GEO Announces Super Bowl Anthem and America's Got Talent Invite at The Boardroom

At the most recent Boardroom gathering, Bay Area harpist and performer GEO shared major news with the community. She announced that she will be performing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl and has been invited to audition for America’s Got Talent.

GEO, born Gabrielle Elyse Oberes Padre, is known for combining classical harp performance with hip hop, R&B, and improvisation. Based in the Bay Area, she has built her career around breaking traditional boundaries for instrumentalists. Her work includes collaborations with P-Lo, LaRussell, and EMPIRE, as well as performances at major events such as Outside Lands.

What makes GEO’s career notable is her ability to bring an unconventional instrument into contemporary music spaces without losing technical precision or authenticity. Her viral harp rendition of Mac Dre’s “Thizzle Dance” earned recognition from Too $hort, Mistah F.A.B., and other Bay Area artists, solidifying her as both a skilled musician and a forward-thinking creative voice.

Her announcement at The Boardroom reflected the type of milestone the community exists to spotlight: a member using originality, consistency, and professional execution to reach a national platform. GEO represents a growing category of independent artists redefining what creative success looks like outside of major label systems while still engaging with them strategically.

With the Super Bowl performance and AGT opportunity ahead, GEO’s momentum underscores the strength of Bay Area creativity on a global stage. For The Boardroom, her journey is an example of how niche artistry, when backed by clear direction and community, can translate into major cultural visibility.

GEO’s work continues to show that innovation in music today is not about fitting into existing genres but expanding what audiences expect from live performance.