Simply Three

Showings

Victor Valley College Performing Arts Center Sun, Mar 29, 2026 2:30 PM

The electrifying trio of Marianne, Nick Villalobos, and
Zack Clark, together known as Simply Three, has been captivating audiences
worldwide with high-octane performances since 2010. Acclaimed as “having what
it takes” (Boston Philharmonic) and “highly imaginative and well played” (Maine
Today), Simply Three continues to receive praise for their ability to impress
listeners with a multitude of genres that span from artists and composers such
as Adele, Gershwin, Coldplay, twenty one pilots, Ed Sheeran, and Michael
Jackson. By reshaping convention through this style of genre hopping, the trio
continues to seek the true essence of classical crossover with original works
as well as innovative arrangements that showcase their technical virtuosity and
heartfelt musicality.



With an ever-growing online popularity, Simply Three is
creating a renewed excitement for instrumental music through inventive music
videos that have captured the hearts of millions of YouTube viewers across the
globe. Furthermore, their works have gained great critical recognition by
publications such as The Huffington Post, Rolling Stone, and RyanSeacrest.com,
as well as mainstream artists themselves. Chart-topping rockers OneRepublic
praised Simply Three’s version of their hit single “Counting Stars,” exclaiming
they “LOVE this ‘Counting Stars’ cover!” Additionally, GRAMMY®-nominated
R&B sensation Janelle Monáe proclaimed the trio’s project of her hit
singles “Cold War” and “Tightrope” to be “an honor” while making it a
highlighted feature of her personal website.


Simply Three has old school training but a new school
sound. Their quest to look beyond the scope of possibility has led them to
collaborate with some of the world’s most creative musicians, including
Kellindo Parker (Janelle Monáe), Alyson Stoner, and Jeff Smith (M-Pact), in
hopes of creating a new, fresh genesis for string playing. With this, the trio
is able to merge shows into a unique synergy of thrilling performances and
tone-rich sounds not soon to be forgotten.



Acclaimedas “having what it takes” (Boston Philharmonic) and “highly imaginative
and well played” (
Maine Today),