Vicci Martinez
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The incredibly talented singer/songwriter Vicci Martinez is a born entertainer. A native of Tacoma, WA, the young performer has been impressing critics and fans alike since she first hit the stage at the tender age of 16.
Vicci Martinez sings and plays guitar with the touch of a veteran. Vicci is an acoustic-rock artist with a passionate voice, profound lyrics and incendiary live performances. Vicci has a strong following and has received critical acclaim with her contagious live performances.
After the 2005 release of her 4th album, [On My Way], Vicci has been touring the region non-stop, repeatedly selling out the prestigious Triple Door in Seattle, WA and opening for Sting and Annie Lennox at the White River Amphiteatre. 2006 saw the release of [Vicci Martinez Live], an ambitious and beautifully produced concert DVD produced by Joel Veatch and Flying Spot Entertainment.
Whether it's an intense solo performance, an acoustic duet, or her electric full band, her powerful mezzo soprano is equally convincing on anthemic rockers and sensitive ballads. And her songwriting has progressed well beyond the "promising" stage. This vibrant young singer continues to develop her talent patiently, building a solid ground of experience playing major festivals and the top venues in the Northwest region.
Vicci Martinez has been on the cusp of mainstream stardom with successful appearances on CBS-TV's nationally syndicated Star Search and winning the regional tryouts for American Idol in 2000 at the tender age of 16 (she declined the invite to LA and Idol's restrictive contract). She is pursuing success on her own terms and staying true to her musical vision. Vicci has opened for, or shared the stage with, Sting, Annie Lennox, Bill Frisell, Christopher Cross, Supersuckers, Jonny Lang, The Presidents Of The United States Of America, Cherry Poppin Daddies, Avril Lavigne, The Paperboys, Roomful Of Blues, Walter Trout, Tab Benoit, Carrie Akre, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Caroline Aiken, The Radiators, Jerry Cantrell, Billy Duffy, Eddie Spaghetti, Kristin Hoffman, John Corabi, Laura Love, Brandi Carlisle, Jam Camp and many more.
The Vicci Martinez Band
- Vicci Martinez - voice & acoustic guitar
- Rod Cook - lead guitar & backing vocal
- Jeff Leonard - bass
- Darin Watkins - drums
Partial Discography
- [Vicci Martinez Live] (video DVD, 2006, Flying Spot Entertainment)
- [On My Way] (audio CD, 2005, self-released)
- [to Dream] (audio CD, 2003, Rainstorm)
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