Viva Voce

Hometown: Portland, Ore.
Fun Fact: Although nothing is down on paper, the band has been approached by several reputable directors to discuss scoring a feature film.
Why It's Worth Watching: Viva Voce has only two members, but its mix of blues-influenced psychedelic guitar and dark pop vocals sounds bigger and better than many four pieces.
For Fans Of: Spoon, Caribou, The Black Keys

Just over a dozen years ago, Viva Voce singer/songwriter/drummer Kevin Robinson showed up to play a show with his "bullshit" college band, and was surprised to find that he had no idea who the other act on the bill was. This was something that didn't usually happen in small-town Alabama. When that other band hit the stage, Robinson was pleasantly surprised to discover that the act's dark-haired, quick-fingered guitarist was Anita Elliott, a pretty local girl he had met and become interested in just a couple weeks prior.

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