EMILY MICHELLE TURNER
Electric Upright Bass | Touring | Sessions | Lead + BGVs
Americana • Indie • Alternative • Jam • Rock • EDM
Featured Media
Video: Emily performing live with her band Free Creatures at The McDonald Theatre in Eugene, OR:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noQuWwx7-ys&t=222s
Video: Emily performing the song Old Dirt Road with her band Free Creatures in a live multi-track studio recording at The Hivve studio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7B6OWFYwD9o&t=232s
Video: Music video of the song “Mother’s Love” from Emily’s solo album ‘Here’, in which Emily sings lead, plays ukulele, and acoustic upright bass.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc5cbiY-U90
ABOUT
Emily Michelle Turner is a tour-ready electric upright bassist and vocalist whose playing sits at the crossroads of Americana, indie, alternative rock, jam, and EDM. Known for tasteful pocket, melodic phrasing, and an enchanting stage presence, she brings a distinctive voice that blends organic warmth with modern textures.
With extensive live performance, festival, and studio experience, Emily is comfortable on in-ears, click, running tracks, and supporting dynamic stage productions. She thrives in collaborative environments, learns fast, and shows up prepared, positive, and professional.
GENRES
Americana · Jam Band · Indie · Hip Hop · Alternative · Rock · EDM
CAPABILITIES
Musical:
· Electric Upright Bass (primary)
· Upright Acoustic Bass (secondary)
· Ukulele (Baritone, Tenor)
· Trumpet (pocket trumpet, cornet)
· Lead Vocals (live + studio)
· Background Vocal Harmonies (live + studio)
· Improvisation (jam/EDM/rock)
· Recording (studio & remote)
· Reading (Nashville Numbers, treble clef for trumpet)
Live / Technical:
· Click + In-Ears + Tracks
· Ableton / Playback friendly
· Festival experience
· Fly dates & backline-friendly
· Tour van & shared lodging experience
SELECT LIVE & RECORDING EXPERIENCE
Touring / Live:
Free Creatures — Lead Vox, BGV, Upright Bass, Trumpet — 2017 - 2025
Verbs & Nouns — Lead Vox, BGV, Upright Bass, Ukulele — 2014 – 2016
Turner Moore Band — Lead Vox, BGV, Upright Bass — 2012 – 2014
Recording / Studio:
Free Creatures — Album: While We Can — Home Studio / Marv Ellis — 2022/3
Free Creatures — Track: Old Dirt Road — Hivve / Joe Dinkowitz — 2024
Free Creatures — Album: While We Can — Ninkasi Studios / James Book — 2019
Emily Turner — Album: Here — Masters Studio / Jared Masters — 2021
Notable Festivals / Venues:
Crystal Ballroom - Portland, OR
McDonald Theater - Eugene, OR
The Depot - Salt Lake City
Knitting Factory - Boise, ID
Knitting Factory - Spokane, WA
Midtown Ballroom - Bend, OR
The Wilma - Missoula, MT
The Elm - Bozeman, MT
Treefort Music Festival - Boise, ID
Cascade Equinox Festival - Redmond, OR
Salmonfest - Ninilchik, AK
Joshua Tree Music Festival – Joshua Tree, CA
Shangri-La Fest - Harmony Park, MN
Lightning in a Bottle Festival - Bakersfield, CA
Oregon Country Fair - Eugene, OR
Northern Nights Festival - Northern CA
Please Don't Trip Festival - Beaver, UT
Emerald Cup Awards - Santa Rosa
Wildcraft Harvest Fest - Eugene, OR
Hotel Ziggy - Hollywood, CA
Garage on Beck - Salt Lake City, UT
Neurolux - Boise, ID
Chilkoot Charlie's - Anchorage, AK
Wanderlust Festival - Squaw Valley, CA
Display Fest / Regent Theatre - Los Angeles, CA
Notable Touring Opening Slots:
Opened for Dirtwire’s winter tour in January 2024
Notable Fly-out Dates:
Nick Hexum Band / Jannus Live – St. Petersberg, FL
ARTIST TARGETS & MUSICAL FIT
Emily’s current artistic lane aligns cleanly with artists such as:
Lukas Nelson & POTR • Big Wild • Gorillaz • Black Pumas • Futurebirds • Khruangbin • Goose
This makes her a strong fit for projects blending live instruments, groove-oriented rhythm sections, electronic elements, and genre-fluid songwriting.
GEAR
Basses:
· Eminence Electric Upright Bass (primary)
· Upright Acoustic Bass (when appropriate)
Amps/DI:
· Backline flexible; most comfortable through MarkBass “Little Mark Tube” direct to house and backline amp.
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
· Reliable, sober, calm, kind, & professional tour demeanor
· Positive hang / low maintenance / takes direction well
· Doesn’t overplay — serves the artist and the song
· Adaptable to changing setlists & live improvisation
· Fast musical learner (chord charts or by ear)
· Strong, playful stage presence without overshadowing the front
· Communicates clearly with MDs, FOH, and crew
CURRENT STATUS
Available for:
Touring • Shows • Sessions • Remote Recording • Fly Dates • Playback-Integrated Sets
Passport: Valid
Location: US-based (willing to travel)
CONTACT
Email: info@emilyturnermusic.com
Website / EPK Link: www.emilyturnermusic.com/epk
Instagram: @emilyterrestrial
YouTube: @EmilyTurnerMusic
