Fantastic show!
by ALG on 8/5/24The Atlantis - WashingtonReally incredible show--we had a blast. Each band was so talented!
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- 11/3/24Sunday 07:30 PMPhoenix, AZValley BarNICO VEGAOn partner site
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- 11/5/24Tuesday 07:00 PMDenver, COMarquisNico Vega - Make It Out Alive Tour
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- 11/7/24Thursday 07:00 PMSalt Lake City, UTMetro Music Hall - UTNico Vega
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Metro Music Hall - UT
- 11/12/24Tuesday 08:00 PMSan Francisco, CAThe IndependentNico VegaOn partner site
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- 11/14/24Thursday 07:00 PMWest Hollywood, CATroubadourNico Vega
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About
An edgy but commercial indie rock outfit with pop instincts and a theatrical streak, Nico Vega were formed in 2005 by Aja Volkman, a singer and songwriter from Eugene, Oregon who had come to Valencia, California to study acting at the California Institute of the Arts. After a few months, Volkman decided she was more interested in music than acting (she'd been writing songs since she was in high school), so she dropped out of CalArts to focus on her career as a vocalist. After playing a solo gig in Los Angeles, Volkman was approached by Michael Pena, a drummer who dabbled in acting. Pena was impressed with Volkman's style and talent, and teaming with guitarist Rich Koehler, they formed the first edition of Nico Vega. In 2006, the trio released their first EP, Chooseyourwordspoorly, but within a year, Pena left the group as his acting career began to take flight (his subsequent screen credits included The Lincoln Lawyer, End of Watch, American Hustle, and Cesar Chavez). In 2007, Dan Epand became the new drummer for Nico Vega, and the group released two more EPs that year, Cocaine Cooked the Brain and No Child Left Behind. The latter EP became Nico Vega's first release on MySpace Records, a fledgling label started by the people behind the (then) popular social networking site. In 2009, MySpace released the trio's self-titled debut album, which was primarily produced by Tim Edgar, with noted songwriter Linda Perry taking over the controls for three songs. While Nico Vega toured extensively in support, sharing stages with the likes of the Manic Street Preachers, Metric, and Neon Trees, the album's sales were modest, and the group stayed out of the studio until 2011, when they self-released the EP Nico Vega Covers Nico Vega and Rod Stewart. However, in time other media came to the rescue: when Nico Vega's song "Beast" was used in the publicity campaign for the video game Bioshock Infinite in 2013, the track racked up five million plays online, while their cover of Sonny Bono's "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" was used in the 2013 television mini-series Bonnie & Clyde. In 2010, Volkman met Dan Reynolds, who was the leader of a struggling band from Las Vegas called Imagine Dragons; before long, the two would marry, and Imagine Dragons opened a number of shows for Nico Vega. Once Imagine Dragons' debut album Night Visions began climbing the charts, their places on the bill were reversed, but Reynolds would step forward to co-write and produce a catchy tune for Nico Vega, "I Believe (Get Over Yourself)," which would appear on the band's long-awaited second album, 2014's Lead to Light, released by Five Seven Music.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Rating: 5 out of 5 Amazing
by Jehrin on 7/28/24The Foundry - PhiladelphiaSO happy they're back! Aja is an amazing performer. They sound just as good as they did 10 years ago.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Amazing
by Sapps on 7/25/24The Shelter - DetroitI was so amazed because I literally stumbled upon them by accident. I played a song and was like “okaaayyyy, I’m digging this.” Then bam bought tickets. The show was sooo good and they’re so underrated.
Rating: 5 out of 5 The best band you haven’t listened to yet
by Dave on 7/25/24The Shelter - DetroitI’ve been a huge fan for a decade and was so so so happy to see they were touring. They were firing on all cylinders and Aja is phenomenal. I was a little disappointed they didn’t play anything from Lead to Light but their new music is great. I think soon people will regret missing the opportunity to see them in such intimate venues. Do yourself a favor and get on this train!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Fantastic show
by Nancy Otis on 4/7/24The Moroccan Lounge - Los AngelesNico Vega is inspiring, entertaining, talented, present, timely, and about to blow up!
Rating: 5 out of 5 A Nico Vega Show Is Worth Way More Than $5!
by Trina G. on 4/6/24The Moroccan Lounge - Los AngelesOnce upon a time I randomly discovered Nico Vega on MySpace and I've been musically in love ever since. Since regrouping after a loooong hiatus, NV hasn't missed a step...in fact, they've acquired a few. The new songs they played at the Moroccan Lounge packed a fierce emotional punch and the band sounded amazing. But the best and most evident thing about the show was you could see how grateful and happy they were to be back on a stage together.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Off the charts!
by Rogene the artist on 4/6/24The Moroccan Lounge - Los AngelesWhat a refreshing band! The new music is fantastic. So so good. Unique and polished. And Aja Volkman, the singer is spectacular! Excellent show. Should have had thousands there. This is a stadium band!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Nico Vega is back BABY!!!
by VanderSlayer on 3/30/24Mercury Lounge - New YorkI’ve been a fan of Nico Vega for a decade and I never thought I would ever get a chance to see them live in person. The concert started around 6:30pm and everyone in attendance cheered as the band got started with their first song on stage. They played a nice mix of old and new songs which gave a lot of balance for old and new fans listening. Overall it was truly a magical moment for me and left me with a feeling an excitement that I hadn’t ever felt before. Days after the performance of Nico Vega was about the only thing on my mind since it had left me with a tremendous sense of positivity. The four band members are super talented and I look forward to see them live again soon.
Rating: 5 out of 5 5 stars for Saint Motel!!
by Dictator on 11/1/10Roxy Theatre - West HollywoodWe really only went to see Saint Motel, but we were also down to check out the other bands since we hadn't heard of them. Saint Motel is a great band to see live. They played some songs off of their current EP, but also had a bunch of new songs that they played, which hopefully means that a full-length album may be on its way. I wished they had played more of their EP songs, but I enjoyed getting to hear their newer stuff, too. Great stage presence and energy, and they sound superb live! The Roxy was a nice, cozy venue to see them, and they even came out and mingled with the crowd after their set. The other groups didn't impress me too much, but I wasn't disappointed, since Saint Motel was the primary reason I went to the show.
Rating: 5 out of 5 NICO VEGA was AMAZING!!!
by kimtar90 on 11/1/10Roxy Theatre - West HollywoodNico Vega is a band that I've been deeply into for the past year or so. Their music is unforgettable and brilliant in every aspect. But to really do justice to them, you have to hear them live!!! They are beyond AMAZING!!! so much energy throughout the entire show! Aja the lead singer continuously went back and forth from the stage, reach out to the fans, and also crowd surfed amongst us. She is full of energy in her singing and dancing, as well as drummer Dan continuously played furiously and fast! Rich was also reaching to the fans and his solos were incredibly done!