Rachael Sage

Rachael Sage - photo by Bill Bernstein

Rachael Sage is a vibrant and innovative NYC based folk-pop singer/songwriter and activist who has shared stages with an eclectic list of artists including Ani DiFranco, Dar Williams, Judy Collins, Rufus Wainwright, Imelda May, and Shawn Colvin. Her music has been dubbed "wildly expressive" by Paste Magazine, and Stereo Embers described Sage as "the kind of performer you can't take your eyes off". Described as “the Carole King of her generation”, performing 100+ dates a year all over North America, the UK, and Europe, Rachael has earned a loyal following for her dynamic piano playing, delicate guitar work, soulful vocals, and improvisational audience interaction.

Through her live performances and album releases, Rachael has advocated and raised funds for various charitable beneficiaries including WhyHunger, NEDA, Girls Inc., and The American Refugee Committee, with focuses on youth homelessness, women's rights, hurricane relief and victims of gun violence. Most recently, Rachael released her charity single "Bravery's On Fire", all proceeds from which benefit Women's Cancer Research.


Quotes


"a warm, slightly off-kilter charm that won the trust of the room" – No Depression

"as close to a modern musical masterpiece as any artist of any gender has managed as of late. Her name rings true; she's a Sage indeed." – Elmore Magazine

"Rachael Sage has an inimitable personal style... a performance as distinctive as it was entertaining." – Washington Post

"Her keen, ironic sense of humor and quirky sense of the profound is what makes her special as a songwriter" – Billboard

"One of music's most inimitable iconoclasts" – BlackBook

"Sage has an innate ability to engage the audience with her enchanting piano playing and powerful vocals that covers a wide dynamic range.” – M Music & Musicians Magazine


Highlights

  • Independent Music Awards - 6x Winner

  • Debuted on NPR's Mountain Stage April 2023

  • Folk Alliance International 2023 – Official Showcase Artist

  • Northeast Regional Folk Alliance (NERFA) 2022 – Formal Showcase Artist

  • Character #6 album on Folk-DJ Chart for 2 months

  • "Blue Sky Days" charted on Billboard Top 40 Indicator Chart

  • John Lennon Songwriting Contest – Grand Prize

  • Kerrville New Folk Finalist

  • Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Emerging Artist Showcase

  • Rocky Mountain Folks Fest Songwriter Showcase

  • Touring
    Shared stages with:
  • Rufus Wainwright

  • Howard Jones

  • Imelda May

  • Beth Hart

  • Sarah McLachlan

  • A Great Big World

  • Judy Collins

  • Colin Hay

  • Shawn Colvin

  • Marc Cohn

  • Jamie Cullum

  • Ani DiFranco

  • Socials

    Contact

    General Info | info@mpressrecords.com

    Booking | booking@mpressrecords.com

    Press | press@mpressrecords.com


    Music


    Videos

    "Whistle Blow"


    "Cave"



    "Helpless" (duet with Judy Collins)


    more videos


    Photos


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