would like to cover the event for your station/publication, we would like to hear from you! Please visit our website at http://www.aimawards.com. Our Director of Media Relations this year is Alexis Cohen. No matter what you would like your level of involvement to be, we would like to hear from you!

Thank you for supporting local music! We look forward to working with your station/publication to further promote the Phoenix music community.



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Mary Lemanski
http://paintedgirl.com
http://marylemanski.iuma.com
http://www.talentmatch.com/marylemanski