Geri X (born 6 May 1989) is a

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n-born singer-songwriter whose music shows influences of several genres including folk, psychedelic rock, Americana, and post-rock. She has garnered a sizable fan base and critical acclaim in the

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music scene.

History

Born in

, grew up in

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and

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for sometime. Geri spent 13 years studying classical piano and hated it. At the age of 17 moved to the

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with her family. Making Tampa/St. Petersburg

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home. In 2001 and began her ascent to become one of Tampa Bay's beloved artist. Winning

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's Best Singer Songwriter twice. In 2011 Geri X was named “Best of Indie” in the Bulgarian edition of

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’s “Best of Rock” Geri provides vocals in a duet with former

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lead guitarist

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, on the song "When I First Saw You" on his album ''It Will Be Me'', which was released in June 2013 on

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. Geri continues to tour and a new album is scheduled for release in 2014.

Discography

Notable studio albums

References

External links

Official Facebook
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