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Gabriel Romero Jr.

... you can never go back.

About Me



My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 5/2/2005
Band Members: The spark behind such artists as Manteca, Tye Dilla, Bel Stuart, and Ace Boogie....

Originally based out of Tucson, this road warrior musician / producer has found himself in high demand from artists of every genre.....

Gabriel has been on tour with Ringling Brothers Circus playing lead keys in the band since 1999 and has written music for its 135th edition of the show. He has also written and produced music for The Anastasini Family Circus, Carden World Circus, and Sacha Houcke - Circus Pinder (France). Gabriel Romero Jr. is an Open Labs artist and enjoys breaking keyboards for fun and profit.... Check out his new indie label : Left$ide Music - kicking much ass at a venue near you...

Left$ide Music
http://www.leftsidemusic.net

Ace Boogie
http://www.myspace.com/aceboogiemyspacecom

Tye Dilla
http://www.myspace.com/tyedilla

Bel Stuart
http://www/myspace.com/belstuart

Open Labs
http://www.openlabs.com

Manteca
http://www.mantecaband.com

Influences: I'm influenced by everyone I see, hear, and meet in this life - but the ones who have left their thumbprint on my playing are: Bruce Hornsby, Chick Corea, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Ben Folds, Dr. Fink, Monte Moir, and Greg Kurstin. Away from the keys: Prince, Morris Day, Peter Gabriel, Dj Jazzy Jeff, Angelo Moore, Neal Finn, Stan Kenton, Don Menza, Buddy Rich, Steve Gadd, Trent Reznor, Maynard Keenan, Kurt Kobain, Gregg Alexander (New Radicals)....There's tons more I'm leaving out..... Hit me up if you want to know more...
Sounds Like: Stuff
Record Label: Left$ide Music
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

new track.....

"Cats that Attack" feat QCNR on tha freestyle vox...  check it, comment, holla back..peace,gp.s. - QCNR=Quinn=MyDaughter :) :)
Posted by Gabriel Romero Jr. on Mon, 28 Jan 2008 01:13:00 PST

new video...

hey ya'll...    new video/interview type thing on my page...  also here: namm has been fun.. saw my friends Chip Ritter, Mark Chipeur, and Mel Morley... been hanging wi...
Posted by Gabriel Romero Jr. on Sat, 19 Jan 2008 09:21:00 PST

YDI DROPS TODAY !!!! - TELL YOUR FRIENDS!!!!

... yes, the album that took less than a new months to record, but 2 FUCKING YEARS to get finished is available NOW on various myspaces, imeem, imp, and soon itunes, emusic, and rhapsody..  ABOU...
Posted by Gabriel Romero Jr. on Sat, 10 Nov 2007 09:54:00 PST

Exponential Growth...

Can you say mobdeep?First off, make your way to http://leftsidemusic.imeem.com and ADD the HELL outta our tracks. Spread the word, and if you're up in the northeast DEMAND us in your hometown. We are ...
Posted by Gabriel Romero Jr. on Fri, 09 Nov 2007 09:59:00 PST

New Track Goodness..

Hola...Just lettin ya'll know there's a "sneak preview" from the new album I've been working on called "The Manhattan Love Project". Those that kno...
Posted by Gabriel Romero Jr. on Tue, 06 Nov 2007 08:15:00 PST

back from Austin...

Hey ya'll...  I gotta say I missed Austin ALOT. Thanks to Pac and Brad for reminding me why I even considered moving there earlier this year - I'll be back soon, for real.I know I've been talking...
Posted by Gabriel Romero Jr. on Mon, 29 Oct 2007 09:42:00 PST

... for those who havent heard yet...

Yo,    New track posted on Ace Boogie's site...                                 http://www.myspace.c...
Posted by Gabriel Romero Jr. on Sun, 23 Sep 2007 10:52:00 PST

The Push...

The man with the weight on his sholders,    the one with the world on his head...The one with dreams in his eyes,    the one with the love to spread...When the push becam...
Posted by Gabriel Romero Jr. on Tue, 28 Aug 2007 10:41:00 PST

New digs, gigs, tracks, and contacts...

The best thing about life is the fact that within the course of even a second it can change - drastically....    Sorry I've been a recluse these days everyone - going back home seemed t...
Posted by Gabriel Romero Jr. on Sun, 18 Mar 2007 04:21:00 PST

Tye Dilla / y.D.i info...

    Production on Tye Dilla's first album "y.D.i" has been postponed due to lack of funds. Tye has also been unavailable to finish post-production, taking personal time away to handle f...
Posted by Gabriel Romero Jr. on Wed, 01 Nov 2006 10:42:00 PST