Hello, and we hope this newsletter finds you safe, well, and listening to lots of music!!

As we delve deeper into Autumn – amidst oft-overwhelming political mishugas – Rachael & Team MPress are happy to share some uplifting & entirely non-partisan news!

Firstly, Rachael has just released a brand new video for her song "Cave"! It's her first venture into animation, and you can read more about it & watch the video via the link below. Also, last month Rachael and Emmy®-winning production company Stream Theory successfully presented the first "Bravery On Fire" Women's Cancer Awareness livestream (now permanently archived). There's also a lovely "Bravery On Fire" charity merch line which will continue to benefit Foundation for Women's Cancer.

We're happy to also share that Rachael has a handful of festival and venue-sponsored performances this month! Details below...

xo & apple-picking,
Rachael & Team MPress

1. RACHAEL'S ANIMATED "CAVE" VIDEO: US & UK PREMIERES!
2. WATCH & DONATE TO BRAVERY ON FIRE WOMEN'S CANCER EVENT
3. SUPPORT CANCER RESEARCH & LOOK FAB IN BOF MERCH!
4. FYC: CHARACTER INCLUDED IN INITIAL ROUND OF GRAMMY® VOTING
5. RACHAEL MAKES CAMEO IN HOWARD JONES VIDEO!
6. VIRTUAL GIGS GALORE: "I NEED SPACE" FEST & MORE

1. RACHAEL'S ANIMATED "CAVE" VIDEO: US & UK PREMIERES!

Rachael's brand new video for her song "Cave" – composed when she was a teenager – has just premiered via Stereo Embers in the US, and Original Rock in the UK! Art-directed by Rachael, directed by Nick Clark and animated by Daniela P. Solomon, the video was partially shot before lockdown but completed remotely, with Rachael adding in layers of her signature line-art and handwriting. Animation brings the drawings to life, complementing the timely, stream-of-consciousness lyrics about emotional isolation. Read the official press release and watch the video on YouTube... and if you enjoy, we always appreciate you sharing!

2. WATCH & DONATE TO BRAVERY ON FIRE WOMEN'S CANCER EVENT

On September 24th, Rachael hosted "Bravery On Fire: A Benefit for Women's Cancer Awareness". So far, the virtual concert event has raised almost six thousand dollars in donations for Foundation for Women's Cancer (woohoo!). The livestream – which is permanently viewable at the event website – featured an incredible lineup of speakers and performers including Grammy® winners Paula Cole, Lisa Loeb, & Gaby Moreno; Tony® nominees Alison Pill & Megan Hilty; AGT Finalist Mandy Harvey, and award-winning musician/activists Jill Sobule, Grace Kelly, Heather Mae, Crys Matthews, Grace Pettis, and Fiona Harte.

Special guests included Doctors from Mass General and Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospitals, along with surprise greetings from Judy Collins and Ingrid Michaelson! Watch & Donate now! (The YouTube version is captioned.)

3. SUPPORT CANCER RESEARCH & LOOK FAB IN BOF MERCH!

"Bravery On Fire" merch is available now, all featuring the event logo designed by Rachael herself (with the help of Spit and Image's Chris Kornmann). T-shirts, mugs, and stickers are available, printed-on-demand and shipped right out to you. All proceeds benefit Foundation for Women's Cancer, helping to support gynecologic cancer research, public awareness, and education.

4. FYC: CHARACTER INCLUDED IN INITIAL ROUND OF GRAMMY® VOTING

The first round of Grammy® voting closes on Monday, October 12, and if you are a voting member of the Recording Academy, please consider Rachael's album Character. As most of you know, this album is a creative reflection of her cancer recovery, so Rachael and all of us at Team MPress are especially grateful and honored that it has received so much support. Thanks in advance for listening, and to all who contributed!

5. RACHAEL MAKES CAMEO IN HOWARD JONES VIDEO!

Rachael is thrilled and honored to be a special guest in Howard Jones' brand new music video "We're In This Together"! The video was directed by Jasper Jones, and also features dancers from the Kings International Ballet Academy in the UK. You can also hear the song in the recent animated film "Animal Crackers", viewable now on Netflix! Watch the video here, and enjoy!

6. VIRTUAL GIGS GALORE: "I NEED SPACE" FEST & MORE

This month, Rachael continues to perform sparkly & dynamic virtual shows for y'all! She has resumed her weekly "Stay In With Sage" livestreams on Sundays at 6pm ET, and has some other events lined up for October:

On Saturday, October 17 Rachael performs as part of the "I Need Space" Festival. The event begins at 6pm Pacific, and streams on Facebook Live, YouTube, and Twitch. Rachael will perform beginning at 8pm Pacific.

On Thursday, October 22 at 8pm Eastern Rachael will be featured in the MusicPro Cafe virtual concert series. The event will stream on Facebook Live, YouTube, and Zoom.

Also, in case you missed Rachael's performance for the beloved legendary Club Passim on October 5, the performance is archived on Facebook Live and YouTube. (It's free to watch, but donations are gratefully accepted and also benefit the venue.)