Best Local Band

Tom Catmull and the Clerics

Readers' Pick

Also, Best Local Musician

Few Montana musicians can say they make a living from dive bars and dance floors. But a look at Tom Catmull’s gig schedule tells you he’s one of those lucky few. Hardly is the band back in town for a group show at the Union Club (or Catmull for a solo appearance at the Red Bird) before they’re off to play Virginia City, Worden or Gardiner once more. At some point in the last year and a half, the band even found time to record Glamour Puss, its fourth collection of upbeat folk-pop ditties. With all that hard work, it’s no wonder Tom and the Clerics claimed these coveted awards for a fourth consecutive year. www.tomcatmull.com

FINALISTS:

2. Reverend Slanky: www.myspace.com/reverendslanky

3. Secret Powers: www.myspace.com/secretpowersmt