Bio
If pasta, Neapolitan music, sunny beaches or the mafia were the first things that came into your mind at the mention of Southern Italy, that’s about to change now: meet singer and songwriter Luca DG.
Luca Di Girolamo was born in 1984 as the third child of a South Italian family. Growing up as the youngest member of the family allowed him to develop his artistic side without the parental pressure to choose a more traditional profession. So, when Luca got his first Michael Jackson tape (yes, it was back in those days without mp3s) and spent his days listening to the King of Pop trying to master the legendary MJ dance moves the reason for his Mamma coming into the room shouting was not because of the noise or the missing homework but the mess caused by the flower petals on the floor what he put there to make it slippery enough for moonwalking.
His passion for music showed during his time in school, too. He was about 11 years old when his music teacher noticed his vocal skills during the lessons and encouraged him to join I Fantanasia, a student folk music band that became popular with singing traditional Neapolitan songs. With this, Luca embarked on a new chapter of life filled with music and singing – from that time on there was no turning back.
From this time on, he was looking consciously for the company of people with the same interest. In high school he joined another band and was eager to learn anything that had a connection with music: like grabbing the opportunity to learn how to play the guitar from a friend – who was left-handed. That’s how right-handed Luca happens to play the guitar with the left hand up to this day.
In 2006 he joined the Amnesia Post as a lead vocalist. The band, formed by two electric guitars, a bass and a drum, and now completed with a singer toured the Salerno region with a mix of pop-rock music, singing at open mic nights and taking part in local music competitions.
In 2008 Luca wrote the lyrics and music of Eppure Sono Ancora Vivo. His first song was recorded in collaboration with Diego Parisi and the music arrangement of Sabatino Salvati. At the same time Luca started to form a stable collaboration with fellow singer Marco Clarizia. They performed both their own songs and covers in clubs, public venues and at private events around the areas of Salerno and Naples until Luca moved to London towards the end of 2009.
Whilst living in London, he progressed further with his vocal studies with singer and vocal coach Rachel Black. Luca began another important collaboration in the UK with singer and musician José Albentosa, with whom he recorded an international version of Eppure Sono Ancora Vivo (titled: Un dia me despertaré).
Most importantly, he began working on his solo career and on 31 January 2011 Luca released his first English single Your Words, produced by José Albentosa. It is available to download from iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/your-words-single/id417801016 and all major digital music stores.
Make sure you check out the video of Your Words on YouTube ( http://youtu.be/7rf0htU-phQ ) ! The video was shot in Hampstead Heath, London; directed by Antonio Ostuni and produced by the Jemany Studio.
Since living in London, Luca performed live at several public events including the West End charity event Les Mis Gives at the Prince of Wales theatre in late 2010 – along with José Albentosa - and more recently at the opening night of the art exhibition Front of House On The Walls in Battersea on 11 September 2011. Here, Luca gave an exclusive preview of some of the songs from his upcoming EP Words – premiering the next single I Must Like It and When I Come Back Home along with an acoustic version of Your Words ( http://youtu.be/ydgooqizIGk ).
On top of this, Luca surprised the audience with a cover version of Kylie Minogue’s Can’t Get You Out Of My Head. Click here ( http://youtu.be/gHiG6G0-fng ) for the video of Luca DG’s Kylie cover and don’t forget to leave some feedback if you liked it!
From November 2011 Luca DG’s debut album Words is available on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/words-ep/id479402750 ) and all major digital stores. Further to his debut single Your Words, the also album contains six brand new tracks and a free digital booklet including the lyrics to all the songs and exclusive photos.
Biography by Noemi Ivicsics
Contact:
www.lucadg.com
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