Emily Gabriel

Emily Gabriel is a Tampa-based singer-songwriter.

Gabriel dedicates most of her creative energy to the women in her life. Her mother is a professional musician who pushed Emily through piano lessons since age five, and Emily has followed her dedication and musical instincts ever since. She began writing songs in 2018 as a form of self-care, naturally gravitating towards themes surrounding the important people in her life. Her songs gently intertwined melodies and emotions that remind listeners to consider significant influences in their own lives. Some of her musical influences include Ingrid Michaelson, Haley Heynderickx, and Adrianne Lenker. Gabriel’s music is lush, containing intricate plucking paired with delicate and strong vocals that cultivate a sound of warmth. Gabriel “loves songwriting, attempting to be a vegetarian, and her cat, Kirby."

She has performed at various renowned venues in Tallahassee including the Wilbury, Black Dog Cafe, The Bark, Bird’s, The Yard, Live on Landis, Fire Betty’s, and The Plant. As a Music Therapy student at Florida State University, she has also performed with several vocal ensembles in the College of Music, and she is a regular at the legendary Calvin’s Coffee House open mic nights.

By Addison Mathis