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Trio TALENT BUYERS "EG Kight played the Suncoast Blues Fesval in Florida with her trio. Let me tell you it was a great show. The audience loved them. If you get a chance to work with this trio you will be dealing with top notch professionals. They are a pleasure to work with." Paul Benjamin, Fesval Producer EG brought the house down and brought a tear to my eye with her hearelt, deeply moving, personal songs, delivered in a truly touching manner. Her sweet soul shone through the songs that captured the audience and took us all to a higher plane. Cam Hayden, Edmonton Blues Fesval Producer Class, with a Southern drawl. Thats the first thing you noce when you meet EG Kight. When EG played as a trio recently it seemed to be the perfect recipe for a wonderful night. Tight har- monies, first class musicianship and a voice you just dont hear very oſten. The standing ovaons EG received just confirmed what I already knew. The EG Kight Trio is a totally professional band that demands your aenon and delivers each and every me. Mike Dougher, Songbirds Guitar Museum, Chaanooga, TN MEDIA QUOTES "Kight's is a voice to be reckoned with, no maer the genre." Sing Out! Magazine Whenever a blues arst comes along with something fresh and personal to say, its cause for celebraon. Let us now celebrate EG Kightuniquely rural, deeply personal sound and style. Taylor Guitars magazine EG KIGHT BIO EG Kight is one of the bluesmost respected vocalists,according to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Over the years she has emerged as a preeminent voice in roots music. And CityBeat Cincinna writes that Kight is a cross between Bonnie Rais bourbon stung growl and Phoebe Snows emove warble.. With her rich vocals, well-craſted songs, and inimitable sense of humor, Kight has entertained on stages around the world, and has received various music industry nominaons, including six for Female Arst of the Year, three for Song of the Year, and one for Album of the Year. A notable songwriter, many arsts have recorded Kights songs, including Koko Taylor and Dorothy Moore. Her songs have ended up on Grammy nominated albums, on four major TV networks, and in a movie. “...a tesmony to the healing power of music.Living Blues "...a combinaon of sensual restraint, deadly accurate pitch, and perfectly placed and emove accentuaon.Edmonton Journal “…a gentle and elegant woman who manages to channel Southern charm, sophiscaon and a fierce passion for the blues into one tremendously intoxicang voice.Georgia Music Magazine BLUE SOUTH TALENT MANAGEMENT / SUNNY STEPHENS [email protected] / 615-478-1369 hp://www.EGKightMusic.com/videos At the Suncoast Blues Fesval, Sarasota, FL When asked what makes this trio unique, Kight stated This new trio excites me in a way I havent felt before. The three of us have performed together in my Georgia band for over 20 years, and Gary and Ken are like brothers to me. This stripped down version allows for a ghter show with sweet harmonies, harp, percussion, drums, dobro, and acousc and electric guitars. Were having a great me venturing out into some new musical areas, and the audiences seem to love it! Were geng great responses, and we can't wait unl the next show!" The Kight has performed with her band at many fesvals and concerts through the years, and has a successful solo show. Recently she decided to do something a lile different, and get back to her acousc roots, so she formed a trio with a couple of her band members - percussionist Gary Porter and guitarist Ken Wynn. "...a real gem, one of a handful of arsts who reach out and make a personal connecon with the audience. Her warm personality, humor, harmonies with her trio, and stellar song- wring cut across the blues spectrum, all delivered with a dynamic stage presence. EG and her trio are a real crowd pleaser, perfect for gen' loose and kickin' up your heels!" Gary Anton, Bradfordville Blues Club, Tallahassee, FL
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Page 1: EG KIGHT Trio · I already knew. The EG Kight Trio is a totally professional band that demands your attention and delivers each and every time.” “… – Mike Dougher, Songbirds

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TALENT BUYERS

"EG Kight played the Suncoast Blues Festival in Florida with her trio. Let me tell you it was a great show. The audience loved them. If you get a chance to work with this trio you will be dealing with top notch professionals. They are a pleasure to work with." – Paul Benjamin, Festival Producer

“EG brought the house down and brought a tear to my eye with her heartfelt, deeply moving, personal songs, delivered in a

truly touching manner. Her sweet soul shone through the songs that captured the audience and took us all to a higher plane.”

– Cam Hayden, Edmonton Blues Festival Producer

“Class, with a Southern drawl. That’s the first thing you notice when you meet EG Kight. When EG played as a trio recently it seemed to be the perfect recipe for a wonderful night. Tight har-monies, first class musicianship and a voice you just don’t hear very often. The standing ovations EG received just confirmed what I already knew. The EG Kight Trio is a totally professional band that demands your attention and delivers each and every time.” – Mike Dougher, Songbirds Guitar Museum, Chattanooga, TN

MEDIA QUOTES

"Kight's is a voice to be reckoned with, no matter the genre." – Sing Out! Magazine

“Whenever a blues artist comes along with something fresh and personal to say, it’s cause for celebration. Let us now celebrate

EG Kight… uniquely rural, deeply personal sound and style.”

– Taylor Guitars magazine

EG KIGHT BIO EG Kight is “one of the blues’ most respected vocalists,” according to the

Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Over the years she has emerged as a preeminent voice in roots music. And CityBeat Cincinnati writes that Kight is “a cross between Bonnie Raitt’s bourbon stung growl and Phoebe Snow’s emotive warble.” .

With her rich vocals, well-crafted songs, and inimitable sense of humor, Kight has entertained on stages around the world, and has received various music industry nominations, including six for Female Artist of the Year, three for Song of the Year, and one for Album of the Year. A notable songwriter, many artists have recorded Kight’s songs, including Koko Taylor and Dorothy Moore. Her songs have ended up on Grammy nominated albums, on four major TV networks, and in a movie.

“...a testimony to the healing power of music.” – Living Blues "...a combination of sensual restraint, deadly accurate pitch, and perfectly placed and emotive accentuation.” – Edmonton Journal

“…a gentle and elegant woman who manages to channel Southern charm, sophistication and a fierce passion for the blues into one tremendously intoxicating voice.” – Georgia Music Magazine

BLUE SOUTH TALENT MANAGEMENT / SUNNY STEPHENS [email protected] / 615-478-1369 http://www.EGKightMusic.com/videos

At the Suncoast Blues Festival, Sarasota, FL

When asked what makes this trio unique, Kight stated “This new trio excites me in a way I haven’t felt before. The three of us have performed together in my Georgia band for over 20 years, and Gary and Ken are like brothers to me. This stripped down version allows for a tighter show with sweet harmonies, harp, percussion, drums, dobro, and acoustic and electric guitars. We’re having a great time venturing out into some new musical areas, and the audiences seem to love it! We’re getting great responses, and we can't wait until the next show!"

The

Kight has performed with her band at many festivals and concerts through the years, and has a successful solo show. Recently she decided to do something a little different, and get back to her acoustic roots, so she formed a trio with a couple of her band members - percussionist Gary Porter and guitarist Ken Wynn.

"...a real gem, one of a handful of artists who reach out and make a personal connection with the audience. Her warm

personality, humor, harmonies with her trio, and stellar song-writing cut across the blues spectrum, all delivered with a dynamic stage presence. EG and her trio are a real crowd

pleaser, perfect for gettin' loose and kickin' up your heels!" – Gary Anton, Bradfordville Blues Club, Tallahassee, FL

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EG’s SELECT PREVIOUS PERFORMANCES EG’s SELECT PREVIOUS FESTIVALS

•Allman Brothers Big House Museum fundraiser – Macon, GA •Beale Street Mess Around fundraiser for the HART Fund - Memphis, TN •Cincy Blues Festival Volunteer Appreciation Night private event - Cincinnati, OH •Blues on the Patio Summer Concert Series – Sacramento, CA •Tellico Village Yacht Club Jazz and Music Lovers Series - Loudon, TN •Fall Chapel Concert Series – Jacksonville, FL •County Line Orchard Barnyard Jam Series – Hobart, IN •Smoky Mountain Heritage Center Sunset Concert Series - Townsend, TN •Cabaret Series at Midland Theater – Newark, OH •Street Music Concert Series – Port Royal, SC •Nightfall Concert Series -Chattanooga, TN •Engage Kingsport Performing Arts Series – Kingsport, TN •DAV Convention – Las Vegas, NV •Otis Redding statue unveiling at Georgia Music Hall of Fame - Macon, GA •California Wings -n-Hogs Motorcycle group private event - at Shack Up Inn, Clarksdale, MS •Women’s Resource Center fundraiser – Bradenton, FL •Children's Miracle Network benefit – Atlanta, GA •Benefit Concert for earthquake/tsunami survivors - Yokohama, Japan •Little Yellow School House for Special Needs Children benefit - Isla Mujeres, Mexico

•Suncoast Blues Festival – Sarasota, FL •SKYDOG 69 – Macon, GA •Memphis in May – Memphis, TN •Chenango Blues Festival – Norwich, NY •Heritage Blues Festival – Wheeling, WV •Monterey Bay Jazz and Blues Festival – Monterey, CA •North Atlantic Blues Festival – Rockland, ME •Kalamazoo Blues Festival – Kalamazoo, MI •Bayfront Blues Fest – Duluth, MN •GABBAfest – Macon, GA •Wiregrass Blues Fest – Dothan, AL •Eureka Springs – Eureka Springs, AR •Spa City Blues Festival – Hot Springs, AR •Daytona Blues Festival – Daytona Beach, FL •Springing the Blues Festival – Jacksonville, FL •Tampa Bay Blues Festival – St. Petersburg, FL •WC Handy Blues & BBQ Festival – Henderson, KY •Greater Ozarks Blues Festival – Springfield, MO •BeleChere Festival – Asheville, NC •Bull Durham Blues Festival – Durham, NC •Carolina Blues Festival – Greensboro, NC •Big City Summer Fest – Rochester, NY •Traditional Acoustic Blues Fest – Columbus, OH •Dusk to Dawn Festival – Rentiesville, OK •BilltownBlues Festival – Hughesville, PA •Western PA Blues Society – Pittsburg, PA •International Dogwood Festival – Winchester, TN •Riverbend Festival – Chattanooga, TN •Blues At The Beach – Virginia Beach, VA •Blues Cruise – Dominican Republic •Blues and Rock Festival – Geseke, Germany •Centro Jazz Torino – Blues Al Femminile-Torino, Italy

EG’s SELECT CAREER HIGHLIGHTS •Original song “Comin’ Down with the Blues” aired on NBC’s “Chicago P.D.” November 2017 •Placed 5 songs in a film starring Tom Sizemore, Rebecca DeMornay, David Patrick Wilson, and Richard Roundtree now airing on Amazon Prime •Blues Music Awards nominations – 3 for Contemporary Female Artist of the Year, 2 for Song of the Year, 1 for Best new Artist •Original song “Comin’ Down with the Blues” aired on the El Ray Network’s “Dusk Till Dawn” •Original song “Blue Dawn” aired on ABC Family’s “The Fosters” •Original song “Let the Blues Move You” aired on Nick at Nite’s “Glenn Martin DDS” •Blues Blast Awards nominations – Female Artist, and Song of the Year for “That’s How A Woman Loves” •Nominated for Independent Blues Award for Best Independent Female Blues Artist •BluesWax nominations – Artist of the Year, and Album of the Year for IT’S HOT IN HERE

BLUE SOUTH TALENT MANAGEMENT / SUNNY STEPHENS [email protected] / 615-478-1369 http://www.EGKightMusic.com/videos

Top: Perk Avenue Cafe, Madison, GA Left: Bradfordville Blues Club, Tallahassee, FL Below: Songbirds Guitar Museum, Chattanooga, TN

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