About Kristen Capolino

Born: Simleul Silvanie, Romania 26 November
Now: Woodstock, New York
Serious guitar lessons at 10

TV Documentary: The Axe Factor! Kristen was included in this important work beginning with the story of Daisy Rock Guitars and then showcasing the great female players of all genres.

NAMM 2010: Kristen jams with Al DiMeola and Paul Reed Smith

Movie: Kristen was interviewed for inclusion in a new full-length movie about the electric guitar and its great players. Please check out: LoudAndLouder.com Click the link to "Media"

Kristen was invited to participate in the James Burton International Guitar Festival: Photos, Video

Recent review: On Electric City

Kristen on Myspace

Influences:
Michael Schenker
Gary Moore
Carlos Santana
Al DiMeola
The Outlaws
The Henry Paul Band
Molly Hatchet
Steve Vai
Joe Satriani
John Scofield

Endorsements:
GIBSON GUITARS
D'ADDARIO STRINGS AND PLANET WAVES
TOUR SUPPLY

Kristen plays through Sovtek and THD amplifiers with Avatar Cabinets.
Kristen uses BOSS, Landgraff, Electro-Harmonix, Empress and Morley effects.
Kristen uses PROTOOLS for home recording.
Gear supplied by TOUR SUPPLY

Instruction:
Advanced Guitar Instruction: Nick Moroch (DAVID BOWIE, MICHAEL BOLTON, DAVID SANBORN).
Vocal Coach: Don Lawrence (MICK JAGGER, BONO, CHRISTINA AGUILERA).

Management:
Represented by: Mr. Robert Donnelly, Esq., Mr. Paul Bezilla, Esq., LOMMEN, ABDO et al. (Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Ted Nugent, Fuel, Godsmack).
Management: Globe Artist Management (formerly Aucoin/Globe) Kosta Kantzoglou 718-721-1969

Kristen has played with:

MSG - Michael Schenker Group
Les Paul
James Burton
Steve Lukather
Al DiMeola
Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Albert Lee
Doyle Dykes
Jennifer Batten
Junior Brown
Nokie Edwards
REV Jones
Y & T
UFO
Bret Michaels
Les Paul
Lita Ford
Blue Oyster Cult

Wycleff Jean
Rat Race Choir
Megan McCauley
All Time Low
SATO
Audible Thought
Joe Payne Band
Upstart Blues w/Pete Hop
Copy Cats
Split Image
Four Guys in Disguise
B.B. Grand
MADDOG
Lonestar Blues Band
Little Scotty and the Knockouts

Venues Played:

The Chance Theatre
Mid-Hudson Civic Center
Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport, Louisiana
6 Flags Great Adventure
NAMM 2010 Paul Reed Smith Stage
The Canal Room
The Cutting Room
The Iridium
The Bitter End
St. Pete Stadium, Tampa, FL.
Arlene's Grocery
Women Who Jam, NABFEM
Stewart Int'l Airport (aboard a C-5A!)
NBC Studios, The Steve Wilkos Show, Chicago
Club Midway
The Crazy Donkey
The Keltic House

Mahoney's
WPDH Roof-a-Thon (4 years)
Orange County Choppers
Northern Lights
Cape Cod, Bourne, MA
The Sugar Bar
Hilton Hotel, Charlotte, NC
The Backstage
The Webster Theatre
Woodstock Blues Festival
The Bearsville Theatre
Newburgh International Waterfront Festival (3 years)
Clinton Arts and Music Festival (2 years)
Woodstock Guitar Festival
Yonkers Raceway

Favorites:
Favorite foods: Penne a la Vodka, Peanut butter
Favorite beverage: Coffee
Favorite movie: The Thorn Birds
Favorite Books: Ice Limit by Preston and Child, Still Life With Crows by Preston and Child
Favorite hobby other than music: Boating and tubing
Favorite color: Black
Favorite place (other than home): Lake George, NY

Kristen's second CD
"Enlightenment"
Coming Soon