Billy Merziotis ft Gary Moore Band & Irene Movia – “All the things you are”
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Press release
“All the things you are” is the 3rd studio album of Billy Merziotis.
This time, the Les Paul virtuoso joins forces with former members of Gary Moore’s band : Vic Martin/keys, Pete Rees/bass & Graham Walker/drums. Along with longtime music partner , singer and lyricist Irene Movia , Billy creates an authentic album consisting of memorable rock riffs , fiery solos and blues tunes filled with vocal harmonies.
Δελτίο τύπου
“All the things you are” είναι ο τίτλος του 3ου studio album του Bασίλη Μερζιώτη.
Αυτή τη φορά ο βιρτουόζος της Les Paul ένωσε δισκογραφικά τις δυνάμεις του με τα αυθεντικά πρώην μέλη της μπάντας του Gary Moore , τους : Vic Martin στα πλήκτρα, Pete Rees στο μπάσσο και Graham Walker στα τύμπανα. Μαζί με την επί πολλά χρόνια συνεργάτιδά του, την τραγουδίστρια & στιχουργό Ειρήνη Μωβιά , δημιούργησαν ένα πρωτότυπο άλμπουμ με rock riffs που μένουν ανεξίτηλα στη μνήμη , εκρηκτικά κιθαριστικά σόλο και blues μελωδίες πλούσιες σε φωνητικές αρμονίες.
Contact: Maria Alexandridou +30 693 200 1000
PORTRAITS:
Billy Merziotis
Guitar / Vocals / Composer/ Lyricist
Is a guitarist & a singer with a longtime history of live performing. He is a composer and lyricist and he has released 3 rock/blues studio albums and 2 singles in Greek. He is a guitar instructor with 20 years of experience. He studied the Berklee series and LCM (London college of music) G.I.T. He is leading the most successful tribute to Gary Moore alongside with Gary’s former musicians.
Irene Movia
Vocals / Lyricist
Is an experienced vocalist and vocal coach.She specializes in blues,rock & jazz. She has been singing lead & backing vocals with professional cover bands since 2008 with a vast repertoire including Etta James & Janis Joplin covers. Personal discography includes one studio album with group “Megavat” (published by Lyra GR) & 2 digital singles.
Vic Martin
Keyboards
Vic is an experienced and skilled musician, who has worked extensively with many high profile artists in the music industry. He worked with Gary from 1999 to 2010, which included touring worldwide, and in particular, being invited to perform at the Kremlin. As well as contributing on many of Gary’s studio recordings, Vic also contributed on the albums: Back To The Blues, Close As You Get, Bad For You Baby, Essential Montreux, Live At Bush Hall, Blues And Beyond, and Live In London.
Pete Rees
Bass
Pete is a well-respected bassist, who has worked with many well-known musicians and has toured throughout Europe, Asia, and North America. In 1998, Pete was playing at a private party, when Gary personally selected him to work alongside him. Together, with his good buddy, Vic Martin, Pete also performed at the Kremlin, as well as contributing on the albums: Back To The Blues, Close As You Get, Bad For You Baby, Essential Montreux, Live At Bush Hall, Blues And Beyond, and Live In London.
Graham Walker
Drums
Graham is an extremely accomplished artist, who started working with Gary in 1989 to 1996, this included the collaborations between Gary and B.B. King, Albert Collins and Albert King. Graham also contributed to the best-selling album, Still Got the Blues, which led to touring the world with Gary, playing at festivals and on several TV shows. He also worked on future albums, including: After Hours, Blues for Greeny, Blues Alive and Old New Ballads Blues. Graham then toured again with Gary in 2000.