RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) – March is Women’s History Month. Deb Lux, Facilitator of the Rapid City Arts Council Emerging Artist program says in celebration of Women’s History Month, they are having an upcoming artists showcase of women for a one-night-only concert. Live at the Dahl features a wide range of music like Newgrass, Bluegrass, Jazz, Blues, Soul, Gospel, and original songs. Live at the Dahl will be Saturday, March 23, Lux says this all-women concert will be diverse and inspiring musical performances for all audiences.
Lux, one of the featured performers says this electrifying event will showcase talented women in an unforgettable evening of performances of some of the best local artists in the Black Hills, such as Laura Mills, Eliza Blue, Jami Lynn, Yazz Uriel, and Kandie Davis.
Please check out the featured showcase of artists performing in the one-night-only show.
Laura Mills – the musical creations of singer-songwriter Mills will grab you by the heartstrings with their earnest lyrics and alluring melodies. Laura has written and performed all over the country, playing solo and with other acts including Wyoming-based group party art and the Fourth Wall in Portland, Oregon. Now living in South Dakota, Laura continues to fashion and share her music, captivating audiences with her voice and authenticity.
Eliza Blue – a musician, writer, and rancher living on the short grass prairie of Western Dakota. her work has been featured in The New Times, the Guardian, and NPR’s all song’s considered. She currently hosts a traveling concert show for PBS called ‘Wish You Were Here with Eliza Blue’ which just finished its 3rd season. In her nearly 20 years as a touring musician, she’s had the opportunity to collaborate with Billy Talbot of the band Crazy Horse, Chuck Suchy, Charlie Parr, Roma Di Luna, and Jami Lynn just to name a few. Other highlights include performances at sSXSW, Red Ants Pants, CMJ, and Sioux River Folk Fest. She is the artistic director of the Kithship Collective, an organization devoted to innovative, ecosystem-specific storytelling.
Jami Lynn – hailing from Roberts County, SD, Jami began performing folk and bluegrass music at the age of thirteen. it took a little coaxing from her grandfather to make the transition from the audience to the stage, where old-time country, polka, and regional folk music reigned supreme. nowadays, she performs original folk music accompanied by claw-hammer banjo and fingerstyle guitar. Jami performs solo, with Sioux Falls-based band, the Jas Quintet, and as one-half of the folk duo the Nesters. When not performing for public audiences, she also brings folk music to elementary students and hospital systems through the South Dakota State Arts Council’s Artists in the Schools & communities program and touring artist program.
Yazz Uriel – Yazz moved to the black hills almost two years ago. she is a singer and adventurer who has traveled and lived all over, from New Orleans to Sedona. You may have heard her play with a variety of local musicians under the name “Hot Yazz”. She loves jazz, blues, folk, bluegrass, pop, and any other genre that bb helps her express the bittersweet intensity of what it’s like to be a human on this planet. Find her on Instagram @hot_yazz
Kandie Davis – an experienced vocalist, working mostly singing with groups. She sings funk, soul, gospel, R&B, Motown, pop, country, indie, and blues. She has over 10 years of musical theatre experience, with her most recent role being Deloris Van Cartier in the Sister Act.
Deb Lux – she has been a music fan, performer, and promoter of music for most of her life. She currently is the facilitator of the emerging performing artist program at the Dahl Arts Center and collaborates with the Rapid City Arts Council in promoting their “Live at the Dahl” events. She is also the president and founder of the black hills blues society.
Despite progress, women are still underrepresented in the music industry. According to a 2021 report by the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, only 21.6% of artists are women, and only 12.6% of songwriters are female. Women musicians have shaped musical genres and styles across history, from jazz pioneers like Billie Holiday to contemporary icons like Taylor Swift and Beyonce, their influence on genre-breaking talent is undeniable. Women play a crucial role in music education, both as teachers and students. data from organizations like the National Association for Music Education show that women comprise a substantial percentage of music students in schools and universities, driving future talent in the industry.
For tickets to “Live at the Dahl” please visit this website. Discounts are offered for students and Dahl members.
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