Gina Cutillo
Debut Album: For the Love of C... July 27, 2004 At Borders Stores & Online
Gina Cutillo: Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist from New York. Melodic and Sensual- Combining Pop & Rock that creates unique memorable songs which range from deep meaningful emotion to a sexy NY edge. Gina and her band give pure soul, passion, and energy to performance.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Gina Cutillo's dynamic songwriting and performances has long reflected her passion for music. Her musical upbringing has been the major focal points and drive in her young life on Long Island, N.Y. Exploring her passions through a very distinctive voice, and memorable songwriting Gina has made music, her first and only love. From her first inception onto the scene, to her ground breaking solo debut, Gina has been awarded Best Female Vocalist of Long Island (Long Island Music Awards) as well as earning the praise of critics:
"Gina Cutillo's wide-ranging voice echoes the raw emotions of her lyrics. Cutillo's confessional songs are compelling portraits of romantic and spiritual turmoil...heart wrenching lyrics into an arresting pop package." (Night Beat) Newsday-Isaac Guzman
"Cutillo's voice has a combo of being passionate power and silky sexiness. Her vocal range makes her sound, at times like a musical goddess in pain, or a musical goddess in pleasure. Cutillo's
heartfelt lyrics combined with clever riffs and solid musical performances equal entertaining music...Gina's sincerity in her words and her song is as genuine as rock and roll gets."
(Albumnation) The L.I.E.- Frank Schiff
Gina Cutillo, formerly the lead singer/songwriter/guitarist of the local rock band supergenius, has emerged dramatically as a solo singer/songwriter/guitarist. Releasing her first solo recording, Self Portrait, she's quickly becoming popular at college, and commercial radio stations. WLIR-92.7 FM and 98.5 FM in New York rotating songs before it's release, saying "the long awaited debut with a voice that immediately sparks to the artist...her songs having an after effect, singing throughout the day."
Having grown up in the Long Island region of New York, Gina portrays a sensual soft spoken charm, with a pop/rock/blues/country influence that attributes to her unique songwriting that ranges from deep meaningful pop to a NY sexy rock edge. Gina has performed on many television productions from hourly clips on News 12 to Cablevision shows airing 3 weeks straight. Gina's songs are currently being used in an upcoming independent film heading for release in 2003.
Gina currently lives in New York, and will be reaching out with her passionate songwriting and energetic performances, moving to any geographic area to accomplish what has moved her soul from day one: a memorable song.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Yes. Many venues in Manhattan. Eastern Region of the US. We've played the Hard Rock Cafe-NYC a few times. The best time was when we did the premiere for Jack Blacks movie School of Rock. We played for all the cast members, Parmount Pictures, and supporting NY radio stations. The kids loved it and the crowd was huge- It was a fantastic show. Very Energetic!
Your musical influences
PJ Harvey, Madonna, Throwing Muses, Sheryl Crow, Nirvana, Etta James, Hole, Carole King, No Doubt, Sinead O'Connor, Motown, Blues,Disco. Everything Sexy, Passionate, Emotional, Moody, Pop, Melodic, Powerful, Driving, Dancing.
Anything else?
The Band-
Ron Labriola: Guitar
Steve Mullooly: Bass
Jay Nova: Drummer
Gina Cutillo: Guitar, Vocals
