Bill "Giff" Gifford

Bass and Vocals

Bill Gifford is the latest addition to Skin Deep, joining the band in April 2008.

Originally from Upstate New York, Bill "Giff" Gifford provides the low-end sound as well as vocals to many national acts. With a funk-n-roll resume from years in the trenches playing the Central Florida music scene, Giff adds a "funky" flavor to smooth jazz sensation Planet 9 (www.planet9theband.com). Giff can be seen touring the country with faith based singer/songwriter Beth Schafer (www.bethschafer.com). Beth recently won an American Idol sponsored songwriting contest in the Faith Based category.

Giff has also played on the most recent solo CD from sax player Charlie DeChant (Hall & Oates). Giff is a very much in demand session musician and records regularly in recording studios in Central Florida. Most recently, Giff teamed up with Florida radio personality Shannon Burke to form The Cyrkle Burkes. The C.B.'s can be seen playing live around the Central Florida Area.

Stay tuned for more information regarding a solo CD that is currently in the works! To learn more, visit Giff's website at www.billgifford.net!!!