Boston Music Awards 2010

The Boston Music Awards (Dec. 5, 2010) were housed in the lavish Liberty Hotel. A swank five-​floored venue that was posh beyond nearly any nominated band’s scene. That’s award ceremonies.
Highlights of the performances were Lenny Lashley’s Gang of One, Girlfriends’ bassist, and Pitchfork’s newest hard-​on Dom.
It was interesting to see the variety of audience during the live acts. Men wearing suits that cost more than other kids in the room made in a year littered the floor. Somehow I never imagined fuzz-​drenched stoner rock being a hot-​button show for suits.
One problem with the venue was the elevator. Housing only two small elevators and blocking staircase access, Liberty Hotel made it a nightmare trying to move between floors.
As for the beer, you only had two options for draft: Amstel or Stella Artois. It was that kind of venue.
With the help of Time Out Boston and other local scene-​grabbers, the awards had all the feel of a warranted show. Amanda Palmer and all.