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Alana Gentry

love is never lost, just redefined

About Me

I was born and raised in Los Angeles and knew at a very early age I was here to be a performer. I grew up singing, dancing and acting and have focused on each one for many years at some point in my life. I played piano as a kid but it wasn't until I turned 20 that I found the guitar and started playing music again.Open Mics led to writing, co-writing, recording, getting a band together and playing throughout Los Angeles for about 8 years. I recorded one full length album and two EP's. The second EP "Illuminate" is available on itunes & cdbaby.com. In 2004 I moved to New York for two years to focus on writing and dance. During that time I travelled back to LA to record "Scarletina", written by friend's Erik Gamans and Keith Rishkovsky, which has been used on NBC's "Medium" and "Law & Order" and wrote and recorded "Amplified" with Erik Gamans for "Bionic Woman" that premiered on NBC this fall. Both available to download on www.soniclibrarian.comI also recorded "Illusion", "We're One" and "Home" in my friend/drummer Tim Jimenez's studio with Tim on drums, Erich Schneider on lead guitar and Adam Levy and Steve Dress on bass.I continue to write, dance, record, perform and see where life takes me.
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Member Since: 1/20/2005
Band Website: alanagentry.com
Band Members: Alana Gentry-vocals, guitar, harmonica, Erich Schneider-lead guitar, vocals
Influences: The Beatles, Dave Mathews Band, Led Zeppelin, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Billy Joel, Madonna, Sarah McLachlan, Tori Amos, Sheryl Crow, KT Tunstall, Chili Peppers, Joni Mitchell, Norah Jones, Ray LaMontagne, Sting, John Mayer, Jewel, Nikka Costa, Beth Hart, Nick Drake, Alanis Morrisette, Everything but the Girl, St. Germain, India Arie, Sade, Van Morrison, Diana Krall, Ella Fitzgerald, Eva Cassidy, Damien Rice, Bob Marley, Tribe Called Quest, Missy Elliott, Ben Harper, Alicia Keys, Jack Johnson, James Taylor, Jeff Buckley, Ryan Adams, Tracy Chapman....
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