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Alexis Babini is an American Pop recording artist.
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| Background information | |
| Born | Easton, Connecticut, United States |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 2009-present |
Early life
editAlexis Babini grew up in Easton, Connecticut, with early music influences including Brazilian bossa nova and The Beatles. He began playing the guitar at the age of 13.[1] He is also known as a native of New York City.[2]
Career
editIn 2009 he self-released the album Breaking It In.[3] He toured the US in support of the album with artists including Boz Scaggs, Dan Hicks, and Blues Traveler. He played songs from the album live on television as well, including the Comcast Network and BNN TV.[1] Babini's songs have been featured in media including The Real World: D.C.[4][5] and he himself has been featured as a performer for the Fox Network music section of Xbox Live.[6] In 2011 he released the album Paint and Paper, and performed live on television networks including NBC[4] and a performance in advance of the album release on ABC.[7] He also toured in support of the album, opening for Aaron Carter. In 2013 Babini released the single Shut up and Kiss me as the first single of his new album Pioneer Spirit.[8] Babini is a supporter of Musicians on Call, a charity where musicians sing at local hospitals to sick children.[8] He has described his music as a blend of Folk, Acoustic, and Pop.[4] In November, 2013, using just an iPhone, Babini created an animated music video for the second single off his debut album, "Jackie". The video was featured shortly after on American Songwriter[9] In 2016, Alexis was featured as the banjo player on Younger (TV series). His song "Gimme Sunshine" was featured on the TV show Bringing Up Bates.[10]
References
edit- ^ a b Alexis Babini opens for Boz Scaggs in Ridgefield, Connecticut Post, September 8, 2009, retrieved June 20, 2013
- ^ SHARMILA TREDGER (May 30, 2012), The Stephen Talkhouse joins The After Party Tour with Alexander Cardinale (Photos), Examiner
- ^ Alexis Babini, AllMusic, retrieved June 20, 2013
- ^ a b c "Alexis Babini Performs". NBC. October 10, 2011. Archived from the original on May 30, 2015. Retrieved June 20, 2013.
- ^ Songs from the Show: Episode 2311, MTV, archived from the original on March 25, 2010, retrieved June 20, 2013
- ^ ""A Taste of Tuesdays" on August 25 at Westport Country Playhouse". Stamford Plus. August 18, 2009. Retrieved June 20, 2013.
- ^ Alexis Babini, ABC, November 2, 2010, retrieved June 20, 2013
- ^ a b Brianne Nemiroff (October 5, 2013), Interview with "Shut Up and Kiss Me" Singer, Alexis Babini, Viva Glam Magazine, archived from the original on 2013-09-11, retrieved June 20, 2013
- ^ Andrianna Yeatts (November 12, 2013), Video Premiere: Alexis Babini, "Jackie", American Songwriter, retrieved November 12, 2013
- ^ "Premiere: Alexis Babini releases 'Gimmie Sunshine'". Populove Magazine. January 15, 2017. Retrieved July 14, 2016.