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POP GOES THE GIO STARTED 4 YEARS AGO BASED ON CABRET WITH A TWIST SHOW! WE PERFORM POP MUISC ON THE PIANO AND INCLUDE COMEDY, CELEBRATY GOSSIP AND MUCH MORE COME HEAR US PERFORM POP, COUNTRY, ROCK , R/B AND MOTOWN FROM THE 70 ,80 ,90 AND TODAY TOP HITS...
ENJOY AN "MTV" STYLE SHOW WITH 3 SPECTACULAR BACKROUND SINGERS AND ONE TRULY AMAZING PIANO PLAYER AND A SINGER LIKE NO OTHER. HE HAS BEEN FEATURED ON "MTV" MAKING THE BAND 4 ,"NBC" AMERICA'S GOT TALENT AND EVANSTON IDOL 2006 WINNER.
GIO (pronounced JEE-oh), a Chicago resident who is currently looking for a label to further his career... In short order, he found himself performing at the age 6 and winning many accolades. He comes from middleastern descent and brings a whole new element to the music scene. With a sultry voice and r&b sound, his voice is like no other. On his first album he worked with many Chicagoland producers. GIO also wrote and co-wrote some of his songs on the album entitled “WELCOME 2 THE REMIX.” It's an R&B and Pop Dance album with hot songs like “I DO LOVE YOU.” The album propelled GIO into the national spotlight giving him the opportunity to perform across the country with Blind Eye Records®.
His sophomore album “ALL OUT OF LOVE” features production by Rainbow Records in Minnesota. He had the opportunity to record in Prince’s old studio. GIO was so overwhelmed; it was an honor to sing in the studio. The album was a prize won from winning Minnesota Idol in 2003. The creative involvement of being a songwriter/recording artist made GIO more hands on with this album. It allowed him to fill it with future hits, thus showcasing his skills as both a premiere vocalist and a talented songwriter.
"The album has a lot of variety to it," says GIO, in the midst of a whirlwind promo tour for his first album. "And it was amazing working with all these great producers and songwriters. It's more than I could ever have asked for my second album. We tried to capture all kinds of moods, everything from the heartfelt ballad "ALONE" (written by GIO) to "USED TO BE “a serious club sultry mix. Everyone on MySpace loves the new album."
Speaking about his early musical experiences, GIO laughs, "I remember singing with an invisible microphone. My cousins would be my dancers and I sang songs." Encouraged by his family who recognized his musicality, GIO began taking his performance on the road, performing at weddings and local charity events. "I started to get feedback from the people I sang to. They told me my singing really touched them," he says. "I never realized my music could have that effect. People would tell me I had a God-given blessing. I know this is just the beginning!"
Contact information:
GIO at 847-630-9041
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/POPGOESTHEGIO
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/GIO17
Giovannii27@hotmail.com
Most Recent Happenings:
GIO is currently working on a musical collaboration with up and coming Chicago artist/producer meLLo. Visit www.myspace.com/wombhippop to listen to meLLo's latest releases. New singles "On & On" and "Insanity" coming soon...
Here's what the Daily Hearld is saying about GIO:
Pam DeFiglio Daily Herald Staff Writer writes this about GIO: "It's a Friday night, and young men and women are looking for tables near the stage. They order drinks and wait for the show to begin.
GIO has a voice like no other it has a smooth quality that is wonderful.
The timing for the competition seems perfect. Talent searches are hot.
''We thought it would be a good idea to showcase new local hot talent,'' publisher and managing editor of Windy City Media Group, which organized the contest.
Before the preliminary competition starts, Vega hangs out near the stage with singers who will compete tonight, including GIO.
GIO, great tan and dark-haired, solidly built, is feeling the adrenaline of the impending contest. He talks animatedly, gesturing a lot.
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I'm just dropping in to say hi and thank you for your friendship! How are things? I hope you like the music. I'd love to know what you think. Have a great rest of the week!
hey Gio i really apprecaite the song n jon sang for me wen my dad passed away it was very touching n wen im back in the chi again I'll see ur show again its always entertaining watching u the gang. If u can come to vegas maybe u can do performance out here,jon and backup friends too.
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