When singer Solange Igoa and guitarist/songwriter Andrea Walker met at an open mic in Long Beach, CA, neither knew that Walker’s sly invitation to “come over and play each other some songs” would result in a new band, a life on the road, and eventually a wedding.
Formed in fall 2012, Glitterfox began making a name for themselves performing at friends’ house parties and backyard gatherings around Long Beach, CA. The duo became known for their folksy Americana vibe that harkened back to Walker’s upbringing in North Carolina and Virginia.
Everything changed for Glitterfox when they were selected to compete in Buskerfest, one of SoCal’s largest and longest-running battle-of-the-bands competitions dubbed “the holy grail of Long Beach music.” Competing against a field of much more established bands, the night ended in a landslide victory for long shots Glitterfox that few could have seen coming.
Prize money in hand, Glitterfox headed straight for the studio to record El Guapo, their debut album which would go on to be voted “Long Beach Album of the Year,” reach the #1 spot on amazon.com’s “Hot New Releases” list (Roots Rock), and earn them the title of “Best New Folk Act” by the OC Weekly.
With a popular album under their belts Glitterfox made their boldest decision yet: to sell their belongings, quit their jobs, give up their apartment, and move into a Chevy G20 conversion van purchased off of Craigslist. What followed was two years of living on the road and performing on street corners, festival main stages and everything in between. During these years the duo began to hone their DIY ethos, booking all of their own tours, writing press submissions, and making their own merch to sell at shows.
In fall 2018 Glitterfox decided to turn their favorite tour stop, Portland, OR, into their new home. The duo quickly assimilated into the Portland music scene and became regulars at the Atlantis Lounge Songwriter Sessions at Mississippi Pizza. One night while talking to best friend and fellow songwriter, Eric Stalker, the girls mentioned how much they needed a bass player. They jokingly invited Stalker to join the band if he learned how to play bass.
Stalker wasted no time cashing in on the invitation and within two weeks had bought a bass rig and written bass lines for six songs. He began performing with Glitterfox immediately, one of his first gigs being Eugene, OR's famed Whiteaker Block Party.
In fall 2019 Igoa and Walker said “I do” at a private ceremony of friends and family in the St. John’s neighborhood of Portland. Never ones to do things the customary way, the couple opened their wedding reception to the public and hosted a daylong music festival called “Glitterfest.” Glitterfest featured twelve different musical acts from Portland and the west coast, including Glitterfox, and was hailed by the press as the "mini festival of your dreams." It was at Glitterfest that the group released physical copies of their new full-length album, Fringe.
Following Glitterfest, the band departed on a six week nationwide “honeymoon tour.” Winter saw Glitterfox performing at some of Portland’s most iconic venues including The Crystal Ballroom as part of Portland’s Folk Fest, the Hallowed Halls, and The Old Church.
Glitterfox is currently preparing for a spring west coast tour and are excited about the March 6, 2020 online release of Fringe as a five song EP. Glitterfox plans to record a new full length album in the fall and will also be releasing "Glitterfox Live at Al's Den" this spring.
Formed in fall 2012, Glitterfox began making a name for themselves performing at friends’ house parties and backyard gatherings around Long Beach, CA. The duo became known for their folksy Americana vibe that harkened back to Walker’s upbringing in North Carolina and Virginia.
Everything changed for Glitterfox when they were selected to compete in Buskerfest, one of SoCal’s largest and longest-running battle-of-the-bands competitions dubbed “the holy grail of Long Beach music.” Competing against a field of much more established bands, the night ended in a landslide victory for long shots Glitterfox that few could have seen coming.
Prize money in hand, Glitterfox headed straight for the studio to record El Guapo, their debut album which would go on to be voted “Long Beach Album of the Year,” reach the #1 spot on amazon.com’s “Hot New Releases” list (Roots Rock), and earn them the title of “Best New Folk Act” by the OC Weekly.
With a popular album under their belts Glitterfox made their boldest decision yet: to sell their belongings, quit their jobs, give up their apartment, and move into a Chevy G20 conversion van purchased off of Craigslist. What followed was two years of living on the road and performing on street corners, festival main stages and everything in between. During these years the duo began to hone their DIY ethos, booking all of their own tours, writing press submissions, and making their own merch to sell at shows.
In fall 2018 Glitterfox decided to turn their favorite tour stop, Portland, OR, into their new home. The duo quickly assimilated into the Portland music scene and became regulars at the Atlantis Lounge Songwriter Sessions at Mississippi Pizza. One night while talking to best friend and fellow songwriter, Eric Stalker, the girls mentioned how much they needed a bass player. They jokingly invited Stalker to join the band if he learned how to play bass.
Stalker wasted no time cashing in on the invitation and within two weeks had bought a bass rig and written bass lines for six songs. He began performing with Glitterfox immediately, one of his first gigs being Eugene, OR's famed Whiteaker Block Party.
In fall 2019 Igoa and Walker said “I do” at a private ceremony of friends and family in the St. John’s neighborhood of Portland. Never ones to do things the customary way, the couple opened their wedding reception to the public and hosted a daylong music festival called “Glitterfest.” Glitterfest featured twelve different musical acts from Portland and the west coast, including Glitterfox, and was hailed by the press as the "mini festival of your dreams." It was at Glitterfest that the group released physical copies of their new full-length album, Fringe.
Following Glitterfest, the band departed on a six week nationwide “honeymoon tour.” Winter saw Glitterfox performing at some of Portland’s most iconic venues including The Crystal Ballroom as part of Portland’s Folk Fest, the Hallowed Halls, and The Old Church.
Glitterfox is currently preparing for a spring west coast tour and are excited about the March 6, 2020 online release of Fringe as a five song EP. Glitterfox plans to record a new full length album in the fall and will also be releasing "Glitterfox Live at Al's Den" this spring.