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Merry Mood is much more than just a band: it is a collective of talented musicians, gathered by the passion of live and the desire to create exceptional moments.
Singers, pianists, violinists, drummers, saxophonists, guitarists... each brings its unique touch! Choose the artists you want to compose the musical ensemble that fits perfectly with your desires and your event.
Discover here the musicians who make Merry Mood live. Contact us and we will help you compose the ideal group: intimate duo, harmonious quartet or complete orchestra, at the height of your event.
Merry Mood is much more than just a band: it is a collective of talented musicians, gathered by the passion of live and the desire to create exceptional moments.
Singers, pianists, violinists, drummers, saxophonists, guitarists... each brings its unique touch! Choose the artists you want to compose the musical ensemble that fits perfectly with your desires and your event.
Discover here the musicians who make Merry Mood live. Contact us and we will help you compose the ideal group: intimate duo, harmonious quartet or complete orchestra, at the height of your event.
Guided by his father's musician, he began studying classical piano at the age of 11. Graduated from the Conservatory of Cuneo he continues to take private lessons with Massimo Del Pra, a very high-level specialist in jazz and contemporary music in Italy. He formed the Running Birds and moved to Nice in 1998. Known and recognized throughout the Riviera, the band quickly became Rock's reference on the region. His greatest influence is undoubtedly the legendary John Lord (Deep Purple), essential for his introduction to this style « vintage » which characterizes it in particular. He was inspired by artists such as Rick Wakeman (Yes), Patrizio Fariselli (Area) or Flavio Premoli (PFM), whom he hoped to match one day. Beautiful moments in his career: the first part of Deep Purple/ Status Quo/ Scorpions/ ZZ Top and exclusive album with Mr. Ian Paice Him Self, drummer Deep Purple. Like the Merry Mood concept, Christian Vinciguerra decides to evolve in music by visiting new styles of music while keeping the quality of musical performance, empathy and good atmosphere.
Stuck in a family of musicians, William learns guitar and practises singing from a very small age. After countless Karaoke evenings, he set up his first group of covers at the age of 16. A year later, he began to smack the pubs and bars of the Côte d'Azur with well-fished Rock. In parallel with the Live Show, William will develop a great passion for recording and producing music. He was later trained by the greatest American sound engineers, Andy Wallace (Prince, Bruce Springsteen, Nirvana, Jeff Buckley, Rage Against the Machine, Linkin Park, Foo Fighters...) or Chris Lord Alge (Green day, Joe Cooker, Madonna, Muse...) to name but a few. His group of covers evolves towards composition and will follow the writing and recording of 4 Albums. William will also be involved in the production, recording and mixing of the latter. After tours in Europe, China and the United States, he decided to take a break in the composition to concentrate more on the Studio and the event.
Today, he is a full member of Merry Mood, and he exercises his expertise in the production of each event, singing, guitar and DJ.
Elodie Lepaoutre, 33 years old, joined the Conservatoire at the age of six, until he was 18. Curious and influenced by friends of different cultures, she learns a little more every day, including Cuban, South American, and gypsy music.
Born in Sanremo, Italy, Simone became passionate about music as a child and braved the desires of his parents who pushed him to guitar or piano, determined to train at bass. After a goldsmith's training he combined with his passion for music, he decided to become a professional musician. He joined the band The Running Birds with which he will flourish on bass and develop his talent for singing. For 15 years, he will play with this band all over Europe, making the first part of legendary bands such as Deep Purple, Status Quo, ZZ Top, Scorpions in the biggest theaters in France, notably the Olympia in Paris. He will compose and produce with this band 8 original albums, including one with Mr Ian Paice, the Deep Purple drummer in person. With his band Men On The Hill, he will also compose 1 album that will take him to Los Angeles before also joining the jazz and trolling orchestra Merry Mood. This versatile musician and singer, having rock as his first love, also evolves in jazz and pop formations, passing with ease from bass to bass, singing or guitar.
Pro singer since 1995 .
Despite mainly rock bases acquired alongside bands such as Running Birds; Fox; or Carmin, its main quality is its ability to adapt to the desired musical style, in order to give the most convincing result possible. This allowed him to integrate sea alps such as the Orient-Express orchestra into several major orchestras; Orchestre Baie des Anges; and the Europa Orchestra, thus bringing him other style to his repertoire such as the French and Italian variety; Soul; Jazz; Latino; etc...
A talented singer with a warm and melodic stamp, she shared her life between Italy and France, where she finally settled in 2004. Initiated into singing since her early childhood by her father himself a singer of Operetta, she has won several competitions throughout her childhood and youth, she has also been part of several groups of occasions while continuing to explore the various musical styles and soak up the communicative voices she encounters on her tour, such as the great Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Etta James, Aretha Franklin and many others. Mimi Eliante is to date a standing singer with generous and vibrant interpretation. These preferences remain Jazz and Soul, but its ability to adapt, groove and vocal power are also formidable in Funk, Pop and Dico.
Born in Bordighera (Italy) in 1992, she began studying modern singing at the age of 11. Immediately she takes part in competitions, races, demonstrations.
From 2012 onwards, she left various music groups from Ponente Ligure (Hard to Find, Relatrio), the French Riviera (Wagg) and Torino (Piedmonte – Italy, in collaboration with Soul Nassau) with whom she performed in pubs, festivals and private parties.
She is currently a late-year student of DAMS (Disciplines of Arts, Music and Performing Arts) at the University of Turin.
Since 2013 she has approached jazz singing and her influences come from pop/rock, jazz, black music and are impregnated by Amy Winehouse, Lauryn Hill, Mina.
Dived from an early age into the musical world, this singer began the piano at the age of 7 and perfected her art at the Conservatoire de Nice for 10 years in scheduled classes. Her passion for singing flourishes in parallel, including classes taken with the repeater of the legendary Nina Simone, and her integration into a Parisian gospel choir, where she stands out as a soloist.
His rich and eclectic musical journey was fed by great soul figures such as Aretha Franklin, James Brown and Marvin Gaye, while pop, with icons like Alicia Keys and Michael Jackson, became his second love. She weaves a captivating repertoire that combines soul, pop, jazz and folk, drawing on the sounds of the Sixties while integrating contemporary artists such as The Weeknd or Miley Cyrus.
Her enchanting stamp and natural elegance make her a popular performer in luxury hotels and private evenings on the Côte d'Azur, where she creates intimate and sophisticated atmospheres, whether in guitar/voice duo or in trio with percussion. Bilingual and adaptable, it also seduces an international clientele, bringing a cosmopolitan dimension to its performance.
Guided by his father's musician, he began studying classical piano at the age of 11. Graduated from the Conservatory of Cuneo he continues to take private lessons with Massimo Del Pra, a very high-level specialist in jazz and contemporary music in Italy. He formed the Running Birds and moved to Nice in 1998. Known and recognized throughout the Riviera, the band quickly became Rock's reference on the region. His greatest influence is undoubtedly the legendary John Lord (Deep Purple), essential for his introduction to this style « vintage » which characterizes it in particular. He was inspired by artists such as Rick Wakeman (Yes), Patrizio Fariselli (Area) or Flavio Premoli (PFM), whom he hoped to match one day. Beautiful moments in his career: the first part of Deep Purple/ Status Quo/ Scorpions/ ZZ Top and exclusive album with Mr. Ian Paice Him Self, drummer Deep Purple. Like the Merry Mood concept, Christian Vinciguerra decides to evolve in music by visiting new styles of music while keeping the quality of musical performance, empathy and good atmosphere.
Stuck in a family of musicians, William learns guitar and practises singing from a very small age. After countless Karaoke evenings, he set up his first group of covers at the age of 16. A year later, he began to smack the pubs and bars of the Côte d'Azur with well-fished Rock. In parallel with the Live Show, William will develop a great passion for recording and producing music. He was later trained by the greatest American sound engineers, Andy Wallace (Prince, Bruce Springsteen, Nirvana, Jeff Buckley, Rage Against the Machine, Linkin Park, Foo Fighters...) or Chris Lord Alge (Green day, Joe Cooker, Madonna, Muse...) to name but a few. His group of covers evolves towards composition and will follow the writing and recording of 4 Albums. William will also be involved in the production, recording and mixing of the latter. After tours in Europe, China and the United States, he decided to take a break in the composition to concentrate more on the Studio and the event.
Guitarist/singer . Antoine Jourdan has played in various bands since 1996. Here are the main ones:
Shandalai: 2 demos, mostly toured in Paris from 1999 to 2001 including Cithéa nova, Guinguette pirate etc... Toure kunda: tour in the North of France and Paris. The fairies: 1 album: words of blood and 1 demo, toured throughout France from 2001 to 2005, including the zenith of Paris, the Francofolies, the wind festival, etc... Fahrenheit: event group from 2008 to 2013 offering different performances from wedding to private evenings of all types.
Percussionist, dancer, Hip-Hop choreographer, R His passion : THE RYTHME !!
Elodie Lepaoutre, 33 years old, joined the Conservatoire at the age of six, until he was 18. Curious and influenced by friends of different cultures, she learns a little more every day, including Cuban, South American, and gypsy music.
Elodie Lepaoutre, 33 years old, joined the Conservatoire at the age of six, until he was 18. Curious and influenced by friends of different cultures, she learns a little more every day, including Cuban, South American, and gypsy music.
A graduate in violin at Pavia Conservatory in Italy, Alice Marini embarked on Jazz, initiated by two internationally renowned professors: Ramberto Ciammarughi (Italy) and Didier Lockwood (France).
She continues her classical dream with several chamber music formations: the ensemble Elicrisum Musicae and the duo with pianist Bianca Brecce, interpreting a subtle marriage between Baroque and last century music. She discovered Klezmer music and created the Witz Klezmer Quartet.
Student in singing and composition, she writes music for an Italian play « Così e s vi pare » Di Pirandello.
Seizing this great opportunity, she joined the Merry Mood Orchestra in 2014, becoming the most eclectic joker on the project.
Born in Sanremo, Italy, Simone became passionate about music as a child and braved the desires of his parents who pushed him to guitar or piano, determined to train at bass. After a goldsmith's training he combined with his passion for music, he decided to become a professional musician. He joined the band The Running Birds with which he will flourish on bass and develop his talent for singing. For 15 years, he will play with this band all over Europe, making the first part of legendary bands such as Deep Purple, Status Quo, ZZ Top, Scorpions in the biggest theaters in France, notably the Olympia in Paris. He will compose and produce with this band 8 original albums, including one with Mr Ian Paice, the Deep Purple drummer in person. With his band Men On The Hill, he will also compose 1 album that will take him to Los Angeles before also joining the jazz and trolling orchestra Merry Mood. This versatile musician and singer, having rock as his first love, also evolves in jazz and pop formations, passing with ease from bass to bass, singing or guitar.
Born in Bordighera (Italy) in 1993, he began studying electric bass at the age of 14.
He took part in the formation of the numerous groups of the Ponente Ligure and included music groups such as the Shout, Quei Bravi Razazzi, and Relatrio, with which he performed in Italy and France.
His passions are fusion music, jazz, funk.
Mr. Gepponi 18-12-1961, he began playing at the age of 13 after listening to Deep Purple's smoke on the water, his favourite band. It is also influenced by other greats of the instrument like Buddy Rich for swing or Vinnie Colajuta for the global tecnic proposed by him.
Con una passione per la batteria nata a soli fiveue anni, Christian Merlo è un musicista veratile con una ricca esperienza live. Ha calcato palchi in Italia e Francia, prestando il suo ritmo a svariati gruppi e navigando con disinvoltura tra sonorità funky, blues e rock.
Gaëtan Thomas , is a drummer – Percussionist & Dj Professionnel. Passionate about music, he plays in various musical styles (e.g. pop,folk,soul, funk,celtes, Electro,Electro-Jazz), which are also found in these sets as » Dj » (Former Resident of the Barrio Latino Nice, and alternating with the Siesta in the summer of the 2000s)... he likes to mix the genres by looking for musicality in the Mix, for him Music has no border ...
Born on 1 February 1982, his interest in music developed very early,
self-taught drummer with the inspiration and influences of drummers like
Nicko McBrain, Mike Portnoy, Simon Philips, Carter Beauford.
It is a versatile drummer mastering different techniques and rhythms
adapted to various misical genera.
Over the years, Emmanuel has collaborated with various artists and groups, which
enabled him to enrich his level and musical styles
He is currently drummer of the Rockline Orchestra, of the band Merry Mood and
from Vivie.
Jean-Baptiste Pol, 38 years old, Nice Jean-Baptiste began the battery at the Cannes Conservatory at age 14, where he obtained his CFEM before going to complete his teaching at the RRC in Nice. First a drum teacher and then a freelance musician, he performs both in France and internationally. With this studio and live experience, he works in all styles and puts his freedom of interpretation and communicative joy at the service of music and the sense of celebration!
Valeria Grani is a child prodigy of the Sax that started from an early age. She joined several formations from her hometown to found the Blenda blues band and finally to be able to expatriate all over the coast of Azerbaijan and show her talent. However, thanks to her eclecticism and professionalism, she easily manages several other projects in different musical styles: in jazz with Reddy Bobbio band, Jazz Ambassadors and West project orchestra, in reggae, pop and folk with Twisted family, Blessed Rebels. The music gives him wings, a feeling of total freedom that cannot be prevented from feeling during his performance.
Stuck in a family of musicians, William learns guitar and practises singing from a very small age. After countless Karaoke evenings, he set up his first group of covers at the age of 16. A year later, he began to smack the pubs and bars of the Côte d'Azur with well-fished Rock. In parallel with the Live Show, William will develop a great passion for recording and producing music. He was later trained by the greatest American sound engineers, Andy Wallace (Prince, Bruce Springsteen, Nirvana, Jeff Buckley, Rage Against the Machine, Linkin Park, Foo Fighters...) or Chris Lord Alge (Green day, Joe Cooker, Madonna, Muse...) to name but a few. His group of covers evolves towards composition and will follow the writing and recording of 4 Albums. William will also be involved in the production, recording and mixing of the latter. After tours in Europe, China and the United States, he decided to take a break in the composition to concentrate more on the Studio and the event.
Today, he is a full member of Merry Mood, and he exercises his expertise in the production of each event, singing, guitar and DJ.
Gaëtan Thomas , is a drummer – Percussionist & Dj Professionnel. Passionate about music, he plays in various musical styles (e.g. pop,folk,soul, funk,celtes, Electro,Electro-Jazz), which are also found in these sets as » Dj » (Former Resident of the Barrio Latino Nice, and alternating with the Siesta in the summer of the 2000s)... he likes to mix the genres by looking for musicality in the Mix, for him Music has no border ...
