Above: Promotional photo from the artist’s website
KAYLA WILLIAMS BAND with guest CHARLIE JACOBSON
March 12th, 2022 at Fensala Hall, 24 Main Avenue, Markerville, AB
Calgary’s powerhouse vocalist, Kayla Williams, is a rising talent making waves in the world of yacht-pop music. Inspired by the smooth sounds of late ‘70s legendary artists such as TOTO, Steely Dan, Hall & Oates, and the Doobie Brothers, the songstress breathes new life into the genre. With her soulful vocals and contemporary production style, she brings a fresh perspective infused with feminine flair.
Williams’ talent has not gone unnoticed. She is nominated for Pop Artist of the Year for the 2024 Western Canadian Music Awards, she won the 2021 Red Deer Emerging Artist award and she was commissioned to write a song for the 2019 Canada Winter Games (performing it to an audience of over 8,000 people and on TSN). A seasoned musician and 10-year vocal coach, she has performed at many festivals throughout Western Canada. Her soulfully dynamic vocals and fearless femininity have even earned her praise from Beach Boy Brian Wilson himself (“You’ve got the voice!”).
With her undeniably upbeat and feel-good energy, Williams offers a refreshing and modern take on the retro-inspired genre. The glittery yacht-pop revival is here, and Kayla Williams is leading the charge!
Special guest Charlie “Blue” Jacobson is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist born in Red Deer, Alberta. He has backed up and been backed up by some of the Canadian blues giants: Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne, Russell Jackson, David Vest and Donald Ray Johnson, to name a few.
Sponsored in part by Red Deer County and Alberta Foundation for the Arts!