Vicci is in Houston as I write this getting ready to sing the National Anthem at the Houston Texans/Tennessee Titans game.  As soon as we find video we’ll post it for you.

She is also going to be playing in Austin on October 1st at Stubbs Bar-B-Q and at Fitzgerald’s in Houston on October 2nd while on this trip.  Check out our touring page for details!

Vicci Martinez performed at the Alliance for Women in Media Gracie Awards on Tuesday night.

Lots of tweeting going on to honor the recipients.  Hope we can find some video soon!

New Tour Dates for 2012

We’ll update as we get more information – but as of 4/30 – here are the dates:

6/13-Portland, OR-Hawthorne

6/15-Seattle, WA-Showbox

6/16-Vancouver, BC-Electric Owl

6/17-Tacoma, WA-Jazzbones

6/19-LA-Viper Room

6/20-San Diego, CA-Anthology

6/21-San Juan Capistrano-Coach House

6/23-San Francisco, CA-Hotel Utah

7/19-Suquamish, WA-Clearwater Casino (Free show)

Vicci Martinez will be playing at the charity event “Music Matters Live” along with Alan White and fellow Washington native Leroy Bell. Music Matters “Live” will take  place at the historic, Paramount Northwest Theatre in Seattle on Saturday May 12th. Proceeds will benefit music programs in Washington public schools. Music Matters “Live” marks the third annual benefit  concert for Washington State Youth Music Education. Vicci will debut two brand new songs from her upcoming Universal  Republic release “Vicci “with The Synergia Northwest  Orchestra. Click on this link for full article. http://exm.nr/H6y0CH

Event Information:

• Saturday May 12th at 8:00 PM
• The Paramount Theatre
• Seattle, WA, USA

Detailed Ticket Information…

• Paramount Theatre Box office (M – F 10am – 8pm)
• 24 Hour Kiosks located at Paramount and Moore Theatres
• By Phone at 877-784-4849
• Online purchases at: www.STGPresents.org

Pricing…

Tickets start at $21.25
VIP Golden Tickets $67.25 included in the VIP  package…

• Golden Circle – Preferred seating in the first 5 rows
• Pre-show Meet and Greet with Artists
• Autographed Poster and Photo Opportunity

Ticketing discounts:

• Youth tickets (17 and under) available at 50% discount
• Military ticket discount available by entering SALUTE in discount  box

Tickets for the event can be purchased  at: www.tickets.com

 
 
 
Has anyone been wondering what Vicci has been up to lately? Well she’s one busy bee! Here is a run down of what Vicci has been doing over the past month. We can not wait to see what is in store for her in the up coming months. We will keep you updated and well informed on all things VICCI. We can say that her single “Come Along” featuring Cee Lo Green will be out very soon with her album to follow! I am super stoked and I know that you all are as well. Good things come to those who wait!! I’m pretty sure that Vicci can’t wait to get on the road and meet her amazing fans she had made all over the world!

Most of you already know that Vicci went back home to Tacoma, Wa to play a benefit concert for her long time friend Reed Riley. The event took place at Jazzbones in Tacoma where Vicci got her start as a young musician. Family, friends, and fans were treated some of Vicci’s new music as well as her most loved older tunes. People lined up around the corner of Jazzbones to see her play in her hometown again! Some of our own #ViccisARMY members were also lucky to attend the show!!

Vicci also sat down with Clevver Music for and interview about her new album and single. Vicci talked about her new single called “Come Along” in which she performs with her ‘The Voice’ coach and friend Cee Lo Green. The song is a cover song that was recorded in Europe in the 1990’s and was sung by singer Titiyo. Vicci wanted the song for her album because she believes the lyrics and meaning of the song is so important right now. She also explained that the reason she decided to make this album a self-titled album was because all of her previous CD’s released had names.  Vicci stated that her and her manager felt that this album was a collaboration off all the music shes ever made so it felt right to just name it VICCI. She also told Clevver Music that she hopes she can perform her song “Come Along” with Cee Lo on a upcoming episode of  ‘The Voice’ season 2. I think we are all stoked about this and lets cross our fingers this works out!! Vicci later explains that she considers her new album to be a Pop/Rock up tempo album (we can already tell is has a radio friendly sound!!) . Vicci also performed her single acoustically and we have it here for you to watch.

Last week Vicci also attended the Stars & Strikes is a benefit event. The event was created to be a fun-filled, celebrity spotting evening that raises funds and awareness to support local youth through programs in education, the arts, health and college preparation at “A Place Called Home.” A Place Called Home is a safe haven in South Central Los Angeles where youth are empowered to take ownership of the quality and direction of their lives through programs in education, arts, and well-being; and are inspired to make a meaningful difference in their community and the world. Some other stars that attended were Ryan Tedder, Coldplay, and Akon.

Here’s a new interview that was just posted of an interview from Front Row Live with Robert Herrera.

March 15 Vicci also attended the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability Fundraiser with other stars and helped raise over $500,000! The event took place at the new 50,000 square-foot home of Tony Pritzker, co-founder of the equity firm The Pritzker Group and board chair of IoES. UCLA’s IoES was founded in 1997 and conducts research in sustainability, advises businesses and policymakers, and provides undergraduate and graduate academic programs in environmental studies. Other celebrities in attendance were Jared Leto and Own Wilson. Vicci performed at the event. See photo below.

Vicci Martinez will be playing a special show this up coming weekend. It’s a benefit show for her dear long time friend Reed Riley who has to have triple bypass surgery soon and will be off his feet for a while. The show is March 4, 2012 at Jazzbones in her hometown of Tacoma, WA. Vicci will be playing an all accoustic set. Doors will open at 6pm PST and the show will start at 7 pm PST. Please note that you must be at least 21 years of age to attend the show. Tickets will be on sale tomorrow February 29th at 5 pm PST.  Tickets for this event will be $25. For those of you that can’t make it out, or you just want to help out, VICCI’s TEAM has set up a paypal account for donations. All you have to do is click on the link below. As usual Vicci, when she learned about the situation, said “hell ya, what can I do”!  Reed has been a very huge part of Vicci’s life. Vicci has touched many of our hearts and lives. Let’s keep the the “Domino Effect” going and join this cause. You can give a little or you can give a lot and if you are lucky enough to live in the WA area you can even see her live!
DONATE  to the fund for REED RILEY

Our own Vicci Martinez is set to sing the National Anthem in Phoenix, AZ at the Suns-Lakers game on Sunday Feb. 19th. Tip off  is set for 6pm with doors opening at 5pm local time. The first 10,000 fans will get awesome Suns giveaways.

According to the Suns website: In addition to the giveaway, Sunday’s national anthem will be sung by 2011 finalist on “The Voice,” Vicci Martinez. The American singer/songwriter and Universal Group recording artist has released seven albums, culminating with 2011’s Live from Jazzbones. Her new album, VICCI, is set to release this year, and includes a duet with Voice coach Cee Lo Green, titled “Come Along.”

We hope that Vicci gets to enjoy the game afterwards. After all at one point she wanted to be a basketball player. Have you seen how buff she is lately? She may be little but that girl is all heart and she’s feisty!!  Good luck Vicci. We wish we could all be there enjoying your amazing voice but as you know the Army is always with you in heart and soul!

http://www.nba.com/suns/news/morris_fatheads_120217.html

Photo Credit:Jeff Fasano. Taken at Monte Lipman’s after Grammy party.