Gina Green & Karlis Live In Concert

Gina Green’s Biography
DESTINED FOR SUCCESS
Over the years, many people have compared singer,sondwriter Gina Green’s silky, smooth & rich sounding voice to the 1980’s R&B / POP diva Stephanie Mills; however, she has a unique and fresh sound for today’s generation. Combining truth & real life experiences, she has been able to write songs that connect with people of all ages & ethnicities. Her Debut CD“In His Time” shot up the European charts and topped out at 2 in the summer of 1996. Sales exceeded 10,000 units worldwide. Later she went on to record two more independently released neo gospel albums “Changes” and “Tell Um” which were also a success.
On August 13, 2006, she performed at the LAS VEGAS SOUNDS OF SOUL MUSIC AWARDS located inside the prestigious ‘Cashman Theater” In Las Vegas, Nevada. She was nominated by the “Black Music Academy Association of America (BMA’S)” in a total of two categories: “Best Gospel Performer – Female” and “Gospel Rising Star Award”. And won “Best Gospel Performer – Female”. The nominations were determined by a selection committee of music executives, radio station programmers, music journalists, fellow musicians and entertainers.
In 2007, Gina auditioned for the Hit TV show “Showtime at the Apollo” and impressed the judges so much that she was invited twice to be a guest on the show filmed in Harlem, New York. Over the years, she has performed all over the United States and has shared the stage and opened for many well established celebrities; such as The Lakers, Jane Kennedy, The boys, Tonex, J Moss, TBN's Bill & Rene Morris, The Gospel Gangsters, two-time dove award nominees The GOGZ, Brent Jones & The TP Mob and many others.
Her latest CD “My Journey” is a combination of neo soul, spoken word, jazz, and R&B grooves with a very tasteful & poetic presentation. It is due to be released in 2008. She will begin touring in September of 2007 with R&B recording artist “Karlis” .Her new project not only appeals to those who love inspirational music, but has reached the neo r&b clubs and has a greatly impact on Chicago Steppin' community. Gina Green is destined for success and she has that long awaited voice that your ears have been longing for.
Website: www.ginagreen.net
Email: [email protected]
Contact: 909.963.6781 Karlis’ Biography
STILL RIDING
Born in Little Rock, Arkansas Karlis has always loved the art of music. At a young age he heard the soulful voices of such artists as Walter Hawkins, Rance Allen, Leon Patillo, Donny Hathaway, Roberta Flack, The Clark Sisters and Al Jarreau. Karlis would often imitate these famous singers with a passion. He dreamed he would be as successful as those he listened to. He even started writing some of his first songs when he was 9.
When Karlis was just 11 years old he and his family moved form a smaller Little Rock to a larger Riverside, California. While in high school he and some friends formed a singing group called 4 Da Blaque. They began writing their own songs with an eagerness to show people what they could do. They performed cover tunes at several high school (Moreno Valley H. S.) events, local talent shows and the local college functions (CSU, San Bernardino; S. B. Valley College). While in college Karlis and his brother (Curtis”Lex Luther” Abraham) formed a rapp group. They dubbed their group The Waxin’ Unit and later The Wise Guys. They made their own beats and recorded their own tracks. Karlis also started playing the piano during this time. He often experimented for hours in the practice rooms of the University (CSU, San Bernardino). Eager to bring his creations to life he formed his first band in 1997. It was literally a coincidence the way they got together. The group was then obviously named Coincidence. They worked around the campus of the university performing originals written by Karlis.
In 2000 Karlis hooked up with The GRK Project. Gary Henderson, the director of the project, encouraged Karlis to bring his keyboard to practice. Gary taught Karlis chord structures and progressions along with some helpful theory. With a new found confidence Karlis began gigging with the group and since then has never looked back. The group has performed all over the IE frequenting sassy spots like Mario’s Place in Riverside, CA. The GRK Project was eventually redubbed Seven Ave. They have shared the stage with such artists as Tierra, Lakeside, Cameo, G.Q, Jon Bon Jovi, Diana Ross, James Ingram, Jermaine Jackson and more. Now it is time for Karlis to live the dream he has had for a long time now. It is time to ride.
Website: www.myspace.com/karlislive
Email: [email protected]