"MARCIA
DAVIS & OUTRO"
The New York based international
reggae band, Marcia Davis &
Outro, was originally formed by
former bandmates Kofi Bannerman,
David Delgado, and Marcia Davis,
in 1999 as an offshoot of the band,
The Cornerstones.
Born in England to Jamaican parents,
lead singer and songwriter Marcia
Davis has had her roots steeped
in reggae music. Encouraged from
an early age by her family members
which include cousin Burro Banton
of "Boom Wha Dis" fame,
Ms. Davis has continuously strived
to embrace and enhance the quality
of reggae music. With the addition
of Carla Kelly, Simone Gordon, and
recently Joanne Williams as back-up
vocalists, the band now features
some of the most dynamic and crucial
female reggae voices in the industry
as well as a truly international
line-up. Their vibrant and fresh
music, coupled with Ms. Davis' sweet
yet sonorous contralto, enabled
the newly formed band to become
successful, playing popular New
York venues such as Lion's Den,
Joe's Pub, Shine, Irving Plaza and
the renowned SOB's.
Among their many appearances, the
band has performed with reggae greats
Mykal Rose, Gregory Isaacs, Bushman
and Eric Donaldson. They have performed
at historical exhibitions such as
the 58th Annual Bob Marley Day celebration
which was hosted and presented by
the reggae historian Roger Steffens.
They have also opened for the legendary
Burning Spear at New York’s
Irving Plaza, a concert for which
Marcia Davis and Outro were given
accolades from the great man himself.
Their summer performance with the
Abyssinians to a sold out Prospect
Park was given wonderful reviews
and their recent well-received unplugged
show at SOBs with “The Messenger”
Luciano was a “rare treat”
(W.I.Soul Magazine).
The band members are: Marcia Davis
- Lead Vocalist/songwriter, Simone
Gordon ,Carla Kelly and Joanne Williams
- Vocals, Iobi – Bass, Reuben
Drummy/Neil Sanders – Drums,
Yasto Taga -guitar, Earl Appleton–
Keyboards.http://www.marciadavisband.com
"In The Reggae Spotlight"
is pleased to profile vocalist extraordinaire
MARCIA DAVIS Reggae music for your
heart mind and soul, an apt description
of her music and an appropriate signature
for singer/songwriter Marcia Davis.
As a result Marcia’s pure talent
and persuasive performance style has
been captivating audiences on the
New York live music circuit.
Born in Liverpool, England of Jamaican
parents, Marcia Davis’s musical
journey was primarily influenced
by other musical family members
including famed reggae DJ, cousin
Burro Banton. Her obvious talent
bloomed at an early age and she
was subsequently encouraged by teachers
and peers alike to pursue a career
in the creative field. A student
of dance and theatre, Marcia received
local accolades when by the age
off 17 she had formed her own theatre
company, Catalyst, and had written
and published and performed two
musical plays and several pieces
of prose. Her first play Ella was
performed to sold-out audiences
at the renowned Liverpool theatres,
The Liverpool Playhouse and the
Everyman Theatre. Filled with her
own compositions and contemporary
popular music, the play brought
warm responses from the public.
This encouraged the enterprising
Marcia to write more and she was
soon DJ-ing and singing them herself
on local sound systems.
After emmigrating to the US in 1987,
Marcia’s passion for music
and her business talent enabled
her to work as Production Assistant,
Booking Agent, and Road Manager
for well-known reggae artists such
as; John Holt, SuperCat, Trevor
Sparks and Shaggy and Rayvon in
addition to working with foundation
record labels; King Jammy’s,
Black Scorpio, Penthouse and SuperPower
Records.
In the subsequent years, after
taking time out to raise her family,
Marcia continued to write and was
soon ready to work with a band.
After singing back-up and briefly
fronting other reggae bands, she
finally found her home with Marcia
Davis & Outro comprised of transient
members of her musical family.
Marcia’s dream is visibly
clear when she emotes in her sultry
contralto and her visionary lyrics
and catchy beats have unlocked the
door to a very promising future.
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