Currently playing in a band with Peter Fahey, Steve Mugalian, Gregory Boaz
On the Record:
Vicki Hill, vocals, harmonies, banjo, guitar.
Don Heffington, drums, percussion, harmonies.
Tony Zamora, vocal duet, harmonies, Guitarron.
Tony Gilkyson, guitars.
Neal Casal, guitar.
Bob Glaub, bass.
Kip Boardman, bass.
Dominic Genova, bass.
Van Dyke Parks, piano.
Greg Leisz, pedal steel, harmonies.
Phil Parlapiano, accordion.
Jeff Turmes, tenor sax, bass clarinet.
Paul Litteral, trumpet.
Danny Magough, organ.
David Vaught, keyboard.
Influences
70's country rock. Emmylou, Jackson, Neil, Burrito Bros, early Joni. Lucinda, Buddy and Julie. Mary Gauthier. Standards. Sarah, Doris, Dinah. Real country. Hank. Haggard, George and Tammy, Patsy. Spanish.
Vicki Hill was born in Los Angeles, California. Her family had homesteaded there in the 1800's. (They have a little museum named after 'em out in Chatsworth). The folks having lost the family farm somewhere along the way, Vicki's father settled on photography as a profession, then pony photograhy. This somehow led them to a horse rental stables in South Central L.A. Vicki divided her time between working for her dad at the stables, and living with her working mom in various small apartments in Hollywood with her sisters and brother.
Longing for wide open western spaces and the quiet and beauty of nature, Vicki left her home(s) and travelled and sailed thousands of miles on the open sea to beautiful locales before returning to her home town to get serious about her music. She then took another side trip and raised a couple of beautiful, accomplished daughters (love!), always keeping the songwriting flame alive.
Hey Vicki, That was fun last night! Throughly enjoyed playing with you and Greg. You sounded great -- love your voice and playing. Glad we had an opportunity to test the water. Talk to you soon, Paul
Vicki, boo hoo,. I'll be rehearsing on Thursday for a Friday show so I will unfortunately miss your Cinema show with the Bullys...you'll be great! Hope to see you soon.
Will do my best to come see ya, but work late and so....depends when you are going on Vicki - I will stop by on the way home, and HOPE<hOPE I catch your beautiful presence!
Hallenbeck's General Store is on cahuenga north of magnolia in n. hwd. i'm playing 3 songs i wrote in the songwriting group i'm in. it's the group's showcase thing. 5510 Cahuenga Blvd North Hollywood, California 91601-2919
ah man that's the sweetest compliment.speaking of why'd you make me, do you want to come down to the cinema on the 29th and be part of the choir for a couple songs? tony and dan j. are playing too.
Hi, Vicki. Really enjoy your music. Makes me a bit homesick, I reckon. BTW, I'm an old pal of Tony and Eliza G., so give 'em my best next time you see them.
Hey Vicki, Hi from Denmark....hope your gig at the Cinema is fun....can't wait to see you...perhaps we can go out on some Tuesday and play...all my love for now...back Sunday....Peach
hey vicki, i was wondering if you could get some new music for my lesson tomorrow. i would love to learn some old popular rock songs by the rolling stones, bob dylan (of course) may be some john mellncamp for mi madre, and the eagles?
i would also like to learn some john mayer, kt tunstall, bright eyes (good indie artist) and perhaps the kinks :)
thanks, see you tomorrow (hopefully with new music)
Hey Vicki, Me and my bassist (Kevin) are hosting and open Mike night at Venice Bistro on Wednesdays 5:30-10pm. It's right on the Venice boardwalk and our 1st one is this Wed April 16th. Why don't you and any other musicians you know come on down(originals or covers)? We have PA, electric piano, acoustic guitar, acoustic bass, and mikes. This is going to be a forum for musicians to network with other local musicians and give/sell cd's. Should be lots of fun. No cover. Contact me if you have any questions.
I called it didn't I? I said I knew we'd get a chance to play and sing together and there you have it..it happened without either one of us trying to make it happen. You sounded great! I look forward to the next time.
