Los Angeles

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Check out this live video of “Freddie” from my recent trip to Los Angeles with the Weekly Comet from Empowerme.tv

The Full Episode:

SXSW Videos

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Some fun videos from SXSW:

“If I Ain’t Got You”- Alicia Keys

“Baby I Love You”- Aretha Franklin

“Silver Bullets”

“Anything We Want”Fiona Apple @ Stubb’s

2012 TOUR!

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OMG…leaving tonight. So very excited!! I will be on touring with Satchel Jones and Harold Allen for the next 10 days! Check in with my tumblr or follow on twitter to keep up with us or just click on BLOG in the menu above!
3/10 8pm Listening Room, Nashville, TN
3/11 4pm Private Event. Nashville, TN
3/12 5-9pm Absinthe Lounge, Dallas, TX
3/13 7pm SXSW Showcase with Mike Rocket Trinity Hall (singing backup), Austin, TX
3/15 2:30-7pm Carousel Lounge, L Rock Entertainment Showcase, Austin, TX
3/16 2pm Hyde Park Grill, Kick Push Showcase, Austin, TX
3/17 5-8pm Acoustic Coffeehouse, Johnson City, TN
3/18 4pm Private Event, Cape Charles, VA
3/20 8pm Songwriter’s Collective/Songtrust Showcase, Bitter End, NYC

Also just got asked to sing the National Anthem for the NY Red Bulls at Red Bull Stadium in NJ! Sunday July 15th :)

New CD Review on www.musikreviews.com!!

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http://www.muzikreviews.com/reviews.php?ID=1984

Christina LaRocca is an award winning singer and songwriter with a unique blend of folk and R&B. Hearing her for the first time, it is easy to see the roots of her music coming from her time listening to greats like Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and Natalie Cole. After trying out theater in her teens and discovering musical greats like Alanis Morsette, she began writing her own music. Forming the group Heavy Weather with fellow musicians Carl Gallagher and Dorian Lake, the band has received international attention. After releasing two albums with Heavy Weather, I Stand Tall With My Eyes Wide Open is LaRocca’s first solo album. She is now collaborating with Josh Glazer of J. Glazer Productions. Guest artists on the album include: Matty J of Higher Concept, Wes Swing and Heavy Weather.
“Like A Cigarette (I Love Ya Baby)” has a subtle rhythm that will seduce you from the first listen. The groove created from the light guitar flowing into LaRocca’s voice, horn and delicate percussion is deceptively simple. The depth of LaRocca’s vocals and the passion she puts into her music is contagious and you can’t help but fall under her spell. The textures are smooth and molten, like one of those melted chocolate lava cakes. Taking your first bite, you know you like it, but as you delve deeper, the richer it gets.
“With You” opens with some elaborate guitar picking that flows into LaRocca’s vocals. Her words spiral around you as the lyrics take off and echo into the main vocalization. Lots of layers here with this piece, but together it creates a song worth listening to.  There is a heavy soul edge to this track and a rhythm to match it note per note.
“Silver Bullets” is smokin hot. The multi-instrumental feel to this piece is a happy jumble of pulsing motion. A guitar flairs up with a steady percussion traipsing through the background, making this piece full of creative foot stompin fun.  Images of movie monsters prevail as LaRocca spins her tale of betrayal. The composition and melodies crafted here are spot on and this is one of my favorite tracks on the album.
Christina LaRocca is an international award winning artist that takes her childhood love of classic soul artists and combines them with stronger than steel lyrics and a can do attitude. Her work with Heavy Weather was a great stepping off point and I Stand Tall With My Eyes Wide Open is an impressive solo album. This is definitely an artist to watch. Her soulful sound is a mix between folk and soul and carries a modern edge that makes her very compelling to listen to.

Key Tracks: Like A Cigarette ( I Love You Baby), With You,  Silver Bullets
Dana Wright-Muzikreviews.com Staff
January 10, 2012

For Questions or comments about this review send an email to info@muzikreviews.com

Free Music on Noisetrade & Stuffed Green Peppers!

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Hey everyone!

I am writing this to wish you a happy holiday, give you some free music, and tell you my about my famous Christmas Stuffed Green Pepper reciepe. I can’t help it..I’m italian and I LOVE to cook for whoever is willing to eat.

Besides the stuffed pepper recipe, my gift for all of you this holiday season is a free copy of my album on noisetrade.com. For one week only you will be able to go here:

http://www.noisetrade.com/christinalarocca

and with an email address be able to download my new album, “I Stand Tall With My Eyes Wide Open” for free. If you feel like giving in return and supporting my craft, there is an option to donate a tip anywhere, and that, of course, will be greatly appreciated.

Aside from the full band shows at BXL Cafe on Janury 7th and Play Sports Bar in SI on Jan 14th Satchel Jones and I will be performing every Tuesday at the Crooked Knife at 232 West 14th Street b/t 7th and 8th avenues. Check the showing listing for more details and addresses.

I hope you are all doing well and I look forward to playing lots of music for you in 2012!

Happy Holidays!!

Love, Peace & Music

Christina

Happy Holidays!

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Happy Holidays!

Wishing all of your a happy and healthy holiday this winter season….Almost done with my xmas shopping :)

What a crazy year it’s been. I am very grateful for all those I’ve met in the business and I look forward to 2012 being a very awesome full of light, love & music. Thank you for all that have supported me and continue to through the years.

In 2012 Satchel Jones and I will be performing as an acoustic duo every Tuesday at this fabulous restaurant/bar called the Crooked Knife located at 232 West 14th Street between 7th and 8th from 8-11pm. And of course you know you can catch me at Wicked Willys every other Wednesday as well.

We have been playing lots of shows lately and are booked up just about every weekend in January so feel free to contact us for your upcoming event, venue, festival, wedding, or house party!

We love house parties :)

So check the event calendar!

I also started a blog called “The Art of Balancing Creativity & Business.” It’s about living as a musician and a business woman in NYC trying to balance all these aspects. Playing music, booking, and enjoying life.

Check it out here http://lrockentertainment.blogspot.com/

Tonight @ Groove

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TONIGHT Saturday Nov 5th  7:30-9pm me and my beautiful kick @$$ band will be at Groove in the West Village featuring Satchel Jones, Caitlin Gray, Jackson Twain, and Sean Pokress 125 Macdougal & W 3rd St. 7:30-9pm playing new songs, old songs, and some you already know xo


and thanks to everyone who came out on Tuesday and saw us open for V V Brown at the Knitting Factory! What an awesome show :)