22 Kings
San Diego, California, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2012 | SELF
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You two are very pleasant on the eyes, a guy and girl acoustic duo. As a fanboy of the band, I really get excited when you do your harmonies. It just blows my mind. My eyes water and I get emotional; I think it's a natural human reaction when hearing others harmonize. - Mikey Beats
22 Kings are onstage. They are the duo of Sandi King and Sam Bybee. They layer rich harmonies together as if the two of them were frosting cupcakes. When they back into a dreamy version of "Ain't No Sunshine," it heats up as they go and by the time they near the end they have taken it all the way to the altar of boy-band harmony. King has a vibrant neck tat that peeks from under her coat collar whenever she moves. "We're leaving on a three-month national tour tomorrow. We thought we'd stop by and have one last hurrah." 22 Kings has a CD for sale. - Dave Good
Sam & Sandi of the 22 Kings come on the "Music Matters" Show to share their music which walks a fine line between Folk, Americana, and Indie Rock.
We get to hear an organic sound which communicates raw emotion balanced with angelic harmonies and uncanny, sometimes mysterious, resonance that will win over even the toughest critics.
During this in-depth interview we discover how their friendship of over 15 years has morphed into one of the most exciting times in both Sam and Sandi's lives. The hardships, life crises, tears and laughter have brought them even closer together. - Rick Conkey
Sam & Sandi of the 22 Kings come on the "Music Matters" Show to share their music which walks a fine line between Folk, Americana, and Indie Rock.
We get to hear an organic sound which communicates raw emotion balanced with angelic harmonies and uncanny, sometimes mysterious, resonance that will win over even the toughest critics.
During this in-depth interview we discover how their friendship of over 15 years has morphed into one of the most exciting times in both Sam and Sandi's lives. The hardships, life crises, tears and laughter have brought them even closer together. - Rick Conkey
“Sandi’s talent lies in her ability to be very gutsy and down home sounding with her powerful killer harmonies and solos that come off sweet but very down and dirty. Welcome to the family!” says Tish Ciravolo, President and Founder of Daisy Rock Girl Guitars. - Tish Ciravolo, President & Founder of Daisy Rock Guitars
“Sandi’s talent lies in her ability to be very gutsy and down home sounding with her powerful killer harmonies and solos that come off sweet but very down and dirty. Welcome to the family!” says Tish Ciravolo, President and Founder of Daisy Rock Girl Guitars. - Tish Ciravolo, President & Founder of Daisy Rock Guitars
Paulo Coelho said, “When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.” That is Sam and Sandi from 22 Kings who are in love with music, and on stage that is visible. On 02/21/13 Start Over News got to interview 22 Kings. About their music... Sam has this aching velvet voice that can sway the most harden hearts, accompany with Sandi angelic soulful vocals that gives the feeling of nostalgia to their own original songs. - Lucky Smith, Start Over News Magazine
Paulo Coelho said, “When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.” That is Sam and Sandi from 22 Kings who are in love with music, and on stage that is visible. On 02/21/13 Start Over News got to interview 22 Kings. About their music... Sam has this aching velvet voice that can sway the most harden hearts, accompany with Sandi angelic soulful vocals that gives the feeling of nostalgia to their own original songs. - Lucky Smith, Start Over News Magazine
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Still working on that hot first release.
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22 Kings was formed through an evolution of Sam Bybee and Sandi King singing harmonies together on Sam's last album, "I Hate Pretty Girls". It didn't take long for the two to realize how special their sound could be. A friendship of over 15 years has morphed into one of the most exciting times in both Sam and Sandi's lives. 22 Kings walks a fine line between Folk, Americana, and Indie Rock. Their organic character communicates raw emotion balanced with angelic harmonies and uncanny, sometimes mysterious, resonance that will win over even the toughest critics. One cannot help but become overwhelmed with melody when observing a live performance of 22 Kings. As they continue to work with other artists and producers, 22 Kings' sound and repertoire are reaching new depths and dimensions. There is no telling what is in store for Sam and Sandi as they continue to explore brave new musical frontiers.
Sandi began her singing career at the age of 10, harmonizing to her father's music. Her love of music and her eclectic training and experiences in the musical world span from choirs, musicals, rock bands, jazz bands and rock operas. Her other love is food, having completed Culinary School and worked as a chef at various restaurants in San Francisco. It's been a busy and exciting time having been able to put a very promising and loved culinary career on the back burner as the prospect of following her first love -music- is becoming a reality.
Sam has spent the better part of 20 years as a singer/songwriter making music his priority, funding his passion with all kinds of jobs ranging from government contracting all the way to managing an upscale bakery. With 3 albums under his belt, he has a wealth of experience and knowledge that has jumpstarted 22 Kings and the songwriting process with Sandi.
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