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Biography
Chicago based Singer/Songwriter Gina Gonzalez is no stranger to
the music scene. She’s been working in music for over 10 years
and her experience is beginning to pay off. Gina has worked with
different musicians from across the country, including opening
for Lonnie Brooks. Gina has performed at some of the best known
venues, including the House of Blues Orlando and Chicago. She
has lent her vocal talent to four albums by various artists including
Signing Einstein, in which she was featured.
Gina
got her start performing out east in Boston, Massachusetts in
1995. She worked as a back-up singer in different working bands
for two years before returning to the Midwest and enrolling at
Columbia College in Chicago, IL. Gina majored in Marketing with
a strength in Public Relations and graduated with a B.A. in 2002.
After that she went on to working in music full time.
Gina
began playing solo shows in and around Chicago. She released her
first solo album and got a great response. Gina states, “I’ve
always had a love for entertaining, whether it’s for a huge venue
or just an intimate gathering ”. Her drive to make a name for
herself continued and by the following year she was playing regular
weekly performances, as well as opening up for some of Chicago’s
best known local bands. She has become well known for her solo
acoustic shows that feature music of various styles. “I make sure
to involve the audience and play music according to what the crowd
wants to hear” Gina says. She has been performing solo shows for
over four years now and continues to captivate audiences everywhere.
As
an accomplished artist, Gina feels fortunate enough to be able
to do something that she loves, and also to share her music with
others. She has been featured on Chicago’s very own 93 WXRT Local
Anesthetic Capsule and just released her second album. Gina is
a member of the LT. Dan Band featuring actor/director Gary Sinise
and travels in the U.S. and overseas performing shows coordinated
by the USO (United Service Organization). Her original song, “A
Letter Home” inspired by her USO tours and written for the troops,
is being played on radio stations across the country. As a performer
she is able to communicate with her audience, not just play for
them. Gina Gonzalez has got the voice and presence to make you
feel the music, and she will leave you wanting just a little bit
more…
Please visit her official site for more information:
http://ginagonzalez.com
Related Links: www.ltdanband.com
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