Just do it!

Today is a day of making plans and going for it. Because really, why the hell not?! It's a good day to be foolish.
And don't forget, tomorrow is the first day you can vote for the Blues Blast Music Awards. I'm nominated for the "Sean Costello Rising Star Award"
Details coming soon...


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stop right there!!

Sometimes life makes you feel like you're sitting in stop and go traffic.

Life can be a game of go, stop, go, go, stop!! ;-)

Guess what?

The sky is dark and there's a chill in the air, big storm is gonna start, but I got hope in my heart.

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A dream reborn

When I was in college I took a brief hiatus from singing--a concept unfathomable to me now. For a very short while I had given up the idea of a singing career and I was determined to become a great journalist. All focus went into my studies and many hours were spent at the library researching and trying to perfect my writing. Words became my passion and through writing, I sought to find the most precise and unique ways to describe things. This was my fascination. Well, that phase didn't last long. I snapped out of that insanity real quick when I put this song on one night. I made up my mind, right then and there, that I was going continue with my original plan of being a singer. That dream was reborn and a few nights later I began going to a weekly blues jam. I've since never looked back or doubted what I wanted to do with my life. You've obviously all heard this song before, but maybe if you listen to it again, it will inspire (or re-inspire you) the way it did me when I was 19.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWBbEJXnOFk

Adult apparel

I've got a video shoot coming up next week for "Addicted". Got some cool concepts. Today I awoke and thought, "Must find adult shop for most skanky looking hooker outfit"
Can't wait!!!!


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Let's get positive!!!

Here's a tip: Before you go to bed, end your night in the most positive way possible. Smile, laugh, think of something great in your life, anything. Go to sleep with a smile and you'll wake up feeling positive, optimistic, and all-around content. I know life is more complicated than this, but try it. It really works. If you go to sleep miserable, that's exactly how you'll wake up.

The Next Food Network Star

I'm obsessed.
So inspiring to see people who are not in their teens, going after a dream as developed, experienced, talented adults.
LOVE watching their brilliance and ideas. That, and I love food.


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grateful

Reflecting on what's happening in my life. So grateful for the positive response to my new album, to be nominated for a Blues Blast Music Award, to have a great new manager, to be shooting a music video w/ an awesome SNL producer & to be opening for Joan Osborne. The list goes on. This summer's already been so much more positive than last year. Amazing how things can change w/ some dedication & faith. NEVER GIVE UP!

Great news!! I've been nominated for a 2011 Blues Blast Music Award in the category of
the "Sean Costello Rising Star Award", an award in honor of the late young blues musician, Sean Costello.

These awards are given by Blues Blast Magazine, a free online blues publication. This is Gina's second
Blues Blast nomination. I was also nominated in 2008 for "Best New Artist".
Thank you to the nominators! Voting for these awards will begin on July 1st. More details to come soon...

fountain of youth please fall on me

Ok, 26 years old & look at me trying to stay young:

Callogen supplements, fish oil, anti-oxidant supplements, sunscreen everyday, & sunbaths never. Unfortunately, I'm a willing victim of the youth-obsessed world I came of age in. Still, a word of advice to myself & others trying to stay young.

Don't forget to laugh, love, stay young at heart, & always enjoy life's adventures or even the most wrinkle-free face wont masque your oldness.

Ok...off to apply some vitamin E oil to my face!

Palm Trees

Love when I'm on a long drive and suddenly palm trees appear.


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Florida

Palm Trees and hot air here I come!
Doing 4 gigs in vacation-central this week.
No stress, no anxiety, no worries, no troubles, just sunscreen and music and hot weather and hot people.
Bring it!!
x

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FLORIDA

Next Stop: FLORIDA!! Here are the dates:
6/10 - Bradfordville Blues Club - Tallahassee
6/11 - Back Room - Delray Beach
6/13 - Ace's Lounge - Bradenton
6/14 - McWell's - Orlando

See you there?!?!?

Hope so :)

Just your average ensemble

Black dress. Silver heels. Pink lipstick. Nothing special but the moon.


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"The Road" in 10 minutes

Back on the road!!
Route 81 North.
Bound for Rochester, NY.
We already got pulled over.
Cop let us go.
I charmed him.
The air is thick and humid.
Luckily, the van is air-conditioned.
The band is chit-chatting about baby names.
A billboard for Pet Supplies Plus just past me to my left.
There's a big cloud in the sky that looks like Mickey Mouse.
Exit 194 is offering some "crunchy, spicy, melty food".
We are still 4 hours away from Rochester.
I just saw a bird.
Scot brought along an aged banana.
He just ate it.
My hair is up.
Tom is wearing flannel.
I'm admiring my pedicure.
We aren't listening to music.
Just the sweet sounds of Tom eating something loudly.
Dave is probably thinking about studio gear.
I'm thinking about what I should wear to the festival in Toronto.
Just saw another bird.
The sun gives off a lot of light sometimes.
Look! There goes another bird.
Dave just saw one too.
So many birds.





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