GABY MORENO July Tour Dates-Including Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC) in New York

“Gaby Moreno has been hailed as one of the top Latin Alternative artists of the year thanks to her album, Illustrated Songs. Let the Guatemalan singer-songwriter win you over with her guitar and sweet soulful lyrics in English and Spanish. You’ll see why everyone is raving about her” – Remezcla

Gaby Moreno’s Recently Released “Illustrated Songs” Debuted  At  #1 On The iTunes & Amazon Latin Charts And Won Strong Praise From NPR, Rhapsody & Many More. Now The “Original, fresh and provocative” Young Artist Will Again Head East For Multiple Appearances In New York (Including The Latin Alternative Music Conference), As Well As Shows In Washington DC And  Philadelphia.  The Guatemalan-Born/Los Angeles-Based Vocalist & Guitarist Then Returns Home To Conclude the Month With Two Eagerly Awaited Concerts In LA

July 07, 2011  -  New York, NY  -  LAMC Acoustic Showcase @ SOB’s (9:30PM)

July 13, 2011  -  New York, NY  -  Mercury Lounge (7:00PM)

July 14, 2011  -  Washington, DC  -  DC9 (9:00PM)

July 15, 2011  -  Philadelphia, PA  -  World Café Live (9:00PM)

July 22, 2011  -  Los Angeles, CA  -  Bootleg Theatre (9:00PM)

July 30, 2011  -  Los Angeles, CA  -  Levitt Pavilion @ Macarthur Park (7:00PM)

“This Guatemalan American singer-songwriter alternates fluidly between languages, whether spoken (English and Spanish) or musical, easing in and out of everything from folksy alt country to retro blues rock  …Plucky, quirky and insightful, Moreno has the grace and the skill to make it big.”

– Rhapsody: #3- Top 10 Latin Alt Albums of Spring 2011

- Gaby Moreno and her band performing recently at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles

www.gaby-moreno.com – www.facebook.com/gabymorenoband

For  more information on GABY MORENO or press copies of “Illustrated Songs,” please contact John Reilly 212.445.8440 / jreilly@rogersandcowan.com or Nordhia Centeno 212.445.8424 / ncenteno@rogersandcowan.com

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Discover the Bilingual Singer-Songwriter Who’s Recently Released “Five Star Album”

Debuted At  #1 On The iTunes & Amazon Latin Charts & Has Already Been Hailed As: “One Of The Top-3/Best Latin Alternative Albums Of The Year…

“A Rising Star …Her Voice Really Stands Out”

“Refreshing and rich …a fantastic album from beginning to end. Five solid stars”

“One of the most genre-defying voices I’ve heard in a long time.”

“Original, fresh and provocative …This woman has some serious soul.”

“[She] sings and your neck hair stands at attention. Her voice makes your jaw drop”

“Powerful and enticing …Simply an artist who cannot be overlooked”

(See Full Quotes Below)

Gaby Moreno – “Illustrated Songs”

This Guatemalan-Born/Los Angeles-Based Artist Is Already A Winner Of The John Lennon Songwriting Contest And Has Toured With Tracy Chapman, Ani DiFranco, Nouvelle Vague and Van Dyke Parks. She Has Had Songs Featured On TV Shows Such as MTV’s “The Hills,” CBS’ “The Ghost Whisperer” And Received An EMMY NOMINATION As Co-Composer of The Theme For NBC’s “Parks & Recreation.” Now, GABY MORENO is Winning Strong Praise From NPR, iTunes, Rhapsody & Many More For Her Just Released Bilingual Album “Illustrated Songs”

“Favorite American Latino Indie Artist”- The American Latino TV Awards

“Gaby Moreno’s soulful vocals and ability to switch languages and genres have made her a rising star.”

- NPR – All Things Considered – www.npr.org/2011/04/10/135241873/gaby-moreno-lady-learns-the-blues-and-more

“Guatemalan singer/songwriter Gaby Moreno distilled inspiration from both Latin and African-American musical idioms from the ’20s, ’30s, and ’40s and poured them into the 12-track album, Illustrated Songs. Burnished with the patina of this unique perspective, ‘Ave Que Emigra’ jangles with old-timey acoustic guitars, flickering hand-claps, and a Steinbeckian narrative about immigration.” – iTunes: Single of the Week Selection

“This Guatemalan American singer-songwriter alternates fluidly between languages, whether spoken (English and Spanish) or musical, easing in and out of everything from folksy alt country to retro blues rock  …Plucky, quirky and insightful, Moreno has the grace and the skill to make it big.”

– Rhapsody: #3- Top 10 Latin Alt Albums of Spring 2011

“Our little secret is neither little nor secret any more …[On] Illustrated Songs, influences of soul and Spanish ballads explode in a synergy of musical pieces that impeccably represent a young artist with a rich, old soul”

– Al Borde

“I really fell in love with this record, because there is so much to her voice …her voice really stands out – very sweet and soulful … adapting to different genres of music … she can go from a dreamy/folksy, very laid back feel, to a tougher edge blast of R&B, to a song that reminds me of something from the 1920’s …to a Brazilian bossa nova song that she sings in English and Spanish.”  – Felix Contreras, NPR’s “Alt. Latino”

“The Best [New] Latin Music… Meet your next favorite from the Spanish-speaking world: Gaby Moreno, Old-School, soulful pop… Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone and Ella Fitzgerald are hard acts to follow, but Gaby Moreno takes her idols’ signature bluesiness and marries it with a little Latin flare” – Latina

“Gaby Moreno’s music is as sweet and steamy as the rain forests that envelop her native country, Guatemala. She simply keeps you guessing where she’s going to take each song next. Original, fresh and provocative, Moreno’s material does more than hold your attention, it magnifies it. Her music is hard to define, yet that is what makes her songs so intriguing… Moreno sings and your neck hair stands at attention. Her voice is as clear as mountain spring water truly a sound to be heard. Few artists can hold a note with such clarity and make your jaw drop—she does both. Moreno is equally talented on the guitar, strumming and picking her way through the set like nobody’s business… This artist’s stage presence can at first seem gentle and pure, but she proved that she can lash out and exert as much energy as a lightning storm. The performance was tight and professional with a spunky overtone that dominated the gig. Moreno’s music seemed to grow with the set list, seeping deeply into your conscience. Powerful and enticing, Moreno left you wanting more from the moment the last chord was struck. Simply an artist who cannot be overlooked, Gaby Moreno exudes confidence, charm & professionalism. She is unique in a way that draws you in, holds you there and refuses to let go. Moreno’s material is not only ready for the masses, it has the potential to take music in a different direction” – Music Connection

“the seeming rebirth of a more classic sound – mixing R&B and soul with modern songwriting… Gaby Moreno takes the bilingual skills of an artist like J. Lo and puts a bit of a Duffy/Adele spin on them without losing her own originality along the way. She’s capable of smooth ballads in Spanish and hot songs like “Mess a Good Thing.” Her new album, Illustrated Songs, is impossible for me to lump in one category . It spans multiple genres and would sound just as at home in a French cabaret, a jazz club in New Orleans, or on “Top 40″ radio. …I swear Moreno has one of the most genre-defying voices I’ve heard in a long time. In one song I’m reminded of the new soul movement, in another I’m reminded of Judy Garland, and in yet another I think her songs would seem at home in any Randy Newman-inspired Disney/Pixar movie soundtrack.  …The rocking soul guitar, strings and horn section behind her sultry voice just drive home that this woman has some serious soul. …If you’re looking for something to wile away a lazy Sunday, Illustrated Songs should be on your list to pick up”

- Seattle PI / blog critics: Music

“MUSIC YOU SHOULD KNOW:  We’re In Love [with] Gaby Moreno. Remember her name, because you should soon be hearing a lot from this Guatemalan singer-songwriter. We heard her live last night and immediately had to share what we know about her. Gaby is a L.A. based immigrant but her Guatemalan roots haven’t gone anywhere. We first met her at last year’s Latin Alternative Music Conference and were immediately pulled towards her laid-back demeanor. … she won us over by picking up her guitar and letting her voice, smooth, thick and unexpected, hit us all. …Although she may not be topping charts yet, Gaby does have some serious credentials. She sang the classic ‘Smile’ for Oscar Award-winning documentary The Cove, wrote the theme song of NBC’s hit sitcom Parks and Recreation and she won the John Lennon songwriting contest. If you’re a fan of great music, The Black Keys, Ximena Sariñana, or PJ Harvey you will adore her.” – Terra

“Illustrated Songs is refreshing and rich thanks to the diverse styles Gaby [Moreno] brings to this CD. …offering a wonderful combination of sounds. Illustrated Songs is an album that reflects Gaby Moreno’s musical and cultural exposure. …she [fuses] her Latin background with the love she developed for the sounds of Blues, Soul and Jazz. This combination is even more interesting with the mix of English and Spanish songs. … [and] Moreno’s sweet, pleasant voice takes you [on a] musical trip in the most delicate way. The Bottom Line: Gaby Moreno’s Illustrated Songs is a fantastic album from beginning to end. This CD is a musical treat that is stimulating and relaxing at the same time. Illustrated Songs is a refreshing musical experience and a wonderful opportunity to embrace something different from mainstream sounds. Five solid stars to this album.”

- “About Latin Music”(About.com)

www.gaby-moreno.com – www.facebook.com/gabymorenoband

For  more information on GABY MORENO or press copies of “Illustrated Songs,” please contact John Reilly 212.445.8440 / jreilly@rogersandcowan.com or Nordhia Centeno 212.445.8424 / ncenteno@rogersandcowan.com

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