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Salutations, shana punims –
Welcome to the latest edition of The Sage Page! We've been out of touch for a bit, but it's only because lots of exciting things have been brewing, and we wanted to make sure we had perfect weather before showering you with nachus. See below for a slew of new Rachael-musings, and thanks, as always, for supporting indie music.
xoxoxo,
Team MPress
- "NEW ARRIVALS: VOL 4" EXTENDS SUBMISSION DEADLINE TO JUNE 15TH
- RACHAEL TO CONDUCT WORKSHOP AT ONE OF NYC'S TOP VOCAL STUDIOS
- DAVE EGGAR INVITES RACHAEL TO COLLABORATE ON NEW ALBUM
- UNISONG SONGWRITING CONTEST NAMES RACHAEL THIRD PRIZE WINNER!
- NEW YORK PREVIEW OF RACHAEL'S EDINBURGH FRINGE FEST SHOW: 7/30
- LIMITED SUMMER SHOWS ANNOUNCED: MA, PA, NY, MI...AND SCOTLAND!
1. CALLING ALL INDIE ARTISTS: NEW ARRIVALS VOL. 4 SUBMISSIONS EXTENDED!
Plans are well underway for the next volume of MPress Records' charity series, which will benefit National Network for Youth. “New Arrivals: Vol. 4” - or NAV4, as we like to call it - is a terrific opportunity for emerging artists, in addition to benefiting a great cause…so if you’re an indie artist, we’re ready to hear what you’ve got! The deadline for submissions has been extended until June 15th (learn more by visiting the official NAV4 submission link).
2. RACHAEL TO CONDUCT WORKSHOP AT TRUEVOICE IN NYC
On Thursday, July 9 at 7:30 pm Rachael will conduct a workshop on life as a professional touring musician for vocal students at TrueVoice Studio in New York City. The workshop is open to the public, but space is limited to just 15 people. If you are interested, please visit their web site for all the details!
3. CELLO VIRTUOSO DAVE EGGAR INVITES RACHAEL TO PARTICIPATE IN NEW PROJECT
Dave Eggar, Rachael's amazing cellist whose credits include performing with Coldplay, Evanescence and The Who, is working on a genre-crossing, boundary-breaking new album, and he's invited Rachael to co-produce/co-write a track for it. Stay tuned for more details as the project develops!
4. "BELOVED" WINS 3RD PRIZE IN UNISONG CONTEST
Woohoo, Rachael's instrumental composition, "Beloved", has been named a Third Prize Winner in the Unisong International Songwriting Contest. Featuring cherubic ambient vocals by Noe Venable and stellar musical performances by Rob Curto (accordion), Dave Eggar (cello), Russ Johnson (trumpet) and Todd Sickafoose (upright bass), the song appears on her latest record, "Chandelier".
5. RACHAEL TO PREVIEW "SEQUINS & SHPIEL" ONE NIGHT ONLY AT DROM, 7/30 (NYC)
As some of you may already know, Rachael will be making her debut at Scotland's renowned Fringe Festival this August. In preparation for her full-week run in Edinburgh, she'll be previewing the show in the U.S. for one night only at one of NYC's most beautiful venues, DROM. It's bound to sell out, so get your tickets early! Here's the official blurbage for the show:
"New York art-pop songstress and former dancer Rachael Sage brings "Sequins & Shpiel" to DROM on the heels of her most successful studio release yet, 2008's "Chandelier". Expect a healthy mix of vaudevillian shtick, playful Yiddishkeit and of course, Sage's signature pianistic flair."
6. A HANDFUL OF NEW SPRING/SUMMER SHOWS JUST ANNOUNCED!
Rachael will be spending quite a bit less time on the road this summer, as she sews up loose ends on her forthcoming album, oversees production on "New Arrivals: Vol. 4" and keeps herself busy with a few other soon-to-be-announced projects. However, she'll still be playing a few shows, so — at least some of you — don't despair! See below...
Saturday, Jun 13
Burlap and Bean - 8:00 pm
...supporting Ben Arnold!
204 South Newtown Street Rd, (484) 427-4547
Newtown Square, PA
Saturday, Jun 20
NYC LGBT Pride Rally - 2:00 pm
(2 song set - exact time TBA)
Bryant Park
New York, NY
Tuesday, Jun 30
Rockwood Music Hall - 8:00 pm
196 Allen St., (212) 477-4155
New York, NY
Saturday, Jul 18
Lexington Music Theater - 8:30 pm
...supporting Colin Hay!
7318 Huron Ave., 877-4LEXMTC
Lexington, MI
Sunday, Jul 19
The Intersection - 8:00 pm
...supporting Colin Hay!
133 Grandville Ave. SW, (616) 451-8232
Grand Rapids, MI
Monday, Jul 27
New York Songwriters Circle Showcase - 8:00 pm
147 Bleecker St.
New York, NY
Thursday, Jul 30
DROM - 8:00 pm
**"Sequins & Shpiel" Fringe Preview**
85 Ave. A, (212) 777-1157
New York, NY
August 7–11
Edinburgh Festival Fringe: "Sequins & Shpiel"
@ City Edinburgh - 8:00 pm
...with special guest Seth Glier!
1a Market Street, 0131 226 9560
Edinburgh, UK
August 20–23
Indiegrrl Conference
(MPress Records showcase details TBD)
Nashville, TN
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