Mikaela_Davis

Mikaela Davis

Mikaela Davis

American musician

Mikaela Davis is an American musician, harpist, songwriter, vocalist and producer best known for her original work with longtime bandmates and collaborators Southern Star.[1]

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Education

Davis is a classically trained harpist[2] and studied at the Crane School of Music.[3]

Recognition

The 2023 release And Southern Star was well received with Pitchfork calling it "stirring" with "warm, inviting songs".[4] Glide Magazine recognized And Southern Star as one of the top 20 indie records of 2023 and called it "pure artistry".[5]

Southern Star

Southern Star is Davis’ backing band first appearing on her 2023 album And Southern Star. Its members are Alex Coté (drums), Kurt Johnson (pedal steel, lap steel, electric guitar), Shane McCarthy (bass), and Cian McCarthy (guitar, saxophone, vocals).[1]

Discography

  • Mikaela Davis (2012)[6]
  • Delivery (2018)[7]
  • And Southern Star (2023)[8][9]

Associated acts

References

  1. [1]
    "ALBUM REVIEW: 'And Southern Star' Finds Mikaela Davis at Home With Harp and Harmonies". No Depression. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  2. [2]
    "On The Verge: Mikaela Davis". Relix Media. November 12, 2018. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  3. [3]
    "Music | SUNY Potsdam". www.potsdam.edu. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  4. [4]
    "Mikaela Davis: And Southern Star". Pitchfork. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  5. [5]
    "The Glide 20- Glide's 20 Best Album for 2023 - Mikaela Davis, Cory Hanson, Duane Betts, Genesis Owusu, Wednesday, shame & More". Glide Magazine. November 27, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  6. [6]
    "Mikaela Davis - Mikaela Davis Self Released", Discogs, retrieved February 25, 2024
  7. [7]
    "Mikaela Davis - Delivery Album Reviews, Songs & More", AllMusic, retrieved December 15, 2023
  8. [8]
    "Mikaela Davis - Southern Star Album Reviews, Songs & More", AllMusic, retrieved December 15, 2023
  9. [9]
    "Mikaela Davis Creates a New Blueprint for And Southern Star". PopMatters. September 26, 2023. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
  10. [10]
    "Mikaela Davis Joins Bob Weir and the Wolf Brothers in Syracuse". NYS Music. November 12, 2018. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  11. [11]
    "Watch Mikaela Davis Join Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros At The Cap For Gorgeous Takes On Grateful Dead Classics". JamBase. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  12. [12]
    "Bob Weir And Wolf Bros w/ Mikaela Davis: Tiny Desk Concert". NPR. March 2, 2020. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  13. [13]
    "Watch Mikaela Davis Lead Harp-Infused 'Bird Song' With Phil Lesh & Friends". JamBase. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  14. [14]
    "Skull & Roses Presents Oteil & Friends, Latin Dead, Grateful Shred Featuring Mikaela Davis and More (A Gallery)". Relix Media. April 21, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  15. [15]
    "Circles Around the Sun Team up with Mikaela Davis and Southern Star for Joint Tour". Jambands. November 29, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
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