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EG KIGHT
Country-flavored southern-fried blues!
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EG KIGHT
Singer
Guitar Player
Songwriter
Entertainer
BIOGRAPHY
EG Kight’s career began in country music, and early on she
was dubbed “The Georgia Songbird”. Over the years she
has broadened her musical scope to include americana,
southern rock, blues, pop, jazz, gospel and funk.
A veteran of the road, EG Kight has headlined at clubs and
festivals, bringing her diverse musical menu to the fans in
cities across America and in Europe. Kight continues to tour,
as a solo and with a band, and has performed with a
symphony orchestra, and on NPR’S famed "A Prairie Home
Companion“. Her performance of “I’m New At This” from
that NPR show was later re-broadcast, as part of the
“Listener’s Choice” program.
Kight has shared the stage with a wide array of artists, including Koko Taylor, Hubert Sumlin,
Foghat, Pinetop Perkins, Lee Roy Parnell, Phoebe Snow, Delbert McClinton, Gregg Allman,
Robert Cray, Merle Haggard, Taj Mahal, Little Feat, the Bloomsburg Symphony Orchestra;
and the world renowned Garrison Keillor, among others.
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Born and raised in a small town in rural Georgia, Kight still lives on the land that’s been in her
family for four generations. Her roots go deep, and that comes through in her music. More
than just a strikingly rich vocalist, from a family of gospel singers, Kight has also mastered
the guitar, gaining the attention of Taylor Guitars, who supplies her with the tools of her
trade.
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Kight’s brand new release, LIP SERVICE, debuted at #23 on the Living Blues chart, is
garnering great reviews, and is already getting airplay worldwide. Her 2008 release, "It's Hot
In Here" climbed to #1 on the roots blues charts, and on Sirius XM Satellite Radio. Honored
with six BMA nominations, twice for Song of the Year, her songs have a universal reach.
One of Kight's original compositions won the People’s Choice Award in an international
Peace Song Challenge, and she has written songs that landed on two of Koko Taylor’s
Grammy nominated albums. One of her songs aired on Nick at Nite’s “Glenn Martin DDS”
program. Her original songs have just been recorded by jazz artist Jaimee Paul for a
Canadian record label, and by the legendary Dorothy Moore. And her songwriting savvy has
led her to teach songwriting workshops in Italy and Germany.
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Transcending musical boundaries, whether it’s a coliseum, a festival, a songwriters club, a
blues cruise, a theater, or a summer afternoon at the local winery, Kight’s music fits right in.
Perhaps Sing Out! magazine said it best –
“Kight’s is a voice to be reckoned with, no matter the genre.”
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EG KIGHT
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- 2011 release “Lip Service” released June 21st, debuted at #23 on the Living Blues Radio Chart
- 2008 release “It’s Hot In Here” went to #1 on the Roots Music charts, and #1 on Sirius XM Satellite Radio
- Appeared on NPR’s “A Prairie Home Companion”, and one of the songs she performed on that show re-aired
a few months later on the “Listener’s Choice” program
- Appeared on NPR’s Mountain Stage radio show, and WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour
- Six-time BMA nominee - for Contemporary Female Artist, and twice for Song of the Year
- Two songs penned by Kight are found on two of Koko Taylor’s GRAMMY® - nominated albums
- Original song “Let The Blues Move You” aired on Nick at Nite’s “Glenn Martin DDS”
- Original song “Through The Eyes of a Child” was winner of People’s Choice Award in the 2009 International
Peace Song Challenge
- Was on panel of judges for the Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge in Memphis
- Appeared in “Tension and Release” - a musical documentary about the Blues
-Notables performing on Kight’s albums - Legendary Koko Taylor; Lee Roy Parnell; fellow Georgia natives
Chris Hicks of the Allman Brothers fame, Top 10 hit-maker Kim Forester of the Forester Sisters, legendary
pianist/author Chuck Leavell, jazz-rock band Sea Level member Randall Bramblett, and John Nemeth, the
2010 Living Blues Award winner for "Most Outstanding Blues Singer."
- Numerous artists perform and have recorded her songs: Koko Taylor, Saffire – The Uppity Blues Women, jazz
artist Jaimee Paul (former background singer for Wynonna), legendary Dorothy Moore, German-based Blue
Alley band, Reba Russell, Pat Pepin, and The Castaways. One song is now being used in a music ministry.
- Performed pop standards and one of her original songs as guest vocalist with a symphony orchestra
- Performance of her original song, “Through The Eyes of a Child,” used for Children’s Miracle Network Telethon
- Was the only independent artist to have songs selected by panel of retailers for inclusion on GET THE BLUES!
and GET THE BLUES 2, both maintaining Billboard chart positions for more than a year. Other legendary
artists on these CDs are Delbert McClinton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Keb’ Mo’, Robert Cray, Muddy Waters, Koko
Taylor, and others.
- Two original songs included on A CELEBRATION OF JAZZ AND BLUES from the Biltmore Estate Winery
- Performed at request of Otis Redding’s family at unveiling of his statue at the Georgia Music Hall of Fame
- Has shared the stage with a diverse array of notables such as Delbert McClinton, Jerry Lee Lewis, Phoebe
Snow, Little Feat, Taj Mahal, Merle Haggard, Hubert Sumlin, Lee Roy Parnell, Robert Cray, Koko Taylor,
Gregg Allman, Foghat, Michael Burks, Deborah Coleman, Pinetop Perkins, and Garrison Keillor
- Appeared in TV movie with Burgess Meredith, “Mr. Griffin and Me”, and was Mr. Meredith’s vocal coach
- Toured in Canada, Italy, Norway and Germany. Taught songwriter workshops in Italy and Germany.
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EG KIGHT
REVIEWS
“…serves up a Tony Joe White kind of golden radio cut swinging with mellifluous ease and reined-in intensity,
smooth but serious.” Folk and Acoustic Music Exchange, acousticmusic.com
“Kight does not ignore her vocal strengths… A fine release from a fine artist… an awesome display of
versatility.” blues411.com
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“Contemporary blues is proving to be a whole different wild ride and this set leaves no doubt Kight has hung in
there for her 8 seconds. Well done.” MidwestRecord.com
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“A real singer and rhythm guitarist with a disposition of her own.. recognizes the humanity in the words of the
reflective, slow-swaying ‘Through The Eyes Of A Child”… feels the torment most interpreters don’t know exists
in the older-than-sin “House Of The Rising Sun.” Downbeat magazine
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“Whenever a blues artist comes along with something fresh and personal to say, it’s cause for celebration. Let
us now celebrate EG Kight, a woman who eschews the clichéd methodology too often endemic to the genre in
lieu of her own uniquely rural, deeply personal sound and style.” Taylor Guitars magazine
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“…one of the most absolute beautiful, richest voices... The last time I heard a woman’s voice impress me… was
when I heard Eva Cassidy for the first time.” Michael Johnathon, host of Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour
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“…a gentle and elegant woman who manages to channel Southern charm, sophistication and a fierce passion
for the blues into one tremendously intoxicating voice.” Lisa Love, Georgia Music Hall of Fame – Macon, GA
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“Kight’s full-bodied, resonant voice of experience sound is perfect.” Hittin’ The Note magazine
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“Equal measures of sensuality and grit filter through an appealing Southern drawl when this lady sings the
blues. Takin’ It Easy displays the multitude of her gifts in the best possible light.”
King Biscuit/Field Hollerin’ magazine
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“Kight's is a voice to be reckoned with, no matter the genre.” Sing Out! magazine
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“Like a Cass Elliot of our time…. an unstoppable force.” Blues Revue magazine
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“… her high energy contralto vocals are right on the mark for a set of tunes that range from shuffles to ballads
to horn-driven rockers…” Living Blues magazine
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“…a gutsy blues-gal and a fine writer. Acoustic blues fans will delight in E.G. Kight's delivery and arrangements.”
JazzReview.com
“Kight is no mere mood ring with a microphone; she’s one of
love’s decorated warriors with insight into the battle.”
Bluesrag magazine
“[Kight] plays a vibrant and catchy brand of guitar, backing her
own attention-grabbing voice – blending everything into a
setting and presentation that’s completely her own.”
Nashville City Paper
“This is Patsy Cline with a cigarette voice and intense feeling for
the lyric. EG is doing what she does best. She sings it and plays
it with feeling – the hell with trying to be somebody else.”
Fly magazine
“A combination of sensual restraint, deadly accurate pitch, and
perfectly placed and emotive accentuation.”
Edmonton Journal
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EG KIGHT
DISCOGRAPHY
LIP SERVICE
Produced by Paul Hornsby
Debuted at #23 on the Living Blues Radio Charts
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With special guests Randall Bramblett, Tommy Talton, Bill Stewart, Earl
Ford, Marcus Henderson, John Nemeth, and the legendary Paul Hornsby
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Eleven songs written by EG Kight
IT’S HOT IN HERE
Produced by EG Kight and Bonnie Tallman
Went to #1 on the Roots Blues Charts
Went to #1 on XM Satellite Radio’s Bluesville
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With special guests Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin, Greg Piccolo,
and Southern Rock legend Paul Hornsby
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Eleven songs written by EG Kight
EG LIVE and NAKED
Produced by Bonnie Tallman
Went to #1 on XM Satellite Radio’s Bluesville
Went to #1 on the Roots Blues Chart
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“Kight is a fine singer who probably could have pulled off this set in front of a
folk audience, or with fans of country, blues, rock ‘n’ roll, or soul.”
- Blues Revue magazine
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Three songs written by EG Kight
TAKIN’ IT EASY
Produced by EG Kight and Bonnie Tallman
With special guests Ann Rabson and Greg Piccolo
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“Nothin’ Ever Hurt Me” nominated for Blues Music Award for Song Of The Year
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Eight songs written by EG Kight
SOUTHERN COMFORT
Produced by EG Kight and Paul Hornsby
With special guests Lee Roy Parnell and Chuck Leavell
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“Southern Comfort” nominated for Blues Music Award for Song Of The Year.
“Sad, Sad Sunday” included on GET THE BLUES 2 compilation.
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Nine songs written by EG Kight
TROUBLE Produced by EG Kight
With special guests Koko Taylor and Kim Forester
“Let The Healing Begin” included on GET THE BLUES, which debuted at #1
on the Billboard Blues Charts, remained in the
top 5 for 34 weeks, and finished at #4 on Billboard's top 10
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Ten songs written by EG Kight
A SAMPLE OF PREVIOUS ENGAGEMENTS
Blues Cruise
St. John Blues Festival
Memphis in May
North Atlantic Blues Festival
Springing the Blues Festival
International Dogwood Festival
Monterey Bay Jazz and Blues Festival
Panoply Festival
Blues At The Beach
Kalamazoo Blues Festival
CityFest
Billtown Blues Festival
FallFunFest
Sound Advice Festival
Roanoke Festival in the Park
Sloss Furnaces Birthday Bash
Riverbend Festival
ABS Festival at the Tabernacle
Baltimore Blues Society Picnic
Riverfront Blues Festival
Bele Chere Festival
Chenango Blues Festival
SPA City Blues Festival
Blues in the Burg Festival
Macon Music & Heritage Festival
Women in the Blues Festival
Centro Jazz Torino – Blues Al Femminile
BB King’s
Performing Arts Center with Garrison Keillor
Blues on Whyte
Morton Theatre with Pinetop Perkins
The Grog
Cafe Boogaloo
Renaissance Theater with Becky Hobbs and Ann Rabson
The Damascus Old Mill
Biscuits N Blues
Whittaker Center with Delbert McClinton
Community Arts Center with Little Feat
Mountain Stage with Robert Cray, Kim Wilson,
NRBQ, and Don Dixon
House of Blues
Double Door
The Birchmere with Merle Haggard, Phoebe Snow,
and Taj Mahal
The Keys
The Bamboo Room
Georgia Music Hall of Fame with Gregg Allman
Biltmore Estate Winery
Bessie Smith Hall
Koko Taylor's Celebrity Club
Bluebird Café
Longwood Gardens
The Turning Point
Numerous tours
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Dominican Republic
Virgin Islands
Memphis, TN
Rockland, ME
Jacksonville, FL
Winchester, TN
Monterey, CA
Huntsville, AL
Virginia Beach, VA
Kalamazoo, MI
Huntsville, AL
Hughesville, PA
Cookeville, TN
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Roanoke, VA
Birmingham, AL
Chattanooga, TN
Atlanta, GA
Baltimore, MD
Columbus, GA
Asheville, NC
Norwich, NY
Hot Springs, AR
Fredericksburg, VA
Macon, GA
Wilmington, NC
Torino, Italy
Nashville, TN
Williamsport, PA
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Athens, GA
Newburyport, MA
Hermosa, CA
Kingsport, TN
Damascus, VA
San Francisco, CA
Harrisburg, PA
Williamsport, PA
Charleston, SC
Orlando, FL
Charlotte, NC
Alexandria, VA
Montgomery, AL
Lake Worth, FL
Macon, GA
Asheville, NC
Chattanooga, TN
Chicago, IL
Nashville, TN
Kennett Square, PA
Piermont, NY
Germany
EG KIGHT
SHARED THE STAGE WITH….
Lee Roy Parnell
Garrison Keillor on NPR’s
“A Prairie Home Companion”
As well as Hubert Sumlin, Pinetop Perkins, Phoebe Snow, Foghat, Dave Maxwell,
Gregg Allman, Anthony Gomes, Watermelon Slim, Ana Popovic, Little Feat, Bob Margolin
Robert Cray, Taj Mahal and more
Phoebe Snow
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