MOMz Rock the House Show on OCTalkRadio

If you are looking for a show filled with inspiration, great music, and you are long overdue for some time out, you've come to the right place. Welcome to the Momz Rock the House Show. I'm your host Janeane and this week, I have Orange County's own Gina Spiro Kessler, who is known for her heartfelt singing style, which is a mix of many kinds of rock, which is her favorite genre. Gina has been influenced by so many, her voice has been likened to everyone from Janis Joplin to Patsy Cline.

Kicking off the show, here is Gina singing Janis Joplin's Bobby McGee, the most requested song she gets when she performs. Anthony Terrezza plays guitar and bass, Martin Gerschwitz is on keys, Downs Thompson on violin and Steve Norde on drums.

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Gina Spiro Kessler singing Janis Joplin's Bobby McGee

(Anthony Terrezza plays guitar and bass, Martin Gerschwitz is on keys, Downs Thompson on violin and Steve Norde on drums.)

Gina Spiro Kessler singing Led Zeppelin's Going to California

(Martin Gerschwitz plays keys with Gina on vocals)

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Interview with Gina Spiro Kessler

Gina Spiro Kessler - Let It Begin

"Let it Begin" is the title track of Gina's CD; this is a song about being uplifted and staying positive - a message she heard when she listened to the music written by guitarist Anthony Terrezza He plays guitar and bass, Bryan Rosen is on drums. Also co-written with Anthony.

Interview with Gina Spiro Kessler

Gina Spiro Kessler - Sisters

"Sisters" off her CD "Let it Begin" originated when she heard her older sister Debra, was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer Gina immediately sang some lyrics that came to mind into a handset at home. Gina told me Debra is the oldest of five kids, and was always their guiding light growing up. She is in remission and doing well after surgery, over 3 years ago. Anthony Terrezza co-wrote this as well and plays guitar and bass, Franc Ortega on drums, and Downs Thompson on violin (he tours with Clay Walker).

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See you back here next week and until then...peace, love, and music

ABOUT GINA SPIRO KESSLER

Gina Spiro Kessler is known for her heartfelt style, which is a mix of many kinds of rock, her favorite genre. Influenced by so many, her voice has been likened to everyone from Janis Joplin to Patsy Cline. A native of Wisconsin, Gina sang with rock and folk bands touring the country as a solo act, and then with various duos and bands. She eventually settled into the Los Angeles area in the mid 80's, singing with Dynamo Hum and Mark Pont at venues such as The House of Blues, The Mint and The Key Club. During this time, she also worked as a music and sound assistant for TV and eventually film, with sound and music credits on  movies such as  Total Recall, Hunchback of Notre Dame and Dances with Wolves.After leaving LA in 1997 for South Orange County, she met up with many great musicians who were playing with their bands in between touring and session work. Gina is now very active in the OC music circle, singing with Martin Gerschwitz (keyboards) currently of Iron Butterfly, either with their duo, his trio, various jam bands or The Kings of Classic Rock.  She also sings with The Ravers, Dynamo Hum, The Disruptors and sits in with any other local artists who allow her too!!

Gina continues on her never ending quest to bring great heart and soul to the people, bringing back memories of great classic rock music. She continues to write, and is inspired by her life and it's endless stories and hopes to someday put out another CD. She is most grateful to all who support her and enjoy her energy and sound, for without them, the love and motivation are futile.

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