VICODA

VICODA (vih-co-da) has a passion for electric performances, giant riffs, and meaningful lyrics. Drawing inspiration from classic rock, funk and grunge to soul and Bollywood, VICODA is bringing diversity in both sound and meaning. The band combines powerful yet sultry vocals with funky riffs and atmospheric solos. Together with a driving rhythm section, VICODA is a promising addition to the Denver music scene - where it hopes to anchor roots for many years to come. Rewind 10+ years, Shivani Bhatt (lead vocals) met Chris Palmer (lead/rhythm guitar) at their Virginia high school and began playing in bands together that would continue on through college. It was during college that the pair befriended Jon Combs (drummer) after Jon shot a mini-documentary for their band Lights in the Fog. Following the breakup of LITF, Jon and Shivani began playing together in another Virginia musical venture. Meanwhile across the country, Idaho brothers Trevor Hougardy (lead/rhythm guitar, backup vocals) and Devin Hougardy (bass guitar) played together growing up and developed their own style that is heavily influenced by 90’s rock. After going separate ways and forming their own bands, Trevor eventually met Chris in Chicago playing in the rock band Board of Governors. A few years later both Trevor and Chris had moved to Denver, Shivani and Jon joined from Virgina, and Devin found his way via Minneapolis. United they formed VICODA, an anagram of the states from their past and present to pay homage to their roots.