Vicci Martinez
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The singer/songwriter Vicci Martinez is an entertainer. A native of Tacoma, WA, the young performer first hit the stage at the age of 16.
Vicci Martinez sings and plays guitar. Vicci is an acoustic-rock artist with a passionate voice, profound lyrics and good live performances. Vicci has a strong following and has received critical acclaim with her live performances.
After the 2005 release of her 4th album, On My Way, Vicci has been touring the region non-stop, 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, a produced concert DVD produced by Joel Veatch and Flying Spot Entertainment.
Vicci Martinez has appeared on CBS-TV's nationally syndicated Star Search and winning the regional tryouts for American Idol in 2000 at the age of 16 (she declined the invite to LA and Idol's restrictive contract). She is pursuing success on her own terms. 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.
[edit] The Vicci Martinez Band
- Vicci Martinez - voice & acoustic guitar
- Rod Cook - lead guitar & backing vocal
- Jeff Leonard - bass
- Darin Watkins - drums
[edit] Partial Discography
- Vicci Martinez Live (video DVD, 2006, Flying Spot Entertainment)
- On My Way (audio CD, 2005, self-released)
- Sleep to Dream (audio CD, 2003, Rainstorm)