Erika Davies
Erika Davies, also professionally credited as Miss Erika Davies (born January 20, 1981), is an American jazz vocalist and actress. A San Diego-based performer singer-songwriter, Davies resides In California and gigs regularly.
Erika Davies | |
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 Miss Erika Davies 2011 Rebecca Joelson | |
| 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, actress, artist, fashion designer |
| Instruments | Vocals, ukulele |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | indie |
| Website | |
Vocal stylings
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.
Miss Davies has performed since 2004 mainly in the San Diego area and has released four albums. All Of Erika Davies' Albums: Creecho Habecktoe 2007, Galaxy Lakes 2011, Part The Sea 2013 & In Love With Someone 2015 are available on iTunes, bandcamp and Amazon.com.
Acting
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.
History
Born in Mesa Arizona, Davies moved every 2-3 years due to being raised in a military family. She launched into singing at the age of 7, when she sang at a local talent show, performing "My Old Man's A Sailor".
Davies attended many elementary and middle schools K-6th grade. Living as far north-west as Washington state to the far east of Virginia Beach Va. Her family finally settled in San Diego when Erika Reached age 11.
Awards and nominations
- "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.
- Nominated "Best Jazz" Artist, 2019 San Diego Music Awards
Other activities
Apart from her career as a performer and musician, Davies is a fashion designer of handmade clothing, marketed under the label "Spicy Toast".
Discography
- Creecho Habecktoe, Old Ditties and New (2008)
- Galaxy Lakes (2011)
- Part The Sea (2013)
- In Love With Someone (2015)
- I Am Love (2017)
Sources and References
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