Gina
Quartaro
Vocals & Guitar
A prolific songwriter from the age of eight, Gina—who explains
her lifelong relationship with country music being exposed daily
to some of country's greats, like Hank Williams, Sr.” Loretta
Lynn, Johnny Cash, Buck Owens, Patsy Cline & Woody Guthrie,
–Gina has written hundreds of songs that reflect her musical
muses.
“ Music was played round the clock
in my house as a child. At one end of the house my dad would be
playing Hank Williams Sr from an old turn table and at the other
end of the house you'd hear the latest top 40 blaring from a radio
where my mom would be working on her daily crosswords. And I'd
be somewhere in the middle taking it all in. It really does resemble
who I am today as a singer-songwriter. I truly write country-pop.”
Legendary music industry executive Russ
Regan calls her a“Female Elton John.” Her debut album,
I’ll Always Be Your Girl, attracted major attention and earned
her a deal on Awards Records/ADA. At the peak of her solo career
in the 90s—which included a second CD released nationwide,
Josephine Redwing Attention —Gina was invited on the 1998
Lilith Tour and has opened for such artists as Rosanne Cash, Nick
Lowe, Sweet Hearts Of The Rodeo and Grammy Award Winning Artist
Jim Lauderdale and recently with MARSHALLTOWN opening for Hal
Ketchum. "I recently formed a band called MARSHALLTOWN with
friend- guitarist Perry Martin featuring Pat Mattison on bass,
Scott Bowers on guitar & Dobro and Trevor Monks on drums.
MARSHALLTOWN is an all original group rich in harmonies and thoughtful
guitar hooks. Our music is catchy. We've been accused of having
that song that stays stuck in your head for days. Guilty as charged!
We are a fun group live. No one leaves disappointed!! Watch for
our upcoming shows and, if you haven't heard what all the fuss
is about, buy a copy of our first album, "Let It Roll "
recorded under our old name, SWAY".
Rumor has it MARSHALLTOWN will begin recording
their sophomore album this summer 2010.
To sample Gina's work visit http://www.myspace.com/ginaquartaro
