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Hi Everyone!
I'm in Nashville right now getting ready to start day 2 of recording. Adam (my producer) and I had a late session last night and we got 2 songs finished. One is called 'Hurt' and the other is called 'Barely'. I can't decided which one I love more right now (which I guess is a good thing!) They are both kind of sad songs but we finished the night by working on a song called 'Taking the Keys', which is more up beat and kind of angry (angry but fun). You might have even heard this one before on my site, but we have re-written a couple of parts. I'm heading back over to Adam's studio in about an hour and we will work of some of the more rocking stuff today. It is so exciting to be getting so close to finishing this album and I can't wait to share it with you all! I am trying to record some video footage of the sessions so you can see what goes on behind the scenes. I will post the video on rocktheglock as soon as I get a chance. I'll blog again tomorrow. Thanks for checking in!
XO- Gina
WHAT'S GOIN' ON GLOCKSTARS???
Just wanted to thank everyone for continuing to come to the site and write on my guestbook! i love hearing what you all have to say and what you're up to!
There's been some exciting things going on since my last blog. The new band has been rehearsing our tails off for our FIRST SHOW on Saturday, October 17th at Joe's on Weed Street. We go on right after the Indiana vs. Illinois football game, so approximately 9pm, and we're on for about an hour and a half. This show is especially important to me because of the venue. Joe's on Weed is pretty much the second home to Then Again (my husband's band). I feel like I've gained a lot of confidence on that stage and I can't wait to show it off with my own band! I hope everyone can make it....tell a friend or 5 so we can get the snowball effect going on!!
We'll be playing songs that you love to sing along to, songs that you haven't heard in a long time, AND songs that you've never heard. That's right, for the first time, i'll be singing my own music!
So come on out on the 17th and have a great time with me and my band!!!
CHECK OUT MY NEW VIDEOS. JUST CLICK ON "VIDEOS"! YUP, I MADE IT THAT EASY FOR YOU:) I ALSO ADDED NEW PHOTOS AS WELL!!! ENJOY!
-GINA
What’s up everyone! Where do I start?! New music, New band, NEW EVERYTHING!
Recording is going SOOO AWESOME!! Drums and bass are done and guitars get recorded next week. Then its my turn to do my thing. I am so excited I can hardly stand it. It feels so great to finally be singing songs that I wrote. It is looking good that recording and mastering will be done in October, so there will be some new music for you VERY SOON. Hang in there glockstars!
When I’m not in Nashville recording, I’m here in Chicago rehearsing with my new band. Like I told you all last time; it’s Kyle and Kerry on guitars, Joey on bass, and now we just added the final piece of the pie: Kris Gutrich (or Gut, as he is better known) is holding down the beat on drums. He is the most AMAZING drummer (and a pretty sweet dude on top of that). We had our first practice last week and everything just fell into place instantly. It is so great to have a ROCKING band again! Now that the band is complete, we have started to book shows for the upcoming months. Here’s what you can look forward to so far:
-Thursday, Oct 22 @ 115 Bourbon Street
-Friday, Nov 20 @ Bally Doyle Aurora
-BLACK Wednesday, Nov 25 @ J.W. Holstein's (Biggest Bar Night of the Year!)
Check the EVENTS section on rocktheglock.com for details. More dates to be added soon, so keep checking back!
XO~Gina
Well, another VERY successful year of American idol has just ended. It was a pretty awesome show once the top 5 were settled in! Other that Season 6, I think it was a really great season and group of people! Although I know a lot of you are upset about Adam not winning, chin up!! I feel that he would've ended up being an "idol puppet" and wouldn't be able to be himself. He's already set in his ways as an AMAZING artist! He'll be just fine. I'm really happy for Kris! He won me over with his rendition of "Falling Slowly" from the movie "Once". (GO RENT THAT MOVIE) He's going to be the next John Mayer and I'm really proud of him!!
As for recording, I'll be gone all next week putting finishing touches on my new song, "Shut Up & Kiss Me". This one is turning out to be my favorite one so far! It's got a bit of Kelly Clarkson seasoning on it:) My producer Adam has really helped me find me niche and I'm so glad that I have the chance to collaborate. He's just amazing!
You remember that cancer benefit that I sang at a few weeks ago? Well the band that I sang with has really taken a liking to me! I'm going to start an acoustic project with them and play locally. Many people have commented on my "softer side" ever since the Spring Break tour that i just did. There was some great feedback, so I'll bring that to you and venues around the Chicago land area! Very intimate, just me, Kyle Gansel (guitar+vocals) and Kerry Gansel (guitar+vocals). Three part harmonies=heaven to me! I hope you'll come out and see us this summer/fall. I'll add some dates after my vacation to Wisconsin for Memorial Day!
Time to spend time with the hubby!! HAVE A SAFE WEEKEND!!
-Gina