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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, Sparrow– Drums, Yasto Taga -guitar,
Earl Appleton/Laurence Lewis-Keyboards. Their self titled mini-album,
"Marcia Davis & Outro", features 4 of their most popular
songs and is available for sale via Outro, Inc.
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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.
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.
