Diva Kai is a singer, songwriter and musician who performs with an all female back-up band. Her music is an eclectic mix of genres with an emphasis on Indie Rock.
“Music is a way for me to relate to the world,” says Diva. She writes from life experience, creating versatile songs with interesting chord progressions and key changes, melodic intricacies, and emotionally inspired lyrics.
With a background in theater, Diva creates a performance that encompasses a spectrum of emotions. She communicates through music, addressing life experiences that often have positive resolutions. Her talent, exuding charisma, and positive energy never fail to captivate any audience.
Diva Kai has played at national music venues and events including Uncommon Ground, Goose Island Wrigleyville, The Hideout, Chicago Midsommarfest, Chicago Women in Music Festival, and Iowa Women’s Music Festival, to name a few. She has also been featured on Iowa Public Radio and Grand Rapids Public Television.
Instrumentation
Diva Kai – Rhythm Guitar, Vocals and Harmonica
Katie Kirby – Drums
Emi Fukuda – Bass Guitar
Emily Spiegel – Violin
Corrine Mina – Trumpet
Suzy Gilioli – Cello
TBA – Lead Guitar
Influences
Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Tori Amos, Iron & Wine, Florence and the Machine, Belle & Sebastian, The Smiths, The Cure, Broken Bells.
Discography
Diva Kai is currently recording her first album with CAUDog Records, which will be released in Spring 2012.
