To evolve is to grow, change, and transform. We are a unique mix of technical skill, groove, energy and innovation ready to get you on your feet. Princess and the Evolution is not just an homage to the music of Prince, but of all of the artists who emerged out of that era that embodied funk, rock and pop.

Amanda V started her music career at the age of 10, performing in school choir and taking private lessons. Her first band was a high school rock and roll band called One Way. With a full scholarship at the University of Arkansas, she started attending college to pursue a degree in music, but finally graduated from the University of Colorado at Denver with a degree in Vocal Performance, studying opera and jazz. Moving to Colorado in 1991, she has performed with bands from all types of genres starting with Southbound Express, a southern rock band, Ron Ivory and the Miles Apart Band, a rhythm and blues band, Boogie Machine, a 70’s disco tribute band, and of course, all of her current projects. Dancing, singing, performing, playing keys, and percussion are her specialty and you can check out all of her current projects at amandavsings.net.

Elena’s love of music started when she began playing the piano at the age of  4. At age 10 she added the violin, and continued studying both instruments in various orchestras and jazz bands growing up. Elena now continues her love of music with back up and lead vocals. In addition to Princess and the Evolution, Elena currently performs and choreographs dance, vocals, and aerial with: Amanda V’s Material Girl, Belle Bella’s duo, Denver Aerial Dance Collective, and Karel Flores Denver (CNS). Achievements include: touring nationally, winning awards at Denver Fringe and Kansas City Fringe (DADC), performing with Latin Grammy winning musician Nestor Torres (CMDance), taking 1st place at The Summit (CNS), Latin Beats with Colorado Symphony for Telemundo (CNS), Nick Cave’s Heard*DAM, and Emmy award winning Melissa Ivey’s “Speed of Life.” Elena’s dance students have also won in competition, gone on to study dance at prestigious dance programs, and perform with professional dance companies.

Ejevon “EJ” Lewis is an accomplished keyboardist. He performs regularly with 3 bands throughout Colorado, teaches music privately, and produces music in his free time.  EJ holds a Bachelor of Music in Composition from Metropolitan State University of Denver where he studied under Fred Hess and Cherise Leiter.  In addition, he studied classical performance with Dr. Tamara Goldstein, piano pedagogy with Dr. Fernanda Nieto, and jazz performance with Ron Miles and Justin Adams.  He has been very fortunate to learn from and play with very talented musicians in classical, jazz, gospel, and popular ensembles.  EJ blends all these styles to produce a sound that is fresh and entertaining. EJ is the keyboardist for Amanda V’s Material Girl – the Premier Madonna Tribute, as well as Princess and the Evolution.

Originally from Maracaibo, Venezuela, Alejandro is a seasoned guitarist with a career defined by technical precision and stylistic versatility. His journey began at age eight with formal Spanish guitar training, transitioning to the electric guitar at fifteen. After years of recording and performing within the Venezuelan music scene, he moved to the
United States in 2007, eventually settling in Colorado.
Alejandro is known for his ability to navigate diverse musical landscapes, including rock, pop rock, disco, and funk. This adaptability is bolstered by a deep technical background in amplifiers and multi-effects processing gained within the instrument industry, as well as advanced training in production and performance from the London Music School in
the UK. Having performed in major hubs from Seattle to Chicago, he approaches every project as a serious professional, taking 100% pride in delivering world-class results.

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