Artist description It's like dancing in outer space. Bass-heavy, Brazilian percussive grooves. For the Transplants, "pop" and "funky" are very elastic concepts. But honestly, call it what you will !

Music Style Electronica

Musical Influences Old school electronic music, Brazilian music, Armand Van Helden, Groove Armada, Faze Action,...

Artist History After playing in several jazz fusion and horn-dog-pop wanna be funk bands, Giovanni Toninelo, a brazilian, born in Santa Catarina, finally decides to get even. A bass player, Gio moved to NY, where he met Vanessa Samios, an Australian folk singer. In 2000 they released "Sketches of a Superstar".

Group Members Gio Toninelo, Vanessa Samios

Instruments Peavey Foundation fretless bass, Washburn Og-2m Acoustic guitar, Yamaha MT-401 Keyboard, Sampler and samples, Pro-Tools 4.0, Sound Forge 5.0

Albums Sketches of a Superstar, Bloody Mix and The new sound of things.

Press Reviews Trevor Coffrin from "CooppersTown" said: "There is a delicate artistry that goes beyond electronic music!"

Location Denver, CO - USA

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