“Nico Vega is a cult, not a band.” The name Nico Vega represents an ideal. A modern-day warrior saint who defines how the band has elected to live their lives: To be more than just men and women, but solders… warriors who pursue freedom from self-inflicted social or political restraints. With an outstanding live show and music that straddles that line between credibility and accessibility, Nico Vega are rapidly developing a powerful fan base, entirely by word of mouth, and are witnessing a unique kind of devotion, rare for an unsigned band that hasn’t had any formal publicity nor released its first album. Nico Vega refuses to define their sound, but the unique presence of all three members is easily identifiable. Aja Volkman, the singer (Eugene, OR) has a voice that soars with the force of a 747, yet she can also devour an audience with the seduction of a Greek Siren. Rich Koehler, the guitar player, (Toledo, OH), fills out the sound with dense melodic textures and sexy guitar hooks. Dan Epand, the drummer (New York), is an inventive and authoritative bedrock who delivers a unique mix of power, depth, and subtlety. It’s Nico Vega’s artistic purpose to destroy the wounded, suffering nature of modern music and culture. To restore the kind of angst and purpose that inspires action… not apathy. In their words, “We have little sympathy for the ‘victim’ mentality. In our world, love, power, and righteousness, reign supreme.” See them live; they’ll bleed for your sins and your triumphs. "Stand up to the beast"!