BEST MALE LOCAL SINGER-SONGWRITER

Micah Walk Since bursting onto the Springfield scene several years ago direct from his hometown of Girard, Micah Walk continually presents the public with a good, honest voice, finely picked guitar playing and well-crafted, provocative original songs. From his early performances and recordings as a solo artist and with the Micah Walk Band, to his current position as a frequent open mic host, duo partner with Elizabeth Eckert, vocalist/guitarist in the Blue Gs and a member of the popular cover band the Shenanigans, Walk keeps in the thick of the local live music scene. His easygoing ways and comfortable demeanor seem to draw in listeners who are aptly rewarded by the consistent excellence Micah brings to his craft of performance and songwriting. With help from a successful Kickstarter project, he recently recorded a solo album with a nationally renowned producer. The album is set for an early 2014 release. Among those deserving honorable mention as high vote-getters are Albert Capati, Hipbone Sam, Josh Catalano and Brandon Carnes. Runner-up: Dave Littrell