The 13th annual Pollstar Concert Industry Awards were presented February 9
in front of a music industry crowd of 1,500 from around the world.

The Kodak Theatre in Hollywood (new home to the Academy Awards) provided for
a truly grand affair. Host Kevin Nealon had the tough-to-entertain industry
audience rolling in the aisles.

Los Angeles Lakers cheerleaders got the party started with a dance number
and later served as trophy girls.

Top secret, surprise presenters included Nitty Gritty Dirt Band founder John
McEuen, comedian/impressionist Fred Travalena, actor Branscombe Richmond,
“Survivor Africa” contender Kelly Goldsmith, British rocker Spencer Davis,
Milli Vanilli’s Fabrice Morvan, actress Christa Campbell, members of
Ambrosia, The Monkees’ Mickey Dolenz, “Dream Weaver” Gary Wright, “The Bold
& The Beautiful” actor Ron Moss, mentalist Max Maven, actor Jim Gaffigan,
musician Gregg Rolie, singer/songwriter Chris Stills and musician Stephen
Bishop.

The event also raised enough funds to provide for a sizeable donation to the
Bobby Brooks Foundation.

And the Pollstar Concert Industry Award winners for 2001 are:

Major Tour of the Year - U2
Best New Artist Tour - Alicia Keys
Most Creative Tour Package - Tony Bennett & k.d. lang
Most Creative Stage Production - U2
Music Festival of the Year - Milwaukee Summerfest
Talent Buyer of the Year - Melissa Miller, House of Blues Concerts
Nightclub Talent Buyer of the Year - Mike Krebs, House of Blues
Best Major Outdoor Concert Venue - The Gorge, George, Wash.
Artist Development Executive of the Year - Harvey Leeds, Epic Records
Third Coast (Nashville) Agent of the Year - Rod Essig, CAA
Boutique Booking Agency of the Year - High Road Touring
Facility Executive of the Year - Tim Ryan, Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim
Red Rocks Award for Best Small Outdoor Venue - Greek Theatre, Los Angeles
Best New Major Concert Venue - American Airlines Center, Dallas
International Venue of the Year - Manchester Evening News Arena, England
Nightclub Venue of the Year - The Joint, Las Vegas
Theatre of the Year - Universal Amphitheatre, Universal City
International Booking Agency of the Year - The Agency Group
Independent Promoter of the Year - Jam Productions
International Promoter of the Year - Clear Channel Entertainment, U.K.
Booking Agency of the Year - Monterey Peninsula Artists
Arena of the Year - Staples Center, Los Angeles
Personal Manager of the Year - Paul McGuinness (U2)
Bill Graham Award for Promoter of the Year - Bill Silva, HoB/Hewitt/Silva
Bobby Brooks Award for Agent of the Year - Rob Light, CAA
Road Warrior of the Year - Jake Berry
Lighting Company of the Year - LSD / Fourth Phase
Sound Company of the Year - Clair Brothers Audio
Transportation Company of the Year - Upstaging
Staging / Equipment Company of the Year - Studio Instrument Rentals

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