tag:ginasicilia.com,2005:/blogs/news--2?p=1News2018-10-22T07:27:32-04:00Gina Siciliafalsetag:ginasicilia.com,2005:Post/51261322018-03-13T14:28:48-04:002024-03-29T03:02:39-04:00A look back at Tug Of War/New Video<p>Back in June I released my seventh album, Tug Of War, on Blue Élan Records. Now that I've just finished recording my eighth album and am preparing for that release, I'd like to take one final look back and share one more song from Tug Of War before I release my new music. </p>
<p>I'm incredibly grateful for the amazing response to Tug Of War from fans and critics alike, and to the radio stations and publications all over the world for embracing it. The album placed high on the Bluescharts and hit #1 on the Tennessee Roots Music chart for several consecutive weeks. It debuted at #3 on iTunes and has had a song in the top Blues Hot Tracks for over 9 months now. </p>
<p>Many of the songs on the album are about coping with life's tumultuous moments and coming out on the end stronger than before. Many of the tunes are extremely personal but being able to write songs about things that trouble me is truly the silver lining. Thank you so much to everyone who supported this very personal music, I appreciate your support immensely. </p>
<p>Before I release my eighth album, there is one last song from Tug Of War that I'd like to share. It's not a personal song, but it definitely comes from a place of frustration and sadness. It's undeniable that there's a tremendous amount of tension, hostility and division in today's political and social climate that seems to be growing worse with each passing year. The stress of this situation has taken a toll not only on our country and leaders, but on our own day-to-day lives, as it has nearly consumed us and, in many instances, destroyed lives and personal relationships. </p>
<p>So with great compassion for everyone struggling through uncertain times, and with great hope for a peaceful tomorrow, I'm proud to present to you the official lyric video for "Never Gonna End" off my album Tug Of War. </p>
<p>Thank you so much everyone, and please stay tuned for more music this year. </p>
<p>xo <br>Gina</p>
<p><iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QkaVq-PLW3U" width="560"></iframe></p>Gina Siciliatag:ginasicilia.com,2005:Post/50134172018-01-08T17:34:37-05:002023-12-10T14:26:12-05:00Back in the studio!<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/54037/a556d89c1e23738ce58db644c93f4f8f3f9e5e1c/medium/studio.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" style="text-align: center;" /></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">I'm back in the studio in Los Angeles recording my 8th album!! </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The CD is being produced by Grammy-nominated artist Dave Darling and is set to be released in 2018 on Blue Elan Records! </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I'm so excited to share this very special journey with all my fans, and can't wait for you to hear my new songs. I know they are my best ones yet. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Make you sure you sign up for my mailing list to receive exclusive updates about the album and tour dates, as well as photos and videos from the studio that you can only see if you subscribe. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">As soon as you sign up you'll instantly receive a free song download! </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Thanks so much for your continued support everyone. <br>The best is yet to come. Stay tuned for many more updates! </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">xo <br>Gina</p>Gina Siciliatag:ginasicilia.com,2005:Post/47456682017-06-15T11:55:36-04:002024-01-05T22:46:01-05:00Philadelphia tonight!<p> </p>
<p>Hey Philadelphia, </p>
<p>I'll see you tonight at the World Cafe Live Downstairs in University City! </p>
<p>I'll be performing with the talented Casey Abrams (American Idol, Post Modern Jukebox) </p>
<p>Doors open at 7, showtime is 8pm. </p>
<p>Tickets still available at: <a contents="http://www.worldcafelive.com/event/1471531-casey-abrams-gina-sicilia-philadelphia/&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.worldcafelive.com/event/1471531-casey-abrams-gina-sicilia-philadelphia/" target="_blank">http://www.worldcafelive.com/event/1471531-casey-abrams-gina-sicilia-philadelphia/ </a></p>
<p>It's good to be home! See you tonight. </p>
<p>xo </p>
<p>gina </p>
<p> </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/54037/15e2e35a3cd5610d3391ed7920d638643d971d0b/original/img-3734.jpg?1497542032" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Gina Siciliatag:ginasicilia.com,2005:Post/47311092017-06-02T09:18:15-04:002022-05-31T00:11:42-04:00#5 on iTunes! <p>Tug Of War is officially out and the #5 most downloaded Blues album on iTunes...just behind The Rolling Stones!! Thank you so much everyone!! Let's keep this going!! </p>
<p>Download here: <a contents="https://itun.es/us/MD3Nib" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://itun.es/us/MD3Nib" target="_blank">https://itun.es/us/MD3Nib</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/54037/ae5eb746e73657b95304d28fb5ea73bea65be8fd/original/img-4960.jpg?1496409425" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Gina Siciliatag:ginasicilia.com,2005:Post/47287732017-05-31T15:58:22-04:002023-12-10T11:59:44-05:00Tonight is the night <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/54037/0ab4f10567335ddfc10bf6aabfaec9db7e115d76/medium/img-4853.jpg?1496260606" class="size_m justify_center border_" />Here I am...</p>
<p>Getting some work done in the hotel room before the first night of my 2017 Tug Of War summer tour. Tonight is the night. The culmination of months and months and hours and hours of non-stop work and dedication to booking nearly 50 summer shows. Beginning tonight I get to enjoy the fruits of my labor--the results of working at my computer until 2AM, waking up at 7AM to start again, and spending all day, everyday on one of my many electronic devices, hustling and emailing and calling and texting and staring at maps and routing and planning shows and sometimes wanting to cry from discouragement and scream with frustration. </p>
<p>This is not easy work, and while I'm in the thick of it I have to forget about balance, forget about songwriting, forget about being an artist, and forget about having a social life. Making stuff happen becomes my full-time job and there's no time to be wasted. Doing all of this is time consuming and often incredibly draining, but it's gratifying and exciting at the same time. </p>
<p>It's something I do not only out of necessity because I have no one else to do it for me, but because I long to travel and perform. This is my passion, and to be able to create the opportunity for myself to get out there and perform in amazing places is an incredible feeling. Every tour I do is that much more fulfilling knowing that I made it happen for MYSELF and by my own design. </p>
<p>Right now I'm out promoting my 7th album, and what I truly believe is my best album, Tug Of War, which officially comes out this Friday 6/2 on Blue Élan Records, a label I'm privileged to be a part of. The album is about that perpetual fight between good and bad, one I've experienced a lot of in recent years. Through it all I've learned I'm a fighter, and I'm a survivor. I fight for happiness, I fight for what I want, I fight to get up when I fall down, I fight for my career, and I fight to keep going in a business that often insists on fighting me back. It's a struggle and it's battle, but this album is my victory and this tour is proof that I'm surviving. </p>
<p>It's truly a Tug Of War. </p>
<p>So tonight it all begins at a venue with great fans that I always enjoy returning to -- Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill in Grand Rapids, Michigan. </p>
<p>All dates/tix: <br>http//GinaSicilia.com/Schedule </p>
<p>Pre-order Tug Of War: <br>Blue Élan Store: http://www.blueelan.com/gina-sicilia-store <br>Amazon: http://amzn.to/2pHYxU7 <br>iTunes: https://itun.es/us/MD3Nib </p>
<p>See you on the road everyone, <br>xo <br>Gina</p>Gina Siciliatag:ginasicilia.com,2005:Post/47263752017-05-29T17:07:10-04:002022-08-05T05:58:07-04:00Tug Of War summer tour begins this week! <p>We hope to see you on the road at one of these cities! Don't forget to <a contents="pre-order Tug Of Wa" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.blueelan.com/gina-sicilia-store" target="_blank">pre-order Tug Of Wa</a>r or pick a copy at a show!</p>
<p>For more info/tickets visit <a contents="GinaSicilia.com/Schedule" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://GinaSicilia.com/Schedule" target="_blank">GinaSicilia.com/Schedule</a><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/54037/0212624b42515ceeec786cc62d40e9047fa04feb/large/img-4404.png?1495448826" class="size_xl justify_center border_none" alt="" /></p>Gina Siciliatag:ginasicilia.com,2005:Post/46877002017-04-27T14:14:50-04:002023-12-10T13:44:42-05:00CD review from LA Music Critic<p>Wow! Thanks to<a contents=" LA Music Critic " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.lamusiccritic.com/indie_voice_blog/get-it-or-forget-it-the-charlatans-minka-gina-sicilia/" target="_blank"> LA Music Critic </a>for this review of the new album! <br>"Her voice is unique, with a strong soulful sound, and the depth of her lyrics shine through every track on the album...this young woman is a force to be reckoned with...Surely a candidate for best album of 2017"<br><br>Full review here: <a contents="http://www.lamusiccritic.com/indie_voice_blog/get-it-or-forget-it-the-charlatans-minka-gina-sicilia/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.lamusiccritic.com/indie_voice_blog/get-it-or-forget-it-the-charlatans-minka-gina-sicilia/" target="_blank">http://www.lamusiccritic.com/indie_voice_blog/get-it-or-forget-it-the-charlatans-minka-gina-sicilia/</a><br><br>Click here to pre-order Tug Of War: <a contents="http://www.blueelan.com/gina-sicilia-store" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.blueelan.com/gina-sicilia-store" target="_blank">http://www.blueelan.com/gina-sicilia-store</a><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/54037/a4d4cb3b2b39bfc8aa61ecf31cd77858ebe3069f/original/tugofwarcover.jpg?1490683044" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p> </p>Gina Siciliatag:ginasicilia.com,2005:Post/46774712017-04-19T18:49:30-04:002023-12-10T14:50:04-05:00my new album <p>So wonderful to hold a copy of my 7th CD!!! </p>
<p>Pre-order your own physical copy + a "Tug Of War" t-shirt and receive 3 free downloads courtesy of Blue Élan Records:<a contents=" http://www.blueelan.com/gina-sicilia-store " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.blueelan.com/gina-sicilia-store" target="_blank"> http://www.blueelan.com/gina-sicilia-store </a><br>(physical copy is a digi-pak and contains all the lyrics!) </p>
<p>Pre-order on iTunes and receive 2 instant gratification tracks: <a contents="https://itun.es/us/MD3Nib" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.blueelan.com/gina-sicilia-store" target="_blank">https://itun.es/us/MD3Nib</a><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/54037/3cd2f8552c3147853b2f331b24db4e5aadd34021/original/img-3810.jpg?1492642079" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br> </p>Gina Siciliatag:ginasicilia.com,2005:Post/46656512017-04-10T16:48:19-04:002024-03-29T03:02:39-04:00New album review<p>The first review of my new album is in!! <br>Thanks to <a contents="JP's Music Blog" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://jpsmusicblog.blogspot.com/2017/04/cd-review-blues-singer-gina-sicilia.html" target="_blank">JP's Music Blog</a> for the write up. </p>
<p>"Tug Of War" is officially out 6/2/17 on Blue Élan Records </p>
<p>Pre-order physical copy and receive three free song downloads: <a contents="http://www.blueelan.com/gina-sicilia-store&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="The%20first%20review%20of%20my%20new%20album%20is%20in!!%20Thanks%20to%20JP's%20Music%20Blog%20for%20the%20write%20up.%20%20%20%22Tug%20Of%20War%22%20is%20officially%20out%206/2/17%20on%20Blue%20%C3%89lan%20Records%20%20Pre-order%20physical%20copy%20and%20receive%20three%20free%20song%20downloads:%20http://www.blueelan.com/gina-sicilia-store%20%20Pre-order%20on%20iTunes:%20https://itun.es/us/MD3Nib" target="_blank">http://www.blueelan.com/gina-sicilia-store </a></p>
<p>Pre-order on iTunes: <a contents="https://itun.es/us/MD3Nib" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://itun.es/us/MD3Nib" target="_blank">https://itun.es/us/MD3Nib</a></p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/54037/456e8c6f79f87cabd072e957f4d728b30f6022f7/original/img-3576.jpg?1491857167" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Gina Siciliatag:ginasicilia.com,2005:Post/46619202017-04-07T08:32:25-04:002023-12-10T14:08:06-05:00iTunesClick here to pre-order the new album "Tug Of War" on iTunes: <a contents="https://itun.es/us/MD3Nib" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://itun.es/us/MD3Nib" target="_blank">https://itun.es/us/MD3Nib</a><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/54037/a4d4cb3b2b39bfc8aa61ecf31cd77858ebe3069f/original/tugofwarcover.jpg?1490683044" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Gina Siciliatag:ginasicilia.com,2005:Post/46556562017-04-03T03:36:22-04:002024-03-08T05:08:04-05:00Behind the music<p>I usually try not to get too personal on my blog or on social media and try to keep things as private as I can. That hasn't always worked out well because as we all know, people talk and gossip spreads like wildfire. So sometimes being able to keep private things private has been out of my control. But my new album is a lot about what has gone on in my personal and professional life since moving to Nashville 3 1/2 years ago and I wanted to share that. I'm thrilled that this new chapter has finally begun and I'm so proud of my new music. It's been a bumpy journey to get here, but an interesting one for sure. This album chronicles that. These songs aren't ideas I pulled out of thin air or wrote just for the hell of it. They are significant and they mean something. They really happened. They're true stories. In some cases I HAD to write them because it was the only thing way to comfort myself through tough a moment. There is one song I literally wrote WHILE crying. If the songs are a victory then the battle was hard won. A lot of stuff had to happen in order for the songs on this album to be written and recorded. I had to cry. A lot. I had to lose relationships. Be criticized. Be judged. Make huge mistakes. Get really angry. Feel hopeless. Feel humiliated. Feel like it was all over. Punish myself. Forgive myself. Let go. Leave Philadelphia. Move to Nashville. Start over. Feel hope. Have faith. Have ambition. Work really hard. Be persistent. Fail. Learn some hard lessons. Persevere. Get better. Get smarter. Get wiser. Get fed up. Feel scared for my life. Feel unappreciated. Feel adored. Feel hate. Feel love. Feel overwhelmed. Feel in control. Feel damaged. Feel healed. Feel regretful. Feel grateful. Feel weak. Feel like superwoman. Feel unimaginable pain. Feel so happy I couldn't wait to get up in the morning. I had to fall down and get up. Fall down again and get up again. And again. And through it all, through getting pulled back and forth between all this good and bad, I had to decide to keep moving. I still have to make that decision everyday. To keep going. To keep fighting. That's what this album is about. The constant tug of war of life. Still fighting. Never giving up. <br>And living to write a song about it. <br>Xo <br>Gina </p>
<p>(P.S. If you wanna hear what these songs are all about, pre-order Tug Of War and receive 3 free song downloads: <a contents="http://www.blueelan.com/gina-sicilia-store/)&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.blueelan.com/gina-sicilia-store/" target="_blank">http://www.blueelan.com/gina-sicilia-store/) </a></p>
<p><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/54037/a4d4cb3b2b39bfc8aa61ecf31cd77858ebe3069f/original/tugofwarcover.jpg?1490683044" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p> </p>Gina Siciliatag:ginasicilia.com,2005:Post/46489432017-03-28T14:46:52-04:002022-05-31T06:32:57-04:00Pre-order new album "Tug Of War"<p><span class="font_large">DYNAMIC BLUES SINGER-SONGWRITER GINA SICILIA CREATES A DEEPLY SOULFUL NEW ALBUM—THE EMOTIONALLY HONEST, SMARTLY ARRANGED TUG OF WAR </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">(Nashville, TN) March 28, 2017 – Dynamic blues vocalist and veracious live performer Gina Sicilia’s new album, <a contents="Tug of War" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.blueelan.com/gina-sicilia-store." target="_blank">Tug of War</a>, celebrates her status as one of the reigning voices in modern blues marking a potent evolution in her songwriting. This 11-song set is Sicilia’s seventh release since her emergence as a doyenne of the genre a... decade ago. Today, Sicilia’s life experiences coupled with her warm, flexible, emotionally-nuanced vocal styling resonates like never before. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Sicilia will celebrate the cd release of Tug of War with a special show in her adopted hometown of Nashville on June 4th. Pre-orders for Tug of War are available today at <a contents="http://www.blueelan.com/gina-sicilia-store." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.blueelan.com/gina-sicilia-store." target="_blank">http://www.blueelan.com/gina-sicilia-store.</a><br><br>Official release date: June 2nd on Blue Elan Records</span><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/54037/a4d4cb3b2b39bfc8aa61ecf31cd77858ebe3069f/original/tugofwarcover.jpg?1490683044" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Gina Siciliatag:ginasicilia.com,2005:Post/46447912017-03-24T17:54:22-04:002023-12-10T12:03:47-05:00New album coming soon on Blue Elan Records<p>Hey everyone,<br>There's a big announcement about my upcoming 7th album coming on Tuesday! To get all the latest news on my new Blue Élan Records release as well as summer tour dates, sign up for my mailing list right here at GinaSicilia.com. If you sign up before Tuesday you'll get a free song download and a first-look at the new CD cover! <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/54037/010ff7b6e89eb0fab4efa9442deccd7267193b94/original/comingsoon.jpg?1490392427" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Gina Siciliatag:ginasicilia.com,2005:Post/45509622017-01-15T12:56:15-05:002023-12-10T11:55:01-05:00Thank you OmahaAmazing show in Omaha, Nebraska last night @ The 21st Saloon. Mighty awesome audience. Thank you to everyone for coming, staying all night, dancing, singing, yelling Encore and buying my CDs. I'll be seeing you again soon. LOVE you Omaha!! xo
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kJpUp0EwPb8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Gina Siciliatag:ginasicilia.com,2005:Post/45477242017-01-12T15:18:51-05:002022-05-16T07:26:57-04:00Opening for legendary Eagles songwriter Jack Tempchin<p>I'm incredibly honored to be opening for my <a contents="Blue Élan Records" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.blueelan.com" target="_blank">Blue Élan Records</a> lablemate, legendary singer-songwriter <a contents="Jack Tempchin" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.peacefuleasyfeeling.com" target="_blank">Jack Tempchin</a>! Pretty awesome.<br>The fact that super stellar guitarist Josh Smith will be performing with me that night is just icing on the cake. Don't miss this one!! <br>See you soon Los Angeles! <br><br>Tickets here: <a contents="https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/?s=events_view&amp;id=6000&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/?s=events_view&id=6000" target="_blank">https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/?s=events_view&id=6000 </a><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/54037/da09325e1750ad815b76745a3dadcc810966d7ac/original/image.jpeg?1484176246" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Gina Siciliatag:ginasicilia.com,2005:Post/45443272017-01-10T12:45:01-05:002023-12-10T11:56:53-05:00Three shows in Nebraska this weekLincoln, Fremont, and Omaha...See you this week!!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/54037/02607025740b65d7c6b5f85105aace9cba6308f7/original/image.jpeg?1484070264" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Gina Siciliatag:ginasicilia.com,2005:Post/45417382017-01-08T10:00:32-05:002023-12-10T14:30:18-05:00Thank you Ann Arbor<p>Wow! My first show in Ann Arbor, Michigan was a big success last night!! Over 100 people bought tickets, packed the room and showed their support...despite the snowy, arctic weather that could have kept them at home. Considering this was my first time performing here, I was thrilled with the turnout, to say the least. Thanks to the band, the audience, the caterers, the sound company, the awesome owners of the Ann Arbor Distilling Company, and most of all to James for being an amazing promoter and working with me on this show. <br>I LOVE this town and look forward to making Ann Arbor a frequent stop on future tours. <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/54037/28c9373fb9db3cb04b8a8c1f6ce111760e93d9ac/medium/image.jpeg?1483887512" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br> </p>Gina Siciliatag:ginasicilia.com,2005:Post/45402282017-01-06T15:21:23-05:002022-12-18T23:44:18-05:00Lincoln, Nebraska on 1/10/17From the Lincoln Journal Star:<br> <p>Gina Sicilia, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Zoo Bar - Lincoln, NE <br>"Gina Sicilia, an Italian-American from Philadelphia, has, in the past decade, become one of the top female blues singers, a soulful powerhouse whose music rolls in some honky-tonk and jazz. “Sunset Avenue,” her latest album, was one of 2016’s best blues releases and she’s promising another LP this year"<br><br>http://journalstar.com/entertainment/ground-zero-s-best-bets-jan/article_2355ce4b-c14e-59d6-a5df-1eb3621c9358.html<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/54037/2e0a02eb4ca8d0acad182d297d633e50953a13a2/original/image.jpeg?1483734043" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><br> Gina Siciliatag:ginasicilia.com,2005:Post/45399582017-01-06T12:45:19-05:002024-01-30T05:37:00-05:00Ann Arbor, Michigan show THIS Saturday, 1/7/17<p>Hey everyone, <br>I'm so excited about this show tomorrow night in Ann Arbor, Michigan at the Ann Arbor Distilling Company! </p>
<p>There are still some tickets left so click below for more info! <br>This show could sell out sop purchasing pre-sale tickets is highly recommended. <br>I hope to see you there! <br>Tickets: <a contents="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gina-sicilia-live-in-ann-arbor-tickets-30079016147" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gina-sicilia-live-in-ann-arbor-tickets-30079016147" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gina-sicilia-live-in-ann-arbor-tickets-30079016147</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/54037/56ccef5b3b0ebf52b3c09e97426727062d6a9c8d/original/image.jpeg?1483723806" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Gina Siciliatag:ginasicilia.com,2005:Post/45313602016-12-30T19:00:01-05:002022-05-29T08:14:55-04:00Valentine's Show in Asheville, North Carolina<p>Hello my loves, <br>I'm so happy to announce this very special Valentine's Day show in beautiful Asheville, NC!! </p>
<p>Find yourself a special date and come to this show to hear some songs about love (the good and the bad kind! WHello my loves, </p>
<p>Tickets on sale here: <a contents="http://isisasheville.com/events/an-evening-with-gina-sicilia-2/&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://isisasheville.com/events/an-evening-with-gina-sicilia-2/" target="_blank">http://isisasheville.com/events/an-evening-with-gina-sicilia-2/ </a><br>Share, share, share <3<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/54037/27e4f1eabf528d7506044821fecdccff9ce3930d/original/image.jpeg?1483142342" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Gina Siciliatag:ginasicilia.com,2005:Post/45293132016-12-29T07:21:47-05:002023-12-10T12:18:16-05:00January 2017 Tour DatesHey everyone, <br>I hope you're all enjoying this holiday season!<br><br>Things have been fantastic on my end, with Sunset Avenue continuing to get played by radio stations around the world. 17 weeks after its release, it's still on the Roots Music Report Chart's Top 50 Contemporary Blues Chart, and recently received several rave reviews by international publications, including this one:<p>"Beautiful, captivating vocals are the center of attention in Sunset Avenue, the sixth studio release from Philadelphia singer/songwriter Gina Sicilia....Sicilia proves once again, her voice is certainly one to be reckoned with." - Phillip Smith - <a contents="Philly Cheeze Blues Blog" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://phillycheezeblues.blogspot.com/2016/12/gina-sicilia-sunset-avenue.html?m=1" target="_blank">Philly Cheeze Blues Blog</a></p>I'm preparing to release another album in early 2017, so stay tuned for updates.<br>In the meantime, I'm hitting the road next week for this run of midwest shows. <br>Check out the list, tell your friends, and come to a show! I hope to see you!<p>1/4/17 - <a contents="Willie's Locally Known" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://willieslocallyknown.com/events/gina-sicilia/" target="_blank">Willie's Locally Known</a> - Lexington, KY <br>1/5/17 - <a contents="Music Box Supper Club" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.musicboxcle.com/event/gina-sicilia-blues-band-jan5/" target="_blank">Music Box Supper Club</a> - Cleveland, OH <br>1/6/17 - <a contents="Tip Top Deluxe Bar and Grill" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/Tip-Top-Deluxe-Bar-Grill-205824629453662/" target="_blank">Tip Top Deluxe Bar and Grill</a> - Grand Rapids, MI <br>1/7/17 - <a contents="Ann Arbor Distilling Company" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gina-sicilia-live-in-ann-arbor-tickets-30079016147?aff=escb&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing&utm-campaign=social&utm-medium=discovery&utm-content=attendeeshare" target="_blank">Ann Arbor Distilling Company</a> - Ann Arbor, MI <br>1/8/17 - <a contents="Quencher's" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/355474801490484/" target="_blank">Quencher's</a> - Chicago, IL <br>1/11/17 - <a contents="Zoo Bar" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.zoobar.com" target="_blank">Zoo Bar</a> - Lincoln, NE <br>1/13/17 - <a contents="Corner Bar" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/cornerbarfremontne/" target="_blank">Corner Bar</a> - Fremont, NE <br>1/14/17 - <a contents="21st Saloon" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/The-21st-Saloon-122992084422370/" target="_blank">21st Saloon</a> - Omaha, NE <br>1/15/17 - <a contents="BB's Jazz, Blues & Soups" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://bbsjazzbluessoups.com/index.html" target="_blank">BB's Jazz, Blues & Soups</a> - St Louis, MO </p>
<p>(March northeast preview...more to be added) <br>3/2/17 - <a contents="Live at the Queen Theater Upstairs" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.worldcafelive.com/event/1385767-gina-sicilia-wilmington/" target="_blank">Live at the Queen Theater Upstairs</a>- Wilmington, DE <br>3/3/17 - <a contents="Lizzie Rose Music Room" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.lizzierosemusic.com/upcoming-concerts" target="_blank">Lizzie Rose Music Room</a> - Tuckerton, NJ <br>3/5/17 - <a contents="Cafe Nine" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1399947?_ga=1.250235909.2027712216.1483013873&__utma=1.1630417000.1483013873.1483013873.1483013873.1&__utmb=1.2.9.1483013877209&__utmc=1&__utmx=-&__utmz=1.1483013873.1.1.utmcsr=google%7Cutmccn=(organic)%7Cutmcmd=organic%7Cutmctr=(not%20provided)&__utmv=-&__utmk=136795440" target="_blank">Cafe Nine</a> - New Haven ("The Sunday Buzz" brought to you by Cygnus Radio...4pm matinee show) <br>3/16/17 - <a contents="Abilene Bar and Lounge" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.abilenebarandlounge.com/Events.html" target="_blank">Abilene</a> - Rochester, NY</p>Gina Siciliatag:ginasicilia.com,2005:Post/44347112016-10-24T16:06:07-04:002023-12-10T12:16:27-05:00Sunset Avenue + Upcoming Tour Dates<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/54037/172caff0c3e7e6cdbc044cdb48cfeccce742f8fe/original/sunsetaveepcover.jpg?1469647814" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>I'm so thrilled (to say the least) with the awesome response to my sixth CD, Sunset Avenue on Blue Élan Records. From Memphis to the Philippines, it's being played on radio stations across the globe and has been receiving great reviews. Not only did it debut in the top 15 best-selling Blues albums after its first week, but it's been moving up the Contemporary Blues radio charts, with three of the album's songs currently in the top 50. Click on the YouTube link below for a preview of the whole EP then head over to iTunes to download and write your own review: <br><br>Youtube Preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9rwlSDwjJo&app=desktop<br><br>ITunes: https://itun.es/us/iAKZdb <br>(Physical copies + package deals available at GinaSicilia.com/Store) </p>
<p>"The musicianship is flawless and Gina's vocal performance is powerful and passionate, drenched with emotional power . . . . She is, without question, the Real Deal." - Bill Wilson, Reflections In Blue </p>
<p>I'm also so excited for my west coast tour beginning November 2nd in Houston, Texas. <br>I'll have copies of the new CD in hand and will be performing the new tunes. <br>Check out these dates: <br>11/2/16 - Shakepeare's Pub - Houston, TX <br>11/3/16 - Poor David's Pub - Dallas, Texas <br>Sat 11/5/16 - Luna Music Bar & Lounge - San Antonio, TX <br>11/9/16 - BoxCar - Santa Fe, NM <br>11/10/16 - Rhythm Room - Phoenix, AZ <br>11/11/16 - Coffee Gallery Backstage - Altadena, CA <br>11/12/16 - Poor House Bistro - San Jose, CA <br>11/13/16 - Torch Club - Sacramento, CA <br>11/16/16 - Steve's Guitars - Carbondale, CO <br>11/17/16 - Ziggie's - Denver, CO <br>11/18/16 - Ziggie's - Denver<br> </p>Gina Siciliatag:ginasicilia.com,2005:Post/43755572016-09-16T12:29:43-04:002024-01-28T03:06:27-05:00In the newspaper today!! An amazing response to Sunset AvenueI'm so thrilled by the amazing response I've been getting since my 6th CD, Sunset Avenue, was officially released on Blue Elan Records on 8/26/16. I'm truly humbled by the countless kind words from fans on social media as well as from publications around the world. After its first week, the album debuted in the top-15 of the best-selling Blues albums of the week. I'm currently on tour in the northeast promoting the album (all tour dates at <a contents="GinaSicilia.com/Schedule" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://GinaSicilia.com/Schedule" target="_blank">GinaSicilia.com/Schedule</a>) and after a great show in Cleveland on Wednesday night opening for Blues-Rock band, Indigenous, I have been greeted in Philly with much love. <br>Check out this HUGE article that was printed this morning in my hometown newspaper, the Bucks County Courier Times. <br>It feels so great to get some love from your hometown and I'm looking forward to tonight's show in Philly at the Tin Angel!!<br>tickets still available at: http://www.ticketfly.com/event/1257747-gina-sicilia-liz-anne-knott-philadelphia/<br><br>A million thanks to Ed Conrad at the Courier Times for writing this piece...<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/54037/285e6d452189bdc4962d58a30513a52af2ef01b5/original/image.jpg?1474043357" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Gina Siciliatag:ginasicilia.com,2005:Post/43427972016-08-26T02:03:26-04:002022-04-05T05:25:19-04:00New album now available on iTunes! <p style="text-align: center;">My new album "Sunset Avenue" is now available on iTunes!! <br>Click here to get it:<br><br><a contents="https://itun.es/us/iAKZdb" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://itun.es/us/iAKZdb" target="_blank">https://itun.es/us/iAKZdb</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>Gina Siciliatag:ginasicilia.com,2005:Post/42966062016-07-27T04:44:05-04:002022-05-31T04:30:36-04:00Song Preview<p>Watch this video for a song preview from my upcoming 6th CD, <strong>Sunset Avenue</strong> on <a contents="Blue Élan Records" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.blueelanrecords.com/sunsetave" target="_blank">Blue Élan Records</a>. Then follow the link to pre-order in exchange for a signed copy and exclusive bonus track! http://www.blueelanrecords.com/sunsetave<br><br><a contents="http://www.blueelan.com/store/sunsetpreorder" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.blueelan.com/store/sunsetpreorder" target="_blank"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="Jr85IcIrPCY" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/Jr85IcIrPCY/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jr85IcIrPCY?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></a></p>Gina Siciliatag:ginasicilia.com,2005:Post/42859122016-07-23T06:03:37-04:002023-06-28T04:59:56-04:00New album available for pre-order!!<p>Hey everyone,</p>
<p>I'm SO thrilled to announce the August 26th release date on<strong> Blue Élan Rec</strong>ords of my upcoming sixth studio CD, <strong>Sunset Avenue</strong>! <br>I'm even more excited to tell you that you can now pre-order a physical copy of the CD, and I urge you all to do so. Here's why: As a "thank you" for pre-ordering the album you'll receive an exclusive track not featured on this CD, which is my acoustic cover of Sam Cooke's "Bring It On Home To Me". You'll also get a signed copy of the album on ...August 26th. Here's the pre-order link: http://www.blueelanrecords.com/sunsetave<br><br>Sunset Avenue is a 5-song EP featuring songs recorded at Morningstar Studios in Philly with my producer Glenn Barratt. It will be followed early next year by a full length album with the remaining songs. I'm extremely proud of my new music, and cannot wait for you all to hear it...and hopefully love it! Huge thanks to everyone at Blue Élan Records for getting behind me, to the incredible musicians involved in the project for lending their talents, and to all of YOU for your continued love and support as I begin chapter six in my career. <br><br>I'll be touring a whole lot in the coming months to promote this release, and I hope to see you on the road. Check GinaSicilia.com/Schedule for show dates. </p>
<p>Please share this on your pages, let everyone know they should pre-order today, and don't forget to let me know when you've placed your order so I can thank you personally.<br>xoxo <br>Gina</p>
<p>Click here to pre-order the album and receive the exclusive track: http://www.blueelanrecords.com/sunsetave</p>
<p>Photo and artwork by Joe Caliva</p>
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