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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.
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 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 has recently finished recording her debut album ‘Moving in Slow Motion’ with
Monique Brumby in the producer’s seat. The album also features ‘Badloves’ drummer
Chris Tabone and the first single released from the album is ‘Anthems and Odes’ a snapshot of a friendship fostered by fate, backgammon and Turkish coffee.
“Moving in Slow Motion” has been received with open arms by the Australian music
industry – resulting in:
• Airplay on Nova in Sydney
• 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
Soundslikecafe Vol. 14 chart
• Follow-up single “Particularly Beautiful” charting strongly on Soundslikecafe Vol. 15
• Entry into Festivals – WOMADelaide (1200 fans packed around the
Moreton Bay stage) and Peatsridge 2007
• Television Coverage on ABC’s Stateline and Channel 9’s Postcards
• 400 fans and supporters at the album launch on Feb 24th at the Governor Hindmarsh
Emily has performed alongside some of the finest female singer/songwriters on the
international stage – Sue-Anne Stewart, Kate Miller-Heidke, Merri-May Gill, Monique
Brumby, Kristina Olsen and Diana Ah Naid.
In 2006 Emily completed her first national tour of New South Wales, Victoria and
Brisbane playing in venues such as the Vanguard, the Brass Monkey, the Heritage,
the Espy and the Troubadour. And 2007 sees her hit the road for the second year in a
row with her 4 piece band – The Sunday Brides.
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
Fad Bar, the Grace Emily and the Tin Cat Café. She has also played in the Famous
Spiegeltent for the Adelaide Fringe Festival 2006/2007, as part of the ‘Two More
Vodkas Tour’, and more recently has featured in the ABC television pilot ‘The Music
Room’ at Higher Ground, Stateline on the ABC and Channel 9’s Postcards. Emily is
also experienced playing at both private and corporate shows throughout South Australia.
Emily’s debut album has been received with great relish – already receiving airplay on
Nova, ABC Radio and providing her Festival entry with her band “The Sunday Brides”
into Peatsridge and WOMAD.
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.
Management
For more information or to make an inquiry about Emily Davis
please contact:
Abby Edwards - Onya Soapbox
P: (08) 8227 0616
M: 0417 808 107
F: (08) 8223 1883
E: [email protected]
W: www.onyasoapbox.com
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 - 2007
“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. Beautifully supported by the ‘Brides’ (Zac
Kingston, Steve Pederson, Brian Ruiz and Mel Bonham), performances by this
ego-free ensemble are an absolute delight.”
dB Magazine - Jenna Bonavita - 2007
“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 - 2007
“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 in to feeling the journey this storyteller is
presenting. A definite education in the finer side of music, Moving In Slow Motion
really gives Emily Davis the cross over potential like Bernard Fanning has.”
Poprepublic.tv - 2007
“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 - 2007
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