Christine Solimeno
NEWS   I currently have 2 Cd's available to purchace, "STAGES" original Christian Pop and "Christmas Bouque" a mix of traditional and original Christmas music. I am currently working on 2 new CD's entitled "The Wind And The Sand", and "The Fountain Of Truth" To be released in the Summer of 09'
If interested please contact me at: solimenosong@yahoo.com
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play lo-fi play hi-fi  Take It Slow
play lo-fi play hi-fi  Kindrid Spirit
play lo-fi play hi-fi  Lifelong Road
play lo-fi play hi-fi  Fountain Of Truth
play lo-fi play hi-fi  Sea Song
play lo-fi play hi-fi  Stages Go By
play lo-fi play hi-fi  All My Days
Christine is a singer/songwriter and arranger for various projects. She performs as a solo artist or as a featured musician in duos, trios and bands. Her instrument's include piano, drums, guitar and sax. The music she creates and performs is inspired by and dedicated to God. You can see videos of Christine performing at http://www.youtube.com/user/Johnnypell
Why this name?
It's my God given first name and Dad's last name.
Do you play live?
I play out often all over New York and New England. I've done benefit concerts, weddings, TV specials, coffee houses, church functions, solo duo and band gigs.
Currently you can see me at:
CAFE SYMPOSIO on Sunrise Hwy. Bellemore L.I.
every Thursday from 6:30 - 10:30 pm.
Also log onto www.theswitchmusic.com to see the schedule of my band and catch me on the drums!
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
It is a vast source of musical genres and can be very beneficial to people who want to expand their musical horizons.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Sure, if it's meant to be
Band History:
Christine Solimeno is a graduate of Ithaca College with a BA degree in music. She has been performing since childhood, singing in restaurants and churches throughout her teens. She was active in college as a drummer for pit orchestra's, pep band, conductor of the gospel choir, an accompanist and composer. She traveled the USA as a recruiter for a ministry known as "A Christian Ministry in the National Parks" and served in Acadia and Yosemite as a music minister. Christine is now a freelance musician and teacher. She is a Lead and backup singer, church cantor and accompanist, retaurant/function performer, composer and arranger for recording studios as well as a choral director
Your influences?
Music is a gift from God. I listen to a wide variety of music ranging from classical, pop/rock, R&B, gospel, folk and jazz. I'm a sincere Judy Garland fan and very inspired by her music and movies. Big stylistic influences include Ella, Linda Ronstat, Nat King Cole and Buddy Rich. I'm inspired by contemporary Christian artists like Phil Keagey, Nicole Nordeman, Point of Grace and Shane Barnard. I also love Chicago, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, Fleetwood Mac, Joanie Mitchel, Karen Carpenter, Wings, Journey, V.H. D.D., Sting and so many more
Favorite spot?
Yosemite California on top of Centinal Dome.
Equipment used:
My friend John's recording studio, including a Roland xv 5050 with Cubase SX3. Live: 6 string guitar, djembe, drum set and 88 key keyboard with small PA system, I NEED A RODIE
Anything else...?
I love music and hope to bless others with gift's of melody, harmony and lyrics. My vision is to spread the Good News to those I love and have never met.