Hunnypot's been following Minnesota rapper Yung Gravy, since he released "Mr. Clean", followed by "1 Thot 2 Thot Red Thot Blue Thot" and "Alley Oop" featuring Lil Baby. We've been waiting for a video to "Gravy Train" when Yung Gravy surprised us with the "Yung Gravity" single/video. We're delighted to see Yung Gravy was able to explore space and shoot rockets from his penis.
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In Xanadu did Kubla Khan A stately Hunnypot decree: Where music, the sacred river ran through speakers measureless to Man. Show 6/24/19 was a fertile ground of epic flow. Hot Tub Johnnie released a "Kraken" playlist of new and old favorites. David Hayman left the Great White North for our warm water and brought a champion set of music. Gavin Haley wasn't bullish with his tender tones. Geena Fontanella got everyone singing along with her on her pop anthems. The Little Miss became America's not so sweetheart right before our eyes. El Chavito as a temporary daring duo released a ball of emotions and the night closed with Xanadudes and ladies dancing in to the wee hours.
The Supergroup is the brainchild of Creative Director and Lead Music Supervisor David Hayman who's passion for storytelling extends from cinema through music and beyond. David's extensive experience over 15 spans years of television series work in both comedy and drama, award winning advertising, and celebrated independent films. David works closely with The Toronto Raptors (MLSE) and was part of the Hubert Davis Documentary about GM Masai Ujiri “Giants of Africa” which premiered at Toronto International Film Festival.
David has helmed series on Netflix, Hulu, ABC, CTV, CBC and has had a number of successful feature film projects setting film festivals ablaze around the world, most recently, A Kindness of Strangers, which premiered at Berlin Film Festival 2019. David is a filmmaker and music supervisor. He is also the Vice President of the Guild of Music Supervisors Canada. The Hustle Never End. ‘No Sleep Til Brooklyn’. #WEARETHESUPERGROUP
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Informed by his clear-eyed musings on human interaction, 21-year-old singer/songwriter Gavin Haley weaves personal experiences into timeless narratives that feel universally relatable. A former professional cyclist turned musician, Haley’s genre-bending approach to pop pairs a plethora of contemporary influences with introspective lyrics, underpinned by an enduring sense of hope. If raw emotions are the muse of songwriters, faith and optimism would be Haley’s calling card. Singles like “Picture Me Now” (which debuted last year), illustrate his innate talent for curating emotion against vivid, yearning soundscapes. Finding inspiration from a gamut of artists, including Ed Sheeran, Frank Ocean, Earl Sweatshirt and Bruce Springsteen, Haley admits that he cares little about conforming to a specific sound. Instead, he prefers to concentrate on the storytelling, crafting narratives that feel accessible at all levels. “My music will make you feel good,” he explains simply.
Born in Michigan, Haley and his family relocated to Louisville, Kentucky, when the singer was just four-years-old. There in a close-knit community of neighbors and siblings, his passion for singing emerged. “My parents are very religious. When I was younger I would go to youth group a lot. That kind of led to me getting into more instruments and music, but back then I didn’t really have time because athletics sort of took over my life,” he admits.
By 16, the family had relocated to Northern California and athletics had more than taken over Haley’s life, it was his life. While his parents and siblings remained in California, he relocated to Belgium for half the year where he competed with the national cycling team. While there, Haley suffered an injury that resulted in a collapsed lung, setting back his travel by several months. During his recovery, he explored and found inspiration in Europe’s underground music scene, becoming enamored with energetic live performances filled with a grit and energy.
Such autonomy at so young an age greatly influenced Haley, who reflects that the discipline of professional athletics caused him to grow up quickly. “I definitely didn’t have normal teenage years,” he muses. Still, the structured life of an athlete taught him valuable life lessons, the themes of which are often reflected in lyrics that feel and sound years older than the artist. In “Fades Away,” his first single, which landed on Spotify’s “Viral 50” chart at numbers 1, 8 and 18 respectively in Australia, the UK and America, Haley’s heartfelt reflections rise over a sparse backbeat (complete with finger snaps), ultimately detailing what it feels like to love someone who is just out of reach.
In the summer of 2016 with just a handful of songs under his belt, a then 19-year-old Haley left cycling behind and moved permanently to Los Angeles. Inspired by a different city and wildly new experiences, he completed an additional 250 songs by the end of the summer. “At first I was making music I thought other people would like,” he explained. “When I moved to LA, I started creating music that I liked. I think that was really important. Staying true to yourself, no matter what it is - whether it’s a rap song, or a song from the ‘40s or the ‘60s - being able to pull different pieces from all of those and put them into something that feels good to you, I think that resonates to the world.”
The meaning of staying true has shifted for Haley in over the years. The juxtaposition between his life as an athlete and a musician offer endless fodder for writing and thought, but so does life on the West Coast. And while making people feel good will always remain at the heart of his sound, his exposure to both pop and praise songs is finding new junctures with electronic and R&B-facing sounds.
Haley recently signed with Red Bull Records and is set to release new music throughout the rest of this year. He is currently working on his debut solo album.
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Geena Fontanella is an LA-based independent artist born and raised in Southern California. Her infusion of raw storytelling and a fresh take on production brings her dark/new age pop persona to life. Though she’s back in her home state after residing in Nashville, music takes Geena all over the map. She’s toured throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia, playing prominent venues such as Hotel Cafe (?Los Angeles, CA), Rockwood Music Hall (NYC), The Crocodile (Seattle, WA), The Vanguard (Tulsa, OK), The Sound Lounge (London, UK), as well as International Indie Music Festival (Jakarta, Indonesia).
Geena digs deep into her artistry through songwriting and collaboration; constantly working to uncover her truth. Her experiences in Los Angeles, NYC, Nashville and London have helped Geena uproot her story. Upcoming features with Olmos (“Antidote”) and the Cliqque (“You and Me”) will be released soon.
Geena’s pop sensibility and vulnerability collide effortlessly on her new EP, ‘Head Space,’ coming Spring 2019. Look for lead single, “Diamonds,” arriving in March.
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Looking to capture the apple pie-eyed idealism of traditional Americana music, The Little Miss can be most accurately described as a romantic, twenty-first century take on a seemingly simpler time.
With roots in jazz, blues and folk music, the sound of The Little Miss ranges from the gritty guitar riffs of the old west to one-take, twangy samplings straight from the plains.
Influences include Woody Guthrie's simplicity, Frank Sinatra's theatrical nature, Cole Porter's wit, Billie Holiday's pain, and Bob Dylan's right foot.
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El Chavito is a Los Angeles post-emo punk/hardcore band consisting of three friends paying tribute to their beloved fallen east side Mexican restaurant. Invite them to play your next house party and they'll bring a PA and a 5 gallon cooler full of margaritas!
T.S.O.L. dropped a new song and video for "Is This A Wonderful World" last week. It's a parody of the song "What a Wonderful World" (Thiele/Weiss) and feelings normally derived from the original lyrics and familiar melody. It's not what you would expect and it's everything you should expect from the band. The ending of the video hits us hardest.
I consider myself a bit of modern age rap connoisseur. That being said, I was pleasantly surprised when I got the opportunity to review up and coming rapper, Maez301’s new EP. This project, titled “A,” is the second four-track installment of a four-part series which spells his name, M, A, E, and Z. Let’s jump right into it.
Assisted by Nef The Pharoah, Maez301 starts this project with a trappy club banger, reminiscent of something off of Tyga’s 2011 mixtape, #BitchImTheShit. Confidently fueled with braggadocio rap, Maez301 delivers swaggy flows over this track and proves that emceeing is much more than dropping ultra-technical lyrics over a standard 808 hip hop beat.
Up next is his first solo track of the EP, “Emoji,” a more soulful and rhythmic tune which feels like an ode to the current trends of hip hop. Blending an incredibly catchy hook and well-crafted melodic verses, Maez301 takes the listener on a slower drug induced journey into his feelings. In this endeavor he questions the longevity of his vices, women and drugs, and remembers how far he’s come in the music game. It’s hard to ignore the Lil Uzi Vert influences on this track as he poses the question, “drugs were supposed to take away the pain, but pain remains, and who’s the one to blame…?” Following up “Fuck No” with “Emoji” seems like it would be a rather confusing and risky transition, but Maez301 proves he can do it all, pumping up the listener’s ego only to break it down a few minutes later.
Up third is “Grab A Bag”, where Maez301 dips back into his grittier style hip hop where he leans harder on the use of adlibs and a monotonous repetitive flow. While it’s a lowlight to the EP for me, it’s a jam that purists would appreciate. In context of the full EP, this was definitely carefully placed to showcase the full spectrum of the artist’s talent.
Lastly, Maez301 rounds out his EP with a soulful and blatantly autotuned R&B influenced jam, “Switch.” I’m not the biggest fan of autotune but it is understood that there’s a time and place in hip hop for it, and this is one of them. In efforts to join the ranks of Drake, Chris Brown, Future, and XXXTentacion (just to name a few), Maez301 proves he’s not just a trap rapper, but can also make melody driven soulful music which can evoke a variety of emotion and challenges the listener to widen their pallet.
Clocking in at only 4 songs, this EP does exactly what Maez301 intended. It showcases his talent to dip into a variety of styles of hip hop, while leaving you with a deep sense of anticipation for the remaining 2 EP’s set to drop in the future. I’ll definitely keeps my ears tuned to the streets eagerly awaiting “E” and “Z”, and I’m sure you will too once you give this a listen.
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As always, rock on my friends! Hunnypot Approved! Overall Rating: 9.1 out of 10
Artist: Maze301 EP: A, Release Date: June 21st, 2019, Label: Strange Music, Inc.
"In a world full of taking, Desert Daze and Fat Tire are giving back to the community in support of Joshua Tree National Park. Come on out on July 27th to Pappy & Harriet's in Pioneertown for what will surely be an incredible benefit concert for the ages. There will be cold beer, amazing food, and of course killer music on two-stages. This one is definitely Hunnypot approved!"
Desert Daze and Fat Tire are teaming up for a very special show benefiting Friends of Joshua Tree, a local non profit dedicated to cleaning and restoring the park after the recent government shutdown. Taking place on Saturday, July 27 at Pappy & Harriet's in Pioneertown, CA, A Benefit for Joshua Tree National Park will feature performances on two stages from Allah-Las, Mattson 2, Rancho De La Luna Faction featuring Dave Catching and other desert all-stars and Sugar Candy Mountain. Jeffertitti and JJUUJJUU will also DJ and there will be visuals by Snake Chime Zen and Slim Reaper. Tickets will be available on Friday, June 21 at 10am PT via http://bit.ly/DDJtreeBenefit.
Desert Daze will donate all ticket proceeds from the concert and the event's ticketing partner, Eventbrite, will also waive their service fees for this special event. Plus $1 for every pint of Fat Tire sold at Pappy's over the course of June and July will be donated as part of their Pints for PublicLands campaign.
Fat Tire will also launch their Finding Common Ground program in July, donating $1 to organizations supporting public lands two ways: 1) $1 from each share of the Finding Common Ground videos released in July on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and 2) $1 from every photo posted with #ourcommonground on Instagram and Twitter.
The eighth installment of Desert Daze will take place October 10 - 13, 2019 at Moreno Beach in Lake Perris, CA and will feature four days of music, art, conversations and more. Look for the full lineup to be revealed this summer. Some of the announced artists include: The Flaming Lips perform The Soft Bulletin, Flying Lotus in 3D, Stereolab, Animal Collective, The Black Angels, Parquet Courts, Fred Armisen, Dungen perform Ta Det Lugnt, Shintaro Sakamoto, Temples, Connan Mockasin & Friends, Lightning Bolt, DIIV, Crumb, White Fence, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, Nick Hakim, Mdou Moctar, Surfbort, and Sasami. For tickets and additional details, visit desertdaze.org.
Not far away from the release of the Like A Storm album July 5th, we have another heartbroken tune from Bronson Wisconsin: "Wrinkled Pants"
'What else is there left to say? you walked her home every damn day'
This line has really caught me, where Bronson screamed out his inner sorrow.
While I am listening to "Wrinkled Pants", I could easily picture a singer/songwriter, who is accompanied by an electric guitar, sings his heart out in a lounge after watching his girl with another man.
Wrinkled Pants is one of my favorite songs in the album. Listen/Download the single here.
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Tove Lo has JUST debuted a super EXTRA and FUN music video for her latest single ’Glad He’s gone’!
The creative vocal production on Tove’s track has never failed to surprise me! Like 'Stay High - Habits Remix', this song also has a beautiful high-pitched hook line ‘You’re better off I'm glad that he’s gone’ that will easily stick in your head.
Apart from the catchy line, the new music video is also very entertaining and ridiculous, where Tove left her lunch date to give her BFF a broke up prep talk on the phone and to show her enormous support. When I say ENORMOUS support, I am not exaggerating because Tove is willing to walk that extra mile from the forest to the sea and to the Arctic etc.
Now, we are even more excited about her upcoming fourth full-length album, Sunshine Kitty.
- TAOTAO
As the sun set on a glorious early summer day on the Jersey Shore, the Wolfmother faithful starting filling into the legendary Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ. For those who don't know its history, The Pony is a breeding ground for rock royalty with legendary artists such as Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi getting their start there. Tonight however, it was Wolfmother's time to shine on that iconic stage. As the crowd was settling in, Maryland rockers Lionize took the stage and got everyone warmed up for the night's main attraction. There band killed with a unique mixture of rock, funk, and reggae that left the crowd wanting more as their set came to a crashing end. Lionize's originality was appreciated and well received by the raucous crowd, firing an opening salvo to what would ultimately be a show for the ages for those lucky enough to be in attendance on Tuesday night.
After a short break, Wolfmother finally made their way to the Stone Pony stage. The crowd went bonkers as they kicked off their performance with 2016 hit, "Victorious". This Australian rock band (founded in 2004) have been blowing people away with their unique style for years and this show was no exception. Behind the incredible vocals and guitar work of the band's founding father, Andrew Stockdale, Wolfmother took fans on a magical mystical ride that challenged the mind and invigorated the soul throughout their stellar 13-song set. Although the band has gone through some lineup changes over the years (and which band hasn't?), the one that took the stage on Tuesday was simply out of this world. Hamish Rosser (Drums), Leo Munoz (Keys), and Brad Heald (Bass) put on a clinic for the near-capacity crowd and fired on all cylinders throughout their performance. As always, Andrew's extraordinary vocals and rock star swagger were on full display and captivated a now rabid crowd.
As the show progressed, Wolfmother whipped the crowd into a frenzy with all the big hits from their catalog. Seeing this was my first time catching them live, I was thoroughly impressed as they tore down the roof with classics such as "California Queen", "Woman", "White Unicorn", and one of my all-time favorites, "New Moon Rising". Another thing I loved was seeing Stockdale and the band interacting with the Stone Pony audience. Whether it be clapping along to an amazing beat or Andrew having fans sing along with him to one of their classics, everyone in attendance loved it with Wolfmother feeding off the crowd's electricity all night long.
Wolfmother has gone through a lot of up's and down's as a band, but they are still alive and kicking after all these years. Andrew Stockdale's magnificent songwriting and infectious rock star presence still draws crowds looking for straight up Rock And Roll. The bands line up right now is solid and provides live performances that are jam-packed with tons energy and excitement. In a world where many bands fall flat performing live, Wolfmother kicks it up a notch and delivers when it counts. I'd highly recommend catching one of their live shows if they roll through your town - definitely worth the price of admission!
"All in all, Kill The Motherboard stylistically stands in a class of their own. They’re not for everyone, but with meaningful lyrics and rhythmic production, they offer a breath of fresh air in a scene that’s been plagued with repetition, simplicity, and at times, a lack of creativity. The Legend of Picasso Jones will definitely be added to my playlist and am sure you’ll do the same once you take it for a spin!"
Coming from a traditional hip hop background, I didn’t know what to expect when I went to listen to The Legend of Picasso Jones. Admittedly, I had never heard of Kill The Motherboard. I was vaguely familiar with Jack Splash’s work with Kendrick Lamar and Cee-Lo Green, but still had no idea what I was in for in reviewing their debut album.
After a super-cool blues intro, I was immediately introduced to the world of Kill The Motherboard with Jack Splash’s sober but carefully laced production, "Saint Paul”. The vocalist, Jon Brown, lays down a teaser of an anthem which warns that The Legend of Picasso Jones was going to be a soulful journey into the elements of funk and hip hop. The song picks up steam towards the end but quickly loses its flame as it ends at just over 2 minutes. This left me a tad bit disappointed as it was a killer track and was really hoping for more.
Next up was a song that I found myself coming back to again and again, “The Water”. This jam starts in an aggressive fashion with a gritty and persistent electro bassline which immediately fills the void left from “Saint Paul.” Jon Brown jumps in with powerful and melodic vocals that really bring this song to life for the listener. Once I heard the incredibly catchy hook, I realized these guys might actually be onto something. Eric Biddines also makes his first appearance on the album and assists with his complex conscious flows that take an ever-evolving production from Jack Splash to a whole new level. It is no surprise that these two chose to drop this track as one of the debut singles to their full-length project.
Another high point on the album is “Mr. Nobody & His Nefarious Friends.” This song is a super-funky jam containing what seems to be Kill The Motherboard’s signature style – an upbeat rhythm, carefully placed multi-layered production, and a style bending uplifting form of hip hop. Reminiscent of Kid Cudi’s “Cudi Zone”, Kill The Motherboard continues to push the boundaries or rap with their unconventional style on this song and others throughout the album.
While Jack Splash tends to alley-oop Jon Brown throughout the majority of the album, he seems to outshine his partner on the closing track, “Castles.” Jon Brown holds his own but Jack Splash displays that there’s truly multiple levels to being a producer. Polished with psychedelic tunes and twinkles, the methodical production displayed on the track was top notch and one of my favorites on the album. "Castles" seemed to be the perfect track to bring The Legend of Picasso Jones to a close and showcased why the dynamic-duo of Jack Splash and Jon Brown are going to be a force to be reckoned with in the not-so-distant future. Wanna decide for yourself? Click HERE to listen to The Legend of Picasso Jones - you'll be glad you did!
As always, rock on my friends! Hunnypot Approved! Overall Rating: 8.5 out of 10
Artist: Kill The MotherBoard, Album: The Legend of Picasso Jones, Release Date: June 14th, 2019, Label: Easyleague Entertainment - Empire
To practice for Hunnypot Live (6/10/2019) we had a 2 hour conversation with a baby on a couch. Nobody filmed this.
What a fantastic night. Hot Tub Johnnie started with classic pop songs from advertisements. Brittany Pfantz jetted over to speak with us about her new an future music. Chase Butters and Tarjas White Jumped in the tub for A special night exploring Music in Advertising sponsored by SoStereo. Jessica Childress broke her musical hiatus with us and sang new songs and classics. Wolves returned to prey on our hearts an dancing feet. Geo torched us with song and we celebrated Alannah's birthday with another epic dance party.
Chase Butters is an award winning Music Supervisor from Los Angeles with over 7+ in Music / Advertising. Clients include Hulu, Taco Bell, Target, VW, Nintendo, Zillow, Spotify, Tile and DPSG.
After navigating through the music industry he ultimately found his passion in combining music and content. Specialties include over seeing all music initiatives across multiple clients, including Music Supervision, Music Licensing, Creative Searches, Talent Negotiations, Live Booking Etc.
Tarjas White has done music production for various recording artists as well as secured hundreds of sync placements in a plethora of content including TV, film and commercials. Previously working as a sync licensing professional for Music Dealers, Head of US A&R at Audio Network and Director of Creative at BMG, he now has joined the team at SoStereo providing music solutions for advertising clients from the robust catalog of emerging artist and innovative tech platform.
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Indie alternative, singer-songwriter from Louisiana. Her music is perfumed with jazz and
down-in-your-gut soul. She parades her roots honestly like the street bands of New
Orleans, where she learned how to stay true to the music and herself.
Brittany’s powerhouse voice is the reason why she’s compared to Amy Winehouse, Adele, and Janis Joplin. She loves to make people feel deep, go places within that they’ve been afraid of, cause them to think and move beyond to something greater, to some other worldliness. Life is her inspiration, the highs, lows, in-betweens, and all the greats who have dared to be fully themselves in this industry. It is her purpose and passion to use music to bridge the gaps between the mundane and the heavenlies, like the greek goddess iris.
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Jessica Childress is an LA-based singer/songwriter reminiscent of the golden age of classic soul, with an enormous voice that combines traditional R&B with a rock n' roll energy. Since her national music debut on Season 4 of NBC’s The Voice, she’s opened for Charles Bradley, The Family Stone, Patti Labelle, Allen Stone and performed at SXSW, Sunset Strip Music Festival, Long Beach NYE, and Bottlerock Napa 2017.
Jessica's debut album, DAYS, was produced by Callum Connor (Anderson .Paak producer/DJ), Alex Elena (Alice Smith, Citizen Cope) and Topher Mohr (Mayer Hawthorne/guitarist). The first single, “Far Away”, was released on SoulTracks.com and debuted on Apple Music (#2) and iTunes R&B Hot Tracks. The video for “Starting Today” premiered on Atwood Magazine. The Remixes EP, released May 19th on Essence, includes remixes by DJs from Anderson .Paak (Callum Connor), Casey Veggies (Dom Beets), Gavin Turek (Val Fleury) and Erykah Badu/The Cannabinoids (A1). Her debut album, DAYS, is out now.
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Meet WOLVES, a band that is breaking barriers and pushing the boundaries of modern music with their infectious blend of genres. Consisting of Marc Avery, Sean Carney, and Rockwell Sands, the Los Angeles based trio have created their own unique sound, marrying pop sensibilities with bold rock’n’roll and gritty urban beats. With each member hailing from various cultural backgrounds, WOLVES have crafted their own distinct style, shaping the sound of pop culture as we know it.
“We wondered what it would be like if we took all these different influences we loved—artists like Michael Jackson, the Eagles, Coldplay—and rolled them all into one band today,” Sands muses. Their eclectic influences proved to be inspirational, with their debut single ‘Animal’ giving the trio their signature explosive sound.
The band was named after the characteristics of wolves. These majestic animals which are bonded by an innate sense of the pack, move in harmony as one unit towards common goals. “I can’t think of a better way to describe us. The three of us are all about the good of the group; every day we try to embody that philosophy in our music and beyond.” remarks Avery.
WOLVES highly anticipated single 'Freaky' is an anthem to inspire others to be brave and embrace who you are, to share your inner-most desires with the world and to live life to the fullest. Featuring slick indie pop grooves, 90’s reminiscent hip hop and hard-hitting rhythms, ‘Freaky’ is a song that you can’t help but dance to. "We love listening to music from back in the day and try to re-imagine what it would sound like today.” reveals Carney.
From the primal energy of ‘Animal' to the seductive tones in ‘Freaky’, WOLVES have crafted a wildly diverse range of music built for pop radio and stadiums alike. Having already earned top spots on the Billboard charts and heavy rotation on Sirius XM Hits 1, the trio hopes to inspire audiences across the globe with their music, and to continue creating unforgettable songs that at once nod to the past and hurtle towards the future.
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GEO started writing songs in her early teens. Together with her diaries, and home movies, life with all its joy and pain became the spur for a huge outpouring of creativity. By the age of 17 she had quite a collection of songs and scraps of songs, the best of which found their way onto her debut album, AURA.
At the age of 16, she performed live at Genghis Cohen’s, West Hollywood, and at Dartington Hall in Devon, England. The following Spring she toured in the UK with international dance musical, Where Is Home? and later in that year, performed for a season at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. In June 2018, she showcased at New York Sync Summit, and in November at BBC One Introducing, Tobacco Dock, London.
These experiences of performing, working alongside artists from the UK, South Africa, Italy, the USA, the Caribbean, Japan and Pakistan, have been great and have allowed her to reach out to a wide and very appreciative live audience.
In 2019 Geo performed in Germany, France, Belgium, Holland and the UK, as special guest of The Teskey Brothers on their Half Mile Harvest EU Tour.
"Loving her music, and what a voice!" Josh Teskey, The Teskey Brothers.
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