The Beaches Museum along with the Lazzara Family Foundation presents Vanessa Collier who is proclaimed by Michelle Wilson stating “With such a dearth of credible female blues artists on today’s music scene, it is refreshing to hear the latest release from Vanessa Collier… The award-winning, soulful songstress offers the whole package on her sophomore album – top-notch songwriting and sultry, R&B-soaked vocals that are complemented by her sizzling saxophone. The rich, smoky nuances of her voice will win over any music lover, and her multi-instrumental background only adds to her appeal.”
Vanessa Collier was named as one of the nominees for the Blues Music Award “Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year” and “Instrumental – Horn Player of the Year” in 2018.
She has been described as “a fresh face on the American blues scene, and in addition to her soulful vocals she brings a mighty sax to the table…Vanessa is an important part of the future of blues, and it would cool to support her journey.” by Rex Bartholomew from Blues Blast Magazine.