Willa Vincitore & Company
Ft. Willa Vincitore (vocals), Jeremy Baum (keys), Karl Allweier (guitar), Kyle Esposito (bass), Manuel Quintana (drums), plus special guests!
Willa Vincitore is a powerhouse singer‑songwriter whose soulful vocals, razor‑sharp wit, and unapologetically feminist swagger have captivated Hudson Valley audiences for nearly three decades. A NYS Blues Hall of Fame artist with grit to match her grace, Willa moves effortlessly between blues, soul, and Americana—crafting original songs that are as bold, insightful, and emotionally charged as her performances. She's also known for her live covers of music by the soul/blues women that have inspired her, such as Etta James, Aretha Franklin, Bonnie Raitt, Susan Tedeschi and Ruthie Foster. This show will feature a crew of Willa's friends and special guests.
Since 2017, Willa has released two full-length albums and a string of digital singles, each showcasing her signature blend of vocal fire and lyrical honesty.
Vincitore and Company's set will include iconic hits and a few deep cuts, with the entire show drawing from Raitt’s repertoire, spanning five decades.
Vincitore and Company continue to evolve their eclectic mix of music and players. Willa’s shows typically feature her original material, which debuted at the Falcon back in 2013, and still includes a wide range of blues, funk, soul, and Americana-inspired compositions.
Willa’s debut CD, Better Days (2017) was among The Blues and Roots Music Report’s Top 50 Contemporary Blues releases of 2017. Willa’s second release, Choices, was coined “A mind blower,” and, “the best (early) release of 2019,” by The Rock Doctor (John Kereiff). Since the pandemic began, Willa has pivoted away from albums to digital singles and has released four since May of 2020, all of which are available on her Spotify and YouTube channels.