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Queen Regina & The Gigglefits

ony Carlozzi, raised in Florida, now long term res- trip, but when they arrived back in Brockton, MA, that’s
Tident of Brockton, MA, is a 30 year veteran tribute when the magic began.
artist, & guitarist.
On the very first music session together, Tony challenged
Queen Regina Palmer is an Oklahoma native, lifelong Regina to pull random lyric sheets from her briefcase to
lyricist, singer/songwriter/storyteller. Whom, on May 7th, work on. “ No peeking at titles”, He exclaimed, laughing.
moved to Brockton to join Tony in a partnership in music But Regina was ready and up for the challenge.
collaboration. Tony strummed the guitar as she sang, and whalaah.
Within the first hour they had birthed into existence 8
Tony, performed tribute shows honoring artists such as, amazing songs. But during that session Tony made Regina
Keith Urban, Tim Mcgraw. He is an amazing artist with a laugh so much. He stated: “Ok, we will continue when you
passion for music that knows no end. get control of your Gigglefit”. But the Gigglefits continued,
uncontrollably at times, that Regina laughed so hard she
Regina, has written many hundreds of original acapella would lose her breath and was crying involuntary tears.
version lyrics and sings them. But her voice is her only Her ability to laugh at life and mock her own to make you
instrument. She needed music. laugh is a very comedic sarcastic truth that surely shows
her Oklahoma roots and sassy attitude.
Tony unfortunately, lost his singing voice due to illness.
He can certainly still make his guitars sing though, He Thus was born the band name of the “Gigglefits”. it fit
needed a voice again, and Regina needed a musician who them as well as their personalities and common interests.
could compose to her lyrics. they have found happiness, and laughter in music and
each others company. Music is both of their truest
They met through ISSA on Facebook. passions and it surely shows in the music they create.
(INTERNATIONAL SINGER, SONGWRITERS “If The GIGGLEFITS WEAR IT” has become their
ASSOCIATION) and had so many common interests it slogan. I am quiet sure they will have T¬-shirts available
just seemed to be a perfect fit. in merch soon with this slogan on it. Because their music
and laughter is contagious, they are likely to infect you too
Tony flew from Boston to Dallas, where Regina met him. with the Gigglefits.
From there they took the long road trip back across the
country together. They were magical from the beginning Their first album is out now in digital format, downloada-
of their first meet. The road trip was a bonding and ble and hard copy CD’s will be available upon request. The
introduction into what is now an amazing partnership album title is: “YOU CAN’T STOP THIS”!
and collaborating team of some really awesome original
music. Diverse in genre intentionally to show their versatility this
first album is mixed with a variety of #Alternative #Coun-
They laughed and sang together in a car during their 4 day try #Rock #Pop #Soul #Folk #Gospel.

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