Donna Kay
& The Carousers

Donna Kay & The CarousersDonna Kay & The CarousersDonna Kay & The Carousers

Donna Kay
& The Carousers

Donna Kay & The CarousersDonna Kay & The CarousersDonna Kay & The Carousers

Blues, Swing & Vintage Jazz

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Vocalist, lyricist, keyboards, melodica, electric bass, experimental soundscapes. 

Studio/live performer and promoter.

Blues, Swing & Vintage Jazz

Blues, Swing & Vintage JazzBlues, Swing & Vintage JazzBlues, Swing & Vintage Jazz

Vocalist, lyricist, keyboards, melodica, electric bass, experimental soundscapes. 

Studio/live performer and promoter.

The Carousing '20s are Here!

Welcome to the Caravan! With 150+ shows under her knickers, Donna Kay, along with her Carousers, "brings insanity to humanity" with shows filled with fun, laughs and 

A-list players for a First-class ride. 


FB:  www.facebook.com/TheCarousers

YOU TUBE: https://bit.ly/Carousersvideos 

Donna Kay & The Carousers

Donna Kay & The Carousers

Donna Kay & The Carousers


Formed in 2014, this 5- to 6-piece ensemble plays gypsy jazz, swing and boogie blues from the 1920s and '30s along with originals written in the style.  We serve corporate clients as well as the general public.

The Carousing Duo Show

Donna Kay & The Carousers

Donna Kay & The Carousers



Donna Kay and Monty Craig perform in this budget-friendly DUET which also features songs form the 1940s, '50s and 60s with (yes) original jazz songs. 

Craig & Kay's first single, "Free and Easy" is due out soon (Dec 20 / Jan 21)

Freelance Studio Work

Donna Kay & The Carousers

Freelance Studio Work

I have worked with Timothy McGeary (Wonderful Johnson), a prolific  Americana songwriter and producer based in Naples, Florida.  I also worked with Davey Bones (Columbia, SC) who is a long-time friend and collaborator in the college-radio pop/punk and new wave genres. 

I provide lyric support, lead and harmony vocals, and fill-in instrumentation.

STUFF YOU CAN GET...

POSSESSED - Full length CD

ACROSS THE ALLEY FROM THE ALAMO - Single (Cover)

DEVIL WATER - Western Swing EP

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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

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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)

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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)

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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!

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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!

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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?

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Donna Kay's first performance was the 4-H talent show, 3rd grade... she won.

Born: Donna Kay Smith, in Lynchburg, VA
Cities: Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Charlottesville, VA; Naples, FL; Greenville, SC, Charleston, SC (current).
Credits: King-Kill/33 Degrees, The Hookers, Liar's Club, Tim McGeary & Wonderful Johnson, Daniel Z Trio, Cheer Down, Donna Kay Trio, Vibe Vox (Daniel Z / Donna Kay), The Spartanburg Jazz Ensemble, & The Carousers. ​Emcee/Guest Judge Open Mic Night, Smiley's Acoustic Café and Blues Boulevard's "Greenville Sings"  

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 /  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 play any safely distanced or outdoor event during the CoVid-19 pandemic.  "Safely distanced" means we are 12 feet from any attendee with no contact.  We will not perform where masks are not required inside. This information will be removed as the situation improves. (11/17/20)

BOOKING. I am not represented by an agent at this time.

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.

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