TACOMA ON THE TUBE >>>
Last year, Tacoma's own Vicci Martinez had a remarkable run on the NBC singing competition, The Voice. Martinez eventually landed in the top four, just short of taking the whole thing. As Weekly Volcano music critic Rev. Adam McKinney noted, "This is notable for a number of reasons, most obviously because of the pride we have in our own, and the deftness with which Martinez handled her performances over several weeks on national television. We couldn't have asked for a more charming, talented and humble representative of our neck of the woods. Despite not taking the top prize, Martinez took full advantage of what was really a several-week-long audition for anyone who was watching, and has since received a record contract."
It was exciting, to say the least.
Whether it's a bout the music, or just a marketing shot in the arm, Cee Lo Green - Martinez's mentor and coach on the NBC TV's reality singing competition - will be the musical guest tonight on "The Tonight Show."
And Martinez will be right next to him.
The duo will be debuting the single "Come Along."
Tune at 11:35 p.m. on NBC, Channel 5.