Erika Davies, also professionally credited as Miss Erika Davies (born January 20, 1981), is an American jazz vocalist. A San Diego-based performer and singer-songwriter, Davies resides in California and gigs regularly.
Erika Davies | |
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 Davies in 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Erika Lyn Tryon |
| Also known as | Miss Erika Davies |
| Born | January 20, 1981 Mesa, Arizona |
| Origin | San Diego |
| Genres | Lounge music, jazz-folk retro, country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, ukulele |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | indie |
| Website | [1] |
Vocal stylings edit
Davies sings in a retro, jazz, folk and lounge style. She is best known for her vocals on "I Love You, I Do", which was used in a US-wide car commercial by Subaru.
Davies has performed since 2004 mainly in the San Diego area and has released 5 albums. All Of Erika Davies' Albums: Creecho Habecktoe 2007, Galaxy Lakes 2011, Part The Sea 2013, In Love With Someone 2015 and Supernatural 2021 are available on iTunes, bandcamp and Amazon.com.
Acting edit
In 2016, Erika Davies starred in her first film, Cavern, titled after her ukulele song of the same name. The film was accepted into Cannes Film Festival Court Métrage.
Awards and nominations edit
- "Galaxy Lakes" nominated "Best Jazz Album" at the 2011 San Diego Music Awards.
- Won "Best Jazz Artist" 2012 San Diego Music Awards.
- "Part The Sea" nominated "Best Jazz Album", 2013 San Diego Music Awards.
- "In Love With Someone" nominated "Best Jazz Album", 2015 San Diego Music Awards.[1]
- Nominated "Best Jazz" Artist, 2019 San Diego Music Awards
Other activities edit
Apart from her career as a performer and musician, Davies is a fashion designer of handmade clothing, marketed under the label "Spicy Toast".
Discography edit
- Creecho Habecktoe, Old Ditties and New (2008)
- Galaxy Lakes (2011)
- Part The Sea (2013)
- In Love With Someone (2015)
- I Am Love (2017)
- “Supernatural” (2021)
- “Give Your Heart A Whirl” (2023)
Sources and References edit
- ^ Varga, George (August 16, 2015). "San Diego Music Awards nominees announced". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved July 2, 2022.
http://www.parkdriveproductions.com/portfolio/erika-davies/
https://www.sandiegoreader.com/bands/erika-davies/
https://sandiegotroubadour.com/miss-erika-davies-on-the-wings-of-a-nightingale/
https://misserikadavies.bandcamp.com/track/give-your-heart-a-whirl
https://eccalifornian.com/jazz-singer-brings-nostalgic-performance-to-el-cajon/
https://www.nbcsandiego.com/sounddiego/web_sdtv060113_erika_davies_san-diego/2079037/
https://www.owlandbear.com/2009/08/03/poetic-memory-erika-davies/
https://www.owlandbear.com/2011/07/01/video-miss-erika-davies-i-love-you-i-do/
https://www.mermaidscowboys.com/event/live-music-tuesdays-at-6-pm-erika-davies/