Getting Ready...

It's Summer and that means a lot of shows in the pipeline! 


We are very grateful to all of our friends who have supported and stood by us since 2002!
Back then, the 'Tribute Scene' was just really starting to take off and we jumped in head first with "Bella Donna".


In the beginning, it was quite a task getting the blueprint for the band, establishing a "name" and a plan.  At times it seemed very daunting indeed.
The successful tributes of the day were largely superstar male groups (think, Beatles, Stones, Diamond, etc) and being a band that was female fronted was a challenge!


Although a 'no brainer' to me, given the vast and enduring popularity of Fleetwood Mac's enchantress, Stevie Nicks, at times it was a harder sell.


Promoters were not quite sure if a band that sang about "Dreams" and "Gold Dust" would translate well  alongside the testosterone soaked tributes gracing the Los Angeles scene.


Luckily, my vision of honoring the great Stevie Nicks with a tribute solely dedicated to her grabbed on and never let go!


Almost 10 years later, the Tribute Scene is flourishing and has become an entity unto itself.
As more boomer age musicians hang up their top 40 licks and jump into the pool, undoubtedly, the genre could swell to the point of collapse.  Time will tell if this is a fad or not.


At any rate, I am happy and gratefully satisfied with our accomplishments.  Having received big 'kudos' from Ms. Nicks herself in 2005, Bella Donna continues to work hard to honor the woman who has inspired so many---us, not withstanding!


Love,


Michelle