March 2004

2004 Austin Music Award Winnings and Nominations

Pieces of East was once again announced as the winner of Austin's Best World Music Band.

Their diversity was further emphasized this year with 12 nominations in several genres.

Here are the rankings:

Best World Band. No. 1
Best None-of-the-above Band. No. 2
Best Record Producer. Mark Hallman. No. 2
Best Misc. Instrument. Abhinit Bhatt. No. 2
Best Pop Band. No. 3
Best Acoustic Guitar. Anuj Timblo. No. 3
Best Keyboards. Laura Giammona. No. 3
Best Female Vocalist. Laura Giammona. No. 6
Best Cover Art. Paula Beard. No. 6
Best Rock. No. 7
Best Bass. Pat Cieply. No. 8
Best Male Vocalist. Anuj Timblo. No. 11

More Info at the Austin Chronicle website here.
Read the related diary entry, "Awards, Amigos and the case of the missing queso".