Artist description Born and raised in the city of Salt, this native Utah songstress delivers emotionally driven music, along with passionately introspective lyrics and hauntingly intricate woven melodies. Well known for her versatile powerhouse voice, with its sultry red and soaring majestic blue tones, she has captivated and intrigued many listeners over the years....

Music Style This dynamic artist uses an acoustic guitar as her main choice of vehicle to ride along the terrain of her soul stirring songs. She uses it to cross over many different musical landscapes - Alternative, Rock, Blues and Soul, along with World and Folk sounds. She has captivated many audiences with her performances, whether it be solo, or backed by her stellar band. A backup which consists of, Mr. Bill, who brings his innovative and firey brand of lead lines on electric guitar. Lancelot Lee, who adds rock solid and lush rhythms on bass guitar. And, C.J. Burton, who adds well crafted dynamics on drums.

Musical Influences Many of her influences come from a wide range of genres, including, U2, Peter Gabriel, Tori Amos, Sheryl Crow, Joan Osborne and The Clash, to name a few. Although her inspiration comes from many artists, her greatest vocal influence, stems from Bono of U2.

Similar Artists Sarah McLachlan, Paula Cole, Beth Orton

Artist History Gina's original songs have found airplay on some local Utah stations, such as 107.5 The End, X96 and KRCL. In 1997, she entered Musician Magazine's Best Of The Unsigned Bands (BUB) contest. Among 3,000 entrants, she was chosen as one of 300 worldwide semi-finalists and the sole Utah semi-finalist. In August of 1997, her debut CD, Sacred Ground, was named as one of the Top 25 local recordings by Salt Lake City Weekly newspaper. A year later, her new song "Midnight Tracks" was chosen to be showcased on Summerhays Music's compilation CD Local Soundzz: Music For The Millennium, distributed throughout the state. In July of 2000, Gina was invited to appear as the local Utah opening act for The Girls Room Tour, a Capitol Records tour featuring label artists Tara MacLean, Shannon McNally, Kendall Payne and Amy Correia. One month later, she was nominated as Best Female Singer in Salt Lake City Weekly's annual music poll. In October of 2000, Gina appeared as a performer for the national Indiegrrl tour, an Internet-based network for women musicians. Over the past 2 years, much of her time and energy has been spent in the studio, working towards completion of her forthcoming CD, Of Rapture, due out in 2003.

Group Members Gina French (Vocals, Acoustic & Electric Guitars). Lance Lee (Bass & Percussion). Bill Frost (Lead & Slide Guitars). C.J. Burton (Drums).

Albums Sacred Ground (1997), Of Rapture (Due 2003)

Press Reviews "Yes she's a female singer-songwriter armed with an acoustic guitar, but the similarities end there. French has a gorgeous voice that's rich with sensuality and possesses an even better ear for dark melodies" (Salt Lake City Weekly). "Every now and then an artist like Gina French comes out of nowhere possessing the uncany ability to blow you pleasantly away" (Catalyst Magazine).

Additional Info Gina's second full-length album, Of Rapture, featuring added band accompaniment, will be ready for release in 2003. This project will encompass an eclectic mix of songs ranging from, rock, world, soul, along with pop/folk sounds. There will be many colors and contrasts to the music and voice.

Location Salt Lake City, Utah - USA

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