Vicki Kristina Barcelona

The VickiKristinaBarcelona Band = The VKB Band, also known as Vicki Kristina Barcelona, is a New York City-based trio consisting of Rachelle Garniez, Amanda Homi, and Mamie Minch, three distinctive musicians who are all known as singer-songwriters and possess a wealth of experience. Together, they combine their individual magic and amaze audiences with their unexpected yet always respectful interpretations of Tom Waits’ songs.

The hypnotic alchemy of VKB comes alive through a blend of gorgeous three-part harmonies and carefully crafted musical arrangements. The group employs a highly unusual sound palette that includes percussion from all corners of the world, a variety of accordions, and a collection of melodic acoustic guitars and banjos, occasionally featuring a bell and a whistle for an extra element of surprise.

Without diminishing the ugly beauty of Waits’ characters and scenarios, his melodies and narratives are presented in a feminine light, perhaps softer and sweeter, but nonetheless impressive.

Mamie Minch brings a powerful presence; her rich alto voice is warm and delightful, her mastery of her signature 1937 National Steel Guitar evokes a sensitivity rooted in the tradition of old-time Americana fingerpicking blues.

Amanda Homi is what one would call a triple threat in show business: she keeps the pulse of the music while delivering an astonishing mix of virtuosic singing and charming theatrics.

Rachelle Garniez is a multi-instrumentalist and musical colorist; she channels emotions ranging from delicate to raw, touching on pathos, irony, and anger while maintaining a sense of mischief throughout the performance. What makes VKB concerts special is that each member of the group performs a song solo, showcasing their vastly different origins and influences, which makes their collaboration all the more impressive and meaningful. The three are intrepid treasure seekers exploring the depths of the Waits catalog and delving into the shipwrecked universe of his story songs, from wildness to sentimentality.

Doors: 7:00 PM. Start: 8:30 PM.
Tickets are available for €34.00 at the tourist information centers in Konz and Saarburg.