The Whitney Shay Quartet

San Diego, CA

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Travels up to 120 miles

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Blues Demo- A Woman Rules The World album release

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Overview

Whitney Shay is a vibrant and soulful multi award winning, internationally touring vocalist who would love to help add her blend of great music and professionalism to your event!

For the jazz lover: The Whitney Shay Quartet features Vocals, Piano, Upright Bass, and Drums. This group effortlessly mixes sultry jazz standards with swingin' tunes to bring the perfect blend of class and vivacity to every event. The band can break down to a duo or trio for smaller events, and add on to include horn sections for larger scale events.


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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes

Insurance: $2,000,000 - General Liability

What to expect

Whitney Shay is a true professional. With over 1,000 private and public gigs under her belt (and performance experience since the age of 3) Whitney Shay will bring her great mix of talent and professional to make your event an easy and enjoyable one!

About

The Whitney Shay Quartet specializes in swingin' jazz, soulful rhythm and blues, and a smorgasbord of classic favorites for your public or private events. If you want a group that'll bring some class and style with a hint of yesteryear, come find us!

Bio for Whitney Shay:
With sparkly dresses, fiery tresses, and a talent rivaled only by her unstoppable hustle, Whitney Shay is one #busylittlesinger. The four-time San Diego Music Award winner (including 2019 Artist of the Year) and 2019 Blues Music Award nominee is scorching stages at home and internationally. Shay’s latest release, A Woman Rules the World, is receiving high praise from music critics who are calling the singer “a future blues icon” (Blues Matters!), “one of the next best things in soul music” (Blues and Rhythm Magazine), and “the epitome of a rising star” (Elmore Magazine). The album landed on several notable music media lists, including: Top Albums of the Year in Blues Music Magazine, France's Soul Bag Mag, and top ratings in Norway's Bluesnews Magazine and Germany's Magazin bluesnews. Shay’s tracks have also been placed in TV/film, including shows on NBC, HBO, Bravo, BET, and Tyler Perry’s A Madea Family Funeral. Whether in studio, on screen, or stage, Whitney Shay’s electric energy, soulful style, and powerhouse pipes keep listeners connected and coming back for more.

Additional booking notes

The Whitney Shay Quartet will provide: PA system, microphones, small amount of lighting, keyboard and amplification, upright bass and amplification, drums, and of course great music!

Services offered

Past booked events

December 2019

24

Tuesday

Christmas Party

4:30pm - 8:30pm

Escondido, CA

Team

Whitney Shay Vocalist/Bandleader

Influences and inspiration

Etta James, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughan, Ray Charles, Bonnie Raitt, Nina Simone, Big Mama Thornton, Big Maybelle, Donny Hathaway, Aretha Franklin, Dianna Krall, Nat King Cole, Sam Cooke, Julie London, Eva Cassidy.

Setup requirements

Electrical Outlets/Power Supply

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