VIKKI McGEE
Vikki McGee has been entertaining audiences her entire life. Vikki an extremely versatile singer. She has sung Rock, Pop, Country, R&B, Jazz, and Gospel. Her favorite is R&B with a little South Louisiana flavor. Besides her versatility one of the first things you notice about her is her big voice. She has been asked many times, How does such a big voice come out of a little person? She always replies, It’s a Louisiana thing! We do everything large in Louisiana, from the food to the music, everything big.
Born in Port Barre, a small town in South Louisiana she grew up surrounded and influenced by the talent of legendary musicians such as Vikki’s Great Grandfather “Dean of Cajun Music” Dennis McGee, Great Uncle Gerry McGee-Singer/Songwriter and Guitarist for the Ventures, , the legendary guitarist and entertainer, Ronnie Brumley, Ted Broussard, one of Louisiana’s greatest Guitarist and Uncle Randy James powerhouse acoustic man, are all strong musical influences. Many other entertainers have inspired her song writing and style of music: Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Bonnie Raitt, Melissa Etheridge, Bessie Smith, Eva Cassidy, Patsy Cline, Eric Clapton, Merle Haggard, Delbert McClinton, Otis Redding, and Ray Charles.
Vikki has performed with and led numerous bands such as Louisiana Fire, Uptown Express, and is currently leading her own. The Vikki McGee Band located in Northeast Arkansas performs at many local private parties and Festivals throughout the State of Arkansas.
Her talent is evident by her many accomplishments. While with Louisiana Fire, Vikki opened for Tanya Tucker, Little Texas, Restless Heart, Shenendoah, and Tracy Lawrence. She sang at the Country Tonight Show in Las Vegas. While with Ted Broussard & Uptown Express, Vikki was nominated for Best Female R&B Times Music Pole in Lafayette, LA. She has sung the National Anthem in Little Rock, AR for the Little Rock Hockey Team, Lyons College, and many other opening ceremonies and is hoping to sing the National Anthem at a Dallas Cowboys game very soon. She performed at the Kenworth Trucking Open House in Little Rock for three years in a row. Vikki sang background vocals on various artists CD’S in Louisiana and Arkansas, including Zachary Richard a legendary Cajun/Zydeco artist. She has sang various commercials, including the Hilton Hotels commercials which was aired in the Southern States. Vikki has performed at many club venues, private parties, and headlined at festivals including the Legends of Louisiana (Alexandria, LA), Festival International (Lafayette, LA), River Fest (Little Rock, AR), and Blues Fest (Helena, AR), as well as, many others throughout Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Tennessee, and Missouri. Even though Vikki has a long list of accomplishments and stays very busy performing, she makes time in her life for several local projects that are extremely important to her. She has led a Praise and Worship Team, and the Elementary Children’s Youth Choir at Weiner United Methodist Church . She has produced and performed in Christmas Shows in Little Rock, AR, Hot Springs, AR., and Jonesboro, AR. Vikki has recorded two local Christmas CD’S , a Jazz/Blues CD and a live performance was recorded at The 2004 Cracklin Festival in her Hometown of Port Barre, Louisiana with some of Louisiana’s greatest including Ted Broussard, Randy James, and Charles Ventre. This CD is available along with the others at www.vikkimcgee.com.
Vikki took a break from the music business for a couple of years to regroup and concentrate on song writing. Her first solo CD as a songwriter/performing artist titled, “Never Knowing” has just recently been released. It is a blend of Rock, Country, and blues, everything that Vikki is made of.
You can hear it and purchase it at the Website or at cdbaby.com Vikki has managed over the years to have a great working relationship with many great musicians. She is hardworking and capable of putting together shows in any capacity, ranging from two piece, to full bands. She will do small private parties to big shows. Her talent and versatility in all kinds of music (Rock, Pop, Blues, R&B, and Country) make her an easy choice for any type of musical performance.
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