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2. Austen Bailey, Mohawk
3. Zach Ernst, Antone’s
4. Amy Corbin, C3 Presents
5. Graham Williams, Margin Walker
RUNNERS-UP: Anthony Stevenson, Come & Take It Live; Lauren Bucherie, Hotel Van Zandt; Adrienne Lake, Empire Control Room & Garage
This article appears in February 23 • 2018.
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