One of my musical hero's is Carrie Akre formerly of Goodness and Hammerbox. Here she is with Goodness. The song is Wicked Eye from their self titled album.
(Have been compared to BY OTHERS:)
Aimee Mann, Anne Wilson (Heart), Concrete Blonde, Carrie Akre, Natalie Merchant, Sarah McLachlan, Melissa Etheridge, etc.
Rachael Layne hails originally from North Idaho and has lived most recently in Spokane, Wa. for a number of years. Rachael has been a singer/songwriter since a very young age.
Rachael enjoys singing and writing original music. She knows what she likes and that is what really matters. "As long as I am being true to myself and writing about things that come from my personal life and experiences, that is what makes my music special to me. You have to be a fan of your own music to truly have faith in it and in yourself. Music is a therapeutic outlet for me. Even if no one ever hears it I still treasure every song, every note, and every lyric because it is something that came from me at some point in time when it made me feel better to actually verbalize that emotion or feeling. It certainly sweetens the song if someone truly enjoys it, or identifies with it. That is really the iceing on the cake. I make music because I love it, not because I want to make a bunch of money on it or get a whole lot of recognition. I'm not in it for the business. I am in it to make something fun and beautiful that I can enjoy and be proud of."
One of Rachael's more proud accomplishments was when her song "Presenting To You" appeared on a benefit CD compilation. (The CD was put together by an amazing group of musicians and caring individuals who wanted to help 2 little boys who have been burned over 60% of their bodies in an unlikely gasoline fire.)
Rachael wrote the track especially for the album and this specific song is currently only available on the CD. Please, pass on and visit the NOTES OF HOPE MYSPACE and purchase a CD. 100% of the funds collected are donated directly to the injured children. :)
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Hello my Pacific-Northwestern friend, Nerdcore For Life is coming to your general geographic region! The Seattle True Independent Film Festival is presenting two screenings of Nerdcore For Life in June. (Thursday, June 12th @ 7pm. Capitol Hill Arts Center and Sunday, June 15th @ 1:30pm. Jewel Box Theater)
But that’s not all, after the Thursday screening don’t miss the official after-party at the Jewel Box theater featuring live performances by Nerdcore mega-stars Beefy, Ultraklystron and Ytcracker! Show starts at 10:30pm. Come out and get your geek on with us!
Rachael Layne, Thank you so much for being a friend to us at INDIE INTERNATIONAL and our first semi-annual contest. You are part of the indie music revolution! Good luck on all you do with your music!
Yay! Workout Grooves ROCK! hehehe! I have been on a role myself lately! FUN! I am so happy your on board with us, I actually have a few rad bitches going to the gym with me now,so that has helped keep my ass movin, lol! Keep up the awesome work!
Man! I so wish I coulda been there! I was thinking of you all day and remembering the awesome time we had last year! Are you guys goin to the convention this year? Gonna get some more work? FUN!
