May 13, 2013 | 

Palm Springs Central Park Restaurant welcomes Recording Artist John & Gina Carey as the talent of the Tango Room

Palm Desert, May 14, 2013:  On Saturday May 18, 2013, 6pm – 10pm, John & Gina Carey will dazzle guest with their Smooth Jazz/ Sultry Soul Performance. Weekly performances are scheduled for this talented married couple on Saturday’s & Sunday’s 6pm-10pm. These exciting weekly performances by John and Gina Carey will be held at one of Palm Springs most exquisite Southern/Argentineans restaurants, Central Park. John & Gina Carey will perform in the all new Tango Room where you will not only enjoy the mouthwatering Argentinean cuisine at an affordable price, but, great music and a breathtaking view of the Central Park foyer area.

  Singer, Songwriter and producers, married couple John & Gina Carey have been performing and recording professionally, as independent artist for many years. Their individual talents have taken them all over the world. John Carey has also played with Theo Coakley for the last 15years under the name of the Smooth Brothers.

   This power couple has combined their talents into one electrifying Soul/Jazz performance band called the “THE URBAN SOUL PROJECT”. Throughout their musical careers, both John & Gina have written & produced several soul/jazz/gospel & blues CD’s. “Urban Soul Guitarist John Carey’s, most recent CD “Smooth Soulful & Funky & Soul Singer Gina Carey’s latest CD “Gina Carey…The Songbird. They are currently both working on new CD’s due to be released in the fall of 2013. Their 2011 CD releases, “New Beginnings” & Melodic” both produced by John Carey also entered the UK soul Charts and entered the top spots within the same week. Gina’s CD “Melodic” took the #1 spot & John’s “New Beginnings” CD landed at #8. They were also named along with artist, Jill Scott, Kindred Soul, Eric Benet, Julie Dexter, Maysa, Brian McKnight & Nick Colione, with top Jazz & Soul Albums in 2011 by “ Soul Brother Records” The largest UK record store still standing.

Don’t miss this electrifying soul jazz duo every Saturday and Sunday at Central Park. John & Gina Carey will leave you wanting more and more. Your Saturdays and Sundays won’t ever be the same again, The Tango Room is located in back of the Central Park Restaurant. Find out more about John & Gina Carey at www.GicoMusic.Com. 

The Tango Room & Argentinean Cuisine @ Central park Restaurant

2330 N. Palm Canyon

Palm Springs, Ca. 92262

(760) 866- 9166 

http://www.cppalmsprings.net/default.html

John & Gina Carey Performance (Smooth Jazz & Sultry Soul) John & Gina perform in the Tango room located in the back of the Central Park Restaurant (Free Event)

Every Saturday & Sunday 6pm-10pm

Gico Music prepares to release the second single from Gina Carey’s Soul CD “ Gina Carey…The Songbird entitled  “My Sunshine”.  “My Sunshine” features Gina Carey...The Songbird at her very best.

Gina Carey’s first single” Hey Mr., a hook-laden, fusion , soul and dance song, received grave reviews and has filled the airwaves of the UK, US and Europe for the past two months. Critically acclaimed and hook-laden, “Hey Mr.” enchanted and captivated listeners. “My Sunshine” should eclipse the success of “Hey Mr.”

Gina Carey… The Songbird’s new single “My Sunshine” is a soulful, jazzy and dance floor friendly track with a sassy Latin twist. “My Sunshine” is the follow-up to “Hey Mr.”, the first single released from her latest album Gina Carey...The Songbird.

One of the most intriguing characteristics of Gina Carey…The Songbird, is her natural ability to connect with listeners worldwide as her music embodies a multitude of eclectic sounds infusing them into one dynamic presentation of soul, dance and funk.

Because of her captivating love lyrics and her angelic soul smoothness, she commands the irrevocable attention of her audiences both in her recordings and live on stage.

“My Sunshine” will brighten your life and will provide the soundtrack to the long summer months ahead. Enjoy Gina Carey’s newest single ‘My Sunshine”.

Gina’s new single” My Sunshine” can be found on her latest Soul CD “Gina Carey…The Songbird” and  is now available at I Tunes, Amazon and others. If you would like more information about Gina Carey…The Songbird, please visit her official website at www.GinaCareyTheSongBird.Com

On March 28, 2013, Gico Music recording artist Gina Carey releases her new hit single “My Sunshine”

With summer just around the corner, this year, Sunshine comes courtesy of Gina Carey...The Songbird.

Gico Music prepares to release the second single from Gina Carey’s latest soul CD “ Gina Carey…The Songbird entitled  “My Sunshine”.  “My Sunshine” features Gina Carey...The Songbird at her very best.

Gina Carey’s first single” Hey Mr., a hook-laden, fusion , soul and dance track, received grave reviews and has filled the airwaves of the UK, US and Europe for the past two months. Critically acclaimed and hook-laden, “Hey Mr.” enchanted and captivated listeners. “My Sunshine” should eclipse the success of “Hey Mr.”

Gina Carey… The Songbird’s new single “My Sunshine” is a soulful, jazzy and dance floor friendly track with a sassy Latin twist. “My Sunshine” is the follow-up to “Hey Mr.”, the first single released from her latest album Gina Carey...The Songbird.

One of the most intriguing characteristics of Gina Carey…The Songbird, is her natural ability to connect with listeners worldwide as her music embodies a multitude of eclectic sounds infusing them into one dynamic presentation of soul, dance and funk.

Because of her captivating love lyrics and her angelic soul smoothness, she commands the irrevocable attention of her audiences both in her recordings and live on stage.

“My Sunshine” will brighten your life and will provide the soundtrack to the long summer months ahead. Enjoy Gina Carey’s newest single ‘My Sunshine”.

Gina’s new single” My Sunshine” can be found on her latest Soul CD “Gina Carey…The Songbird” and  is now available at I Tunes, Amazon and others. If you would like more information about Gina Carey…The Songbird, please visit her official website at www.GinaCareyTheSongBird.Com

The anticipation grows, the excitement builds, it’s only seven, yes seven, more days, until the much anticipated, new release of  Gico Music’s Gina Carey The Songbird, and the lead single Hey Mr.

Gina Carey…The Songbird is much anticipated amongst music lovers worldwide. Nobody has heard Gina Carey’s super soulful CD Gina Carey…The Songbird. It’s deliberately been kept tightly under wraps. What music fans will hear on 31st January 2013 are thirteen stunning and super soulful, Melodic tracks. Quite simply, Gina Carey…The Songbird contains the best music of Gina's career. It’s Gina Carey at her very best.  Gina Carey… The Songbird” is a delicious fusion of soul, jazz, funk, dance and Latin music.

Undoubtedly, Gina Carey…The Songbird is sure to have you captivated from the opening bars right through to the closing notes. Bewitching and beautiful, uplifting and joyous are just some of the words that describe Gina Carey…The Songbird. The thirteen tracks will tug at your heartstrings, inspire and melt your heart. This is music for the heart and soul.

As an added bonus, the lead single Hey Mr, is released simultaneously on the 31st January 2013. Hey Mr. is a hook laden, joyous and uplifting track, designed to that will melt the hearts of music lovers. One listen and you'll realize just why they call Gina Carey...The Songbird." Three further single from Gina Carey…The Songbird will be released later this year.

Previously, singer, songwriter and producer Gina Carey...The Songbird, has enjoyed commercial success and critical acclaim aplenty. This includes her number one, UK album, Melodic. Gina Carey…The Songbird promises to surpass that, with this thirteen song masterpiece. Unquestionably, Gina Carey...The Songbird, is Gina's best album to date.

Gina chose to be a little more experimental on Gina Carey...The Songbird. She wanted to draw inspiration from the musical influences of her formative years. Indeed, Gina’s love for sound and instrumentation has allowed her the freedom to innovate, and continue to push musical boundaries. This means fusing soul, jazz, funk, Latin and blues. The result is the unique and inimitable signature sound of Gina Carey...The Songbird.

On November 1, 2012, the cool, jazzy and soulful single, Love Me Too, was released as a teaser from Gina Carey...The Songbird. Hey Mr, My Sunshine, Step into My Love and My Hero are the next four singles from Gina Carey...The Songbird to be released worldwide.

Hey Mr. is a hook-laden, fusion of soul and dance music, with a twist of folk and country, that’s both playful and sassy.

My Sunshine is a stunning dance track with a soulful jazzy sound and Latin twist.

Step into My Love has a smooth, sultry yet mystical, mysterious and soulful vibe.

My Hero is a funky dance tune that gives honor and support to the role of a good man in a women’s life.

Every song on Gina Carey...The Songbird is Melodic, and is sure to inspire many to Live, Love and Laugh.

Gina attributes her drive and determination to fulfill her musical dreams to her father, Mr. Eugene Harrison, who sadly died in March 2012. He inspired Gina, taught her never to give up. Like Gina, he was an aspiring singer. So, Gina Carey…The Songbird, Gina is dedicated to his memory.

You can find out more about Gina Carey… The Songbird by visiting her official Website at http://www.GinaCareyTheSongbird.Com. Gina Carey… The Songbird will be available from most online stores including CD Baby, iTunes and Amazon

Gina Carey…The Songbird is much anticipated amongst music lovers worldwide. Nobody has heard Gina Carey’s super soulful CD Gina Carey…The Songbird. It’s deliberately been kept tightly under wraps. What music fans will hear on 31st January 2013 are thirteen stunning and super soulful, Melodic tracks. Quite simply, Gina Carey…The Songbird contains the best music of Gina's career. It’s Gina Carey at her very best.  Gina Carey… The Songbird” is a delicious fusion of soul, jazz, funk, dance and Latin music.

Undoubtedly, Gina Carey…The Songbird is sure to have you captivated from the opening bars right through to the closing notes. Bewitching and beautiful, uplifting and joyous are just some of the words that describe Gina Carey…The Songbird. The thirteen tracks will tug at your heartstrings, inspire and melt your heart. This is music for the heart and soul.

As an added bonus, the lead single Hey Mr, is released simultaneously on the 31st January 2013. Hey Mr. is a hook laden, joyous and uplifting track, designed to that will melt the hearts of music lovers. One listen and you'll realize just why they call Gina Carey...The Songbird." Three further single from Gina Carey…The Songbird will be released later this year.

Previously, singer, songwriter and producer Gina Carey...The Songbird, has enjoyed commercial success and critical acclaim aplenty. This includes her number one, UK album, Melodic. Gina Carey…The Songbird promises to surpass that, with this thirteen song masterpiece. Unquestionably, Gina Carey...The Songbird, is Gina's best album to date.

Gina chose to be a little more experimental on Gina Carey...The Songbird. She wanted to draw inspiration from the musical influences of her formative years. Indeed, Gina’s love for sound and instrumentation has allowed her the freedom to innovate, and continue to push musical boundaries. This means fusing soul, jazz, funk, Latin and blues. The result is the unique and inimitable signature sound of Gina Carey...The Songbird.

On November 1, 2012, the cool, jazzy and soulful single, Love Me Too, was released as a teaser from Gina Carey...The Songbird. Hey Mr, My Sunshine, Step into My Love and My Hero are the next four singles from Gina Carey...The Songbird to be released worldwide.

Hey Mr. is a hook-laden, fusion of soul and dance music, with a twist of folk and country, that’s both playful and sassy.

My Sunshine is a stunning dance track with a soulful jazzy sound and Latin twist.

Step into My Love has a smooth, sultry yet mystical, mysterious and soulful vibe.

My Hero is a funky dance tune that gives honor and support to the role of a good man in a women’s life.

Every song on Gina Carey...The Songbird is Melodic, and is sure to inspire many to Live, Love and Laugh.

Gina attributes her drive and determination to fulfill her musical dreams to her father, Mr. Eugene Harrison, who sadly died in March 2012. He inspired Gina, taught her never to give up. Like Gina, he was an aspiring singer. So, Gina Carey…The Songbird, Gina is dedicated to his memory.

You can find out more about Gina Carey… The Songbird by visiting her official Website at http://www.GinaCareyTheSongbird.Com. Gina Carey… The Songbird will be available from most online stores including CD Baby, iTunes and Amazon

The Countdown continues...It’s just two weeks until the release of Gico Music‘s Gina Carey...The Songbird and the hook-laden lead single Hey Mr.

  Gico Music, along with the multitalented singer, songwriter and producer Gina Carey, are proud to announce the highly anticipated release of “Gina Carey…The Songbird.” This super smooth, soulful and funky album is sure to capture the heart and soul of listeners worldwide.

  As the excitement continues to build, people worldwide await the release of Gina Carey's ninth album Gina Carey...The Songbird. Good as each of these albums were, Gina Carey...The Songbird surpasses them. Gina Carey… The Songbird contains the best music of Gina's career. The thirteen tracks on Gina Carey...The Songbird feature Gina Carey at her very best, fusing soul, jazz, funk and Latin music. The lead single Hey Mr, is an infectiously catchy, joyous track that will melt the hearts of music lovers. One listen and you'll realize just why they call Gina Carey...The Songbird."

  Although Gina Carey...The Songbird, has enjoyed commercial success and critical acclaim aplenty, including her number one, UK album, Melodic, Gina Carey…The Songbird promises to surpass that. From the opening bars, to the closing notes of of  Gina Carey...The Songbird this is a thirteen song masterpiece. Quite simply, Gina Carey...The Songbird, is Gina's best album to date.

  Gina chose to be a little more experimental on Gina Carey...The Songbird. She wanted to draw inspiration from the musical influences of her formative years. Indeed, Gina’s love for sound and instrumentation has allowed her the freedom to innovate, and continue to push musical boundaries. This means fusing soul, jazz, funk, Latin and blues. The result is the unique and inimitable signature sound of Gina Carey...The Songbird.

On November 1, 2012, the cool, jazzy and soulful single, Love Me Too, was released as a teaser from Gina Carey...The Songbird. Hey Mr, My Sunshine, Step into My Love and My Hero are the next four singles to be released worldwide.

Hey Mr. is a hook-laden, fusion of soul and dance music, with a twist of folk and country, that’s both playful and sassy.

My Sunshine is a stunning dance track with a soulful jazzy sound and Latin twist.

Step into My Love has a smooth, sultry yet mystical, mysterious and soulful vibe.

My Hero is a funky dance tune that gives honor and support to the role of a good man in a women’s life.

Every song on Gina Carey...The Songbird is Melodic, and is sure to inspire many to Live, Love and Laugh.


Gina attributes her drive and determination to fulfill her musical dreams to her father, Mr. Eugene Harrison, who sadly died in March 2012. He inspired Gina, taught her never to give up. Like Gina, he was an aspiring singer. So, Gina Carey…The Songbird, Gina is dedicated to his memory.

You can find out more about Gina Carey… The Songbird by visiting her official Website at www.GinaCareyTheSongbird.Com. Gina Carey… The Songbird will be available from most online stores including CD Baby, iTunes and Amazon

31st January 2013 marks the next chapter in Gina Carey’s seventeen year career, when Gina Carey…The Songbird is released. Gina Carey…The Songbird is the ninth album of Gina’s career, and her sixth soul album. This is the start of a new chapter in the career of Gina Carey…The Songbird. She’s back, stronger, wiser and even more soulful than ever. Indeed, Gina Carey…The Songbird is the best album of Gina’s career. Earlier this week, I spoke to Gina and she told me about Gina Carey…The Songbird and her plans for 2013.

Last year, 2012, was the busiest year of Gina Carey’s career. While most albums struggle to release even one album each year, Gina was the hardest working women in soul music. She released a trio of albums between February and September 2012. 

2012 started for Gina with the release of her sixth album Love Letters, which was released on Valentine’s Day 2012. This found Gina fusing her own unique mix of soul, jazz, Nu-Soul, gospel and funk. Love Letters was the followup to Gina’s 2011 album Melodic. Not only was Melodic critically acclaimed, but became Gina’s most successful album, reaching number one album in the UK in August 2011. Then just three months after the release of Love Letters, came the sequel, Love Letters 2.

Love Letters 2 was the perfect starting point for anyone new to Gina Carey’s music. It was a combination of old and new songs. There were four songs from Gina’s two previous albums, Melodic and Love Letters. Add to these eight tracks, three new songs. You, Being In Love and You Are Right were from Gina’s next album Live, Love and Laugh Volume 1.

Live, Love and Laugh Volume 1 was released in September 2012. This was a really difficult period for Gina. Her father Eugene Harrison had died earlier in 2012. For Gina, Live, Love and Laugh Volume 1 was Gina’s way of coping with the loss of her father. In many ways, Live, Love and Laugh Volume 1 became Gina’s way of paying tribute to a man who’d inspired, encouraged and believed in Gina. Following the loss of Gina’s father, she decided to take stock of her career so far.

Having taken stock of her sixteen year career, Gina decided that 2013 was a new beginning for her. With that in mind, Gina decided that for the next step in her career, she decided for the first time in her career, to enlist the help of a manager. So, a new manager was brought in to help guide Gina’s new beginning, including her new album Gina Carey…The Songbird.

With thirteen new songs written, Gina and her management team started working on an album title. Various titles were considered, then her manager came up with Gina Carey…The Songbird. Gina decided this was perfect. With an album title, next came the album cover. For that, Gina enlisted the help of her sister, Melanie Harrison, photographer and New York model. It’s Melanie’s photographs that feature on in the publicity shots and album cover. It seems the Carey sisters are a multitalented family. Together, they’re a potent partnership, who’ll play an important part in this new beginning for Gina Carey’s career. This starts with Gina Carey…The Songbird.  However, I was interested to hear about Gina’s life and career so far. So, I asked her about her past and musical inspirations.

Gina first became interested in music when she was just aged eight. Inspired by the music of singers like Deneice Williams, Billie Holliday. Gladys Knight and Jackie Wilson. This was the music she heard at home. It inspired her to start singing. Soon, she took a few lessons and started playing piano. Little did she realize that this would be how she’d earn a living.

By 1996, Gina got her professional breakthrough. She was asked to sing backing vocals for God’s Original Gangsters. This lead to Gina signing to Grapetree Records, who would release Gina’s debut album In His Time, the first of three gospel albums Gina released. In His Time sold over ten thousand copies throughout the United States. This lead to Gina being nominated for two awards by the Black Music Academy Association of America. These two categories were the Best Female Gospel Performer and Gospel’s Rising Star. However, then after the success of In His Time, Gina came crashing back to earth. Grapetree Records folded, leaving Gina without a label.

Seven years after the release of In His Time, Gina released her sophomore album Changes. This was released on her own independent label Gico Music, which would release all her future albums. Then in 2006, Gina released her third gospel album, Tell Um. That year,  Gina received a prestigious award for her music. This was the Las Vegas Black Music Awards’ for Best Gospel Performer, which she received at the Cashman Theater. Given this would be Gina’s final gospel album, this was the perfect way to close the first chapter in Gina’s career. Her next album would be quite different, but extremely soulful.

Two years after the release of Gina’s final gospel album Tell Um, she released her fourth album and first soul album My Journey. Much had happened to Gina between the release of Tell Um in 2006 and My Journey in 2008. In 2007, Gina auditioned for America’s Got Talent on NBC TV and had performed with Lee Bailey at the inaugural EURWEB Awards. Gina also auditioned for another television show “Showtime At The Apollo.” It was filmed at the legendary Harlem theatre, where so many great singers had appeared. This seemed to inspire Gina. The judges were so impressed with Gina’s performance, that she was twice asked to be a guest the show. It definitely seemed that Gina Carey’s star was rising during 2007. This continued into 2008 when BET J played the video for her True Love single on their Cup show. When Gina would release her next album it would demonstrate her talent as a singer, songwriter and arranger.

Melodic was Gina’s second soul album and fifth album overall. On Melodic, Gina wrote and arranged the songs, while her husband John, played on, and produced Melodic. This was Gina’s most successful album, reaching number one in the UK Soul Charts in August 2011. Then, in December 2011, Gina received a huge accolade, when Melodic was named one of the best soul albums of 2011. Gina was in illustrious company, joining names like Jill Scott, Maysa Leak and Eric Benet. Then in 2012, would see Gina crowned the hardest working artist in soul music.

During 2012 released her trio of albums, Love Letters, Love Letters 2 and Live, Love and Laugh Volume 1. This she managed to do between February and September 2012. Having released three albums during 2012, Gina decided to start work on her ninth album. So, Gina returned to the studio. She started work on what would become he ninth album Gina Carey…The Songbird. 

When I asked Gina to tell me about Gina Carey…The Songbird, she said partly, the music has been influenced by the music she heard growing up. It’s also slight more experimental. Still, Gina Carey…The Songbird sees Gina fusing her usual unique mix of soul, jazz, Nu-Soul and funk. There’s also a hint of folk, country, blues, Latin and African music. Gina describes the music as “super smooth, soulful and funky” but also “inspirational, playful, sassy, sultry, mystical and mysterious.” To that, I’d add hook-laden. Ballads and dance-floor floor friendly songs sit comfortably side by side on Gina Carey…The Songbird, which will be released on 31st December 2013.

To coincide with the release of Gina Carey…The Songbird on 31st January 2013, is Hey Mr, a hook-laden fusion of musical genres and influences. After that, the soulful, jazzy, dance track My Sunshine will be released as the sophomore single. Then the sumptuously sultry and sensuous Step Into My Love will become the third single. For the fourth and final single, is another uptempo, funky, dance track My Hero. The four singles are just a tantalizing taste of the thirteen tracks on Gina Carey…The Songbird. These thirteen tracks mark a new chapter in the career of Gina Carey…The Songbird.

Gina has dedicated Gina Carey…The Songbird to her late father, Mr. Eugene Harrison, the man who inspired, encouraged and always believed in Gina. Having heard Gina Carey…The Songbird, I can honestly say that this is a very fitting tribute to Gina’s father. I’m sure Mr. Harrison would be proud of the music on Gina Carey…The Songbird. This is just the first step in a new beginning for Gina Carey…The Songbird. During 2013, Gina hopes to tour the UK and in the future, hopes to collaborates with other songwriters and producer. So, Gina Carey…The Songbird is just the first step in the next chapter in her career. With new management helping guide her career, then Gina Carey…The Songbird marks what will be the start of a new, exciting and successful chapter in the career of Gina Carey…The Songbird.

IT’S A NEW BEGINNING FOR GINA CAREY…THE SONGBIRD.

Source: DEREKS MUSIC BLOG

Gico Music’s Gina Carey...The Songbird will sing her way back into our hearts on January 31st, with the release of “Gina Carey…The Songbird.”
 
  Gico Music, along with the multitalented singer, songwriter and producer Gina Carey, are proud to announce the hugely anticipated release of “Gina Carey…The Songbird.” This super smooth, soulful and funky CD is sure to capture the heart and soul of listeners worldwide.

  Previously, Gina Carey..The Songbird, has enjoyed commercial success and critical acclaim aplenty, including her number one, UK album, “Melodic.” “Gina Carey…The Songbird” is Gina's best album to date.

  Not only does Gina Carey...The Songbird’s warm, angelic, seventies soulful vibe stand out, but is a multicultural and genre-sprawling fusion of influences. From the opening bars to closing notes, Gina Carey...The Songbird is a thirteen song masterpiece.

  Gina chose to be a little more experimental on Gina Carey...The Songbird. She wanted to draw inspiration from the musical influences of her formative years.
 
  Gina’s love for sound and instrumentation has allowed her the freedom to create songs without prejudice. Her unusual style of production, fusing African, Latin, jazz, soul, folk, blues & R&B has resulted in a unique and inimitable signature sound.

  On November 1, 2012, the cool, jazzy and soulful single, “Love Me Too,” was the first single to be released as a teaser from Gina Carey...The Songbird. “Hey Mr,” “My Sunshine,” “Step into My Love” and “My Hero” are the next four singles to be released nationwide.

“Hey Mr,” is a hook-laden, fusion of folk, country, soul and dance music, while being playful and sassy at the same time.

“My Sunshine” is a stunning dance track, with a soulful jazzy sound and Latin twist.

“Step into My Love” has a smooth and sultry, yet mystical, mysterious and soulful vibe.

“ My Hero” is a funky dance tune that gives honor and support to the role of a good man in a women’s life.

Every song on Gina Carey...The Songbird is sure to inspire many to Live, Love and Laugh.

Gina attributes her drive and determination to fulfill her musical dreams to her father, “Mr. Eugene Harrison,” who sadly died in March 2012. He inspired Gina, teaching her never to give up. Like Gina, he was an aspiring singer. So, “Gina Carey…The Songbird,” Gina is dedicated to his memory. You can find out more about “Gina Carey… The Songbird” by visiting her official Website at www.GinaCareyTheSongbird.Com. This CD will be available from most online stores including CD Baby, iTunes and Amazon.

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With a dynamic and audience captivating style, the sensual voice of writer, composer, producer and performer Gina Carey is often compared to the Broadway sensation Stephanie Mills.  However, Carey’s tenacity and vocal flair gives her a unique sound and style that places her in a league of her own.

Recording Artist, producer, composer Gina Carey poses with her multi-talented husband and Urban Soul Guitarist /recording artist John Carey.

Perhaps Carey is best known in the desert for winning the 2012 Rising Stars of the Desert Music Video Competition where she was awarded the Marker Broadcastion 2012 Jazz Music Artist Award. Gina has performed all over the United States and has shared the stage with many well known and established celebrities including 70 funk band Rose Royce and  Gospel Recording artist J Moss.

Gina will release her 9th CD “Gina Carey...The Songbird″ January 31, 2013. Her single “Love Me Too” is out and being applauded for her unique and creative approach. For more information regarding Gina Carey’s, visit her official website at  GinaCarey.Net or call 760.678.5815

Fridays 6 to 9 pm from Nov. 23 to Dec. 28
Warm your soul and inspire your spirit during Miramonte's weekly Smooth Sounds event. Recording artist Gina Carey will bebop and jingle bell your Friday nights with a mix of soulful, Jazzy and Seasonal songs in the Vineyard Lounge. And, from 7 to 8:30, try the sophisticated taste of warmed Raclette & Wine on the patio of the Vineyard Lounge for just $12 per person

For More Info Go To http://www.miramonteresort.com/entertainment.php

Congrats to Gina Carey for making the Gospel BBC Radio Station The Weeks of....

Thank you to Mike Shaft on behalf of GICO MUSIC

http://mikeshaft.com/2012/10/22/bbc-radio-manchestergospel-hour/

THIS WEEK’S PLAYLIST

Week 173

21st OCTOBER 2012

Higher groove – Ben TANKARD

Take a minute/I lift him up – Fred HAMMOND

Sunday morning – Tim BOWMAN Jnr

I choose to worship – Wess MORGAN

For who you are – Troy SNEED

On the inside – Daniel WINANS

Bible reading – Psalm 106

Partners in crime – Dave KOZ & Jim BRICKMAN

The well – CASTING CROWNS

I run – Gina CAREY

Swoop – Vickie WINANS

I will sing – David BRINSON

Lay it down – Troy SNEED

Jesus how I love You – Lawrence MATTHEWS

Week 172

14th OCTOBER 2012

Swoop – Vickie WINANS

I run – Gina CAREY

For who you are – Troy SNEED

I love you – Jonathan McREYNOLDS

It’s so amazing – Bryan WILSON

Best time of my life – Bryan WILSON

I wanna thank you – MAZE, J MOSS, Frankie BEVERLY ETC.

Bible reading – Psalm 9

Partners in crime – Dave KOZ & Jim BRICKMAN

I believe – Jennifer HUDSON

Sunday morning – Tim BOWMAN Jnr

Standing – William McDOWELL

Beautiful – Tim BOWMAN

I know you hear me – Troy SNEED

Throw it away – Tim BOWMAN Jnr

On the inside – Daniel WINANS

Congrats to Gina Carey for breaking the top 10 charts lading at #5 on the Reverb Nations Indie Charts http://www.reverbnation.com/main/charts?artist_id=artist_1797073&genre=Indie&genre_geo=Local&popup_render=%2Fartist%2Ftwitter_this%2Fartist_1797073%3Ftwitter_message%3DWe%5C%27re+number+5+on+the+ReverbNation+Indie+charts+for+Palm+Springs%2C+CA.+www.reverbnation.com%252Fginacarey

On November 1st Gina Carey prepares to release her most unique song ever

  In this modern world of music, many are expected to follow on the dotted line. Most music industry executives are looking for new artist who either exhibit or who are willing to mimic the likes of already famed and successful artist, But not so with singer songwriter Gina Carey. The always busy soul singer defies the norm again with her new single “ Love Me Too”.

  “ Love Me Too”  is the first single releases from Gina’s upcoming CD “ Live Love & Laugh 2 ( Love) , the second volume to her September 4, 2012 digital album release“ Live Love & Laugh  (Live) Volume One CD . ” Love Me Too” will be available for a free download on Thursday, November 1, 2012.

  Unlike her previous  soulful tunes, “ Love Me Too “ is quite different . As Gina continues to explore her artistry and  journey of becoming  a more accomplished songwriter  and  producer , she has decided to step out of the closed box of restraints with “ Love Me Too”  and let your creativity fly freely.  Gina’s new single “ Love Me Too”  masterpiece only to be described by critics as a  neo-jazzy fusion sound with a middle eastern flavor. In addition, the influence of Ella Fitzgerald’s scatting style can also be heard in “ Love Me Too” . Overall, Gina’s range and creativity is what truly stands out in this track.

  “ Love Me Too” is well produced and gives listeners a more thorough view of Gina’s musical talents and diversities. In the coming months, listeners will be able to enjoy the entire soulful eclectic collection of “Live Love & laugh 2” (Love). The entire album will in company a combination of Soul, Jazz , Fusion, House , Latin, Disco, Funk and R&B.

  Although Gina deems herself to be a true soul singer, she is excited about writing and producing music with vast array of multicultural influences. Because of the wide cultural range of Gina musical supporters ,she is adamant about creating music will appeal to the masses without compromising that  soulful angelic sound that she has been known for throughout her musical career.. Gina believes that true artistry is allowing yourself the freedom to be who God made you to be. She also believes that she was not put on this earth to be carbon copy of anyone.

   “Love Me Too” will be available for a free download upon its release. To find out more about Gina Carey,  visit Gina’s official website at Ginacarey.net. Gina’s previously released song collections can be found at most digital retain stores such as CD Baby, I Tunes, Amazon and more.

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GINA CAREY LIVE, LOVE AND LAUGH VOLUME 1 (LIVE).

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For any independent artist, trying to think of innovative ways of releasing music, isn’t easy. After all, major record companies have whole departments of strategists, whose job is to do just that. So, releasing music on a limited budget must be much harder. However, one artist whose pioneering a new way of releasing an album is Gina Carey. For here eighth album, Live, Love and Laugh, Gina’s decided to release the album in three volumes. This is perfectly suited to the three suites or themes  of music  that run through the twelve songs on Live, Love and Laugh . With these three very different themes running through the album, Gina decided that an innovative and imaginative way of releasing her new album was in three volumes. On September 4th, Gina will release Volume 1, entitled Live will be released on 4th September, with Volume 2 Love released on January 1st 2012 and Volume 3 Laugh being released on 1st May 2013. 

Live, Love and Laugh Volume 1 (Live) is Gina’s third album of 2012 and fifth soul album. Gina Carey’s soulful journey started with My Journey, before releasing was Melodic 2011. Before, becoming a soul singer, Gina had released three gospel albums, In His Time, Changes and Tell Um. Then on St. Valentines’ Day 2012, Gina released the first of three albums she’d release in 2012. Love Letters, was Gina’s fusion of  Nu-Soul, smooth soul, R&B and jazz. It was released on the same day as husband John’s Smooth, Soulful and Funky. Then just three months later, released her second album of 2012 Love Letters 2. Again, Gina was innovative, with Love Letters 2 featuring four tracks from Melodic and Love Letters, plus three tracks from Live, Love and Laugh. Now just three months later, I’ve been given a preview of Live, Love and Laugh Volume 1 (Live), which I’ll now tell you about.

The title-track Live, Love and Laugh opens Live, Love and Laugh Volume One. Straight away, swathes of grand strings build the drama up before Live, Love and Laugh reveals its soulful delights. A flourish of strings signal the arrival of Gina’s cascading vocal. Gina’s vocal is heartfelt, full of passion and positivity, while she adds multi-tracked backing vocals. Melodic keyboards, crispy drums, guitar and percussion combine, as this paean to positivity unfolds. With a mixture of emotion, and sincerity, Gina delivers her vocal. She does so as if she means every word, as the arrangement unfolds in waves, with keyboards and guitars key to the single’s sound. When combined with an uptempo, catchy arrangement, the result is an irresistible and hook-laden single,

My All opens with gentle, melodic keyboards, a hint of a shaker and a flourish of harp. They give no clue to where the track’s heading. Then an uptempo track unfolds. Gina’s impassioned vocal soars, while multi-tracked backing vocalists accompany her. Crispy drums provide the track’s heartbeat, while dramatic keyboards and rumbling bass punctuate the arrangement. As Gina’s voice almost trembles with emotion and pride, sweet backing vocals accompany her. Midway through the track, blazing horns add to the drama and emotion of the track. The longer the track progresses, the better Gina’s vocal gets. She mixes power, passion and pride, a formidable combination in life.

Gina drops the tempo on Angel, delivering a beautiful and heartfelt vocal. To me this is the best track on the album. It’s a gorgeous, slow, love song, one that’s perfectly suited to Gina’s voice and which she brings to life. Her delivery is stunning, with her phrasing getting across the beautiful lyrics. Like the two previous tracks, there’s a real Nu-Soul sound, bur Gina’s voice perfect for this style of music. As Gina delivers a heartfelt, emotional vocal, drums and bass provide the song’s slow, sensuous heartbeat. Keyboards, acoustic guitar and backing vocals accompany Gina, before the lushest of strings provide the track’s coupe de grace. Of the four tracks on Live, Love and Laugh Volume 1, this is the best, and very definitely the most beautiful.

Closing Live, Love and Laugh Volume 1 is Jam Session. A pounding bass, keyboards, drums and wah-wah guitar combine with Gina’s vocal. Her vocal is delivered in a dramatic, sassy style, with backing vocals accompanying here. Here, Gina and husband John, decide to unleash a tougher, funkier sound. Similarly, Gina’s vocal has a tougher, sassier sound. Having said that, the track is still soulful. Later, John unleashes a series of sizzling guitar solos, wah-wah-ing his way across the arrangement, almost making his guitar talk. Meanwhile Gina and backing vocalists soulfully soar above the arrangement, as Gina Carey reveals another side to her music, one that I can’t wait to hear more of.

Having constantly played the four tracks on Gina Carey’s forthcoming album Live, Love and Laugh Volume 1 (Live), I can honestly say that Gina’s sounding better than ever. Her vocals are variously a mixture of power, passion, positivity and emotion. The four songs are infectiously catchy and deeply soulful. While Live, Love and Laugh is the lead single, and a hook-laden single at that, Angel a gorgeous, heartfelt love song is the real standout track. Surely, that’ll be released as a single. I know if I was choosing the next single, that’s the one I’d choose. Truly, each of the songs on Live, Love and Laugh Volume 1 (Live) show Gina Carey to be a multi-talented lady, who wrote, arranged and produced the album. She has dedicated Live, Love and Laugh Volume 1 (Live) to her father Eugene Harrison, who sadly died earlier this year. I’m sure that Mr. Harrison would be truly proud of his hugely talented daughter Gina Carey, as she continues to Live, Love and Laugh and make so many happy with her beautiful voice.

Independent Soul/Jazz Recording Artist Gina Carey Goes Virtual For the first time ever, Gico Music’s Independent soul artist Gina Carey will celebrate the release of her new CD “ Live Love and Laugh “ online.

  Throughout the years, many recording artist have supported their new CD releases by throwing big elaborate CD release parties . At these parties, fans, industry reps and media are invited by record executives to join their artist as they showcase their new recordings to the world. In order to  keep up with the glamorous trends of their star studded competitors , some independent artist have also adopted this promotional method.  However, because of the lack of financial backing from major labels ,many struggling independent artist cannot keep up with the demands of the music industries traditions. Therefore , independent artist such as Gina Carey are finding creative ways to promote their music while working with a shoestring budget.

  Singer , songwriter, and producer Gina Carey has found a new way to celebrate the release of her new CD “ Live Love & Laugh” without even leaving home. On September 4, 2012 , Gina Carey will release her new CD “ Live Love & Laugh “ Volume One Live digitally. To support her new project, she has decided to celebrate this exciting event by hosting her first ever CD release party on her Facebook page. This CD gala will be uniquely different from her previous releases because this one will be all virtual. By throwing a traditional party, it is easy to incur massive cost . Building rentals, catering cost, invitations ,VIPs perks , wardrobe, band fees etc. Also, public attendance is limited to those who are local.  However, by hosting a party on Face book , Gina will able to invite supporters worldwide to witness the virtual premier of her album.

  Hosting this grand event will be Andre Scott, the face book administrator of his own Soul music lovers group Vinyl Stew. Guest who arrive to Gina’s virtual CD release party will enjoy a virtual night of elegance, contest, signed CD give -a-way’s and several live virtual performances by Gina Carey and her husband “ The Urban Soul Guitarist” John Carey who will be her opening act. Gina will perform all of the songs on her new CD. This will be the first official premier of Gina’s new CD “ Live Love & laugh”.  Guest who attend will be allowed to send congratulatory webcam messages and Gina will also be available to chat with her music supporters.

This amazing event will commensurate on Tuesday September 4, 2012  at 12pm - 2pm PST and 6pm - 7pm PST and is free to the public . Gina ‘s virtual CD release party will be hosted online on her Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ginacareysings . Don’t miss this exciting event! Although traditional CD release parties are exciting for most recording artist , Virtual parties can be equally as fulfilling and exciting , especially when your able to share your special moment with friends globally without going broke in the end. For more information on Gina Carey go to www.ginacarey.net . Live Love and Laugh” will be available at CD Baby, Amazon, I Tunes and many online retailers.

 Over the years, many recording artist have been known to drop no less than one CD per calendar year. However, multitalented singer, songwriter and producer Gina Carey is quite the exception to that rule. If releasing two CD’s in one consecutive year wasn’t enough, Gina decides to drop yet another soulful masterpiece on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 ending with three CD’s in one year.

On February 14, 2012 “Valentines Day”, Gina graced her fans with“Love Letters” a beautiful collection of well written and performed love songs. On the week of March 17th, “Love Letters” hit the Top 30 UK Soul Charts yet again rising to #16 not long after achieving the #1 spot of the UK Soul Charts last year in 2011 with her CD“Melodic”.

Her second 2012 CD, “Love Letters 2” was released On May 31st.“ Love Letters 2” combined seven of Gina’s all time favorite previously released songs and included three new teaser tunes, “You, You Are Right & Being In Love”. These three teasers were sneak previews to her upcoming CD “Live Love & Laugh”.

Gina plans to include 12 songs on her three parts CD “Live Love & Laugh” with 4 tunes on each separate release. Volume One (Live) on September 4th, Volume Two (Love) January 1, 2013 & Volume Three (Laugh) on May 1, 2013. The smooth soulful jazzy “Live Love & Laugh is a combination of dance to mid range inspirational & love tunes. The foot stomping & Inspiring“Live Love & Laugh” & “My All” is the first singles to be released off of this dynamic album following the Jazzy“Jam Sessions”. This CD is perfectly polished off by the angelic mid temp love ballad “Angel”. These songs were all written & produced by Gina Carey with generous guitar contribution by her husband and recording artist’s smooth jazz guitarist John Carey.

Gina attributes the inspiration behind “Live Love & laugh” to the recent passing late father“Eugene Harrison”. Join Gina Carey & a host of friends on September 4, 2012 12pm -2pm & 6pm – 8pm PST as she celebrates her first ever online Virtual CD Release Party hosted by Andre Scott on Facebook. She will celebrate this joyous event with her husband and special guest Artist “The Urban Soul Guitarist” John Carey. This party will include live performances, contest, CD give a ways and a special surprise. Don’t miss this event! Gina Carey’s “Live Love & Laugh” CD release party is free to the public. Just log on to facebook.com/ginacareysings . You can find Gina Carey’s “ Live Love & Laugh” Volume One (Live) at most online stores including CD Baby, I Tunes and Amazon.

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After two successful Top 30 UK Soul Chart CD releases , Soul Jazz recording artist Gina Carey prepares for her 3rd  CD “ Live Love & Laugh” all in the same year.

  Over the years , many recording artist have been known to drop no less than one CD per calendar year. However, multitalented singer, songwriter and producer Gina Carey is quite the exception to that rule. If releasing two CD’s in one consecutive year wasn’t enough, Gina decides to drop yet another soulful masterpiece on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 ending with three CD’s in one year.

  On February 14, 2012“Valentines Day” , Gina graced her fans with “ Love Letters” a beautiful collection of  well written and performed love songs. On the week of March 17th, “Love Letters” hit the Top 30 UK Soul Charts yet again rising to #16 not long after achieving the #1 spot of the UK Soul Charts last year in 2011 with her CD “ Melodic”.

  Her second 2012 CD, “ Love Letters 2” was released On May 31st . “ Love Letters 2” combined seven of Gina’s all time favorite previously released songs and included three new teaser tunes , “You, You Are Right & Being In Love”. These three teasers were sneak previews to her upcoming CD “ Live Love & Laugh”.

  Gina plans to include12 songs on her three parts CD “ Live Love & Laugh” with 4 tunes on each separate release. Volume One (Live) on September 4th , Volume Two ( Love)  January 1, 2013 & Volume Three ( Laugh) on May 1, 2013.  The smooth soulful jazzy “ Live Love & Laugh is a combination of dance to mid range inspirational & love tunes. The foot stomping & Inspiring“ Live Love & Laugh”  & “My All” are the first singles to be released off of this dynamic album following the Jazzy“ Jam Sessions” . This CD is perfectly polished off by the angelic mid temp love ballad “ Angel”. These songs were all written & produced by Gina Carey with generous guitar contribution by her husband and recording artists smooth jazz guitarist John Carey.

Gina attributes the inspiration behind “ live Love & laugh” to the recent passing late father“ Eugene Harrison” .You can find Gina Carey’s “ Live Love & Laugh” Volume One (Live) at most online stores including CD Baby , I Tunes  and Amazon.

Congradulations to Gina Carey for entering the UK Soul Charts yet once again with her new singles " You , You Are Right & Being In Love" off her upcoming CD " Live Love & Laugh" coming this september 2012. Now #23 on the UK Soul Charts http://www.uksoulchart.com/. 

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Only one more week before the much anticipated release of Gina Carey’s New CD “Love Letters 2”

 Soul singer Gina Carey prepares to launch her new CD “Love Letters 2” on May 21, 2012!  “Love Letters 2” The Love Continues, is a combination of Soul, R&B, funk and & Soul jazz.  This brilliant project includes 7 of Gina’s personal favorite previously released songs  taken from “Melodic” and “ Love Letters” and  3 new singles , “ Being In Love, You & You Are Right. These cleverly produced masterpieces, are already hitting the airways worldwide with a bang! “Love Letters 2” is a combination of Soul, R&B, funk and & Soul jazz. Many people have compared her tone to the likes of R&B and Broadway sensation Stephanie Mills, Denise Williams & the late Mini Riperton, however, Gina has a unique style of her own.

  These 3 new tracks, Being In Love, You, and You Are Right, are teasers to her forth coming late September 2012 CD release “ Live Love & Laugh. “Love Letters 2” is written and produced by Gina Carey with guitar contributions from her incredibly talented husband & recording artist, “The Urban Soul Guitarist” John Carey.  Unlike Gina’s previous releases, “Love Letters 2” will only be available through digital downloads at CD Baby, Amazon & I Tunes and other online retailers. The multi talented Gina Carey recently released her 6th CD “Love Letters” on February 14, 2012, Valentine’s Day .  “Love Letters” is currently on the Top 30 UK Soul Charts and is steadily climbing weekly.

 Gina's last CD "Melodic" climbed to the #1 spot on the UK Soul charts August of 2011. She shared the Top 30 charts will soul divas Jill Scott, India Aire and Aretha Franklin. Melodic was also named one of the Top Soul Albums of the year in the November/December 2011 issue of "Soul Brother Records,” One of the largest Records stores still standing in the UK. Gina is excited about her new creations and ia looking forward to a successful CD launch.

  "You" one of the singles from the CD!

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GINA CAREY-LOVE LETTERS TWO.

Just three months after releasing her sixth solo album Love Letters, Gina Carey returns with another album Love Letters Two. This is a combination of old and new songs. There are four songs apiece from Gina’s two previous albums, 2011s Melodic and 2012s Love Letters. The three new songs, You, Being In Love and You Are Right are from Gina’s forthcoming album Live, Love and Laugh, due out in September 2012. These three songs should whet your appetite nicely, with Gina silky, sultry voice better than ever. If this is the standard Gina sets on Live, Love and Laugh, then this will very definitely be an album to look out for. Not only that, but Love Letters 2 is the perfect introduction to Gina Carey’s music. It gives newcomers to her music the opportunity to hear songs from her two previous album. I’m sure that after hearing Love Letters Two, they’ll be seeking out Gina’s previous albums. Unlike her previous albums, Gina has decided that Love Letters 2 will be a digital only release, and will be released on 21st May 2012. So for those of you who can’t wait until the release date of Love Letters Two, I’ll tell you about the music on the album.

Opening Love Letters Two is one of the trio of new songs Being In Love. Slow strings briefly sweep in, instantly grabbing your attention. Then suddenly, it’s all change. Now the tracks heads for familiar territory, Nu-Soul. This is something Gina does so well. Straight away, her vocal is emotive and heartfelt. Gina’s accompanied by acoustic guitar, rhythm section and stabs of organ, which prove really effective. Her vocal is multi-tracked, so Gina adds backing vocals. Meanwhile, husband John, plays bass and guitar, before later, adding backing vocals. To quote Sly Stone, Love Letters Two is a “family affair.” Together, the Carey’s combine to create a stunning new track, with Gina’s vocal irresistible, heartfelt and beautiful.

Unbelievable is the first of four tracks from Gina’s 2011 album Melodic. Gina scats emotively as the track opens, before an understated, but effective arrangement reveals its beauty and charms. A bass, acoustic guitar and an atmospheric organ combine. They’re played with a subtlety that allows Gina’s vocal to take centre-stage and shine. Her vocal is impassioned and sincere, as if the lyrics are personal. Her vocal is multi-tracked, so she contributes backing vocals. Meanwhile, John continues sprinkle subtle wah-wah guitar while lush strings reflect the emotion and beauty in Gina’s vocal.

You Are Right is the second new song, from Gina’s forthcoming album Live, Love and Laugh. It’s a mid-tempo track, with a quite different, more moderne sounding arrangement. Having said that, it’s really effective, with Gina surpasses herself, delivering a vocal full of hurt and heartache. Her voice quivers with emotion, as it soars while she delivers the lyrics, against a shuffling Nu-Jazz arrangement. Mostly, it’s just the rhythm section, guitar, percussion and keyboards that accompany a reflective Gina. Interestingly, sometimes, her voice is swathed in echo, which seems to add to the emotion and sadness of the track. Of the three new tracks on Love Letters Two, this must be the most emotive and powerful of the trio, with an older, wiser Gina reflecting on the past.

Swathes of lush, graceful strings and piano open Lush Share My Life another track from Gina’s 2011 album Melodic. Then, guitars and the rhythm section accompany Gina’s heartfelt vocal. Her voice is impassioned, quivering emotively, and is tinged with an intensity. Meanwhile, backing vocals accompany Gina, as strings glide gracefully, while guitars drift in and out. Key to the track is the piano, which like the strings, play important roles, adding the effectiveness and emotion of the song. What makes this such an outstanding track is the intensity and desire in Gina’s vocal.

You is the third and final new track from Gina’s forthcoming album Live, Love and Laugh. The track is a classy slice of Nu-Soul which to me, will make a great single. The tempo is quicker, with Gina singing lead vocal and singing backing vocals. During the track, Gina takes a diversion into Nu-Jazz, scatting her way through part of the song. Later she unleashes her vocal, allowing it soar elegantly and gracefully. When she does this, it’s emotive and impassioned, especially when delivered against the understated arrangement. Here, stabs of piano, lush strings, guitar and crisp drums combine, but never once, overpower Gina’s vocal. Instead, they provide the perfect backdrop for Gina, who surpasses herself. Not only does she deliver one of her best vocals on Love Letters Two, but this is the best song of Gina’s three new ones.

Not only is Loving You is another track from Melodic, Gina’s fourth album, it demonstrates just how talented a vocalist and songwriter Gina Carey is. Like the other tracks on Love Letters Two, Gina wrote the song. It’s a beautiful love song, with Gina’s vocal full of devotion and desire. Guitars reverberate, while subtle drums and keyboards accompany Gina. Later, John lays down a crystalline, emotive guitar solo, that’s perfect for the track. So are Gina’s multi-tracked backing vocals, which add to the soulfulness and intrinsic beauty of the track. After you’ve heard this compelling and captivating track, and others from Melodic, I’m sure you’ll want to hear much more of the album.

Although So Natural is the title of this track, it could also describe Gina’s singing style. Not for Gina the histrionics you hear on some modern soul albums, just music sung with emotion and passion, delivered in a voice that’s very beautiful. This is the case here, with her vocal delivered with a combination of subtlety, emotion and passion. Like her vocal, the arrangement has a similar understated quality, just keyboards, crispy drumbeats, lush strings and some subtle guitar playing from John. Similar to other tracks, Gina’s vocals are multi-tracked so she also contributes backing vocals. Towards the end of the track, her voice soars high, but as always, Gina controls her voice perfectly. This paean to love, is sung with feeling, sincerity and emotion by Gina and was one of the highlights of Love Letters, Gina’s previous album.

Don’t You Give Up is the fourth and final track from Melodic, revealing the spiritual side to Gina’s music. This is no surprise, given Gina’s first three albums were gospel albums. While the arrangement is Nu-Soul, the track is gospel tinged, with Gina’s vocal sincere and thankful. Meanwhile, the arrangement sees punchy drums, handclaps, guitars and keyboards combine. The drums are prominent, while guitars, and keyboards play lesser roles. Later, Gina unleashes her secret weapon, husband John. He unleashes a dramatic guitar solo, that not only grabs your attention, but demonstrates just why he’s heard in such high regard in jazz circles. Then when Gina’s vocal reenters, her vocal is heartfelt and sincere, as she fuses Nu-Soul with R&B and gospel seamlessly and effortlessly.

When For Love opens, a brief burst of strings can be heard, before giving way to slow, crisp beats and keyboards. They provide the perfect backdrop for Gina’s louder, strong and hugely impassioned vocal. Backing vocalists accompany Gina, as she sings about what “she’d do for love.” The track has a real 21st century Nu Soul sound, with its drums and keyboards combining slowly with Gina’s sensuous, sultry vocal. Like other tracks on Love Letters, Gina’s previous album, this track demonstrates she can write and delivers some beautiful love songs, which she brings to life with her impassioned and sensuous delivery. 

Beautiful Music was an apt title for this track from Love Letters, given its slow tempo, beautiful, subtle arrangement and Gina reflective and thankful. Her delivery is heartfelt, the lyrics about love and her relationship with husband John. Lyrics like “I’m the strings on your guitar” and “we make beautiful music together” are just two of the many lovely lyrics in this song. The arrangement features flourishes of keyboards, a slow bass and crisp drums, while guitar, finger-clicks and backing vocalists add to what is one of Love Letters’ most romantic, heartfelt and beautiful tracks.

I Run is a mid-tempo track with a real gospel influence. Gina’s first three albums were gospel albums and this is a lovely combination of gospel and soul music.  The track opens with keyboards, standup bass, guitars and percussion before a vocal from Gina that’s assured and sincere enters. During the track, Gina sings “I run to the Lord,” and “surrender to God” demonstrating her faith. With backing vocalists accompanying her, the song is delivered in a call and response style, with the backing vocalists answering Gina. Throughout mesmerizing arrangement’s sound. Again, though, it’s Gina’s beautiful vocal that takes centre-stage as she delivers her message with an assuredness and sincerity.

Love Letters Two, Gina Garey’s sixth album is a compelling and captivating collection of songs, old and new. The music is variously beautiful, heartfelt and impassioned. Gina’s decision to release an album containing four songs from Melodic and Love Letters, her two previous albums and three from her forthcoming album Live, Love and Laugh should result in many new fans discovering her music. It allows people to discover her back-catalogue, while new fans will want to hear a preview of what Live, Love and Laugh will sound like. If the rest of Live, Love and Laugh is as good as the three songs on Love Letters Two, then it’ll prove to be the best album of her career. Having said that, Melodic and Love Letters are both outstanding albums, where Gina delivers some beautiful music, music which shows that Gina Carey has a big future ahead of her. Not only is she a hugely talented vocalist, but a talented songwriter, musician and producer. Surely very soon, major labels will start to take an interest in Gina Carey’s career. For anyone yet to discover Gina Carey’s music, then Love Letters Two is the perfect starting point. Standout Tracks: Being In Love, You, So Natural and Beautiful Music.

GINA CAREY-LOVE LETTERS TWO.

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