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Emily Davis

About Me



Stockists:
The Muses , Dillions, Mr V Music, Big Star Records , and Blue Beat Records
Online:
iTunes Music Store , Waterfront Records , and SafeSell

Emily's music comes straight from the heart. It is a finely crafted expression of home truths woven with earthy acoustic sounds and hauntingly beautiful lyrics. Her raw energy, stage presence, unique vocals and soulful guitar work mesh into a performance that will enrich you with its honesty. Her live performances are warm and inviting, drawing the audience in for an especially moving experience.

Emily's performances have a balanced blend of earthy and rhythmic acoustica, and intense and emotive interludes. With influences of classical guitar, jazz, folk and pop, the fusion of sounds is carefully weaved together to form her classic style.

Emily can perform solo, as a duo or with her new trio featuring Tori Phillips on the Violin and Asher Reynolds on Piano and Percussion.

Singing and songwriting since the age of 14 Emily's music is constantly evolving. The trials and joys of everyday life are translated through her poetic lyrics as she connects with her audience – providing a fresh and real perspective. Soundscapes and stories, reflections and ballads about the beauty and tragedy of urban pursuits, are brought to life in her songwriting.

Emily's debut album "Moving in Slow Motion" features Monique Brumby in the producer's seat and 'Badloves' drummer Chris Tabone behind the kit.

"Moving in Slow Motion" has been received with open arms by the Australian music industry – resulting in:

    Airplay on Nova and Triple J ABC Radio and Oztracks throughout the country The 10 track album being picked up by Satellite Music Australia A high level of support from local and community radio stations across the country Stella album reviews in The Sunday Telegraph, Scene Magazine, POP Republic, Eleven Magazine, Rip It Up, dB, Blaze, Music SA and Triple J Unearthed Debut single "Anthem & Odes" – charting number 2 (after David Campbell) on the Soundlikecafe Vol. 14 chart Entry into Festivals – WOMADelaide (1200 fans packed around the Moreton Bay stage) Adelaide Fringe, Semaphore Music Festival and Peatsridge Television Coverage on ABC's Stateline and Channel 9's Postcards Sold out shows

Emily has performed alongside some of the finest singer/songwriters on the international stage – Richard Clapton, Kate Miller-Heidke, Emma Dean, Monique Brumby, Kristina Olsen and Diana Ah Naid.

Emily has completed 3 National Tours of New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and Brisbane playing in venues such as the Vanguard, the Brass Monkey, the Heritage, the Espy, the Republic and the Troubadour.

Emily is arguably one of Adelaide's most popular musicians, playing at venues such as The Governor Hindmarsh, the Jade Monkey, Jive, The Wheatsheaf Hotel, The Promethean, the Grace Emily and various wineries throughout the region. She has also played in the Famous Spiegeltent for the Adelaide Fringe Festival 2006/2007 and had a SOLD OUT 2008 Adelaide Fringe Season.

Emily has also featured 4 times in the 'Two More Vodkas Tour' and the ABC television pilot 'The Music Room' at Higher Ground, Stateline on the ABC and Channel 9's Postcards.

Emily Davis is a versatile and talented performer whose experience allows her to reach a diverse audience. Her repertoire includes many original numbers such as "Particularly Beautiful" and "Restless in June", and also covers from a wide range of styles and artists. Her influences include the Counting Crows, Sarah McLachlan, Lisa Loeb, Joni Mitchell and U2. She is also a great choice to have play as a soloist, duo or trio playing for private and corporate functions.

REVIEWS

"This singer/songwriter has come up with a stellar album. Davis has a beautiful voice, whose style resembles Sarah Blasko's sound with a little less pop."
Sunday Telegraph

"Emily's songs not only contain sensitive, well-constructed lyrics and catchy melodies but they are made even more pleasurable by her exquisite voice and charming stage presence. Her live performance exudes a grounded-ness and sincerity that is totally absorbing."
dB Magazine

"Davis is the real deal. Reminiscent in some respects to Natalie Merchant, Davis's songs are soulfully colourful, her voice is smooth and her compositions are mature. With the right song she'll be catapulted to the highest echelons of her profession."
Music SA - Steve Davenport

"Emily Davis' release baths the listener in acoustic brilliance with a swath of angelic tracks the likes not seen before in Australia. Tracks on the album can be compared to Missy Higgins, Kasey Chambers & more, but Emily has an instant appeal that draws you into feeling the journey this storyteller is presenting. A delightful education on the finer side of music, Moving In Slow Motion really gives Emily Davis the cross over potential like Bernard Fanning has."
Poprepublic.tv

"Emily Davis has talent in spades. The most striking feature of her debut CD is the assuredness in which she delivers her strong material. Some debuts succeed through raw originality of youthful enthusiasm. Davis scores with her glorious melodies and mature delivery, sometimes reminiscent of like-minded Adelaidians, Fruit. The arrangements are at turns sparse and lush, the sign of an artist who is deeply in touch with her work. This is a collection of beautiful songs that you will absorb as I have. We at Blaze love independent artists, and this is a top shelf example of why."
Blaze

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Member Since: 6/22/2006
Band Website: http://www.emilydavis.com.au
Band Members: Emily Davis
Lead Vocals & Acoustic Guitar

Tori Phillips
Violin
Asher Reynolds
Piano
Mel Horseman
Drums/Percussion

Influences: The Frames, Fleetwood Mac, Patti Griffin, Neil Young, Emiliana Torrini, Ryan Adams, Jonie Mitchell, Velvet Underground, David Gray,Clare Bowditch, Ben Harper, Johnny Cash, Nirvana, Iron and Wine, Turin Breaks, Belle and Sebastian, Sarah Blasko, Neil finn, Monique Brumby, Elvis Costello, Patsy Cline, The Pixies, Martha Wainwright, Cat Stevens, Stevie Nicks,
Record Label: Indie

My Blog

Newsletter - August

Why hello there, welcome to another edition of the monthly ED newsletter. It's been a very busy month, I've had a wedding, a funeral, a christening, an anniversary, a graduation, a trip interstate and...
Posted by on Tue, 07 Aug 2007 02:14:00 GMT

Newsletter - July

There's something special about piling into an oversized van, with a mess of guitar amps, floor toms and enough pistachios to get you through a nuclear holocaust. Throw in four lovely brides, a winery...
Posted by on Tue, 07 Aug 2007 02:13:00 GMT

Newsletter - May

Happy salutations dear creatures. Yes another month has ticked by, and we're heading fast forward into a beautifully chilly winter. (My favourite!!) Not because I'm an ice queen, but more because the ...
Posted by on Tue, 07 Aug 2007 02:12:00 GMT

Newsletter - April

Well it hardly seems as though another month has ticked by, but if I'm sitting here pondering what to write for my next instalment then it must be so&I hope that you've all recovered from being stuffe...
Posted by on Sun, 06 May 2007 17:30:00 GMT

Newsletter - March

I remember when I was twelve, locking myself in my room, plugging in my fender guitar and playing the one song I'd written over and over again. Thanking the invisible crowd in my room, closing my eyes...
Posted by on Sun, 06 May 2007 17:28:00 GMT

Newsletter - February

It's the final countdown! The posters are up, the CD's are pressed, the merch is printing and the eyeliner has been dragged out of the archives&.It's officially time for my&DEBUT ALBUM LAUNCHThe Gover...
Posted by on Sun, 06 May 2007 17:25:00 GMT

Newsletter - January

"I can't help but notice that look in your eye As you ask them for doubles while you're rolling the dice..."Hey there darl! Hope you've recovered from your holiday season and you're not too bored to b...
Posted by on Sun, 06 May 2007 17:23:00 GMT

Newsletter - December

"I can't help but notice that look in your eye As you ask them for doubles while you're rolling the dice..."Balmy evenings, sunlight til late, backgammon and black Turkish coffee. It's that time again...
Posted by on Sun, 06 May 2007 17:21:00 GMT

Newsletter - November

"I can't help but notice that look in your eyeAs you ask them for doubles while you're rolling the dice"A thought occurred to me as I was jogging along on the treadmill at 6:45 yesterday morning, (You...
Posted by on Mon, 20 Nov 2006 17:02:00 GMT

Newsletter - October

Boy am I glad to be home. So much to do, so little time&&&&So what's been happening.THE MUSIC ROOMEver secretly fantasised about having the back of you head flashed around the nation while you partici...
Posted by on Mon, 20 Nov 2006 17:00:00 GMT