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ABOUT KAYLA
Calgary’s Kayla Williams has found her musical niche in yacht-pop, a feel-good genre that pays homage to ‘70s soft rock icons like TOTO, Hall & Oates, and The Doobie Brothers. With her soulful vocals and contemporary production style, she brings a fresh perspective to the genre, infusing it with her bold feminine flair.
Williams’ love of playful, lighthearted mid-’70s tunes with their funky hooks, harmonies, and bass-driven grooves inspired her to create her debut EP, RETRODELIA – a positivity-forward throwback tribute with a twist. Written by Williams and produced by Heath West and JUNO award-winner Spencer Cheyne, Williams’ layered vocals inject old soul wisdom into her music, creating a poppy punch that is sure to catch the ear of music lovers everywhere.
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!
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Has over 1.3 MILLION views on YouTube
- One half of “The Dirrty Show” (music/comedy duo) | Highlights: showcased at ‘Just For Laughs’ (2017), played ‘Melbourne International Comedy Fest’ (2015), Winners of ‘FunnyFest’ (2014) and performed several international tours (2011-2022)
- Winner of Emerging Artist award, Red Deer Entertainment Awards (2021)
- Performed over 300 shows in Western Canada (2019-2021)
- Nominated for Artist of the Year, Red Deer Entertainment Awards (2018)
- Winner of Singer/Songwriter award, Red Deer Entertainment Awards (2017)
- Winner of Alberta’s Olympic Torch songwriting competition with original song “Light the Way” (2010)
PRESS - ARTICLES / REVIEWS
Lacombe Express – August 10, 2023
Buzz Music – July 17, 2023
Nagamag – June 5, 2023
CBC Calgary Eyeopener – May 29, 2023
Red Deer Advocate – May 16, 2023
CTV News Calgary – August 5, 2022
Drop The Spotlight – November 14, 2020
Red Deer Scene – October 31, 2020
Lacombe Local News – October 23, 2020
Digiindie – October 23, 2020
That Buzzing Sound – October 23, 2020
rdnewsNOW – October 21, 2020
CBC News – February 25, 2019
CMI Online – September 17, 2021
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
Performs extensively across Western Canada with award-winning corporate band, Side One (2022 – present)
2023 – Robson Valley Music Festival | Dunster, BC
2023 – Revy Live Outside | Revelstoke, BC
2023 – Westerner Days | Red Deer, AB
2023 – Ignite The Arts Festival | Penticton, BC
2023 – SkirtsAfire Festival | Edmonton, AB
2022 – Stampede Sessions – National Music Centre | Calgary, AB
2022 – Robson Valley Music Fest | Dunster, BC
2022 – Sande Shindig Music Fest | Sundre, AB
2021 – Waynestock Music Fest | Wayne, AB
2021 – Edmonton International Fringe Festival | Edmonton, AB
2020 – SOLD OUT release show for ‘Stealing from My Youth’ – Bo’s Bar & Stage | Red Deer, AB
2019 – AE West Showcase – The King Eddy | Calgary, AB
2019 – Feature Performer at the Closing Ceremonies Canada Winter Games (filmed for TSN) – Enmax Centrium | Red Deer, AB
2019 – Direct Support for ‘Dizzy’ – Bo’s Bar and Stage | Red Deer, AB
2018 – CBC Calgary’s ‘The Homestretch’ Live – Meeting Waters Coffee | Red Deer, AB
2010 – Performed original song “Light The Way” at Alberta’s Olympic Torch ceremony to an audience of over 18,000 people | Red Deer, AB
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