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Just Plain Folks Song Nominees in Alphabetical Order by Genre:

I am proud to present this year's Just Plain Folks Song Nominees in 20 genres. These nominees were culled from over 6000 songs submitted to our Awards last year. Remember, these songs were all submitted for last years deadline in 1999. All music submitted in 2000 is being considered for next years Just Plain Folks Music Awards. All songs submitted at any time are, and continue to be, eligible for our Chapter Spotlights, Song of the Day, Member of the Week and other awards and recognition we give out year around. Thanks to all those who participated and shared their music with us. JPF - Brian A. Whitney

Modern Rock - Song Nominations

	Songwriter	Song Title	Home State
1.	Scherk, Cowan	Angel	CA
2.	Mike Farley	Can They See Me	OH
3.	Cowan, Scherk, Violas	Constellation	CA
4.	Nick Bischoff	Drop of Rain	CA
5.	Rick Denzien	Father Love	PA
6.	Scotty Conant	Frantic	PA
7.	Mike Farley	Imagination	OH
8.	Doug Wood	Spy in the House of Love	CA
9.	Jason Drug	St. Joan	CT
10.	Pete's Life as a Dog	Today is like any other day	Australia

Modern Rock - Album Nominations

	Artist	CD Title	Home State
1.	Jason Drug	Down on the pharmacy	CT
2.	Rick Denzien	Exit 21	PA
3.	M.A.L.T.	M.A.L.T.	CA
4.	Scotty Conant	Hear What I See	PA
5.	Mike Farley	On the Edge of Somewhere	OH
6.	Rosemary Loar	Alternative Torch	NY
7.	Rainorshine	Greetings from the Hinterland	CA

Rick Denzien

Rick Denzien is a relentless promoter of his music, including assuring his album was eligible for the Grammy process in 9 categories. The songs on Exit 21 have an REM influence including the opening track "Desperation" and my favorite track "Father Love." Moody lyrics and melodies permeate throughout this collection of 13 songs, lifting into some pop choruses, though throughout there seems to be a conscious choice to keep the vocals low in the mix and the bass up front. The result is a MOR feeling college modern rock collection that works well in it's niche.