Orianthi
Orianthi has already experienced what most aspiring musicians only dream of. She’s opened for her hero (Steve Vai), backed an Idol (Carrie Underwood), traded solos with a legend (Carlos Santana) and shared the stage with the King of Pop (Michael Jackson).
After a performance with Carrie Underwood on stage at the 2009 Grammy Awards the blogosphere was buzzing with news of this little-known guitar prodigy. It prompted Michael Jackson to call with an offer for her to be his lead guitarist for his dates at the O2 Arena in London. Due to Jackson’s untimely death, the tour would never be, but Orianthi is prominently featured in the film version of MJ’s last concert, “This is It” .
Orianthi has just released first album, Believe, on Geffen Records, resulting in a hook and riff driven debut that provides the perfect combination of pop and rock. Like every song on her album, her first single “According To You” features her remarkable vocals and a killer guitar solo.