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Hip Kitty

Hip Kitty is Raw, Honest, American ROCK...music that transcends the expected and inspires the masses! We invite you to join our journey...

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Hometown	Gallatin, TN
Genres	Rock, Christian
Band Members	Jen Goncalves, Lead Vocals; Mike Goncalves, Guitar; ... » more
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Contact Information:	Manager Renate Goncalves renate@hipkittyband.com 615-708-7081
# Years Experience Performing Live:	10
Venue History:	Now Booking 2012 - Global, US
Opener Experience:	ALTERBRIDGE; ALICE COOPER; ANOTHER ANIMAL; BUCKCHERRY; CHEAP TRICK; CHEVELLE; CLUTCH; COLD; DEFAULT; DOPE; FLYLEAF; HINDER; HAILSTORM; INGRAM HILL; JOE BONAMASSA; MONTGOMERY GENTRY; PAPA ROACH; PRESIDENTS OF THE U.S.A.; QUEENSRYCHE; REO SPEEDWAGON; SALIVA; SCORPIONS; SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY; SEETHER; SHINEDOWN; SOIL; STATIC X; TAPROOT; TESLA; THREE DAYS GRACE; UNCLE CRACKER; 30 SECONDS TO MARS
Performing Rights Society:	BMI
Discography:	HIP KITTY SELF TITLED EP—2011; WILL YOU SAVE THE HERO Single—2011; ART OF WAR LP—2008; BETTER AIM TO KILL ME Single—2008; HIP KITTY LIVE EP—2007

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About the Artist

Hip Kitty is Raw, Honest, American ROCK...music that transcends the expected and inspires the masses! We invite you to join our journey...

Management:

Renate Goncalves, P.O. Box 8047, Gallatin, TN 3706
615-230-6010 office / fax 615-708-7081 cell

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Hip Kitty is Raw, Honest, American ROCK...music that transcends the expected and inspires the masses! We invite you to join our journey...

Management:

Renate Goncalves, P.O. Box 8047, Gallatin, TN 3706
615-230-6010 office / fax 615-708-7081 cell

renate@hipkittyband.com

Online:

www.hipkittyband.com

www.reverbnation.com/hipkitty

www.graffitiofwar.com

www.facebook.com/hipkitty

www.cellphonesforsoldiers.org

www.twitter.com/hipkittyband

www.gigsalad.com/hipkitty

www.myspace.com/hipkitty

Hip Kitt
Fast Facts:

The Start: Hip Kitty was founded in 200
Most Recent Album: HIP KITTY EP (Self-Titled) 201

Awards:

State of Ohio Award of Excellence for an Individual or Organization for its work with children and adults with mental and physical disabilities. (2008)

Ohio Public Image Award

102.9 The Buzz Artist of the Month – December 2011

Founded in 2002, 10 years recording and tour experience
Currently recording with Grammy nominated producer/engineer Greg Archilla (Matchbox 20, Buckcherry)
US touring reaching from Key West, FL- Anchorage, AK
2 years as a top ten Rock artist on Reverbnation (Tennessee)
Top requested and voted favorite local band 102.9 FM the Buzz (Nashville Rock Radio)
2 world military tours for Armed Forces Entertainment (Middle East and Latin America)
Performer at US military bases around the nation. (List of bases available upon request)
Appearances on FOX and NBC (local and national) (List of stations available upon request)
Performer for Walt Disney World Entertainment, Pleasure Island, #1 requested ROCK band 2006-2009
Performer for the Seaworld Concert Series (Seaworld- Orlando, FL)
# 1 requested Rock band at Piere’s Entertainment Center (#6 club in world for ticket sales)
Performer on Hard Rock concert series (Nashville, TN)
Radio airplay (List of stations available upon request)
Co-Host of National Telethon Hattie-Lar-la- thon (Akron, OH)
Award of Achievement in recognition for US military touring (awarded by the US Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Dept. for areas of Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Djibouti, Honduras, Curacao, and Puerto Rico)
Recipient of the Humanitarian Of The Year award by the state of Ohio for touring and support of the Hattie Larlham Foundation, servicing children and adults with severe physical and mental disabilities
Cover model (Jen) for Lotus Energy Drink Co. featured in 2012 Lotus Swimsuit Calendar
Nominated “Favorite Female vocalist” (Jen) 102.9 FM the Buzz (Nashville, TN

Jen Halverson, Lead Vocals Hometown: Brandon, Mississipp
Education: Belmont University, Musical Theatr
Little Known Fact; Jen was very shy in schoo
Influences: Steven Tyler, Gwen Stefani, Nickelback, Shinedown, Papa Roach, Bon Jovi, and Celine Dion

Mike Goncalves, Guitar Hometown: Howell, New Jerse
Education: Tampa Florida Police Academy, Criminal Justic
Little Known Fact: Mike loves the movie Legally Blond
Influences: KISS, Iron Maiden, Bon Jovi, Judas Priest, Ozzy Osbourne, Metallic

Alan Woodard, Bass Hometown: Gallatin, TN
Education: Volunteer Community College-Music Major
Influences: Sevendust, Alice In Chains, Foo Fighters

InstrumentationJen Halverson – Lead Vocalis
Mike Goncalves – Guitar
Mark Chrisawn – Drum
Alan Woodard – Bas

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102..9 The Buzz – Nashville, TN. by Radio DJ Tony Stone
“I’m digging the new Hip Kitty EP. You can hear the growth of the music and talent on this one. Jen delivers a solid vocal performance, backed by great riffs packed full of energy. Check it out,...

98.9 The Bear- Ft. Wayne, IN by DJ Jerrdog
“It’s impossible not to have a blast anytime Hip Kitty is on the stage, and their CD is one of those rare albums that you can listen to beginning to end and enjoy every song you hear.”

Danielle Shaw by Nashville, TN
“Wicked lyrics, supreme instrumental skills, personal touches, the Art of War is the manifestation of the mastermind that is Hip Kitty. The special thing about The Art of War is not only that it has personal appeal and quality that has been lost in many of the mainstream styles, but it manages to be funny, sad and profound at the same time, littered with bursts of energy and happiness – kind of like life, wouldn’t you agree? ”

Producer by Greg Archilla
Credits: (Collective Soul, Matchbox 20, Buckcherry, Safety Suit) “Hip Kitty is an exciting New Rock Band with great songs and an equally great Live Show. Their energy is infectious. They have worked hard at being in the Top of their class in the Nashville area. I feel they will be in the next group of up and coming bands out of the area. If you have a chance to see Hip Kitty, don’t miss out, they may be on their way up and out of here very soon!”

Music News Nashville by Chuck Dauphin
“Justice and the music business are two things that don’t often go together. sometimes, the cream doesn’t always find its’ way to the top of the coffee cup. However, call me a dreamer, but sometimes I think talent is just a little too obvious to be ignored. Sometimes, you hear something for the first time, and you know that you have got the ingredients for a remarkable career. Call it a gut feeling, but I think that Hip Kitty qualifies as such a circumstance. Based in the Nashville area, this group lends credence to the fact that Music City is more than just country music. Jen Halverson, Mike Goncalves, Mark Chrisawn and Rich Schiavo are a Rock band – with a capital R. They are a pretty remarkable one, at that. The musicianship on each track is first-rate. The guitar screams, the bass booms, and the drums provide the beat, to the ninth degree! Simply put, I think it’s safe to head to Vegas and make a bet on this group.”

Red Alert Studios - Gallatin, TN by Shawn Conley/Owner-Producer
“Hip Kitty is one of the hottest new acts that I have worked with in quite some time. They have their own unique inventive sound. It’s like a mix between “Old school rock” with killer female lead vocals, huge guitar and bass sounds with solid drums. I think we are going to see great things happening with Hip Kitty. Be sure to check ’em out!"

Disney Entertainment by Dave Westerskov, Talent Buyer
“It’s a pleasure to have Hip Kitty performing for Disney Entertainment. They’re a heavy-hitting, hard rock band with a stage presence and personality that makes them a favorite among our concert goers.”

Goldylocks/ lead vocalist Goldy by Nashville, TN
“Hip Kitty is a band for the masses. You can bring these cats anywhere. They know how to rock all walks of life and most importantly are good to the rest of us out there doing the same thing. That speaks volumes about them as musicians and people.”

Pleasure Island by Chris MacMillan/Engineer-Producer Disney World,
“When you go to a Hip Kitty show you’re guaranteed to have a good time. The energy that the band generates and the genuinely KICK-ASS rockin’ atmosphere they produce on stage is something that harkens back to a day when rock and roll was what it should be…..FUN! Check them out and you won’t be disappointed.”

Jane’s World Entertainment, Tampa, FL by Jane McKee/Agent,Owner
“Hip Kitty is sure that their audience has as much fun listening or singing along with them as they do on stage during any performance. I count them in my top level of touring acts.”

More Music Group, Virginia Beach, VA by Joe Guida/Agent
“Hip Kitty is a very hard working and extremely professional band to work with. We are thrilled to have them on our roster as they are one of our most requested acts.”

Joe Goyette by Songwriter
“I came across a rock band on Myspace that I really like called Hip Kitty. After getting their CD I have to say I’m impressed. They are reminiscent of the singer songwriter error of rock with thoughtful words and powerful melodies mixed with a really good dose of rough edged playing, a singer that kicks, and production quality that is top notch. They know how to write, they’ve mastered their instruments and I’m betting we’ll be seeing more of them on the music scene. If Hip Kitty doesn’t make it big, I’LL EAT A ROLL OF TOILET PAPER! ”

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Technical Requirements

HIP KITTY BAND LLC

CONTRACT RIDER – TECHNICAL REQUIRMENTS

CONTACTS:

Management : Renate Goncalves 615-708-7081

renate@hipkittyband.com

Please contact Hip Kitty’s management in order to advance the following rider details:

PRODUCTION RIDER: (STAGE, SOUND & LIGHTS)

*Production must be approved in advance

PA: The house system must be of proper size to give ample

dispersion throughout the venue. The system must include:

(1 18” sub)
(1 full range cabinet with 15” woofer & horn)
(Per side)
Artist’s engineer (when applicable) will have access and full control over the operations of the system.

FOH: PURCHASER must provide a high-grade (Yamaha,

Soundcraft, etc.) console with at least 32 channels. Console must provide phantom power, inserts, and at least 6 sends per channel. PURCHASER must also provide 8 channels ofcompression, 4 channels of gates, 2 reverbs and 1 delay.

MONITOR: PURCHASER must provide a separate on stage console with at least 4 mixes. Each mix must have a dedicated 31 band EQ.

PURCHASER must provide competent sound engineer familiar with this monitor system to operate soundboard forthe entire engagement.

LINE LIST AND MICROPHONE REQUIREMENTS:

See stage plot and input list

STAGING: PURCHASER must provide stage with adequate space to

house the band. SEE STAGE PLOT

** BUYER TO PROVIDE 2 HOTEL ROOMS

** BUYER TO PROVIDE COLD WATER ON STAGE

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