VICTOR VIEIRA-BRANCO’S BARK CULTURE

Ars Nova Workshop is thrilled to present Philadelphia-based trio led by vibraphonist Victor Vieira-Branco, Bark Culture at Solar Myth on Thursday, August 21, 2025.

“Philly-based, and with roots in the São Paulo experimental music scene, vibraphonist Victor Vieira-Branco—along with bassist John Moran and drummer Joey Sullivan—serve up melodically rich music that feels like it’s in a perpetual state of agitation. Pretty sounds are incubated in an active environment, where motion is the evolutionary force shaping events—but always with a sense of the trio aiming for a spot on the horizon.” -Bandcamp

Bark Culture is a Philadelphia-based trio led by vibraphonist Victor Vieira-Branco, featuring Joey Sullivan on drums and John Moran on bass. With over four years of immersive collaboration, the trio is known for their strong ensemble identity, high-energy live performances and extensive touring. Their record “Warm Wisdom” was cited as the Debut Release of 2024 by New York Times Jazz Critic Hank Shteamer, and listed as Best Jazz on Bandcamp September 2024. Most recently, the trio was enlisted by Rob Mazurek to perform on the soundtrack of Kelly Reichardt’s new film The Mastermind which premiered in competition at the Cannes Film Festival. For their Solar Myth debut, the band will be joined by pianist and composer Sam Yulsman who will be joining the group on their next record, scheduled for release early 2026.

Victor Vieira-Branco is a Brazilian/American vibraphonist, having spent the 2010s in the São Paulo music scene, before relocating to Philadelphia in 2019. While Bark Culture is Vieira-Branco’s primary vehicle as a leader, his performances include work with Rob Mazurek’s Exploding Star Orchestra, the Chad Taylor Quintet, and the Daniel Villarreal Trio.