An
indie-pop band originally formed in the summer of 2003 in Los Angeles,
California.
The band was originally formed when guitarist Leslie Stoddard and bass
player Kelley Duarte were introduced to singer Katie Morgan as she was
promoting her album Pink Cloud. Stylistically it was a perfect fit
and Gia’s Fix emerged upon the local music scene.
Risking the all-girl band hype, they combine
catchy melodies with impressive guitar riffs while still taking chances
and using their musicianship to explore the darker, more introspective
side of their indie-pop sound.
With their raw energy and commanding yet playfully
seductive stage performance; the audiences alike could not help but take
notice and promoters responded by soon catapulting Gia’s Fix to the next
level.
While putting the finishing touches on Raw,
their first release, they were listed in Music Connection’s Top 100
Unsigned Bands. The Los Angeles Music Awards soon nominated the record for
best indie-pop album. Toyota notified the band and used Gia’s Fix in
their national ad campaign. It was a two- page spread that appeared in
Rolling Stone, Spin, People and Us magazines.
They started receiving thousands of hits daily on
their website. KXLU brought the band into the radio station to perform a
live concert on their program Livation. Boston’s radio station WMBR
added the cut 100 Miles to their playlist. Squash Radio used the
band to launch their web station. Guitar Player Magazine did a feature on
Leslie Stoddard stating that "Done, is a grooving, strutting
fuzz fest of pop-rock genius."
Farnell guitars placed a custom made guitar into
Leslie’s hands and asked the band to appear at the 2005 NAMM show at the
Anaheim Convention Center. Most recently you can read a live review in the
Music Connection issue No. 24.
Bob Leggett of Music Connection says, "Gia’s
Fix is the total package--hot pop-rock songs that exude sexuality and ooze
with desire."
You can also catch an album review in Live
magazine. It has been a remarkable year and a half.
Although modest about their musical training
Gia’s Fix is composed of a group of very accomplished musicians.
Vocalist Katie Morgan began classical voice training at a young age; her
voice and enthusiasm landed her some prestigious roles in musical theatre.
She made the transition from opera to rock and left the cold winters of
New York City. Katie came out to California where she could search for
musicians who shared her vibrant rebellious energy.
Bassist Kelley Duarte, a schooled bassist has
studied at The Faunt School of Creative Music. She was nominated and
received an award for Best Female Bass Player from Rock City News.
Guitarist Leslie Stoddard came from a musical
family and studied briefly at Berklee College of Music and was honored
with the award for Best Female Guitarist award by The Los Angeles Music
Awards.
Gia’s Fix cites a rare synergy for their early
success. Filling well known Southern California clubs like The Viper Room,
The Roxy, 14 Below, The Galaxy, and Martini Blues they continue to perform
throughout Los Angeles, Orange County as well as nationally.
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