“....the voice of an angel hit by a whiskey truck! ”
— Kootenay Rocks
May Davis is an emerging singer-songwriter with an unforgettable style pulling from blues, americana and old-time western. Her unique sound is intimately infused with smokey vocals that echo vintage crooners like Bobbie Gentry and Janis Joplin. The engaging stories, raw music and comedic presence she brings to the stage are sure to leave a boot-sized imprint on your heart. Davis has recently performed at iconic events including Ottawa Blues Festival, Mariposa Folk Festival, Kaslo Jazz Festival, Lethbridge Folk Festival and NXNE. While rambling across Canada, she has opened for notable bands including Old Man Luedecke, Frazey Ford, Elliot Brood, Scott Cook, Shred Kelly and Le Vent du Nord. Buckle up and stay tuned; you won’t want to miss the next chapter for this artist!
Davis facilitates Hillside Music Festivals annual Girls and Guitars songwriting workshop, offering safe space and creative collaboration for female-identifying voices and perspectives in the music industry.
Notable performances include Ottawa Bluesfest (2024), Mariposa Folk Festival (2024), NXNE (2024), Hillside Inside (2024), GAIN Music Festival (2024), Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival (2022), Tiny Lights Festival (2022), Summer Sounds (2022), Blue Heron Festival (2021), Lethbridge Folk Festival (2021), and VIA Rail Artist on Board (2019). Opening act for Old Man Luedecke, Frazey Ford, Elliot Brood, Shred Kelly, Meghan Nash, The Breakmen, Le Vent Du Nord, and Scott Cook.
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