Thursday, March 14, 2002

Kissinger Wins 3 Austin Music Awards
A sold out Austin Music Hall looked on as Kissinger received 3 Awards in this years Austin Music Awards. Best Rock Band, Best Alt/Punk Band and Kissinger Web Designer Wilzan received Best Website. Chopper gave a short acceptance speech, thanking Team Kissinger, the Austin Music Community, and 101x.

The evening featured a performance by Spoon, a Kissinger interview on the WB during which Steve Garvey discreetly consumed an entire beer, and an exquisite new outfit worn by Catalina de Loren. Hip Williams and the Hooked on Sonics army were there. Check the gallery for photographs and a Hip Clip from last night's event.

In addition to the three awards won, Kissinger placed in 10 other categories. Here is a run down of the awards:
Song of the Year - #2 - Kissinger - Bike vs. Truck
Band of the Year - #2 Kissinger
Single - #2 - Kissinger - Bike vs. Truck
Male vocals - #2 Chopper
Electric Guitar - #3 - Kissinger - Steve Garvey
Bass - #2 - Kissinger - Lucky
Drums - #2 - Kissinger - o3
Songwriter - #7 - Kissinger -Chopper
Musician of the year - #11 - Kissinger - Chopper
Best Pop Band - #2 Kissinger

Thanks to everyone in Team Kissinger who voted! Congratulations to Wilzan! Stay tuned to this award-winning website for for up to the minute Hip Clips and photos from a torrential week of rock and roll.