Hello, & hope your February's off to a fabulous start!

It's been over a month since we've sent out a newsletter, so we have a lot to catch you up on...but foremost, we're sooo excited to be gearing up for the next leg of Rachael's "Blue Roses" tour, woohoo! In addition to a special Valentine's concert in NYC next week at Joe's Pub, tour destinations will include the Folk Alliance International Conference in Kansas City, as well as shows in Seattle, Florida, London, and Dublin, Ireland!

We're also excited to announce Rachael's first catalog release; a new video with the legendary Judy Collins; a brand new vlog; and an exciting new way for you to bring Rachael to your hometown. Enjoy below!

xoxo,
Team MPress

1. VALENTINE'S EXTRAVAGANZA NEXT WEEK AT JOE'S PUB IN NYC
2. WALL STREET JOURNAL PREMIERES "HELPLESS" WITH JUDY COLLINS
3. RACHAEL PARTNERS WITH FANSWELL FOR HOUSE CONCERTS
4. RACHAEL PERFORMS AT THE NAMM SHOW...AND NEW VLOG!
5. MORE MEDIA COVERAGE FOR "BLUE ROSES"
6. UPCOMING SHOWS: NYC, OR/WA, UK, IRELAND & MORE!

1. VALENTINE'S EXTRAVAGANZA NEXT WEEK AT JOE'S PUB IN NYC

Don't miss Rachael's long-awaited return to one of her favorite venues, Joe's Pub, on Tuesday, February 10th! Rachael will be performing a special love-centric set of old favorites, current repertoire from her album "Blue Roses", and brand spankin' new material composed just for this event! Special guest violinist Deni Bonet (Cyndi Lauper) will join drummer Andy Mac and cellist Ward Williams in what is sure to be a memorable evening examining love lost, found, and merely imagined.

This show will also double as an album launch for Rachael's first catalog release, "Dance Competition Collection Vol. 1" (including 10 songs that appeared on Lifetime's "Dance Moms"), available for pre-order now.

Purchase Tickets Now to ensure the best seats!

2. WALL STREET JOURNAL PREMIERES RACHAEL'S DUET WITH JUDY COLLINS

Rachael's latest single, a duet of Neil Young's "Helpless" with folk icon Judy Collins, recently debuted in The Wall Street Journal along with a revealing video interview about the pair's creative collaboration and unique friendship. Shot in the historic Steinway Hall shortly before its closing, the clip was directed by award-winning filmmaker Nick Clark and can be viewed on YouTube. "Helpless" appears on both artists' latest releases: Sage's "Blue Roses" (MPress Records), and Collins' "Both Sides Now: The Very Best Of Judy Collins" (Cleopatra Records).

3. RACHAEL PARTNERS WITH FANSWELL FOR HOUSE CONCERTS

Last month, we announced a new partnership with Fanswell, a great platform that helps book house concerts directly with an artist's fan base. Rachael always loves performing intimate shows like these along her larger tours, and is seeking enthusiastic hosts in the South and Southeast regions for her March U.S. tour. Visit Rachael's Fanswell page for more info, and to see her availability along her Spring tour! :)

4. RACHAEL PERFORMS AT THE NAMM SHOW... AND NEW VLOG!

Rachael and her tour manager Meredith had a fabulous time attending their first NAMM Show out in Anaheim, CA last month! From Rachael's performance at the Casio booth to making friends at a slew of innovative keyboard, guitar and microphone companies, it was an intoxicating few days of gear-discovery and networking. Musician sightings included Lisa Loeb, Shawn Stockman of Boys II Men, George Clinton, and The Bangles. Check out Rachael's latest vlog covering her weekend at NAMM, and be sure to take a look at the Facebook gallery too!

5. MORE MEDIA COVERAGE FOR "BLUE ROSES"!

Since we sent the last newsletter in December a bunch more reviews have come in for Rachael's new album "Blue Roses", along with some other eclectic coverage. See below for the latest – and thanks to all of the writers, radio folk & indie-friendly media at large, for supporting Rachael's work!

• Wall Street Journal (song & video debut)
• M Music & Musicians Magazine (album review)
• R2 Magazine (UK)
• Anti Music (video feature)
• Arena (video premiere)
• "Helpless" featured on WFUV's special "Duets" program (including Elvis Costello, Rosanne Cash, Norah Jones & Dolly Parton!)

6. UPCOMING SHOWS: NYC, PNW, UK, IRELAND & MORE!

Rachael is thrilled to be heading back out on the road and playing in some of her favorite cities, both in the U.S. and Europe. This month's tour includes gigs in Upstate New York, Manhattan, Connecticut, the Pacific Northwest, and London, England! Looking ahead to March, Rachael will be making her way to Dublin, Ireland, and a smattering of other cities in Ireland and the UK.

For complete details on Rachael's upcoming shows, as well as her complete Folk Alliance schedule, visit www.rachaelsage.com.