VKB Band, also known as Vicki Kristina Barcelona, is a New York City based trio comprised of Rachelle Garniez, Amanda Homi and Mamie Minch, 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 theirunexpected 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.

Kirsten Thien
Kirsten’s unusual journey from Georgetown University Business School graduate to blues and roots rock singer/songwriter/guitarist began just weeks before college graduation when she decided to trade her career on Wall Street for a life in music. Since then, she has released five albums and toured extensively in the US and Europe. Downbeat Magazine writes: “Kirsten Thien’s speciality is modern blues with soul and rock influences. She is a smooth, composed singer who tends to use her attractive voice to elevate rather than explore the lyrics in her songs about sensual love.

Amanda Homi is what is known in show business as a triple threat; keeping the pulse of the music, all the while delivering a mind-bending blend of virtuosic vocalizing and charming theatricality.

Rachelle Garniez is a multi-instrumentalist and musical colorist; channelling emotions ranging from the delicate to the crude, touching on pathos, irony and rage, maintaining a sense of mischief throughout the show.