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Welcome to
Gate 21

Geneva based rock band

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About Gate 21

We're a Geneva based cover band. 

 

Gate 21 is an evolution since its founding in early 90's by Marc Fettarappa and Alex Smouha (originally called "The Darts").

 

Across the years, many friends and renowned local musicians have been part of the band like Alvin Williams, Florian Sonnemann, Dennis Watson, Carlos Sprenger, Laurence Quiquerez, Bruno Chatelain, Alain Gaberell, Jean-Pierre Dorner, Darko Milojkovic, Jaco Dwek, ("RockAddiXion" area), Rafael Ruiz to name a few... A special mention goes to Sabine Piantella ("RockAddiXion" area) who has saved Gate 21 with panache on extremely short notice for a gig during the pandemic!

 

During the Darts and RockAddixion periods, the band performed at the famous CERN Hardronic festival but also at Gena Festival and supported the UK British Blues Award winner and 4 time European Blues Awards nominee Bex Marshall on her debut album "Bootleg" swiss tour.

 

The band was renamed "Gate 21" after our bass player Andy Simha who spends a lot of time at airport gates ! Felix Weber and Thierry Paley respectively took on the drumming and the singing. To no small measure of Andy's making, Francesca Molteni filled in after Thierry  took on other activities. 

Gate 21 repertoire covers assorted bands like Toto, The Beatles, Phil Collins, Chris Cornell and many others.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for shows and events. Check us out on the video page!

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Meet the Band

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Francesca

Vocals

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Marc

Guitars

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Felix

Drums

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Andy

Bass, vocals & a little guitar

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Matteo

Bass, vocals & a little guitar

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Sabine

Vocals gun for hire !

Thanks to our previous member TyPy (drums & vocals) for his contribution.

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What's new ?

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Un album pour Terminus 

Welcome Matteo  to Gate 21!

He brings his awesome rock voice and experience to the band.

Now Francesca and him will add cool harmonies to the mix !

 

Francesca, Matteo & Andy 

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Francesca

Francesca joins the band and brings her sweet vocals.

Welcome to Gate 21 !

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GaTe 217 ?

We've un-merged our 2 bands Terminus 7 (Claude Pierre-André Pat Marc) and Gate 21 (Andy Felix Marc). Then again, Andy sings some of Terminus 7 songs... Check us out !

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Sabine

Sabine joined Gate 21 for the Pickwick March 25th 2023 show 

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Matteo

Welcome Matteo  to Gate 21!

He brings his awesome rock voice and experience to the band.

Now Francesca and him will add cool harmonies to the mix !

 

Francesca, Matteo & Andy 

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Check out our Meinier concert videos

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GaTe 217 ?

We've un-merged our 2 bands Terminus 7 (Claude Pierre-André Pat Marc) and Gate 21 (Andy Felix Marc). Then again, Andy sings some of Terminus 7 songs... Check us out !

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Concert

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