Eight Gigs: Emily Kollars Band

For Emily Kollars, life is music. Not only did she grow up in a household with musician parents, but she used to write in her diary as a child about how singing was her passion. The Emily Kollars Band is by far the place to catch her singing these days. (The Steely Dan cover band she sings backing vocals in is cool, too.) Her group plays a combo of originals and covers: smooth soul, relaxed R&B and top-notch jazz tunes. She sings with class and a sultry voice that will melt your mind. 1016 K Street, www.emilykollars.com.