Ruth "Silky" Waters

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

“Silky” began her musical career at the age of 4, when she won a talent contest at her Texas church.  Since then, she has made numerous appearances at top venues such as New York’s Rainbow Room and popular resorts while on tour with the Lionel Hampton Orchestra as their “Guest Vocalist.”  Other upscale venues include Boston’s Copley Plaza and Ritz Carlton Hotels.  Two of her most memorable moments were her performance at Hilton Head for President Ronald Reagan with the Lionel Hampton Orchestra, and performance with the legendary Miles Davis.  She also performed at New York’s Sweetwaters, Studio 54, Don’t Tell Mama as well as Prince’s Grand Slam, The White Party at Vizcaya and many others.

Her international credits include “Sold Out” performances in Germany, England and Zurich, Switzerland.  She performed at the Canadian Music Festival, Toronto, Canada.

“Silky” has performed at various resorts such as The Breakers of Palm Beach, Boca Raton Polo Club, Boca Raton Resort & Club, Governors Club and the Ocean Grand Hotel in Palm Beach. The SunFest and the Montreux Jazz Festival.  Silky made a special appearance at Donald Trump’s Mar-A-Lago, where she “brought down the house” during her special appearance.  She also did a special engagement for Ivana Trump at the Intercontinental Hotel.

She has made numerous appearances throughout the United States and abroad.

HEAR cuts from SILKY's upcoming CD  
"Silky Waters Run Deep"