Desireé Bassett

Desiree Apolonio Ragoza (Bassett) (born September 11, 1992) is an American rock guitarist and recording artist. She has performed alongside mainline performers such as Sammy Hagar, Ted Nugent, Living Colour, Barry Goudreau, the Marshall Tucker Band, Jennifer Batten, Vinnie Moore, Uli Jon Roth, Andy Aledort, Devon Allman, James Montgomery, members of the Allman Brothers Band, among others. She has released two studio albums and has performed on both coasts of the United States. Now married, she continues to pursue her music career writing songs for her next coming albums as well as performing in a multitude of groups.

Early life Ragoza (Bassett) was born in New Haven, Connecticut to Daniel (who also acted as her manager) At 2 years old, Ragoza's musical ability was encouraged by her parents after hearing her sing herself to sleep singing Reba McEntire songs. A year later, she began playing a half-size Lotus guitar.

By the time she was 5, her father began training her on a full-sized 1983 Ibanez Roadstar II. At the age of nine, she began taking singing and guitar lessons at the University of Connecticut music program,

2005–2008 After Ragoza (Bassett) performed on the side stage at Ozzfest in Hartford, CT, she started playing open mic events around Connecticut. Bassist Doug Wimbish discovered her at an open mic in Hartford, Connecticut and invited her to play at his annual Wim-Bash the following night. Now she plays shows in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Vermont and performs alongside artists like Living Colour, Andy Aledort, some members of the Allman Brothers Band, Johnny Vibrato, Pete Scheips Band, and the XY Eli Band. Sponsorship followed from Peavey Amps.,

Power and Force Ragoza (Bassett) released her first CD in 2008, at the age of 16. The CD was later remixed and remastered, renamed and released as Power & Force Volume II just before 2009. After the release of Power & Force Vol. II, Ragoza (Bassett) began working on her third CD while playing at the Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut. That month, Ragoza (Bassett) also performed at the Woodstock's 40th anniversary music festival where she covered Jimi Hendrix's version of "The Star-Spangled Banner" with original percussionist Geraldo Velez on drums, ending the night with the song "Purple Haze". Shortly afterwards, she formed the independent label, "Desiree Bassett LLC" with her father.

Themes and musical style Ragoza (Bassett) considers herself primarily an instrumental player, citing the influence of Satriani's music on her. In Power & Force II, she sings on just three of the 10 songs — "Another Day," "Never Back Down" and "Love Her";

Her current style now still remains with Joe Satriani style as well as Jimi Hendrix, Rik Emmett, Jeff Beck and more but has since then also pursued with other avenues of heavy rock/metal and electronic incorporated.

Personal life Ragoza (Bassett) owns over 23 guitars, one of which has been signed by Chickenfoot.

Discography Power & Force (2008) Power & Force Vol. II (2009) A Bit Above (2010) Artificial – Single release (February 27, 2021)