ABOUT
“Elaine has a significant voice that commands attention, whether she's singing a ballad, a blues tune or plain old R & B”
“Elaine's style makes for a great connection between audiences and the music. She almost never stops smiling--and better, it's joy and you know it.”
“A beautiful woman who can sing *anything*...”
"What a beautiful, expressive voice!"
"Elaine, your sultry sounds are wonderful and mesmerizing"
*Please also visit me at .elaineskeffingtonvocals*
Bands:
I'm lead female vocalist for the Seattle area's high-energy band The Tropics, performing everything from Elvis and Etta to No Doubt and Aerosmith and everything danceable in between.
Recently (2023) I've joined up with Seattle's only Eric Clapton tribute band, Bell Bottom Blues, on backing vocals. We cover all the very best of Clapton's music including Cream & Derek and the Dominoes. I'm also backing vocalist with the tribute band Feelin' Alright - The Joe Cocker Connection.
I also had the privilege of making music for 15 years with friend and fabulous guitarist Ivan Lee - together we were the acoustic duo IvyLane. Ivan & his wife relocated in late 2022, bringing our long wonderful IvyLane partnership to an end...we'll never forget it, or you the fans! Thank you - .IvyLaneTunes
I also perform solo vocals for weddings and other special events (usually w/wonderful guitar accompaniment), and occasionally sing Jazz at various local venues.
From time to time I sit in with local bands, including Miles From Chicago, 3 Trick Pony, and Raucous. And when the stars align I get to perform with some of the top jazz talent in the Greater Seattle Area.
Vocal Training:
I've worked with Kelly Harland, Robert Lunte at The Vocalist Studio, with Dr. Kari Ragan, the incredible Jordyn Day, and also with Seattle jazz queen Greta Matassa.
- Screen name:
- ElaineSkeffingtonVocals
- Member since:
- Dec 06 2007
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 20
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 1 time per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Norah Jones, Sarah McLachlan, Bonnie Raitt, Corrinne May, Jane Monheit, Etta James, Nancy Wilson, Diana Krall, Stevie Wonder, Sarah Vaughn, Alison Krauss, Faith Hill, Miranda Lambert, Anita Baker, Annie Lenox, Aretha Franklin, Corrinne Bailey Rae, India.Arie, James Taylor, Patty Griffin, Sheryl Crow, Eva Cassidy, Janiva Magness
Instrument experience:
- Vocalist:
- Advanced
- Vocalist - Soprano:
- Advanced
- Vocalist - Alto:
- Advanced
EQUIPMENT
Bose L1 Model II line array speaker + bass sub; ToneMatch mixer
QSC CP8 speaker/monitor
Microphones: Sennheiser e835; EV N/D767a; Neumann KMS104/105; Audix OM7
MUSIC
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Vocal Sample: The Look of Love (w/The TROPICS)
Vocal Sample: The Look of Love (w/The TROPICS) Year: 2012 Genre: Lounge
Band demo recorded with the fabulous, high-energy TROPICS! www.tropicsband.com
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LIVE Vocal sample: Chain of Fools (w/The TROPICS)
LIVE Vocal sample: Chain of Fools (w/The TROPICS) Year: 2014
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LIVE - My Favorite Mistake (w/IvyLane)
LIVE - My Favorite Mistake (w/IvyLane) Year: 2016 Genre: Pop
Outdoor recording from a great event at Forgeron Cellars Woodinville Tasting Room, May 2016
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LIVE - Norah Jones' Seven Years (w/IvyLane)
LIVE - Norah Jones' Seven Years (w/IvyLane) Year: 2012 Genre: Acoustic
Recorded at the wonderful Goose Ridge Winery tasting room in Woodinville with my IvyLane partner Ivan Lee on guitar
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LIVE - Sarah McLachlan's Possession (w/IvyLane)
LIVE - Sarah McLachlan's Possession (w/IvyLane) Year: 2013 Genre: Acoustic
CALENDAR
Past Events
Please find my current performance schedule online at my website:
http://www.elaineskeffingtonvocals.com/schedule.html
Thank you for supporting live music!
~ Elaine