Emily Drinker
Her soulful brand of folk, pop and rock goes down smooth

Photo: Lisa Schaffer
Members are subject to change. But typically it’s Emily on vocals/uke/guitar, Ethan Cain on guitar, Mykk Hoffman on guitar, Eric Cooper on bass, and Josh Steingard on drums
Emily Drinker is an independent singer-songwriter from Philadelphia. Her soulful brand of folk, pop, and rock goes down smooth, whether she’s performing with her powerhouse band, the Funky T, or in a more intimate format, incorporating live looping. Recently, Emily’s song “5th Ave” won Song of the Year at the 2024 Homey Awards, and the song was also a finalist in the 2023 John Lennon Songwriting Contest. Her band has played at many regional festivals including Musikfest, Firefly, and the Philadelphia Folk Festival. Emily has opened for Pat Benatar, Rufus Wainwright, JD Souther, and Bakithi Kumalo and performs full-time in the Philly area.
Contact: Emily Drinker
booking@emilydrinker.com
(610) 564-9584
http://emilydrinker.com