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Riya Davis Presents An Evening For Mom

Ft. Jonah Jaxon, Jabari Prevost & Mindy Smokestack​

Blue Note Hawaii, Honolulu, HI
Riya Davis Presents An Evening For Mom

    Riya Davis Presents An Evening for Mom
    Featuring Jonah Jaxon, Jabari Prevost & Mindy Smokestack​

    Riya is a versatile singer of Palauan and Dominican descent, who began singing in Hawai'i, competing in the high school singing competition "Brown Bags to Stardom".
    As a background vocalist, Riya has supported Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Natalie Cole, Ruben Studdard, Bobby Caldwell, Sheila E., Ray Parker Jr, Deniece Williams, Mary J. Blige, and many more.

    In the recording studio, Riya has contributed to recordings by The Green, Nomad, Mahkess, Mike Love, and Paula Fuga to name a few, and has sung lead vocals on The Jay Keyz Project's debut album “The Golden Age”. Riya is currently the lead singer in the local bands “The Jay Keyz Project” and “Adagio” as well as the full-time Jazz singer on the Star of Honolulu. In 2019, Riya partnered with Honolulu-based Record Label “Soul Kid Records” and has begun to record original songs for her first album.

    A private Vocal Instructor, a Saxophonist, a Vocalist, and a Mother, Riya has touched hearts all over the world from New York to Palau. Be sure to catch this remarkable performance!

    Tickets: $25 GA

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    CLUB POLICIES

    • Seating is First Come, First Served
    • $10 Food or Beverage Minimum Per Person 
    • Full Bar & Full Dinner Menu Available
    • No refunds or exchange. Please make sure you purchase tickets for the correct date and time. Mahalo!


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    • Riya Davis

      Riya is a versatile singer of Palauan and Dominican descent who began singing in Hawaii and competed in the high school singing competition Brown Bags to stardom. Since then, she has competed in numerous contests including Hawaii Stars in 2000 and 2001; and MTV's "Say What Karaoke". 
       
      As a background vocalist, Riya has supported Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Natalie Cole, Ruben Studdard, Bobby Caldwell, Sheila E., Ray Parker Jr, Denice Williams, Mary J Blige and many more. Riya is also no stranger to the theatrical stage as well, as an actress she received a Po'okela Award nomination for her role in 'Beehive' at the Manoa Valley Theatre in 2003. In 2006 Riya recorded *I Give My Heart to You" a song written by her father that was dedicated to the men & women serving in the armed forces. They partnered with Jeep/Chrysler's "Operation Gratitude" to send 7000 copies to the troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. She also continues to be a featured artist with the 25th Tropic Lightning Band for concerts and special events.
       
      In the recording studio, Riya has contributed to recordings by The Green, Nomad, Mahkess, Mike Love, Paula Fuga, and more, and has sung lead vocals on The Jay.Keyz Projects debut album "The Golden Age."  In 2019, Riya partnered with Honolulu-based Record Label "Soul Kid Records" and began to record original songs for her first album.
       
      Riya held a 3-month residency at Blue Note Hawaii as a lead performer in the "Gospel Brunch" and has also done Tribute performances to Jill Scott, Natalie Cole, Stevie Wonder, Billie Holiday, and Nina Simone there.  
       
      Riya is currently the lead singer of Hawaii-based bands "The Jay.Keyz Project" and "Adagio" and sings on Hawaii’s largest sunset dinner cruise ship, the Star of Honolulu. A private Vocal Instructor, a Saxophonist, a Vocalist, and a mother, Riya has touched hearts all over the world.
       

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