My influences are Carlos Santana, Steve Vai, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Al Di
Meola, B.B King, Joe Satriani ,Tommy Emmanuel and Eric Clapton.
Vocally I am inspired by LeAnn Rimes, Alanis Morrisette and Michelle Branch.
I like to listen to Santana, Johnny Hiland, Steve Vai, Keith Urban, Rascal
Flatts, Gavin DeGraw, Darren Hayes, Rob Thomas, Train, Jedd Hughes,
Audioslave and Nickleback.
I wanted to thank you all for your support and messages. I am so grateful to have been able to play guitar with Michael Jackson and the band. Working with Michael was a life-changing experience, one I will never forget. It was awesome watching Michael dance and sing at rehearsals with us. He looked so happy. He was a musical icon and wonderful person and he has left us all too soon. I am really saddened by Michael’s passing and send my deepest condolences to his family.
You will be hearing more from me soon as I need some time to reflect. Keep checking back - the new official website will launch here soon!
Guitarist Orianthi Panagar and Carrie Underwood/Photo by John Shearer (WireImage.com)
Orianthi talks about going to rehearsals with Carrie Underwood and band for The Grammys
CONGRATULATIONS ORIANTHI ON YOUR STELLAR PERFORMANCE WITH CARRIE UNDERWOOD ON THE GRAMMYS. FROM YOUR FAMILY AT 19 RECORDINGS AND GEFFEN RECORDS.
About Orianthi
I was born in Adelaide, South Australia on January 22 1985. I picked up the acoustic guitar at six, started electric when I was eleven and at 15, I focused on writing songs and performing because that was all I wanted to do.
I have been playing in different bands since I was 14 around Adelaide and my first support show was for Steve Vai when I was 15. I had the opportunity to meet and jam with Carlos Santana when I was 18 in my hometown. He invited me to get up and jam with him at soundcheck then later asked me if I would join him on stage that night to jam! It was an awesome experience to meet and jam with my idol...dreams really do come true!
I have signed with 19 Recordings / Geffen Records and I am living in LA and making my new record. I have had some amazing things happen this year, I jammed with Prince, toured with Steve Vai, made a video clip for Panasonic HD, had a song on the Bratz movie, played at the Eric Clapton Crossroads festival, and appeared in the New York Times business section promoting Eco-friendly acoustic guitars.
I am really looking forward to touring again with the new record and thanks for everyones emails and support..I really appreciate it..;)
I praise God All Mighty 4 creating u so much. With u, I found my FAVORITE guitarist. U definetly inspire me 2 pick up my own guitar & start playing again. I hope some time soon u'll b on the next Guitar Hero game as a playable character. But ur not a Guitar Hero. Ur a Guitar Goddess! Stay wonderful & beautiful alwayz & forever!;)
Just showing some Love. You & Michael looked great togeher. It would of been an awesome tour, I'm sure of that. Only God knows why these things happen. God bless you sweetie. RIP MJ
Thanks for the add! On our most recent show (dedicated to guitarists that have worked with MJ), several of your clips were played. We started off the show with you. You can check out the playlist here: http://www.kpsu.org/node/30938 and download it here: http://archive.kpsu.org/station/archives/220 It's the entry dated 7/15/09 with a time stamp of 5:05 p.m.
HI THERE PRETTY GIRL
!GOOD MORNING !!
WELL IM JUST PASSING BY
TO THANK YOU
FOR ACCEPTING
MY REQUEST
TO BECOME FRIENDS
I REALLY LIKED YOUR PROFILE
LOOKS LIKE YOU ARE SUCH A GREAT GIRL
AND WELL THATS ALL I HAVE TO SAY 4 NOW
HOPE YOU TO HAVE A TERRIFIC WEEKEND
WITH LOTS OF PARTIES AND BEER
FUN AND PICS
TAKE CARE !!
Hope we become real friends. As I set listening to the Gaithers, I think how special southern gospel is and what a rich heritage it has. I'm humbled that the title song to my new CD, "The Little White Cross" is climbing The Power Source southern gospel chart. Hear it at my profile or electronic music stores like itunes.com, napster.com, emusic.com and many others. Your Counseling Crooner, Rob Charles
hey i was looking trough my comments and i saw a comment u left me a while ago after u played a show in arizona i still remember when i saw u the first time and u started shredding i fell in love lol but hey hopefully u can make it two comments please. well take care keep rocking
