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American musician
Mikaela Davis
Born
Rochester, NY , U.S.A. Genres
Indie ,
alt-country ,
Rock Occupation(s) Musician, harpist, vocalist, songwriter, producer Instrument(s) Harp, vocals, piano Years active 2012–present Labels
Kill Rock Stars ,
Rounder Website
Official Website
Musical artist
Mikaela Davis is an American musician, harpist, songwriter, vocalist and producer best known for her original work with longtime bandmates and collaborators Southern Star.
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Education
Davis is a classically trained harpist
[2] and studied at the
Crane School of Music .
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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".
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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).
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Discography
Mikaela Davis (2012)
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Delivery (2018)
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And Southern Star (2023)
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Associated acts
References
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"ALBUM REVIEW: 'And Southern Star' Finds Mikaela Davis at Home With Harp and Harmonies" .
No Depression . Retrieved December 15, 2023 .
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"On The Verge: Mikaela Davis" . Relix Media . November 12, 2018. Retrieved December 15, 2023 .
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"Music | SUNY Potsdam" . www.potsdam.edu . Retrieved December 15, 2023 .
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"Mikaela Davis: And Southern Star" . Pitchfork . Retrieved December 15, 2023 .
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"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 .
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"Mikaela Davis - Mikaela Davis Self Released" , Discogs , retrieved February 25, 2024
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"Mikaela Davis - Delivery Album Reviews, Songs & More" , AllMusic , retrieved December 15, 2023
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"Mikaela Davis - Southern Star Album Reviews, Songs & More" , AllMusic , retrieved December 15, 2023
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"Mikaela Davis Creates a New Blueprint for And Southern Star" . PopMatters . September 26, 2023. Retrieved December 16, 2023 .
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"Mikaela Davis Joins Bob Weir and the Wolf Brothers in Syracuse" . NYS Music . November 12, 2018. Retrieved December 15, 2023 .
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"Watch Mikaela Davis Join Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros At The Cap For Gorgeous Takes On Grateful Dead Classics" . JamBase . Retrieved December 15, 2023 .
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"Bob Weir And Wolf Bros w/ Mikaela Davis: Tiny Desk Concert" . NPR . March 2, 2020. Retrieved December 15, 2023 .
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"Watch Mikaela Davis Lead Harp-Infused 'Bird Song' With Phil Lesh & Friends" . JamBase . Retrieved December 15, 2023 .
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"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 .
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"Circles Around the Sun Team up with Mikaela Davis and Southern Star for Joint Tour" . Jambands . November 29, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2023 .