Chicago based Daphne Willis, brings cutting edge liveliness with her Vanguard Records debut album, What to Say on January 26th produced by Tim Lauer, Daphne Willis, Stephen Shirk and Gary Pascoza. This 22 year old introspective artist offers a fresh take on the traditional singer-songwriter style with her thought-provoking lyrics and distinctive point of view that examines the patterns of her generation.
The twelve tracks on What to Say spotlight her soulful vocals backed by edgy guitar riffs, funky bass lines and Memphis Style horns. From the powerful first single “Bluff” (click here to listen) to the heartfelt ballad “Jim Thornton” written for her grandfather who passed away last year, Daphne Willis encompasses a young woman with a sophistication and melodic style that belies her age.
Daphne first came to the attention of Vanguard Records when Welk Music Group President Kevin Welk heard several cuts from her self-made EP Matter of Time on an American Airlines flight. He was immediately hooked by her vocal emotiveness and depth of her writing and wasted no time tracking her down. Vanguard went on to release a digital form only five song EP, Exhibit A in 2008.
Daphne will begin a three week mid-west residency beginning in November (dates to be announced). A national tour will follow soon after the release of What to Say.
Chicago based Daphne Willis, brings cutting edge liveliness with her Vanguard Records debut album, What to Say on January 26th produced by Tim Lauer, Daphne Willis, Stephen Shirk and Gary Pascoza. This 22 year old introspective artist offers a fresh take on the traditional singer-songwriter style with her thought-provoking lyrics and distinctive point of view that examines the patterns of her generation.
The twelve tracks on What to Say spotlight her soulful vocals backed by edgy guitar riffs, funky bass lines and Memphis Style horns. From the powerful first single “Bluff” (click here to listen) to the heartfelt ballad “Jim Thornton” written for her grandfather who passed away last year, Daphne Willis encompasses a young woman with a sophistication and melodic style that belies her age.
Daphne first came to the attention of Vanguard Records when Welk Music Group President Kevin Welk heard several cuts from her self-made EP Matter of Time on an American Airlines flight. He was immediately hooked by her vocal emotiveness and depth of her writing and wasted no time tracking her down. Vanguard went on to release a digital form only five song EP, Exhibit A in 2008.
Daphne will begin a three week mid-west residency beginning in November (dates to be announced). A national tour will follow soon after the release of What to Say.
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