Tori Amos, Jeff Buckley, Ani Difranco, Elliott Smith, Jonatha Brooke, Joni Mitchell, Aretha Franklin, Erykah Badu, Me'Shell Ndegeocello, Bjork, Fiona Apple, Amel Larrieux, Jill Scott, Mariah Carey, Mos Def, Michael Franti/Spearhead, Led Zeppelin, Stevie Wonder, MOTOWN, Janis Joplin, Bob Marley, Lauryn Hill, Rachael Yamagata, Jack Johnson, Ben Harper, Incubus, Regina Spektor, Amy Winehouse, Trevor Hall, John Butler Trio, Tristan Prettyman
"Chelsea's demeanor on stage is riveting and soothing. She is the best kind of strong. Her command of her instruments is inspiring."
- Melissa Ferrick, singer/songwriter
"Ms. Genzano has that slightly Badu-esque fingersnap swagger. Her vocals are sweet and spot-on..."- Craig Gilbert, The New Haven Advocate
Chelsea playing at Acoustic Alliance in San Diego, CA
Chelsea Genzano was plucking out tunes on the piano by the age of 4, teaching herself to play guitar by the age of 11, and performing in coffee shops and bars at only 13 years old. Now Chelsea is bringing her gift of soul to an all too often bland world of acoustic music. She's not your average "folk-singer" by any means, mixing reggae, hip-hop, soul and jazz tendencies with the simplicity of your mama's folk music. Her guitar playing ranges from soft folky finger-picking to aggressive hammer-ons. Her lyrics are frighteningly honest, and her voice blows open the doors to any venue.
Chelsea has opened for artists such as Melissa Ferrick, Patty Larkin, Edie Carey, Kris Delmhorst, Catie Curtis, Jess Klein, Pamela Means, Rachael Sage and Ember Swift and has performed at such renowned venues as The Bitter End in NYC, Acoustic Cafe in Bridgeport, CT, and the SoNo Arts fest in South Norwalk, CT.
Your voice is power, please don't forget to vote on Tuesday, November 4th. If it's not too late where you live, I recommend registering for Early Voting.
Our voices together can make a difference and ensure all of us have a future!
