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Yo! If you thought you had a recent Vicci Martinez sighting in recent, you likely did:) She’s been in Germany recording yet was able to jump a couple of planes last minute to make her bro’s wedding. Her family thought they would have to SKYPE the ceremony, but Vic surpised them by simply showing up. Very cool. I know this because she had just a matter of hours to crash my place, shower and off we went! I was the only one that knew!!!! And I suck at keeping secrets. Thankfully, we BOTH did and the fam was sooooo happy to see her! She played me some potential new songs for her album and I was blown away. Look for it in January, and a new single soon…

TREBLE CLEF LIVE (unplugged and authentically indie) is a one hour radio show hosted and produced by Leigh Swansborough that features one indie artist live and unplugged with some Q & A. Hear and get to know the artists before they become mainstream.

Treble Clef Live has shared video clips of their interview with Vicci Martinez but here’s a link  to the full 1 hour audio interview.  Its worth hearing the whole thing!

You can see video of this interview under our video section by clicking it from the homepage or the direct link here http://bit.ly/pgoJ54

Once again thanks to Leigh Swansborough for allowing us to share this amazing interview with everyone. Vicci is truly one of a kind. If you listen to the interview or watch the videos you will hear Vicci talk about our web site “Vicci Martinez Army: Warrior fans fighting for love.”

In the past few weeks Vicci has been working with some huge music producers and writers for her upcoming album release. We still do not have a set date on when it will drop but Vicci and her team want to get it out as soon as possible. So far it is unconfirmed but I heard it may be out as soon as the end of October, but that is once again unconfirmed.

Right now Vicci confirmed via a Twitter that she is in Berlin, Germany writing and recording at the Hansa Studio’s with members of the Swedish Mafia we believe due to her Tweet seen below. Hansa Studio’s was founded by by brothers Peter and Thomas Meisel in 1964. It is known for its darkly reverberating sound quality giving the studio near legendary status among certain music genres.

VicciMartinez
(@VicciMartinez)
9/26/11 7:57 PM
in Berlin at Hansa Studios, its 1:50 AM on
Tuesday, one song down, now re-writing tmw’s song #SWEDISHMAFIA http://t.co/eUIMdlxa

Since she’s been in Germany she has also held to Stickcam sessions with fans. For those of you who do not know what Stickam is, its a live video and audio chat where Vicci can see and talk to her fans via her laptop or cell phone. To find more out about Stickam visit www.stickam.com

On September 20th Vicci retweeted that she was working with the incredible song writer Toby Gad. Toby was born in 1968 and now resides in Los Angles, CA. His first hit record was at age 19 with Milli Vanilli. Has a Grammy for his song w Beyonce “If I Were A Boy.” Gad wrote “Big Girls Don’t Cry” w Fergie. The song went 21 weeks at the #1 spot on billboard.com. According to billboard.com “Big Girls Don’t Cry is one of the top 100 songs of all time. If that is not enough to impress you Toby – wrote and produced with A-List superstars like Alicia Keys, Fergie, Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson, Kris Allen, Jordin Sparks, Robin Thicke, Brandy, Donna Summer, Veronicas, Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus,Natasha Bedingfield, Veronicas, Sean Kingston, Colbie Caillat, Ricky Martin, and Simple Plan just to name a few!

Below is the tweet from September 20th, 2011 from Toby Gad posing in a photo with our own Vicci Martinez. I don’t know what they were working on but I sure know with these two together it’s going to be great!

toby gad (@tobygad) 9/20/11 8:37 PM Here with @VicciMartinez! http://t.co/SxZt0pTL

 
 
 
 
 

The week of September 14th Vicci tweeted that she was working with Max Martin at Conway Recoding Studios in Hollywood, CA. Conway Studios has hosted a number of producers and artits such as Bruno Mars, Ryan Tedder, Britney Spears, Dave Mathews, Barbra Streisand, U2, No Doubt, Micheal Jackson, Green Day, Dido, and Stevie Wonder just to name a few.

 Max Martin was born Feburay, 26, 1971. He orginates from Stockholm, Sweeden and is a singer/songwriter/producer.  Since 2008, he has written and co-written more than 11 number-one hits, including “So What” and “Raise Your Glass” by Pink, “Hot n Cold”, “I Kissed a Girl”, “E.T.”, “Teenage Dream”, “California Gurls”, and “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)”, by Katy Perry, “My Life Would Suck Without You” by Kelly Clarkson, and “If U Seek Amy”, “3” by Britney Spears. Since 2010, he has co-written 10 top-10 singles, including “Dynamite” by Taio Cruz, “DJ Got Us Fallin’ in Love” by Usher, “Whataya Want From Me” by Adam Lambert, “Raise Your Glass” and “F**kin’ Perfect” by Pink, “What The Hell” by Avril Lavigne and “Hold It Against Me”, ‘”Till the World Ends” and “I Wanna Go” by Britney Spears.

Souce (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Martin)

Note: Notice how Vicci talks about her BFF Emily Valentine. We now have a special name for their Girlmance: they are “Valentinez”

Brittany Frederick
Starpulse Contributing
Writer
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Here’s the latest on and around NBC’s The Voice: I shine the spotlight on rocker Vicci Martinez, the semifinalist from Team Cee Lo and favorite of Javier Colon’s kids.

Vicci’s personality struck a chord with her coach and the fans, and season one champ Javier told Jay Leno that his two daughters loved her. It was easy to see why, as she brought a fire to every song that she performed through the season. Giving a roaring rendition of Adele’s “Rolling In The Deep” in blind auditions, she edged out Niki Dawson in a battle round duet of Pink’s “F–king Perfect,” then steamrolled her way through Dolly Parton’s “Jolene,” Florence and the Machine’s “Dog Days Are Over,” and a notorious duet with Cee Lo Green of Pat Benatar’s “Love Is A Battlefield.”

What I appreciated most about Vicci was her confidence. With every song she did, and every interview we did, it was clear that she was comfortable in her own skin in a way that most of us only wish that we could be. One of the highlights of my Voice experience came during the Los Angeles tour date, when she spotted me in the crowd and pointed me out. She always made me feel not only like she was proud of herself, but that it was okay for me to be myself. Her inner strength comes through in all her music.

Just before going into the studio to work on her next album, Vicci talked with me about the recent Voice tour and future plans.

You can also check out Vicci’s available catalog of music on iTunes.

You finished the show and then went directly into the Voice tour, now you’re in the studio – have you actually had any time to catch your breath?

I feel like the last week has been a little bit more of a break. I was doing a lot of traveling and stuff and when I did have time off, I was making up gigs that I had to cancel because of the show and the tour. I feel like I’ve kind of done a little more of L.A. I’ve had some writing sessions but I’ve had a few days to just kind of experience my surroundings, because I’m going to be living here for awhile.

I enjoyed the opening night of the tour in Los Angeles. How was the rest of the tour?

It was really quick, it was fun. The shows were really entertaining. I didn’t expect the energy from the fans. We were in such a bubble that I didn’t even know people watched the show. I was just like, “There’s a lot of people here.” I really just drink in every moment, try to make everything a party.

How much can you say about what you’re recording now? What’s the plan going forward for you?

It was Dia [Frampton], me and Javier that got signed [and] they want the records out before they start the next [season]. I haven’t even recorded one song yet for the album. All I’ve done has been writing and demo’ing. Now they’re just picking out the singles.

With auditions for season two just starting in Los Angeles, I wanted to ask about those. How was your audition experience in season one?

It was great. I went in there kind of uneasy about the whole show. It’s like a stupid ego thing that maybe every artist has, I want to work for where I want to get to. I’d been working for ten years. So I was still in that mindset. I could feel the energy of the people in the casting crew. I could feel the sincerity.

How far did you think that you would really go? It seemed like everyone had Javier installed as the early winner, but his kids were also huge fans of yours.

I had a couple people that I thought were gonna go. I was a big fan of Javier’s and I was a fan of Bev’s [Beverly McClellan], too. As a musician and a singer, she can do it with her eyes shut. She is music and it’s really beautiful to watch. Javier has that quality as well.

With me, I was like, “I hope somebody turns around,” and then like every show it was, “If I don’t make it, it’s okay, but I hope I do.” When I found out I was a finalist it was just a party the whole week for me.

You worked with some wonderful people in your coaches, fellow contestants, and the crew – anyone special that you want to recognize?

My roommate was Emily Valentine. I’m really stoked that I got to meet her because she’s one of my best friends and a big support now that I’m living in L.A. It’s really great to have people that care about you, that you care about.

It was a great experience for everyone. We still keep in touch. We’re all pretty busy but we still let each other know that we love each other. The show’s about being genuine. I was so surprised, too; I didn’t think it was going to be like that. A lot of these shows want drama. Even if you were so good, if you were kind of like that bad seed in the garden, you got rid of yourself. The coaches didn’t want that. Nobody wanted that.

How did you adjust to all the media attention once it became clear how big the show was going to be?

I guess we didn’t really have time. I’ve dealt with [the media] like in Seattle, [but] the show kind of prepared us without us even knowing it, and then the more we did interviews, we got used to it. Nobody even knew that it was going to be this big of a hit. It was the best experience of my life.

What was your favorite moment or part of the process of being on television?

I really enjoy when I did the Florence and the Machine song [“Dog Days Are Over”] because it was like, I am a drummer, I got to do my thing. It was the most natural thing I’d ever done. It was just fun running around that stage with a mohawk and drums. I never thought I’d do anything like that.

In retrospect, is there anything about the whole experience of the show that you would have done differently?

Nope. I’m a firm believer that everything happens as it should. And it all happened as it should. I’m happy every day, I’m happy with the show turned out and opportunities that have opened up.

My thanks to Vicci Martinez for this interview! For more from Vicci, you can follow her on Twitter [@VicciMartinez] or visit her official website or Facebook.

As The Voice is shown around the world, Vicci Martinez gains International Following

We’ve noticed that we’ve been getting a lot of visitors to the site from around the world and we’d like to welcome all of them to this fan site for Vicci Martinez fans!

Here’s just a sample of where visitors (International and US)  are coming from over the last few hours  on Sunday morning in the U.S..

Glad to provide more information to folks around the world and help Vicci get her music and message out there!  If we can do anything to make your experience on the site better let us know by making a comment using the link at the top of this post.

In a recent article in the Austin Chronicle, Nakia shared some of his experiences from The Voice Tour, including this tidbit about time with Vicci Martinez.

“The two craziest crowds on the tour were easily Chicago and Boston, with the latter giving a very strong push for the lead. Vicci Martinez gave them a little something to look forward to when she forgot the lyrics to “Rollin’ in ihe Deep.” Classic Vicci moment, one that you had to be there for but really didn’t want to be there for. She’s always herself and never apologizes for it, even when it’s a bit TMI. Out of all of my fellow Voice singers, I’d say that I wanted to connect with Vicci the most and I got that chance after the show in Boston. We hung upstairs in Bev’s room with fellow season one alum and Boston local Casey Desamond and her pals. Me and Vicci just kinda spooning on the bed, talking real life – serious stuff, bones and knives, the stuff you only share after you’ve been through some shit with someone.”

Seems like both Vicci and Nakia are “keeping it reals”.

More of Nakia’s experiences on the road with The Voice Tour can be found at the Austin Chronicle.

Well it has been a bit, but busy busy busy with the Voice tour and some great local shows as well as some festivals.  It has been great meeting some of you along the way (shout out to Veronica, Will, Leny, Mikey and Vanessa).  The Voice tour was great as well as seeing people out at Clearwater Casino, Triple Door, 2 Union Square & U-Village, plus some great festivals in Anderson CA, Bayfront Blues Fest and Art & Soul in Oakland.  Posted some pictures on FB so check them out!

What comes next is that the writing for the album is almost finished and then recording for the next few weeks.  When we know for sure when the album is coming out we will let you know and will hopefully have some fun stuff from the recording sessions to post, etc.

Just wanted to keep you in the loop with what is happening and we can’t wait for you to hear the new album!!  Very exciting.

Thanks for the emails, posts etc., and hope to see you out at an upcoming show in the Fall!!

Team Vicci

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We recently found out via Vicci Martinez’s tweet that she is working with Rock Mafia and Desmond Child. With names like these we know her song will be a smash hit and we can not wait to hear it! We have decided to do a little research on them and let you know a little bit about what they have done.

Rock Mafia is a record production/songwriting team, consisting of Tim James, Antonina Armato and A&R/mixing Paul Palmer who are credited for writing and producing for number of pop and rock artists beginning in the early 2000s namely Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, The Beach Girl5, Sick Puppies and other singers.  They are based out of Santa Monica, CA. As as group they have sold over 1 million albums worldwide!

They were hand picked by American Idol’s Jimmy Iovine to help coach a number of season 10 performers. Singers such as Pia Toscano, Haley Reinhart, and  Lauren Alaina to name a few.

They have also worked with Selena Gomez & the Scene, Demi Lovato, Miranda Cosgrove, Vanessa Hudgens, and Patrice Rushen.

Desmond Child producer/songwriter hails out of FL but now calls Nashville, TN is home. He has regined as one of music’s most succesful forces for over 3 decades! His songs have sold for more than 300 million worldwide. His collaborations include Bon Jovi, Bonnie Tyler, Selena, Aerosmith, Ricky Martin, KISS, Kelly Clarkson, Dream Theater, Cher, Rosie Johnson and Alice Cooper.

Desmond’s biggest claim is writing and co-writing for Kiss and his long time now friend Bon Jovi. He helped co-write Livin’ on a Prayer, You Give Love a Bad Name, and Bad Medicine.  In the late 90’s Desmond hooked up with Ricky Martin to write the smash hit Livin’ La Vida Loca.

His latest projects include: The Rasmus, Joss Stone, David Archuleta, Kelly Clarkson, Scorpions, Hilary Duff, Meat Loaf, Ace Young, and his old pals in Bon Jovi. He is credited for co-writing with Katy Perry “Waking up in Vegas.” Desmond has signed a new publishing deal with Universal Music Group.

Desmond has also worked with Tokio Hotel, Weezer, Ace Young, Jesse McCartney, Robbie Williams, and Aerosmith just to name a few!

On June 19th Desmond was inducted into the songwriters Hall of Fame.

Side Note: We as her fans know that this song is going to knock you off your feet. We are looking forward to the day her album drops. Vicci don’t rush on our account! We want this to be the best of the best and with a singer like Vicci Martinez that’s what we will get!
-Christina

According to www.viccimartinez.com, Vicci Martinez has a new booking agent!  While retaining her current management team, Heart & Soul Artist Management, bookings are now being handled by WME – yes, that’s William Morris Entertainment.  They also handle bookings for other top level performer/musicians such as Adele, Alicia Keys, Bjork, Brian Wilson, Britney Spears, Jane’s Addiction, Jill Scott, Lady Gaga, LMFAO,  Mary J Blige, Morcheeba, Pat Benatar, Pearl Jam, The Pretenders, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Sheryl Crow – to name a few!

Vicci, congratulations!  You’re running with the big boys – don’t leave them too far behind OK?

Vicci Martinez at University Village - Seattle

How Well Do You Know Vicci?

How would you like to have an autographed picture of Vicci Martinez? Or maybe one of her early CDs? And have a little fun in the process?

Well, get on over to the Vicci Martinez quiz and you could win one of those.  Only your first entry counts and we’ll reveal the winners and the answers next Saturday, August 20th!

When Vicci Martinez brought out the snare drums, fans of the NBC talent competition “The Voice” knew what was up.

The Washington-based spark plug was going to replay one of the key moments from the show — a cover of Florence and the Machine’s “Dog Days Are Over.” Fellow finalist Beverly McClellan joined her, snagging two snares of her own. They got cheers before they had a chance to tap their drumsticks.

“This was a crazy song I did on the show,” Martinez said.

The duo, obviously friends even off-camera, closed out the 23rd annual Bayfront Blues Festival on Sunday evening at Bayfront Festival Park. Martinez had a spot on the bill before she eased through the televised competition all big voice and cardiovascular-ly inclined. McClellan was added to the lineup last week. Both had just finished a tour featuring the show’s finalists.

McClellan, the bald and tattooed multi-instrumentalist, opened the show with a mix of covers, original songs and big personality. At one point she diddled out the theme song from “Peanuts” on the keyboard, getting big laughs. Martinez followed, sticking to mostly original songs and at one point expressing that she was grateful that she was back with her own band playing her own music. Combined, the finale lasted well beyond the time slot and Martinez seemed willing to play until someone cut the power.

JoEllen Nelson and her 10-year-old daughter, Sophie, came down to Bayfront Festival Park specifically to see fan favorites from “The Voice.”

“Beverly had a really strong voice and I like how Vicci is so talented,” Sophie Nelson said.

Ashley Yehling of St. Paul would have been at bluesfest regardless of the lineup — but the Martinez and McClellan finale drew her in close to the stage.

“Normally I just sit back there,” she said, gesturing into the distance.

Yehling said she doesn’t usually watch reality TV, but “The Voice” caught her attention. Admittedly, she was Team Dia Frampton when the show aired. But Martinez was also one of her favorites.

The Fredrick family of Kettle River hasn’t watched the show, but they do have a tradition of checking out Sunday’s bluesfest lineup. They had not heard of Martinez and McClellan before Sunday.

“We’re trying to decide what to download when we get home,” Kim Fredrick said.

Julia Allshouse of California was one of the first in line for a meet-and-greet at the merchandise tent after the performance. The finale was a surprise to her, although she had watched “The Voice” and was a fan of Beverly.

“Her attitude,” she said. “She’s a normal person. She’s dorky on stage. She doesn’t want to be quiet up there.”

McClellan threatened to steal the show before it started. She borrowed Martinez’s band and performed Sublime’s “What I’ve Got,” and Etta James’ “The Rock.” She busted strings on her guitar and was so exuberant it seemed she would burst out of her heavily inked skin. After her guitar went kaput, she made for the keyboard.

Martinez, who has started work on an album that probably will come out in the fall or early winter, snuck a couple covers into a mostly original set. She played “Jolene,” the Dolly Parton song that she claims as one of her favorite performances from “The Voice.” She also did Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep.”

But the one that brought down the house was “Dog Days Are Over” and, as on the show, Martinez leapt around the stage earning a nickname from at least one fan.

“They should call her ‘Crazy Legs Martinez,’ ” Fredrick said.

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