Arts & Entertainment Readers’ Picks 2019

Best in the Nest Readers’ Picks are voted on for four months prior to publication. These are the winners in the respective categories.
Best Visual Artist:
Holly Keogh
Best Muralist:
Nick Napoletano

Best Graffiti Artist:
Abstract Dissent
Best Tattoo Artist:
Dallas Davis – Canvas
Best Museum:
The Mint Museum – Uptown
Best Art Gallery:
Goodyear Arts
Best Exhibit:
Peach Pie (Goodyear)

Best Display of Public Art:
Charlotte SHOUT!
Best Photographer:
Brian Twitty
Best Performing Artist:
Satarah
Best Theatre Company:
Three Bone Theatre/Charlotte Comedy Theatre (Tie)
Best Actor:
Scott Tynes-Miller
Best Actress:
Rebecca Worthington
Best Theatre Show (Local):
Charlotte Squawks
Best Theatre Show (National):
The Band’s Visit

Best Movie Theater:
Manor Theatre
Best Place To Hear Spoken Word:
The Evening Muse
Best Improv Troupe:
Alphabet Soup
Best Sketch Comedy Routine:
Robot Johnson
Best Place To See Comedy:
Comedy Zone
Best Comedian:
Tara Brown/Shaine Laine (Tie)
Best Drag Performer:
Riley Malicious
Best New Band:
Old Moons
Best Solo Performer:
Leisure McCorkle

Best Singer/Songwriter:
Dane Page
Best Indie Rock Band:
Petrov
Best Country/Folk Band
The Loose Lugnuts/Sinners & Saints (Tie)
Best Producer:
Franky Dynamite, FLLS, Leo Solis (Tie)
Best DJ:
DJ SPK/DJ Spider (Tie)
Best Blues/Jazz/Soul Band:
The Bill Miller Band
Best Experimental Musician/Band:
Joules
Best Rapper:
Elevator Jay

Best R&B Singer:
Dexter Jordan
Best Local Album:
Van Huskins (Self Titled)
Best Open Mic:
The Evening Muse
Best Concert Venue:
Visulite Theatre
Best Place To Hear Jazz:
Petra’s
Best Place To Hear Country Music:
Thirsty Beaver Saloon
Best Live Performers:
Trash Room
Best Local Show of The Past 12 Months:
The Flame Tides and Trash Room at The Rabbit Hole
Best National Show of The Past 12 Months:
Judas Priest w/ Deep Purple at PNC Music Pavilion
Best Music Festival (In-State):
Hopscotch Music Festival

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