Q: Can you tell us a bit about yourself and how your childhood impacted your musical direction?
A: I grew up in Marin County, California, in the small town of Fairfax. It’s an artsy, hippie spot North of San Francisco. The North Bay has always had a great music scene, with many famous artists making it home: the Dead, Bonnie Raitt, and Chris Isaak. I coined my sound, “California Country” because I feel it’s country music influenced by my Bay Area folk/rock roots. Growing up my parents always played great music at home and encouraged me to perform from a young age. I still remember my mom styling me for the 4th grade talent show and telling me to “just let it loose and go for the high note!”. She is still at shows telling me this.
Q: How are you planning on growing your fan base and sharing your music with the world? What message do you have for anyone who is about to discover “Victoria George”?
A: It is really hard these days for artists to cut through all the noise and reach people. More recently, I’ve been trying to record more videos on my phone, and post to my channels. I think this kind of livingroom performance is authentic and spur of the moment and, in an AI world, hopefully something people will gravitate to. I hope folks discover it and think, “where has this music been all my life?”. The particular message of this album and my new single, ” Every LIttle Bit” is gratitude and connection.
Q: Who is the most inspiring artist for you right now? And where do you find inspiration for making music?
A: I have always loved Brandi Carlile and recently saw her at the Chase Center in SF, supporting her new album. I’ve been inspired by her for a long time, as I first saw her perform like 20 years ago when she was playing at Francisco’s Club, Cafe du Nord. I also got to open for her at the Napa Opera house once- which was a career highlight for sure. My upcoming album, WIlderness, is heavily inspired by my 2024 journey going through brain cancer. It was a very difficult, yet extremely beautiful, period in my life. Coming out of that experience, I have a renewed appreciation for my life and health and feel inspired to write about it.
Q: Can you tell us about the story or message behind the song, “Every Little Bit.”?
A: As I said above, it is a message about gratitude and connection. I was very moved by the outpouring of love my family and I received while battling my diagnosis. It’s a song about saying “thank you” and a reminder to folks that the littlest gestures can have a big impact.
Q: How would you describe your sound in one word for potential listeners?
A: Authentic
Q: Did you face any challenges while writing or recording “Every Little Bit”?
A: No, this was a really gratifying song to write and record. The idea first arrived as a chorus with some bits of melody while I was driving. I remember pulling over in the CVS parking lot to record the parts on my iphone voice memos- which is where i store everything. I just kept playing/singing the parts over and over again and, in just looping it, more and more would reveal itself. It was beautiful to write, because I would just remember the feelings I had, sometimes i would even cry (happy tears that is!) just remembering all the little things folks had said, done, and written.
Q: What is the message of your music? And what are your goals as an artist?
A: I’d like the message of my music to be connection. Whether it’s connecting and having a good time as part of an audience at a show, or connecting to a particular human experience I write about- like gratitude or nostalgia. I want to write songs that make someone feel something.
Q: Who is your dream artist to collaborate with? (dead or alive)
A: Nashville’s Natalie Hemby. She is my favorite writer and is an incredible artist in her own right.
Q: What is your advice for people interested in pursuing music as a career or for those trying to enter the industry?
A: Buckle up! it’s gonna be a long ride. It’s the best, hardest time to be an artist.
Q: If you could go back in time and give a younger you some words of wisdom, what would they be?
A: Buckle up! it’s gonna be a long ride. Enjoy the journey.
