The Luana moth project

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I met Giovanna when having breakfast at a local restaurant where she was a server. I heard her talking about a show coming up and asked if she was a musician. Giovanna was happy to share her story, and I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce her to our readers, as I believe it is important to support local talent wherever we can.

Giovanna focuses on theatrical vocals and onstage storytelling. Her brother Tony is a self-taught guitarist, keyboardist and music producer.

Their strong sibling bond and friendship came before they moved forward with their endeavour. LUANA MOTH was started as a solo project by Tony, then became collaborative after he discovered his sister could sing. LUANA MOTH is a sibling electronic-rock project that tells the story of a mysterious, enigmatic figure known only for her paranormal endeavours and experiments. She was known to reside in Gimli, Man. The sleepy Lake Winnipeg town sets an important backdrop for the story, as the sounds and feelings of an expansive, mysterious body of water influence the music.

Tony became aware of the mystery while in Gimli. He found a poem in a note on the ground. On the other side was written Luana Moth; an alias, it was learned, of a woman who had lived in Gimli. The full story about Luana remains a mystery. Tony and Giovanna began by mapping out the stories and narratives of Luana’s life, first assembling scripts and storyboards, then composing the music to bring them to life as best they can. LUANA MOTH has been playing live consistently since the summer of 2024. A shared creative landscape and imagination became highly valuable for the project’s integrity.

The live show experience of LUANA MOTH furthers the story’s depth by way of theatrical interpretation through Giovanna’s visceral stage performance art and Tony’s wildly vivid instrumentation. Soaring analog synth leads, anthemic vocal gymnastics, frantic guitar work, and theatrical storytelling all come together in a visually arresting and sonically captivating live show.

The unique musical delivery and creative, instinctive stage performance make the show alluring to all who witness it. An upcoming show is booked for Thursday, July 16 at Sidestage (700 Osborne St.), which will include an Arabic pop-rock act from Toronto named Kazdoura, winners of the Global Album of the Year at this year’s Juno Awards.

For more information, visit luanamoth.com