Barracuda hail from Vancouver, BC, Canada, the original city where Ann & Nancy Wilson formed the amazing legacy of the band “Heart”. Barracuda perform the music of Heart with style, presence and a true passion for the songs that have become beloved classics to fans worldwide. It is no wonder Heart founding member and guitar player “Roger Fisher” has endorsed them. Roger Fisher has also joined Barracuda on stage for numerous performances, creating a truly authentic experience for Heart fans!
The group is led by Donna Caruk, a four-octave vocal powerhouse and dedicated Ann Wilson purest. Donna’s talents also extend to the flute and the guitar, fully authenticating the Ann Wilson persona. She is supported by the multi-talented Rachael Chatoor who is of remarkable resemblance to the beautiful and charismatic Nancy Wilson, rock and roll kicks included! The two have an electric chemistry on stage and are both fully dedicated performers that make it look so natural!
Backing the ladies are 4 professionally seasoned musicians with a dedication to detail, heard in the subtle nuances and rock solid delivery of their performance. But this is more than just a band playing Heart’s music; it’s a tribute to Heart’s history, writing, arranging, musicianship and a nod to their appearance as well. The set list covers Heart from the beginnings as a recording act, into their biggest successes and just about everything in between.
With Heart’s 2013 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame a reinsurance of the groups undeniable list of hits has been spreading and demand for the seeing the group perform has never been higher. Barracuda is the most accurate representation of Heart to date…delighting audiences from coast to coast with what is the essential tribute to one of the best rock bands of our time.
Barracuda’s lineup includes: Donna Caruk (Vocals, Flute, and Guitar), Rachael Chatoor (Vocals, Guitars, and Mandolin), Bob Mcintosh (Bass), Curtis Leippi (Drums) and our newest member’s Ray Roper (Guitars, Keys and Vocals) and Geraldo Dominelli (Guitars, Keys, Mandolin, and Vocals)
“I personally recommend these guys as the closest vocals I have ever heard from a Heart Tribute band and I’m a huge Heart fan”. – Steve Marshall/ President of Simply the Best Talent.