Vyktoria Pratt Keating: Bio/Press

Vyktoria Pratt Keating

Vyktoria Pratt Keating’s music has been described as “Some of the most free-handed, lithe and resilient music around” by The Washington Post. She recently opened a 42 show, 5 month tour for rock legends Jethro Tull, and has performed at such prestigious venues as England’s Apollo
Theater, The Greek Theater in LA, Magness Arena, House of Blues in LA, Mountain Stage and The Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow Scotland.
“Truly the troubadour, VPK combines age-old songstress seduction with technical
expertise...the touching, provocative and observational songs pierce the heart and soul.” (Ian Anderson, Jethro Tull)

Vyktoria's exhilarating vocals and exquisite guitar artistry provide the sonic backdrop to her intelligent, poetic and often quirky lyrics, creating a new blend of progressive rock, dream pop and folk fusion. She has garnered an impressive response from fans and critics alike, winning three WAMMIES (Washington DC Music Awards) and selling over 15,000 CDs. She has toured extensively in 46 states and the UK and her music is featured in film and radio in the US, Canada, Europe and South America. Vyktoria has performed close to 2000 live shows.

A sensitive and compassionate musical alchemist, Vyktoria is driven to explore the deepest secrets within society and within herself. Influenced by progressive rock bands such as Genesis, Yes, & Jethro Tull; by traditional Celtic music and contemporary Celtic artists such as Steeleye Span & Fairport Convention,; and by literate pop/rock artists such as XTC, The Beatles & Kate Bush, Vyktoria creates music that is progressive and timeless, while at the same time incorporating an instinctive pop resonance.

A compelling live performer, her unearthly vocals and accomplished guitar work (she uses 3 guitars to cover a variety of open tunings) produce lush arrangements and a full ambient sound in her concerts, and her incisive wit, intelligent humor and skill for storytelling are an engaging part of her live show. Vyktoria has released 6 Cds and her current release “Things That Fall From The Sky” was produced by Andrew Giddings, keyboardist for Jethro Tull.

Since settling in the Verde Valley of Arizona, Vyktoria continues to write and is currently working on a film score for a sci-fi adventure movie. She continues to perform live at select venues such as Blue Sky Wine Bar in Carefree, Hon-dah Resort/Casino in Pinetop, Celtic Crossings in Prescott, as well as numerous corporate events and private parties. She has been extremely well received in her live shows as well as local press and radio.

Vyktoria Pratt Keating

PRESS QUOTES:
Keating is able to weave musical magic that throws you into medieval forests, galaxy-hopping spaceships and modern urban sidewalks all at once.”
(The Octopus)

“Keating’s music possesses an otherworldy quality
...marvelous image of spirits occupying her
“magnetic head”...bathed in a celestial glow that evokes underwater moonlight. Utterly enchanting.”
(Progression Magazine)

“Whether wrapped in the luscious textures of Andrew Gidding’s production, or lonely as a newborn lamb at Christmas with only a well-travelled guitar for company, Vyktoria Pratt Keating never fails to deliver the message. The touching, provocative and observational songs pierce the heart and soul. Truly the troubadour, VPK combines age-old songstress seduction with technical expertise and offers up the musings of the thinking, feeling and sometimes vulnerable female presence, so much a part of contemporary music making.”
(Ian Anderson, Jethro Tull)

“Andrew has produced what I feel is one of the most wonderful albums I have ever heard.”
(Gene Godfrey, Classic FM Radio)

“Keating is as lovely, winsome, ethereal and tuneful as Suzanne Vega or Shawn Colvin, but with more of a refined, understated and slightly poppier sense of melody.”
(The Music Paper, New York)

“Imagine the result if Kate Bush, David Byrne and Nanci Griffith were all fused into the same body...this is beautiful, creative songcraft at it’s best.”
(Charleston Free Press)

“Things That Fall From the Sky is a gloriously inventive and adventurous affair. She has a quirkyness to her lyrics and delivery that is quite endearing, and more than enough pop sensibility in her writing to ensure huge commercial success should she receive a fraction of the exposure given to Alanis, Tori, et al. A hugely talented artist.
(David Rees, A New Day Magazine)

Vyktoria Pratt Keating’s music is so different and so adventurous, that you find yourself drawn in by the sheer uniquness of it. Her use of unusual time signatures and syncopation provide a rhythmic bounce most contemporary acoustic musician wouldn’t attempt.”
(Acoustic Music Exchange)

“Ethereal, fey, intelligent, divine..truth to tell, Keating strides across the rainbow of life’s emotions with the ease of a veteran.”
(Brum Beat UK)

“Keating really does have a style all her own!”
(Billboard Magazine)