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Erika Davies

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Erika Davies
Davies in 2011
Davies in 2011
Background information
Also known asMiss Erika Davies
Born
Erika Lyn Tryon

(1981-01-20) January 20, 1981 (age 45)
Mesa, Arizona
OriginSan Diego
GenresLounge music, jazz-folk retro, country
OccupationsSinger-songwriter, musician
InstrumentsVocals, ukulele
Years active2004–present
Labelindie
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

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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 five albums.

Acting

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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

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  • "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

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Apart from her career as a performer and musician, Davies is a fashion designer of handmade clothing, marketed under the label "Spicy Toast".

Discography

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References

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