Emily Stanton is an American soul/R&B vocalist, composer, lyricist, and performer. Born in Boise, Idaho, she first became interested in music at an early age singing/playing the violin at age 6. Growing up, Stanton sang in choirs and played multiple instruments. At age 16, Emily was offered a job in a local cover band playing bars/clubs. “I remember having to take my breaks outside because I wasn’t old enough to stay in the bar.” The fascination with live music grew.

Emily attended Boise State University to pursue her degree in Music Performance. After college, she moved and joined a bluegrass band that toured the Midwest. “I’ve always enjoyed playing different styles of music, but when I moved to Utah, I discovered soul.” She spent 6 months in Salt Lake City, Utah playing live shows and creating original music.

Upon moving back to Boise, she started The Emily Stanton Band (which has taken off so quickly that it’s obvious to everyone who hears her voice that this is her true calling). “I’m so grateful to be pursuing my dream of writing, recording, and sharing the stage with such an amazing band, I’m really looking forward to creating more funky, soulful tunes for the future.”

A few musical influences:

Victor Wooten, Kurt Elling, Diana Krall, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, James Brown, Django Reinhardt, Stéphane Grappelli , B.B King, Eric Clapton, Michael Jackson, Bonnie Raitt