Artist description One of the brightest "Cyber Stars," Emily Richards is an LA-based female singer/songwriter/pianist. "With her winning combination of melodic rock songs and moving ballads, Emily is destined to be the coming millennium's female version of Elton John!" (review)

Music Style Pop/Rock

Musical Influences Elton John, Tom Waits, Carol King, Billy Joel, The Doors.

Similar Artists Mostly like Emily Richards, but if you like Sarah McLachlan, Fiona Apple, Vanessa Carlton, Tori Amos, Kate Bush, & Paula Cole you'll enjoy Emily.

Artist History Has been playing piano since age of 4 and writing since 11. See the link to the left of this page for her complete bio.

Group Members Emily co-produces with Grammy-winning producer John Jones, David Kershenbaum and Sean Halley. Emily plays with Jason Brock, a phenominal guitar player and song arranger, Ralf Balzer, the tightest, smoothest drummer in LA, Marcus Watkins, a rival to Jimi Hendrix, Geoff Hartman, the king of the bass, and Nicole Tafralian, the goddess of backing vocals.

Instruments Emily (Piano, keyboards, accordion, clarinet, bass) with her band on guitars, bass, & drums.

Albums I Should Be Flying (1996), Basement Sounds 1998), You Give (1999), Folded Wings (2000), Emily Instrumental Music (2001), Christmas Angel (2001), There Is Love (2002), Can't Take It With you (2002). Emily's CDs are available at her web site (www.emilyrichards.com), CDBaby, Amazon.com, or order DAM CDs here at MP3.com.

Press Reviews "There is much more to this enchanting performer than a pretty face and 'hip-three-minute ditties.' Richards is a serious musician whose artistry emanates from her unique songs and creative sound." Mark Stephenson, Metro Music. More reviews at her web site.

Additional Info Emily co-produces with John Jones, the Grammy-winning producer for Celine Dion, Duran Duran, Fleetwood Mac, George Martin, and the amazing talented Sean Halley!

Location Los Angeles (Toluca Lake), CA - USA

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