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EMILY KING IN CONCERT:
A singular talent among singer-songwriters, Emily King fuses R&B, soul, and jazz to create a sound all her own. Rocking a fauxhawk bouffant and a watercolor-painted guitar, King always impresses with her inimitable style and vocal prowess. From the romantic down-tempo track "Every Part" to her '70s throwback tune "Distance", King proves her sound is diverse as ever, and fans can hear it on full display as she warms up the stage for Sara Bareilles on a number of tour dates.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Born in Manhattan, Emily King was inspired by her singing parents at an early age, often going on tour with them as they performed throughout the states. At 16 she left school in order to pursue music full-time and started playing local gigs around New York City, eventually attracting attention from label exec Clive Davis who signed her to Sony Music in 2004. Three years later she broke out with the smashing debut East Side Story, earning herself a Grammy nod for Best Contemporary R&B Album and praise from new fans including John Legend. Since then, she's toured alongside Alicia Keys, Maroon 5, and Emeli Sande, to name a few, and she'll continue to captivate audiences with her impressive vocal chops as she opens for Sara Bareilles this summer.
FANS WHO BOUGHT TICKETS SAY:
"Wonderful energy and great vibes! Definitely see her if you can."
"The performance was jaw dropping. Her rendition of some classic songs were amazing. Her voice is a soulful mix of jazz and folk... I became a fan shortly after Emily began!"
"Overall the show was great. She's such a lovely spirit and a pleasure to see and hear."
Great venue for an amazing performance. I was hyped to finally see her live and Emily went beyond my expectation. Amazing performabe , great artist, beautiful voice.
This felt like the perfect moment of a new artist coming to find her voice, in an A+ performance, fed by an audience that intimately loved her work, and seeing her have her first big set. The energy was insane. She gave us energy and we gave it right back. She was a combo of loose and chill and joyous and ebullient. She was JOY onstage NO irony or sarcasm and I loved loved loved it. You have to see her live. a Mixture of Janelle Monae, light jazz, and James brown baby!
The show was really good! The crowd was hyped and so was she!
Emily King is a goddess! I loved her energy, her class, her voice, her band, and her opening act as well. It was so worth it, and I hope to catch her next time she comes to Boston.
Charismatic and addictive are two adjectives to describe this beautiful, unique, individual. Grace Jones meets Marvin Gaye. Thoroughly entertaining, we left wanting more. Looking forward to the next show. Please give her a longer show! She 's that talented!!!
Second time I've seen Emily King live, and no less awed by the experience. Still glad I'm able to catch her at a more intimate venue. She also had an amazing opening act too, who happened to also be her backup vocalist - Jaime Woods is her name.
This woman is easily one of the best performers in the game right now. Her first album years ago was rightfully nominated for a Grammy, but things have only gone uphill from there. Her Seven EP is genuinely mindblowing and her new, most recent album The Switch is an absolute MUST for anyone who genuinely appreciates good quality music. As a LONG time fan of Emily's, I knew I was going to love this show regardless, but I was EXTREMELY taken aback by what an astounding performer she is. I'd seen Jaime Woods, the opening act, a few weeks ago at her own EP release party and I can say that never in my life have I seen an opener and headlining act compliment each other so perfectly....it definitely says something that Jaime was a vocalist during Emily's entire set too! They are two beautiful sides of the same coin and I could not have been happier. I knew Emily's music as that go-to, in-my-head-with-my-feelings-and-I-just-want-something-chill-and-brilliantly-thought-through type of music (as many I'm sure do...haha), but when she first came out, guns blazing to Good Friend, she IMMEDIATELY set the tone for the night. My best friend came to the show with me and after her very first song, she turned to me and said "this woman just out-Beatles'd the Beatles! WHAAAAT!?" I legitimately could not have been happier nor more thoroughly impressed. INCREDIBLY happy to say that I support this woman musically and I think everyone could seriously benefit from both her EPs/albums as well as her live performances so like the title says, do yourself a favor and GO SEE EMILY KING.
Hands down, this show was amazing! Emily gave us her all and did a awesome number of songs. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire show from start to finish, including her opening act (whom by the way was Jaime Woods who is also her backup singer). Not only is Emily musically talented, but her personality is golden and shines through. I'm SO glad I bought my ticket early as it was sold out and rightfully so. If she is touring in your city- GO!
She's one of those rare acts that I selfishly hope won't get too big, just so I can continue to see her at reasonably sized venues. With that in mind, she has all the makings of a true star. I will catch her every time she's in town. Jaime Woods (the opener) was amazing as well.
Emily King is an awesome performer. Her sweet nature coupled with her amazing voice, made it an experience to remember. She definitely connected with her audience and really gave us a show. Wonderful Night...Also Nick Hakim is very talented...It was an awesome night.
The best performances (Emily King + Nick Hakim) I've ever witnessed. Both have such natural talent and beautiful voices. The Mercury Lounge was a special place to be that night.
SHE IS HANDS DOWN THE BEST LIVE ACT IN NEW YORK TODAY!
I ordered these tickets for a friend who stated a few weeks prior that he would love to see Emily King live. I had never heard of her and was a bit wary, wasn't sure I would enjoy myself. From door to door and I mean from the time we walked in until the time we walked out I enjoyed myself. The doorman was friendly. The bartender did a great job with my favorite drink: kamikaze. The place although an intimate setting and was filled to capacity, I didn't feel packed like a sardine. The performance was jaw dropping. I never heard one of her songs but almost felt like I could sing along. Her rendition of some classic songs were amazing. Her voice is a soulful mix Of jazz and folk. Don't let her mousy speaking voice fool you, what comes out when she sings is a beast! I became a fan shortly after Emily began!
Wonderful energy and great vibes! Definitely see her if you can
Her voice is incredible .... U can tell she is a true lover of music because she exudes that in every note she played....so happy I went. Her opening act is extremely talented as well too
Overall show was great. She's such a lovely spirit and a pleasure to see and hear. I love the intamacy of this venue. She is worth far more than the $10 I paid. My only critique would be that the show was rather short. What can you expect for $10 though. The other would be since Emily is so soft spoken and her singing voice alike. They should have up'd her mic a bit. Great performer! Wish more people knew who she was!!
