As the second annual installment of the ASCAP Presents… Heineken Ampt Music Series finishes another successful round, take a look at some of the highlights from this year’s showcases held in five of the most vibrant music cities: Atlanta, Minneapolis, Portland, OR, New Orleans and Nashville.

This unique program, initiated by ASCAP and Heineken USA in the Fall of 2000, features top local artists and bands (both signed and unsigned) in their home cities and regions. The shows are designed to bring deserving performers and songwriters to the attention of both the music industry and the public, in keeping with ASCAP's long-standing commitment to developing new musical talent and Heineken USA's efforts to support performing arts. Heineken Ampt/ASCAP Recognition Awards were presented at each showcase calling attention to the contributions of a key non-performing player in the music community of each of the five cities.

	ATLANTA Jason Blackwell Algebra Seek Tony Rich Heineken Ampt/ASCAP Recognition Award: Mark S. Willis of Willis Entertainment, Inc.
	MINNEAPOLIS Dazy Head Mazy Billy Johnson's Roadshow Latona's Thirst Heineken Ampt/ASCAP Recognition Award: Lynne Bengtson of The Fine Line Music Café.
	PORTLAND, OR A.C. Cotton The Bella Fayes Man of the Year My Regrets Heineken Ampt/ASCAP Recognition Award: Terry Currier, President of Music Millennium
	NEW ORLEANS Cameron Meshell Heineken Ampt/ASCAP Recognition Award: Jan Ramsey, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief of OffBeat Magazine
	NASHVILLE Wes Cunningham, Rob Giles hue Heineken Ampt/ASCAP Recognition Award: John Bruton, Manager of 12th and Porter