Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards and Hall of Fame

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Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards and Hall of Fame

Celebrating the Capital Region’s music scene, the Thomas Edison Music Awards honor standout local talent—on stage & behind the scenes. Capital Records Live!

From live shows to lasting impact, we spotlight those making our region’s music unforgettable. The Eddies Music Awards are held annually to celebrate professionals working in all aspects of the Capital Region (NY) music scene. A companion project is the annual Eddies Music Hall of Fame celebration at the home of the permanent HOF exhibit, Universal Preservation Hall. produces the Eddies

Music Awards as well as other events that promote the local music scene by introducing artists to new audiences, fostering new musical relationships and offering a performance opportunity in Proctors Collaborative venues.

08/27/2026

Forget the music for a second... Who has the BEST band or artist name in the 518? 😂🎸

Funny. Clever. Weird. Completely unforgettable.

Drop your pick below — and tag them so they can defend the name👇
Or, if you can't think of one, what's a band name you've come up with but never used?

📸 Joe Putrock

08/25/2026

Don't make us regret this.... 🔥 what's your 518 music hot take?

A venue you think deserves more love. A genre we need more of. A local music opinion you'll defend forever. Keep it friendly — but don't be afraid to stir the pot a little 😂

To be clear: A. LITTLE. 🤏 Let's hear it!

📸 Joe Putrock

08/23/2026

We love our local musicians, but there's a bunch of people behind the scenes that promote and make them sound so good!

Let's give someone their flowers 💐 Who's someone behind the scenes making the 518 music community better?

Photographers. Sound engineers. Promoters. Venue staff. Producers. Teachers. Radio personalities. Crew members. Superfans... tag someone who deserves a little recognition today👇

📸 Joe Putrock

08/21/2026

If the (no longer existent) walls could talk... 🎶

Valentine's has seen a whole lot of Capital Region music history. Who remembers seeing a show here? Tell us WHO you saw — and approximately what year 👇 We want the stories.

RIP Valentine's 🩵

08/19/2026

No gatekeeping today 👀

Drop a 518 music hidden gem in the comments.
A band. A solo artist. A songwriter. A DJ. A venue. A song.

Something — or someone — you think more people need to know about. Let's hear 'em 👇

📸 Joe Putrock

08/18/2026

Still celebrating our 2026 Eddies winners 🏆

Congratulations again to Buggy Jive, creator of our Music Video of the Year!

If you haven't checked out our multiple Eddies award winner yet, consider this your sign 🎶 (and, also, what are you waiting for?) Already a fan? Tell everyone what song or performance they should start with 👇

We love this photo by 📸 Andrew Elder 😉

08/15/2026

We're making you choose 👀

Outdoor summer show OR packed small venue 🎶

You only get one. Which are you picking?
📸 Joe Putrock

08/13/2026

Summer isn't over yet, but we have to ask... who put on the BEST local show you saw this summer? 🔥

Give us the artist + where you saw them. And yes, you can absolutely say your own band 😂👇

📸 Joe Putrock

08/11/2026

What's playing in the 518? 🎧

Tell us one local artist or band you've had on repeat lately. Bonus points: drop the song we should start with 👇

📸 Joe Putrock

07/31/2026

What do you have happening in August? 👀

Got a show?
A release?
A festival?
A benefit?
A local event?

Drop it below so everyone can check it out. Support local music 🎶
📸 Joe Putrock

Address

432 State Street
Schenectady, NY
12305

Website

https://theeddiesawards.com/

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