2017 was a big year for a lot of local musicians for a lot of reasons, but none more so than Counterfeit Madison, our readers’ and editors’ pick for the #1 local band/musician of the year. The talented Sharon Udoh released her new album “Opposable Thumbs” this fall with a vinyl release party at The Wexner Center, which has also been named one of the Top 5 local albums of the year by Columbus Alive.
For a much deeper dive into the personality and persona behind the music, check out the 40-minute Confluence Cast interview conducted at the tail end of 2016 for more more:
For more information, visit www.counterfeitmadison.com.
Top 10 Local Columbus Bands of 2017:
- Counterfeit Madison
- Saintseneca
- Earwig
- The Wet Darlings
- The Worn Flints
- Doc Robinson
- Damn the Witch Siren
- Mojoflo
- Angela Perley & The Howlin’ Moons
- The Floorwalkers
Flashback: Best Local Band of 2016 — Lydia Loveless
Flashback: Best Local Band of 2015 — Angela Perley and the Howlin’ Moons
Flashback: Best Local Band of 2014 — MojoFlo
Flashback: Best Local Band of 2013 — Forest & The Evergreens
Flashback: Best Local Band of 2012 — MojoFlo
Flashback: Best Local Band of 2011 — Lydia Loveless
Flashback: Best Local Band of 2010 — Old Hundred
Flashback: Best Local Band of 2009 — The Receiver
Flashback: Best Local Band of 2008 — Brainbow
Note: Our “Best of 2017″ lists are published as the combined results of our annual Reader Nomination Survey and Editor’s Choice picks.