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Artist Mon Feb 08 2010
Gia Margaret: A Local Musician To Watch
I had been steering away from singer songwriter and folk music lately, opting to listen to more rock and electronic since that is just what has been speaking to me, but good music is good music and Gia Margaret is just that.
Her song "Distorted Boots of Spanish Leather" immediately tugged on my heartstrings, the distorted effects making her longing vocals even more sorrowful, yet still endearing. This classically trained 22 year old is an eager songwriter with a hankering to share everything she creates, which has led to her giving out raw bedroom piano sessions (including songs like "Onofrio", a bright melody that will make you forget you're not sitting in a French cafe smoking a cigarette).
Margaret is also among the few local musicians making the trip to SXSW, appearing at Paradise on March 17th. If you want catch her before she takes off for Austin though, make your way to Schubas tonight where she'll be playing as part of the 2010 New York Songwriters Circle's Chicago Showcase. Tickets are $10 and the show gets started at 8pm. Other NY Songwriters performing include: Dave Cavalier, Shelley Miller, Josh Kim, Nick Deustch, plus a surprise guest band. 3159 N. Southport. 18+
JakeV / February 11, 2010 12:26 AM
If you cannot go to the Bonnaroo 2010, then it is the time to checkout our local artist - Gia Margaret. I heard she sung once, and I can say she is truly one talented singer. Her classical voice and music genre is quite remarkable in our senses. And she is truly young to have such exquisite talent for singing and songwriting. Hopefully, we support her more, and wish her luck in her booming career.