Hello, & a big spook-tacular welcome to all the new folks who've joined Rachael's newsletter!
We hope everyone's enjoying their Autumn so far, and getting in lots of outdoorsy activities. Some of Rachael's faves: communing with colorfully transforming trees, apple-picking, and collecting way too many mini-pumpkins (aka baby squash).
Rachael has a bunch of upcoming tour dates in the UK coming up, along with a forthcoming official video for her song "Albatross", and a special hometown Halloween-themed October show. Details below...
xo & happy all-things-macabre & pumpkin spiced!
Rachael & Team MPress
IT'S GRAMMY® SEASON! CHECK OUT RACHAEL'S "FYC" LISTENING LINKS!
The first round of Grammy® voting is underway, and continues for a few more days (until October 15)! Rachael's latest album "Another Side" has been submitted in multiple categories, including Best Folk Album & Best Arrangement. If you're a voting member, please feel free to check out these FYC / Listening links. Thanks for your consideration!
OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR "ALBATROSS" PREMIERING SOON
Rachael is looking forward to premiering a brand-new music video for "Albatross (Reimagined)", from Another Side. Shot in NYC, directed first-time director Pearl Flanagan, filmed by Mike Flanagan, and edited by John Shyloski, this clip may be Sage's most artful and thought-provoking video yet. Look for it to premiere in Ghetto Blaster (US) and Skope Magazine (UK) at the end of this month!
UPCOMING SHOWS: HUDSON VALLEY IN OCTOBER, SUPPORTING HUE AND CRY IN THE UK IN NOVEMBER
This month, RS will be playing a special pre-Halloween show hometown show on the Salon Stage at the Towne Crier Cafe in Beacon, NY on Sunday, October 20 at 6:30 pm. She will be accompanied by Trina Hamlin on harmonica, and she has some brand new songs to debut! The show is free with a dinner reservation.
After that, Rachael will head back to the UK in November to support Scottish '80s hitmakers Hue And Cry! She will be supporting their shows in Gateshead, Cardiff, Manchester, Birmingham, and London, accompanied by the fabulous Katie Marie. Please be sure to come say hello at the merch table if you come along.
In between, Rachael will be performing one headline show of her own. She will return to the Holmfirth Tavern in Holmfirth on November 6, with Kier supporting. Tickets are on sale now, and they are very limited so don't delay!
SAVE THE DATE: MPRESS HOLIDAY BASH IN NYC!
MPress Records is teaming up with our friends at ECR Music Group to present a special Holiday Bash at The Bowery Electric in NYC on December 11! Rachael Sage & The Sequins will perform alongside fellow MPress artist James Mastro & The Gold Stars, and ECR artist Miles East. Tickets are on sale now, so mark your calendars and start planning those festive outfits!
WILL YOUNG SUPPORT TOUR RECAP
Rachael is still coming down from the wonderful month she spent supporting Pop Idol winner Will Young across the UK in September. Accompanied by longtime collaborators Kelly Halloran (violin) and Will Wilde (harmonica), respectively, she visited several new-to-her towns including Shrewsbury, Ilkley, Stamford, and Inverness. A big glittery THANK YOU to Will Young and his crew for taking such good care of everyone, and to all the audiences for being so open and attentive – and a big welcome to everyone we added to the mailing list! Rachael hopes to see you all again soon.
Be sure to join Rachael on Patreon to see exclusive behind-the-scenes photos & videos from the tour!
UK/EUROPEAN RADIO ROUNDUP
Rachael's latest single from Another Side, "Only You (Reimagined)" received extensive airplay across UK and European radio, getting added to over 80 stations in the UK alone. Rachael also performed live on BBC Radio Northampton along her tour with Will Young last month; you can hear the archive here. We are so grateful to all the DJs who support Rachael's music!
HURRICANE RELIEF RESOURCES
Our hearts are with everyone impacted by the two hurricanes that have recently struck the Southeastern US, Helene and Milton. It's impossible to grasp the level of destruction caused by these storms, and the relief efforts that will be needed to help so many communities to recover from the devastation, particularly in Tennessee and North Carolina. We encourage everyone to help however you can, whether through donations, volunteering, or by simply spreading awareness.
Here are some organizations providing support on the ground:
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