Musical Influences My musical influences are diverse and include: popular artists, like Ani Di Franco, Dave Matthews, Joan Osborne, Ben Folds Five, Led Zeppelin, Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Van Halen, et. al.; blues and jazz artists, such as B.B.King, Freddie King, Wynton Marsalis, Chick Correa, Miles Davis, et.al.; classical composers, like Bartok, Mozart, and Copeland et.al.; as well as many Latin artists such as Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri, Ruben Blade

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Artist History I am Albert Giraldez, a.k.a. naked albert, the former drummer and lead vocalist of Clambone Records recording artists Smokehouse Prophets, a N.Y.C. based alternative funk act. While with this project, I had the good fortune to play in numerous large and small venues with an eclectic collection of famous acts, such as P-Funk with George Clinton, B.B King, Blondie, Barenaked Ladies, Little Feat, the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Dr.John, Soul Asylum, Cherry Poppin Daddies, Toni Trishka, Ks Choice, Scott Weiland, Gatemouth Brown, Echo and the Bunnymen, Creed, Fastball, Harvey Danger, and the Foo Fighters, amongst others. During the groups five years of touring and recording, my "aggressive funk rhythms", "unique vocal stylings", and "off-beat lyrical approach" helped garner both the band and himself widespread critical acclaim and a large following; Smokehouse Prophets was voted as one of the nations top unsigned bands in 1997 by Discmakers U.S.A. In late 1999, I decided to take it to the stage solo, guitar in hand, with all new original material. I am dedicated to bringing my unique blend of passion and rhythm to the masses in a big way. Since then, I have been performing around the northeastern United States, as well as the United Kingdom, garnering tremendous critical acclaim (see review sheet.) I have recently reached endorsement/equipment agreements with Seagull Guitars, L.R. Baggs Guitar Electronics, and Danelectro Guitars. Naked Albert, a stage name I've used, will also be featured in a new book about the worlds best unsigned/underplayed talent, penned by Chris 'K' Kresge and Clint Gaige. This new book, titled " The Long Road..the Best Music You've Never Heard", will be released later this year by Quiet Storm Publishing, and will be available nationwide. I was chosen recently from hundreds of acts to perform this June at the Songwriter's Hall of Fame, an event hosted by the National Association of Popular Music/National Song Writers' Guild. This prestigious semi-annual event showcases the nations best upcoming songwriters and performers on one of NYC best live stages. With major label interest developing quickly, I hope to become the next major Latino rising star on the scene. I will be appearing through out the U.S. and Great Britian this fall and winter, as well as doing some more recording. Please check this site often for my updated schedule.

Group Members Albert Giraldez

Instruments Acoustic and electric guitars, vocals, keyboards, percussion, drums...

Albums Untrainable Monkey

Location New York, ny - USA

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