GINA MARIE
Singer/Songwriter
Recording Artist

Without revealing her age, Gina only admits to being “a late bloomer. I was even born ‘late’, in December, but that hardly means I have nothing to offer. In fact, because I have a few years on me makes me, I think, a more interesting person, musician, and songwriter. I’ve met more interesting people in my time than probably a lot of younger artists. I’ve performed with more musicians, and I’ve heard and played more song styles than a lot of other artists, so I don’t feel that I have to take a back seat to anyone quality-wise. Just give me a chance to show what I can do.” Gina demonstrates that by performing jazz standards and newer pop songs. “My father was a terrific singer and taught me some songs from his era, so I think I’m well-rounded musically, and, plus, my brother Steve is also an excellent guitarist and songwriter and a great influence, I think, on my songwriting style.”

Already seen performing at downtown Ferndale’s best known café, Xhedos (pronounced zay-dos), Gina compliments John Finan of Xhedos’ Open Mic Wednesdays on being “a terrific host and sound engineer and fine musician himself. John makes you feel welcome and at ease, and does everything he can to help you do your best.” (John will be leaving Xhedos soon to be doing more of his “own thing” at other venues; check him out at johnfinan.com)
Gina is also thrilled to be releasing her first CD of all original material. “This is a dream come true for as long as I can remember; it’s my songs, being sung by me, and I’m backed up by some of the area’s best players, including my co-producer, Rick Matle (on guitar, bass, and even mandolin), Dennis Sheridan (on drums and percussion, who often performs with Matle and Sheila Landis), and Dale Grisa (who, among others, performs with the blues band, King Sweat). Plus, Rick engineered and mastered the final take on the CD, and was a tremendous help on the arrangements.”
Gina’s latest venture is this website (timaxmusic.com), which she is very proud of, and is a work in progress. She recommends that you access her website with the link from CDBaby.com/cd/ginamarie and also, listen to the sound bytes and purchase her CD from that same page.