"At first glance, the very idea of a blues band without a guitar player strikes the mind as a daring if not totally outrageous concept. But, Davina & the Vagabonds, a Minneapolis-based quintet driven by New Orleans horns and the campy purr of vocalist/pianist Davina Sowers, carry it off with such aplomb that you won’t miss the usual six-string histrionics one bit.Listening to Davina & the Vagabonds is like stepping into a wondrous musical time machine. They have the panache and superlative musicianship to recreate the retro sound and ageless appeal of golden age Americana in high-definition reality on stage for your immense pleasure and enjoyment." -Ken Wright, Thunderbay Blues Festival
"Hardest -working Blues woman in Minnesota, but......two things remain consistent at all her shows, though: her throaty but cushiony voice, which has a sort of hard-mattress comfort to it that's part Bonnie Raitt, Etta James and a little Amy Winehouse, and her band's rollicking New Orleans flavor, driven home by dueling horn players and a bayou-thick standup bass” -CHRIS RIEMENSCHNEIDER, Star Tribune
"At first listen to Davina and the Vagabonds, you imagine the tones escaping from a 300-pound blues musician. It seems unlikely that much power is coming from the slight frame of one Ms. Davina. It sounds like an unnatural force, pulled from some secret spot in the belly no other singer has yet discovered. It's a low bellow, most closely aligned with Amy Winehouse's walloping alto. But Davina takes "retro" back further than Winehouse and her Phil Spector reminiscing. She beckons an age when bad girls wore red lipstick and pin curls. Her music may be adorned with exceptional groaning trumpets, rat-a-tatting drum rolls, and staccato piano lines, but nothing deserves the complementing position to her voice. She’s in a league of her own." -Erin Roof - City Pages 2009
"Davina and The Vagabonds are based out of the Twin Cities and play hot jazz-blues-cabaret-soul-lounge-rock that warms the soul an just plain makes ya wanna dance." -John Hammer,Blue Monday
"When I listen to her sing all I can say is “Fun, fun, fun”. -Diana Skope – Skope Entertainment
I am so excited that you are coming back to St. Louis, MO!! I'll be spinning some Davina and the Vagabonds today from high noon til 2pm.See ya Sunday. peace, drea
Looks like you have a busy summer ahead of you. Miss you all down here in the south. Let me know whenever you come to Tennessee and if I m not on the road I will definitely come check out a show. In music always. Scotty
Hi Davina and Vagabonds, thank you very much. Wow, you've got great music running...and what a voice! I borrowed The Clock for my player for a while. What a powerful and intense song! All best wishes, peace and love. LB
The Domino Effect is a star-studded tribute concert celebrating the life and influence of rock and roll legend Fats Domino. Musical legends from far and wide are gathering in New Orleans for one historic night to pay tribute to Fats and his feats throughout his lifetime. A portion of the proceeds from this music extravaganza will benefit the Brees Dream Foundation bettering local playgrounds and outdoor recreation sites for the children of New Orleans. May 30th, New Orleans Arena.
well some of us might be out that way for the Deep Blues. Plus, you'll be up this way in Sept. We for sure need to get you a MI date! How can anybody forget you guys?
It was great to see you guys again in Mankato. Sorry I couldn't stick around to chat, we'll catch up next time. You guys have no idea how glad I am that you guys come down every once in awhile, thanx again!!!
Hey...I see you guys are working Al's Sports Bar in Glencoe on the 30th! We were just there last night. Had a great time! Looking forward to finally meeting & hearing you! See you then! Peace..Love & Bar-B-Q!!!
