Sapphire Faded Genes Band All Heart & Soul
What first got you into music? I have always been attracted to music ever since I was a little girl. My mother says I have been singing since I was 3 but I can only remember the age eight. I was a very shy little girl and would sing when no one was around. I would imitate other singers and I’d try to sound like them which have taught me much of what I can do vocally now. December of 2019 I decided to sing over some Christmas tracks and record them. I had gotten some great responses from people but my friend Jeffery Lites inspired me to write my very own music. I was a bit hesitant because I was at the time trying to put my own band together which was a challenge. January 2020 I began writing and preparing to release my very first album June 2020.
Who inspired you to make music? I have always had people in my ear telling me I should write my own music. I personally believe it is my time now. Over the years, I have gained much knowledge, confidence and worked on myself and my craft. I have always said that if I decided to take my work to the next level I wanted people to believe in me. It’s what inspired me and that is my own growth, life and those talented mentors along the way. How did you come up with the name Sapphire Faded Genes Band? Believe it or not, Corrine Bailey Rae is one of my favorite entertainers. She wrote a song titled “Put Your Records On” and in the song she says it. I always loved that song and it stuck with me. My birthstone is Sapphire and I absolutely love faded jeans. In fact, the older the jeans the better they are rips and all. I used it as a metaphor for my band. The older I get the more seasoned and better I sound “Good Genes”. Can you name the members of your band and the instrument they play? John Tiberi (Bandleader/Keyboardist, vocals) Greg Lefevre (Bass) Felix Perez (Guitar)Bill Vespe (Drummer/vocals) Hector Rios (Percussions/vocals) Ryan Warfel (Saxophone/vocals) Blondy (Trumpet/Flugelhorn) Bill Murray( Saxophone, Alto, Ewi, Electric Horn)
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How would you describe the music that you typically create? I have a unique style and have learned how to touch hearts of ALL! I create music that captures everyone’s attention
