Giovanni Amato comes from a family of musicians. His father, John Amato, is a recorded saxophonist with various Motown Artists. His mother, Fran Amato, plays multiple instruments including the bass guitar, piano and drums, as well as sings. His brother Dominic Amato is a highly respect jazz saxophonist, well known in the valley and making a name for himself in the jazz world.

 Giovanni began singing at an early age, but it wasn`t until he joined a church choir that he began to discover that he had a true gift and passion for singing. At 19 he moved to Denver, Colorado for a new beginning. While in Denver he began doing studio recording sessions for various local artists.

In the year 2000, at the age of 20, he moved back to Arizona and became a member of Tribe 7, a local dance band, and he began his professional career as a vocalist.

He continued singing with Tribe 7, but further established his name singing with other various artists and bands all over the valley such as: Tierra, Static, Shining Star, Reborn Disciple, Quantum, Soul Check, and now 602 Rising.

Crowds have enjoyed his charismatic charm and amazing performances at the Phoenix Suns Games, Diamondback Games, night clubs, corporate events, charity balls, casinos, weddings and parties all over the valley. Gio has entertained at The House of Blues in Anaheim California, The Cajun House, Barcelona Scottsdale, Harrah’s Casino, Cliff Castle Casino, Spa Resort and Casino in Palm Springs, Chuckchansi Casino in Yosemite Park California, American Red Cross, Make a Difference Foundation, The B Lounge at America West Arena, Phoenix Suns charity events, The Biltmore, The JW Marriott, The Venue, The Arizona Beach Club, The Velvet Room, Hon-Dah Casino, Eulich Gardens Six Flags Denver Colorado, Mateo’s, The Orange Tree Golf Resort, Oscar Taylor’s and many other hot spots. His ability to sing a wide range of music has been bringing crowds to their feet and leaving them wanting more!

With his long time girlfriend, Jenny, and now their beautiful new son, Elijah, by his side, he is even more inspired to take his career to the next level. With 7 years of experience singing other peoples music, he`s anxious to make his own solo album. Currently collaborating with local musicians as well as producers in Denver, he`s hoping to have his album done later this year.

Giovanni currently performs every Friday night at Oscar Taylor’s in Phoenix, Az with 602 Rising. Come for dinner/drinks and stay for the live entertainment with no cover charge.

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