“The music-noir trio VickiKristinaBarcelona tames the beast with beauty”
- Jeff Spevak
The Band
VKB Band, also known as Vicki Kristina Barcelona, is a New York City based trio comprised of Rachelle Garniez, Amanda Homi and Kirsten Thien, three deeply distinctive musicians, all acclaimed performing singer-songwriters with a wealth of collective experience.
Together, they merge their individual brands of magic, bedazzling audiences with their unexpected yet always respectful renditions of the songs of Tom Waits.
VKB’s mesmerizing alchemy comes alive in a blend of glorious three-part harmony and carefully crafted musical arrangements. The group utilizes a most unusual sonic palette, including percussion from all corners of the globe, an array of squeezeboxes, and a collection of melodic acoustic guitars and banjo, throwing in the occasional bell and whistle for an added element of surprise.
Without compromising the ugly beauty of Waits’ characters and scenarios, his melodies and settings are restated in a feminine light, softer and sweeter perhaps, but nonetheless impactful.
The People
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Amanda Homi
Amanda Homi is what is known in show business as a triple threat; keeping the pulse
of the music - whether she's playing drums, percussion, harmonium or strings - all the while delivering a mind-bending blend
of virtuosic vocalizing and charming theatricality. -
Rachelle Garniez
Rachelle Garniez is a multi-instrumentalist and musical colorist, her voice and fearless approach to utilizing sounds channel emotions ranging from the delicate to the crude, touching on pathos, irony and rage, all the while maintaining a sense of mischief throughout the show.
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Kirsten Thien
Kirsten Thien's authentic sound draws from the depths of old-school American soul and the driving power of blues, gospel and rock-n-roll. Her clear and powerful voice stands out in its power and honesty. Her confidence and integrity firmly grounds the group's sound in the rich traditions of American Roots music.
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