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