The Jimmys Bring Home Three WAMI Awards

The southern Wisconsin blues band earned three honors at the Wisconsin Area Music Industry Awards, including repeat wins for Blues Performer and Organist of the Year.

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The Jimmys Bring Home Three WAMI Awards

The Jimmys had a big night Sunday at the Wisconsin Area Music Industry Awards, bringing home three honors for the southern Wisconsin band with strong New Glarus-area ties.

Chris Sandoval was named Drummer of the Year, The Jimmys were named Blues Performer of the Year for the second year in a row, and band leader Jimmy Voegeli won Organist of the Year for the third straight year.

“It really is a huge honor,” the band said in a social media post, thanking fans for their support and congratulating the winners in other categories.

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