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GINA SICILIA
www.ginasicilia.com
Bandshell - June 7, 2008
Philadelphia's own Gina Sicilia began singing at the age of three and hasn't stopped since. Exposed to music early on by her parents, Gina grew up listening to Doo-Wop and the music of the 50's & 60's. Upon hearing Blues legend Bobby Bland for the first time at the age of 14, she was instantly enthralled by the raw emotion and power of Blues & Soul.
More than just a throwback to the great Blues & Soul vocalists of the 50's & 60's, Gina uniquely separates herself from the pack of current vocalists with a style that is neither forced nor cliché. Now 22, this soulful, passionate Blues vocalist and songwriter's debut album Allow Me To Confess has garnered Sicilia a 2008 Blues Music Award nomination for "Best New Artist". The CD, produced by 2007 Blues Music Awards Nominee, Dave Gross – who also lends his own guitar playing to the mix – is a reflection of Gina's diverse musical talent and tastes. Gina's powerful vocal delivery and range command the attention of the listener through out the course of eleven soul-stirring tracks, eight of which were written by Gina herself.
Having already shared the stage with such notables as Bob Margolin, Steve Guyger, Arthur Neilson, Dennis Gruenling and Peter Karp, among many other Blues & Roots heavyweights, Gina has developed a confidence and competence that belies her age.
Gina's potential as a vocalist and songwriter is boundless. She is sure to make her mark among a new generation of Blues artists.
Waterfront Blues marks Gina's first Canadian appearance.
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