Alexis Babini

Alexis Babini

Photo of Alexis Babini by Vladislav Grach
Background information
Born Easton, Connecticut, United States
Genres Pop
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments Guitar
Years active 2009-present

Alexis Babini is an American Pop recording artist.

Early life

Alexis 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

In 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 clever video was featured shortly after on American Songwriter [9]

References

  1. 1 2 Alexis Babini opens for Boz Scaggs in Ridgefield, Connecticut Post, September 8, 2009, retrieved June 20, 2013
  2. ↑ SHARMILA TREDGER (May 30, 2012), The Stephen Talkhouse joins The After Party Tour with Alexander Cardinale (Photos), Examiner
  3. ↑ Alexis Babini, AllMusic, retrieved June 20, 2013
  4. 1 2 3 "Alexis Babini Performs". NBC. October 10, 2011. Retrieved June 20, 2013.
  5. ↑ Songs from the Show: Episode 2311, MTV, retrieved June 20, 2013
  6. ↑ ""A Taste of Tuesdays" on August 25 at Westport Country Playhouse". Stamford Plus. August 18, 2009. Retrieved June 20, 2013.
  7. ↑ Alexis Babini, ABC, November 2, 2010, retrieved June 20, 2013
  8. 1 2 Brianne Nemiroff (October 5, 2013), Interview with "Shut Up and Kiss Me" Singer, Alexis Babini, Viva Glam Magazine, retrieved June 20, 2013
  9. ↑ Andrianna Yeatts (November 12, 2013), Video Premiere: Alexis Babini, "Jackie", American Songwriter, retrieved November 12, 2013
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