emily cavanagh music

Singer, Songwriter, founder of “song for you” foundation

Born to a large Irish American family in Chicago, Emily Cavanagh is an independent artist based in NYC. Singer/Songwriter & Performer in places like NYC, Chicago, Nashville, and Dublin, Emily has made a career for herself as a Singer, often working at the intersection of music & service--In response to the Covid 19 pandemic, Emily launched a music initiative called "A Song for You"....now a 501c3 Charity “ Song For You Foundation” in NYC, featuring songs of local, touring, & Grammy award winning Songwriters.

As a writer, Emily's music reflects a throwback sound of the 30's, 40's,& 50's while maintaining a great folk & pop sensibility. Her work can be found in commercial placements & the instrumental of her song "Treehouse" was featured in the 2017 trailer for Fox Searchlight & Woody Harrelson's film "Wilson." Her latest EP “New York to Chicago” was released last month and is a collection of 3 songs, the only 3 songs she wrote in the pandemic not for “A Song For You.”

As a performer, Emily has played with some of the most regarded musicians on the New York scene.... Venues of note in New York include Blue Note, City Winery, Highline Ballroom, The Bitter End, Irish Arts Center, and Rockwood Music Hall....in Chicago, stages include Schubas & Lincoln Hall, and in Nashville the Grand Ole Opry House. On the festival circuit she’s enjoyed playing with her Trio alongside headlining acts like Bruce Hornsby, Diana Krall, Lord Huron, & KebMo. Abroad in Ireland,Emily plays as an opening act for beloved Irish (& multi-platinum selling artists), Mundy & Paddy Casey.

Emily remains connected to causes closest to her heart-- her original song "Dark Was the Night" written on behalf of Genocide Survivors, has played at numerous events at the United Nations. Her music can be found on all major streaming sites. Her Charity can be found in PEOPLE magazine, Upworthy, NBC, ABC, Medium, Chicago Tribune, and in hospitals across the states.