ELAINE GIBBS\'s Valentine Weekend Celebration

About This Event

Elaine Gibbs began her life in music at the tender age of 13 where she got her start as many R&B phenomenons have, at church. Those early experiences still greatly influence her vocal sensibilities today.Her accomplishments are many, including her appearance on Season One of X Factor as one of the Over 30s finalists, where she wowed judges with her interpretation of Stop Crying Your Heart Out by Oasis. LA Reid, Simon, Nicole and Paula raved that she is one of the best singers they have ever encountered.Elaine has been very busy writing, producing and performing for private clients and public figures, including opening the Congressional Season at the State House in Sacramento as guest artist by Assemblyman Mike Davis; performing for the Annual Living Legends Award for Black History Month; and serenading Senate President Darrell Steinberg for the Special Needs 6th Annual Evening Under The Stars, honoring him as a champion for the autism community, a charity organization Elaine has been committed to for many years.Elaine lent her heartfelt and emotional voice to a music video for TV1s Black History Month called Martin Can You Hear Us, designed to reconnect Americans to the importance of Dr. Kings teachings.She has performed in over 25 countries, with some of the biggest names in the world of Gospel and RBabyface Edmonds, Angela Bassett, Stephanie Mills and Chaka Kahn.A big part of Elaines life as a performer has included the inevitable wedding gig circuit, and she has had the distinct pleasure of working as vocal partner with one of Southern Californias elite bands for more than 15 years, Chuck Wansley After Hours. Together theyve delighted Brides & Grooms all over the world including Marcia Cross, Larry King, Brad Garrett, Lela Rachon and many others.Film scores and TV tracks have also been part of Elaines story, including voice-overs for Disney Studios and a collaboration duet with the late Ollie Woodson of The Temptations. She also sang for the film This Christmas p