Hello Sunshine(s)!
Welcome back to the Rachael Sage Newsletter – and thank you so much to the new folks who've just joined Rachael's sparkly music & art community! Whether you've signed up recently at a show, or encountered her music from an episode of "Dance Moms" or one of the many Netflix or other TV series featuring her songs – we're super psyched to have you here, & she can't wait to serenade you soon! 🎹 🎉
Wow do we have exciting news for you...a brand new maxi-single out NOW (woohoo!!), US & UK tour dates galore, and more new music on the horizon. Enjoy, and we'd also love to hear from you. Drop us a line and let us know how your summer's going, and what new music you're loving this season.
xo & SPF 100,
Rachael & Team MPress
1. RACHAEL SAGE'S BRAND NEW MAXI-SINGLE "EVERYDAY" OUT *NOW*, BENEFITING MUSIC EDUCATION!
Who doesn't love Buddy Holly? And who doesn't want to support music education? Before you answer those questions, we encourage you to go to your favorite streaming platform and check out Rachael's brand new maxi-single of "Everyday", the song that made her want to be a professional recording artist. You can listen HERE to all three versions of Rachael's recordings of "Everyday" – including a brand new acoustic version as well as a chamber verson and the original band rendition from Rachael Sage & The Sequins. All proceeds from the sale of this single will benefit The Buddy Holly Educational Foundation.
Rachael says about the song, “I’ve always wanted to do a cover of Buddy Holly’s ‘Everyday’, because it’s probably my very favorite pop song ever. My Dad and I went to see ‘The Buddy Holly Story’ in the movie theatre when I was a kid, and his story and music impacted me enormously from then on. Whether I’m playing it on Wurlitzer or piano, the melody is a reminder for me of just how precious Buddy Holly’s legacy is, and how much potential artistry the world lost with his sudden passing. I hope I’ve honored him just a little bit!”
2. GIGS GALORE: EAST COAST, MID-ATLANTIC, & PACIFIC NORTHWEST!
Rachael is back on the road as of this week, starting in Brooklyn, NY then on to Princeton, NJ, Philadelphia (for a special lunchtime show!), Hudson, NY and Portsmouth, NH! In the weeks to come she'll be touring a whole bunch, including stops in Thomas, WV, Easton, MD and Lewes, DE before heading out to Seattle, Portland and elsewere around WA and OR. (Are you following Rachael on her on Instagram and Facebook? She often shares spontaneous news, photos, and even pop-up appearances along her tour, so you don't wanna miss any micro-updates!)
For our East Coast/Mid-Atlantic folks, please note that several upcoming shows in your area will be shared bills with Rachael's extremely talented friend and fellow vibrant musical spirit, Grace Morrison! If you haven't heard Grace's incredible songwriting, these will be wonderful opportunities to listen to both artists do their dynamic, storytelling thang in super intimate, lovely venues!
Also, advance copies of Rachael's new album Under My Canopy will be exclusively available at these shows!
Here's a full list of her Aug/Sept shows – and as always, check her website for updates!
"UNDER MY CANOPY" SUMMER TOUR DATES
Aug 12 • Brooklyn, NY • Folkus @ Brooklyn Art Haus
Aug 13 • Princeton, NJ • The Caldwell Sessions
Aug 14 • Philadelphia, PA • Live @ The Weitzman
Aug 15 • Hudson, NY • Park Theater *
Aug 16 • Portsmouth, NH • The Press Room
Aug 20 • Thomas, WV • The Purple Fiddle *
Aug 21 • Easton, MD • Stoltz Listening Room *
Aug 22 • Lewes, DE • The Listening Booth *
Sept 2 • Seattle, WA • The Rabbit Box
Sept 4 • Cottage Grove, OR • Axe & Fiddle
Sept 6 • Whidbey Island, WA • Chicken Barn Concert Hall
Sept 10 • Astoria, OR • KALA
* with Grace Morrison
3. RACHAEL'S ACOUSTIC ALBUM "UNDER MY CANOPY" AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER *NOW!*
Rachael Sage & The Sequins' album of acoustic versions of the songs from last year's album Canopy, Under My Canopy will be released worldwide on October 9! With fresh acoustic instrumentation and imaginative new arrangements, the album was co-produced by Mikhail Pivovarov and features The Sequins alongside special guests including Christie Leneé, Seth Glier, Cassandra Kubinski, and David Krakauer, plus many more! Pre-order/pre-save the album HERE.
Also, Rachael's next acoustic single, "Canopy (Acoustic)" is already available to Pre-Save! Please help us give this uplifting anthem of inclusivity a pre-release boost by clicking this link & saving it automatically, ahead of its Aug 28th release! Featuring a guest vocal appearance by the extraordinary musician Kristen Ford, the song has been an audience favorite for over a year now – but this new arrangement gives it a poignant intimacy that frames these very timely lyrics with even deeper meaning.
MPress Records - The Muscle Behind the Glitter!
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Canopy OUT NOW
Another Side OUT NOW
The Other Side OUT NOW
NEW MERCH AVAILABLE NOW!
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Now booking 2027 & beyond!
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