Erika Davies
Davies in 2011
Davies in 2011
Background information
Birth nameErika Lyn Tryon
Also known asMiss Erika Davies
Born (1981-01-20) January 20, 1981
Mesa, Arizona
OriginSan Diego
GenresLounge music, jazz-folk retro, country
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, ukulele
Years active2004–present
Labelsindie
Website

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.

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.

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

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

  • "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

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)
  • “Supernatural” (2021)
  • “Give Your Heart A Whirl” (2023)

Sources and References

  1. ↑ Varga, George (August 16, 2015). "San Diego Music Awards nominees announced". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved July 2, 2022.

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