QUICK FACTS
GENRE: ROCK
The Start: Hip Kitty was founded in 2002
Most Recent Album: The Art of War, 2008
Awards: 2006 Public Image Award from the State of Ohio for their work with children and adults with physical and mental disabilities.
Jen Halverson, Lead Vocals
- Hometown: Brandon, Mississippi
- Education: Belmont University, Musical Theatre
- Little Known Fact: Jen was very shy in school
- Influences: Steven Tyler, Gwen Stefani, Celine Dion, Bon Jovi and many others
Mike Goncalves, Guitar
- Hometown: Howell, New Jersey
- Education: Tampa Florida Police Academy, Criminal Justice
- Little Known Fact: Mike loves the movie Legally Blonde
- Influences: KISS, Iron Maiden, Bon Jovi, Judas Priest, Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica
Rich Schiavo, Bass
- Hometown: Staten Island, New York
- Education: Staten Island Community College, Music
- Little Known Fact: Rich was an all-star baseball player throughout high school.
- Influences: The Beatles!
Mark Chrisawn, Drums
- Hometown: Old Fort, North Carolina
- Education: McDowell Technical College, Graphic Arts
- Little Known Fact: Mark kicks ass on Wii Super Mario Brothers.
- Influences: Everything from Merle Haggard to Megadeth, including AC/DC, John Mellencamp and Motley Crue
For more information, please contact:
Management:
Renate Goncalves, P.O. Box 8047, Gallatin, TN 37066
615-230-6010 office / 615-708-7081 cell, renate@hipkittyband.com
Record Label:
Luna Chica Records International, 2826 Dogwood Place, Nashville, TN 37204, 615-383-0103