My artist friends Arthur and Aisha Wright created this lovely work inspired by me, called "Pure Valencia". It's currently on display at Prologue High School on Chicago's north side.
VALENCIA BEY - BIO
"You could sell me anything with that voice." - Mary Armstrong, Philadelphia City Paper
In 2006, Valencia produced her debut CD, Heart of a Brown Girl, a diverse folk/rock CD that is, according to WXRT-Chicago’s Richard Milne, “a little bit of Tracy Chapman with more of the big wailers like Odetta.” Most comfortable with her voice and her guitar, her acoustic performances have been called intimate and moving by her audiences. She performed briefly on the folk music circuit, sharing her music with appreciative audiences across the U.S., receiving favorable reviews and gaining new fans.
Her latest project, Coffee and Conversation, is a blend of genres – rock, blues, soul and jazz – and its themes of sunshine and loss, love and pain appeal to a broad audience. The project is currently a CD Baby recommendation in the Rock: Adult Contemporary music category. Valencia has been recognized for her songwriting by the Academy of Gospel Music, VH1’s Song of the Year and the International Narrative Song Competition.
Heart of a Brown Girl received positive reviews. “I’m Falling” received national airplay and was featured on WXRT – Chicago. Valencia has appeared in the major motion pictures “Quebec” and “The Express”, as well as several independent films. She has also graced the stage, in the role of Lutiebelle in “Purlie Victorious”. She also produced the Positively Acoustic songwriting series, which featured songwriters across the globe in an intimate environment where they shared music with positive themes as well as the stories behind their songs.
Find out why Coffee and Conversation is recommended by CD Baby.
MHB @ Park Grille in Millennium Park
Thursday July, 16th
4pm-5pm
And then the band heads over to the Abbey Pub to Jam ALL NIGHT LONG on the Pubside. FREE entry to both!
THANK YOU FOR ADDING MY BLUES BAND WE JUST ADDED TEN SONGS STRAIT FROM THE CLUB I HAD THE TAPE RECORDER IN MY POCKET HOLLA AT YA GIN FROM LUTHER T..THE VOICE ON MY PAGE.
I'm playing with some new bandmates in Blackmarket Democracy! Come see us at Subterranean on Wednesday, April 22nd; 2011 W. North Ave. I know its during the middle of the week, but what the hell! You gotta!
Thanks for being our friend! The Shams will be touring Chicago this Summer to promote the 2009 Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Festival. I hope you can come dance the night away with us! -Donnie Biggins
