True. The Alternatui album of the year 2006 is Little Death by Steve Abel Band. They kindly commented that...

"Steve Abel is an extraordinarily good songwriter - the album Little Death is haunting and quiet...a hiden treasure in the NZ music scene."

Check out the details...

http://waihekeradio.blogspot.com/

other recipients were Mint Chicks - Best Band, Dudley Benson - Best solo artist and Bic Runga - best female.

Steve expressed great gratitude on behalf the band to the Alternatui judging panel and shed a wee tear for all the years of slog.