snarky yet melancholy folk-pop poetry
Rachel Marie
EPK
Short Bio
Rachel Marie follows in a tradition of unapologetically forthright women folksingers, with songs that hearken to "overstuffed lines of Tori Amos, philosophical turn of Indigo Girls, and lilting vocals like Joni Mitchell." The social awareness of folk meets the introspection of the singer-songwriter tradition with a moderate dose of snark. An endearingly quirky stage presence as honest as her songs keeps audiences charmed.
Long Bio
Rachel Marie follows in a tradition of unapologetically forthright women folksingers, with songs that hearken to "overstuffed lines of Tori Amos, philosophical turn of Indigo Girls, and lilting vocals like Joni Mitchell." The social awareness of folk meets the introspection of the singer-songwriter tradition with a moderate dose of snark. Rachel takes a straightforward and honest approach to songwriting in an effort to foster genuine human connection and encourage empathy through music. Passion for using the power of her voice to shed light on injustice gives rise to poignant poetic statements on subjects from heartbreak and death to police brutality and immigration. An endearingly quirky stage presence as honest as her songs keeps audiences charmed.
Boston-based and Pennsylvania-raised, Rachel has played at prestigious folk venues including the me&thee (MA), Club Passim (MA), the Burren (MA), and Godfrey Daniels (PA). Rachel's latest full-length album, False Foundations, was released in May 2018.
Testimonials
Rachel Marie's music manifests the purity of her voice and her spirit. Her songs are touching and profound and her rapport with the audience immediately makes one feel as though you have known her for a long time..
Kathy Sands-Boehmer, Music Curator, Writer, Presenter, Harbortown Music (Marblehead, MA)
Rachel's stories and finger style guitar playing create song-scapes rather than just your average tune. Melody and harmony are prevalent, but the experience is what you go home with. Add in a brilliantly woven, genuine and sometimes silly banter and Rachel’s unique show will stay with you a long time.
Tom Bianchi, 24 Hour Music, LLC
"Rachel has an open and positive energy that shines through every interaction. Her message boils down to, "we are all human beings, with all that entails, but it is going to be okay anyway." In her performance, Rachel collaborates with the audience to break down any vestige of fourth wall that might creep into the performance setting. We had a magical evening with Rachel."
Eric Lund, Presenter, The Greenhouse (Lakeville, MN)
Rachel Marie's music is refreshing, poetic, and pointed. Often powerful, her songs also reveal an underlying sense of humor and an insightful perspective through both lyrics and melody. In a live setting, her passion for performance shines through. Rachel connects with her listeners through a magically complementary mix of music and message. Her album There is Love is a terrific collection of songs: all well worth a listen or three.
Nick Noble, host of THE FOLK REVIVAL on WICN (Worcester Public Radio)
I definitely heard some of the feminist singer songwriters that I grew up listening to in [False Foundations] – Overstuffed lines of Tori Amos, philosophical turn of Indigo Girls, lilting vocals like Joni Mitchell.
Victoria Farmer, The Christian Humanist Podcast
Press
"It's a real honor to premiere the video for Rachel Marie's song, "Not Okay," which features many of the "false foundations" that her fans sent her. The video perfectly complements the song, underscoring the need for community and people with whom it's okay to not be okay."
Ken Templeton, Red Line Roots
Past Performances
Artists
Split bills with:
Ash & Eric
Melanie Brulée
Julia Crafton
John Elliott
Dave Fry
Lex Land
Kim Moberg
Grace Morrison
Prateek
Tom Smith
Opened for:
Antje Duvekot
The Kennedys
Goodnight Moonshine
Heather Pierson Trio
Geneviève Racette
Lucy Wainwright Roche
Cheryl Wheeler
Christopher Williams
Venues
Massachusetts
The Burren Backroom Series
Club Passim
Lizard Lounge
The me&thee
Off the Common Coffeehouse
Old Sloop Presents
One Broadway Collaborative
South Shore Folk Music Club
New Jersey
Fanwood Performance Series
The Troubadour (Folk Project)
More Barn Studios
Pennsylvania
Creativity Commons, SteelStacks
Godfrey Daniels
House Concerts
Private House Concerts in:
New Haven, CT; Washington, DC; Chicago, IL; Baltimore, MD; Lakeville, MN; Philadelphia, PA; Milwaukee, WI
Festivals
Massachusetts
Club Passim campfire. festival
New Jersey
Black Potatoe Festival
Folk Project Acoustic Getaway,
New Jersey Folk Festival
New York
Falcon Ridge Lounge Stage
Pennsylvania
Muses at the Ice House
Musikfest
PrideFest (Pittsburgh)
