Mikaela Davis
{{Short description|American musician}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2014}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Mikaela Davis
| birth_place = Rochester, NY, U.S.A.
| genre = Indie, alt-country, Rock
| occupation = Musician, harpist, vocalist, songwriter, producer
| instrument = Harp, vocals, piano
| years_active = 2012–present
| label = Kill Rock Stars, Rounder
| website = [http://www.mikaeladavis.com/ Official Website]
}}
Mikaela Davis (born April 9, 1992) is an American musician, harpist, songwriter, vocalist and producer. Pitchfork describes her music as "rugged alt-country, twangy roots rock, paisley-bedecked Laurel Canyon psychedelia, and jam-band choogle, always staying anchored in the interplay between the stringed instruments."{{Cite web |title=Album Review: 'And Southern Star' Album Review |url= https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/mikaela-davis-and-southern-star/ |access-date=2023-08-09 |website=Pitchfork |language=en-US}}
{{Cite web |title=ALBUM REVIEW: 'And Southern Star' Finds Mikaela Davis at Home With Harp and Harmonies |url=https://www.nodepression.com/album-reviews/album-review-and-southern-star-finds-mikaela-davis-at-home-with-harp-and-harmonies/ |access-date=2023-12-15 |website=No Depression |language=en-US}}
Education
Davis is a classically trained harpist{{Cite web |date=2018-11-12 |title=On The Verge: Mikaela Davis |url=https://relix.com/articles/detail/mikaela-davis/ |access-date=2023-12-15 |website=Relix Media |language=en-US}} and studied at the Crane School of Music.{{Cite web |title=Music {{!}} SUNY Potsdam |url=https://www.potsdam.edu/about/our-campus/creative-campus/music |access-date=2023-12-15 |website=www.potsdam.edu}}
Recognition
The 2023 release And Southern Star was well received with Pitchfork calling it "stirring" with "warm, inviting songs".{{Cite web |title=Mikaela Davis: And Southern Star |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/mikaela-davis-and-southern-star/ |access-date=2023-12-15 |website=Pitchfork |language=en-US}} Glide Magazine recognized And Southern Star as one of the top 20 indie records of 2023 and called it "pure artistry".{{Cite web|date=2023-11-27 |title=The Glide 20- Glide's 20 Best Album for 2023 - Mikaela Davis, Cory Hanson, Duane Betts, Genesis Owusu, Wednesday, shame & More |url=https://glidemagazine.com/297882/the-glide-20-glides-20-best-album-for-2023-mikaela-davis-cory-hanson-duane-betts-genesis-owusu-wednesday-shame-more/ |access-date=2023-12-15 |website=Glide Magazine |language=en-US}}
Southern Star
Southern Star is Davis’ backing band first appearing on her 2023 album [https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/mikaela-davis-and-southern-star/ 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).
Discography
- Mikaela Davis (2012){{Citation |title=Mikaela Davis - Mikaela Davis Self Released |website=Discogs |url= https://www.discogs.com/release/5274431-Mikaela-Davis-Mikaela-Davis |access-date=2024-02-25 |language=en}}
- Fortune Teller (2014){{Citation |title=Mikaela Davis - Fortune Teller (album review) |website=Sputnikmusic |url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/60768/Mikaela-Davis-Fortune-Teller/ |access-date=2025-03-07 |language=en}}
- Delivery (2018){{Citation |title=Mikaela Davis - Delivery Album Reviews, Songs & More|website=AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/delivery-mw0003181557 |access-date=2023-12-15 |language=en}}
- And Southern Star (2023){{Citation |title=Mikaela Davis - Southern Star Album Reviews, Songs & More|website=AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/southern-star-mw0003968363 |access-date=2023-12-15 |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2023-09-26 |title=Mikaela Davis Creates a New Blueprint for And Southern Star |url=https://www.popmatters.com/mikaela-davis-and-southern-star |access-date=2023-12-16 |website=PopMatters |language=en-US}}
Associated acts
- Bob Weir{{Cite web |date=2018-11-12 |title=Mikaela Davis Joins Bob Weir and the Wolf Brothers in Syracuse |url=https://nysmusic.com/2018/11/12/mikaela-davis-joins-bob-weir-and-the-wolf-brothers-in-syracuse/ |access-date=2023-12-15 |website=NYS Music |language=en-us}}{{Cite web |title=Watch Mikaela Davis Join Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros At The Cap For Gorgeous Takes On Grateful Dead Classics |url=https://www.jambase.com/article/bobby-weir-wolf-bros-mikaela-davis-capitol-theatre |access-date=2023-12-15 |website=JamBase |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2020-03-02 |title=Bob Weir And Wolf Bros w/ Mikaela Davis: Tiny Desk Concert |url=https://www.npr.org/2020/03/02/809860805/bob-weir-and-wolf-bros-tiny-desk-concert |access-date=2023-12-15 |website=NPR |language=en-US}}
- Phil Lesh{{Cite web |title=Watch Mikaela Davis Lead Harp-Infused 'Bird Song' With Phil Lesh & Friends |url=https://www.jambase.com/article/phil-lesh-friends-mikaela-davis-bird-song-video |access-date=2023-12-15 |website=JamBase |language=en-US}}
- Grateful Shred{{Cite web |date=2023-04-21 |title=Skull & Roses Presents Oteil & Friends, Latin Dead, Grateful Shred Featuring Mikaela Davis and More (A Gallery) |url=https://relix.com/festivals/festival_recaps/detail/skull-roses-presents-oteil-friends-latin-dead-grateful-shred-featuring-mikaela-davis-and-morea-gallery/ |access-date=2023-12-15 |website=Relix Media |language=en-US}}
- Circles Around the Sun{{Cite web |date=2023-11-29 |title=Circles Around the Sun Team up with Mikaela Davis and Southern Star for Joint Tour |url=https://jambands.com/news/2023/11/29/circles-around-the-sun-team-up-with-mikaela-davis-and-southern-star-for-joint-tour/ |access-date=2023-12-15 |website=Jambands |language=en-US}}
- The Decemberists
- Christian McBride
- Marco Benevento
References
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Category:21st-century American women musicians