by jenny heyingWhile I love seeing some old favorites, there is nothing like checking out someone you haven't seen before. The description I saw in live events "acoustic folky rock musician" kind of intrigued me. I tp'd down to "Cheers" to catch Gina Stella expecting something interesting. Well I found more than that.
Gina not only has an incredible voice, but plays guitar as well, which while not being a big deal, is definitely more appealing is SL these days. Gina's voice is a little "Jewel" like, soft, sweet but strong and projected. Crisp, clear and not a struggle to be heard.She delivers each song with confidence and that confidence is contagious.
The normal rap between and during songs is there and she seems oh so nice, kind of like the friend you want to have. She strikes me as the sort of woman who would be everyone's friend.
But back to the music. Gina not only sings and plays guitar but writes as well. "Never G
et Over You", a self penned tune is just as amazing as any cover she performed. Like Jewel and Dido whom she covers, her writing conveys that sense of being and living through emotion that they do. While I think Gina was at her best doing Jewel and Dido covers, the rest of her set list is well worth listening to as well. With Lonely Feelings, What Ya Do and If God Were One Of Us she shows that she is the SL Genius she claims to be (she was joking). But really, I've grown a little tired of hearing the same things over and over again by a lot of performers, but Gina delivers her repertoire with conviction, emotion, clarity and a whole lot of talent.
Acoustic, Folky Rock Musician? Yep she lived up to the billing. Even tender ballads ala Joan Armatrading and Norah Jones.
Well if you are in the mood for some great vocals, pretty decent guitar playing, a little humor, and a whole lot of fun, I have a solution for you.Go see Gina Stella!!
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Gina not only has an incredible voice, but plays guitar as well, which while not being a big deal, is definitely more appealing is SL these days. Gina's voice is a little "Jewel" like, soft, sweet but strong and projected. Crisp, clear and not a struggle to be heard.She delivers each song with confidence and that confidence is contagious.
The normal rap between and during songs is there and she seems oh so nice, kind of like the friend you want to have. She strikes me as the sort of woman who would be everyone's friend.
But back to the music. Gina not only sings and plays guitar but writes as well. "Never G
et Over You", a self penned tune is just as amazing as any cover she performed. Like Jewel and Dido whom she covers, her writing conveys that sense of being and living through emotion that they do. While I think Gina was at her best doing Jewel and Dido covers, the rest of her set list is well worth listening to as well. With Lonely Feelings, What Ya Do and If God Were One Of Us she shows that she is the SL Genius she claims to be (she was joking). But really, I've grown a little tired of hearing the same things over and over again by a lot of performers, but Gina delivers her repertoire with conviction, emotion, clarity and a whole lot of talent.Acoustic, Folky Rock Musician? Yep she lived up to the billing. Even tender ballads ala Joan Armatrading and Norah Jones.
Well if you are in the mood for some great vocals, pretty decent guitar playing, a little humor, and a whole lot of fun, I have a solution for you.Go see Gina Stella!!
