RUNNERS-UP: Bob Schneider by Bob Schneider, Antone’s; Girl X Girlfest by Terri Lord, Gaby & Mo’s; Pushmonkey by Howie Behrens, the Metro; Damesviolet by Richard Luckett, Antone’s; Widespread Panic by Billy Perkins, Erwin Center; Ted Roddy’s Gracelin’ Revue, Continental Club; Vallejo by Richard Luckett, Antone’s; Soap Creek Reunion by Kerry Awn, La Zona Rosa; Patrice Pike, Saxon Pub

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