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"Turning Point by Daysahead features the compelling voice of Kim Leachman and artistry of guitarist Steve Wright...near perfect marriage artistically...high energy music with lyrical substance." Contemporary Jazz

International music group Daysahead was recently featured at the 2009 Intwasa Arts Festival in Zimbabwe. They were honored to be the only American group as they represented the U.S. Embassy and performed masterclasses and a concert at the festival in Africa.

Daysahead has performed other major festivals including the Capital Jazz Festival, Atlanta Jazz Festival, Montreux Jazz Festival, Capital Jazz Supercruise (Bermuda), Bayfest Music Festival, National Black Arts Festival, Capital BBQ Battle Fest, Richmond Fine Arts Music Festival, NY Harborfest, Live! On Woodrow Wilson Plaza, Jazz In The Garden National Arts Gallery. The band also performs high profile events including CNN "Black In America" film pre-screening, & world-renowned poet/author Maya Angelou's 80th Birthday Party.

Daysahead has shared the bill with and opened for national and international artists including Chaka Khan, George Duke, Al Jarreau, Rachelle Ferrell, Al Green, Marcus Miller, Stanley Clark, Victor Wooten, Fourplay, Roy Ayers, Lalah Hathaway, Maysa Leak, Norman Brown, Kirk Whalum, Earl Klugh, Gerald Albright, Patti Austin, Michael Franks, Ledisi, Will Downing, The Brand New Heavies, En Vogue, Fertile Ground, Angie Stone.

Daysahead is an awesome duo consisting of guitarist/producer/songwriter Steve Wright (Richmond, VA) and vocalist/lyricist/songwriter Kim Leachman (Baton Rouge, LA). In 2003, Daysahead was born out of a partnership between Steve and Kim. While performing as electric guitarist and background singer, respectively, for Aezra Records recording artist Crea, Steve approached Kim to co-write and demo a few of his songs. After one writing session together the duo knew they were on to something special. “You Move Me” was their first collaboration. Steve called up a few musician friends, and the group immediately began recording their debut cd, Turning Point.

“The opening track, 'You Move Me', explodes with raw detailed vigor and style you rarely hear in music these days.” Contemporary Jazz

Daysahead has an edgy soulful sound with a jazz-rock fusion, coined as Jazz-n-Roll. Since its release, Turning Point has received critical acclaim, and Daysahead has attracted diverse and loyal fans from all over the world to their music. Daysahead's music crosses all ages, genders, and cultures. Whether performing beautiful and energetic acoustic duo sets or even more high energy sets with their quartet, Daysahead's originals along with their own catchy arrangements of familiar cover tunes make for a very well rounded show leaving their audiences satisfied and coming back for more.

Daysahead Joins Missile Productions Lineup

Source: ADA Creative Communications
October 28, 2009

Laurel, MD - Daysahead, a rock, jazz and soul-infused band that has made an indelible impression in the indie music industry, has joined Missile Productions, a multi-genre, live music booking agency with more than 170 bands on its roster.

“Missile Productions is a great fit for our music and we look forward to partnering with them to broaden our fan base in the Northeast," said Steve Wright, co-founder and lead guitarist for Daysahead.

Based in Baltimore, Md., Missile Productions specializes ...
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Daysahead Explores Musical Landscape With Jazz-N-Roll

Source: ADA Creative Communications
December 4, 2006

Given the band's name, it seems only natural that Daysahead was destined to carve out a musical genre. The Atlanta-based band has done so by blending their backgrounds in jazz, soul and rock and roll to create the distinctive sound they describe as “jazz-n-roll."

“So many times in the music industry record company execs and critics try to label artists as one thing," said Daysahead lead vocalist and lyricist Kim Leachman. “In their opinion you have to fit neatly in ...
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"Turning Point, features Wright's electric guitar as the musical centerpiece with Leachman's wonderfully smokey-voice on top... The common theme is strong instrumentation and the “live” feel of the performance." SoulTracks

“It is the combination of Kim's impressive command of that indefinable voice that goes from gospel, to soul, to jazz and to rock in a seconds notice, and the dexterity of Steve's guitar playing. Who knew such sounds, textures, and imagination could come from just six strings. Daysahead is all about chemistry; that often times elusive element that makes everything come together.” RockWired

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