Blues, Swing & Vintage Jazz
Preservationist singer/songwriter, keyboards, melodica, soundscapes.
Blues, Swing & Vintage Jazz
Preservationist singer/songwriter, keyboards, melodica, soundscapes.
STUFF YOU CAN GET...
POSSESSED - Full length CD
ACROSS THE ALLEY FROM THE ALAMO - Single (Cover)
DEVIL WATER - Western Swing EP
All originals with one surprise derivative of a Stephane Grappelli song, Minor Swing. A Carousing Birthday is the highlight of this release, viewed on You Tube for thousands of birthdays! Available on Amazon.com and all streaming platforms.
DEVIL WATER - Western Swing EP
ACROSS THE ALLEY FROM THE ALAMO - Single (Cover)
DEVIL WATER - Western Swing EP
Our Western Swing CD has had the most plays, with thousands of streams of Devil Water, the title track, which Donna wrote in homage to her home state of Virginia. Available on Amazon.com and all streaming platforms.
ACROSS THE ALLEY FROM THE ALAMO - Single (Cover)
ACROSS THE ALLEY FROM THE ALAMO - Single (Cover)
ACROSS THE ALLEY FROM THE ALAMO - Single (Cover)
The Carousers' first and ONLY cover song. Available on Amazon.com and all streaming platforms.
LIVE SHOWS for ADULTS ONLY!
LIVE SHOWS for ADULTS ONLY!
ACROSS THE ALLEY FROM THE ALAMO - Single (Cover)
The Carousers pride ourselves on knowing how to Carouse! Always professional, our "adults only" show features colorful language, stories and antics. As expected, this show costs more!
LIVE ALL AGES FARE
LIVE SHOWS for ADULTS ONLY!
TANZEN! DANCE! DANSE!
I know how to keep it family-friendly! The Carousers have played festivals, weddings and cultural events like: Fall for Greenville, Artisphere, NOMA Square, and the TD Auditorium, all in Greenville, SC as well as Hagood Mill in Pickens, SC.
TANZEN! DANCE! DANSE!
LIVE SHOWS for ADULTS ONLY!
TANZEN! DANCE! DANSE!
The Carousers are best known for playing swing dances like GVLX7, GVLX8, Prohibition Charleston, and for private dance groups. We will get your feet moving, always mindful of the tempo and song length.
WHO IS DONNA KAY, ANYWAY?
Donna Kay's first performance was the 4-H talent show in 3rd grade, and she won.
Born: Donna Kay Smith, in Lynchburg, VA
Cities: Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Charlottesville, VA; Naples, FL; Greenville, SC, Charleston, SC
Music Highlights
FOUNDER / FEARLESS LEADER Donna Kay & The Carousers
BIG BAND VOCALIST with Spartanburg Jazz Ensemble
CO-CREATOR, Vibe Vox, with Daniel Z
Liar's Club, King-Kill/33, The Hookers, ATLANTA projects
Angel Cafe, PRAGUE. With Alex's Hand in BERLIN. Fall for Greenville / Artisphere / TD Amphitheatre / The Velo Fellow / 13 Stripes Brewery / Smiley's Acoustic Cafe / Quest Brewing / Hagood Mill Foundation / Greenville Chorale Gala (Greenville SC). Chapman Cultural Center / Jazz on the Square / SXSE (Spartanburg SC). Jack O the Wood / New Belgium Brewing / Oskar Blues Brewing (Asheville NC). Prohibition Charleston / Commonhouse Aleworks / Smoke N Brew (Charleston, SC)
CoVid Info
Donna Kay & The Carousers will practice all safety recommendations and adhere to the policies of the venue. This Information will be removed as the situation improves. (04/22/21)
BOOKING. I am not represented by an agent at this time. ASCAP Affiliated.
Drop a line to book me for any recording or live project: notes4today@gmail.com.
For The Carousers, please email: donnakayandthecarousers@gmail.com
HAPPILY MAKING MUSIC!
MY Music is: Life, breath, happiness, love, consciousness.
MY Music is not: Political, hateful, hurtful or violent.