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“Pay It Forward” is used to describe the concept of asking that a good turn be repaid by having it done to other instead.
This year the Fund adopted the theme "Pay It Forward" and was the Fund’s way of continuing to include those who have so generously contributed to the success of The Fund.
All previous winners, sponsors, family and friends were eligible to nominate up to 5 bands. From the more than 25 bands nominated, eight semi-finalists were selected by the surviving members of Ryan's band, Dismal.
Winner - Dear Havanah |
Semi Finalist
Judges
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Rory is the President and Editor-in-Chief of Boston Music Spotlight, an online music magazine devoted to covering all forms of music in New England. Updated daily and covering all genres of music on the local and national levels, BMS provides readers with news, features, interviews, concert reviews, photo galleries and much more. Flynn founded the company in 2007 after several years as a freelance journalist. |
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Cape Cod resident and international award winning percussion educator Martin Vazquez is the designer of the MV Vader drumstick. He is also founder of Hyannis based “All Star Academy” which facilitates free ensemble music education. |
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American record producer and musician Anthony J. Resta is the recipient of multi RIAA (Record Industry Association of America) certified gold and multi-platinum awards in recognition for his innovative recording techniques and work on the soundtrack of the successful Twilight films. Some of his high profile clients include Sir Elton John, Blondie, Collective Soul, Duran Duran and Sara Evans. |
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All American at Boston College, 1984 College Football Player of the Year, the 1984 Heisman Trophy Winner, 1991-1994/1996/1997 Grey Cup Most Valuable Player. Doug went on to sign with the National Football League's Buffalo Bills in 1998, and then at the age of 38, signed a contract with the San Diego Chargers to become their starting quarterback. After 4 seasons with the Chargers, Doug was offered the opportunity to finish his career with his hometown team, the New England Patriots. Doug played one season with the Patriots before he retired, but in true Flutie fashion, he went out with a bang. On New Year's Day 2006, Doug completed the NFL's first "drop kick" for an extra point in 64 years! A fitting end to a long, storied career. Doug is the drummer of the Flutie Brothers Band. Doug and his wife established, the "Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism" in 1998 in the name of their son Dougie, Jr. to help less-fortunate families who have children with autism. |
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In 2010, singer-songwriter Siobhan Magnus of Barnstable won the hearts of television viewers across America when she battled her way to sixth place on American Idol and became an overnight success. In addition to judging Siobhan will be opening the show with her band Lunar Valve. |
