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Rachel Austin - new album out 22nd May!
Americana / Indie / Acoustic

"hello, my uglies: 22nd May at McHugh's, Belfast"

Belfast, Northern Ireland
United Kingdom

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   Rachel Austin - new album out 22nd May!: General Info
Member Since3/3/2006
Band Websitehellomyuglies.com
Band MembersRachel Austin: singering & guitaring, organning
Steve McKnight: guitaring
Pete Bankhead: mandolin, guitar

Recording:
Declan Legge: producer
Victor Henriquez: charango, flute
Jonny Mitchell: double bass
Lizzy Donaghy: cello
Claire Devine: viola
Lucy Liddell: violin
Dan McGeown: double bass
Jarlath Mulholland: clarinet & flute
Rory O'Connor: drums

Live at Christmas time on Kick Out the Jams

Spring 2007 on Kick Out the Jams
InfluencesHavalina Rail Company, Carla Bruni, Victoria Williams, Martha Wainwright, Bill Mallonee, Gillian Welch, Over the Rhine, Billie Holliday, Arundhati Roy, Salman Rushdie, Devon Sproule, Morella's Forest, Sigur Ros, Mum, Ella, Jewel, Nina Simone, Alison Krauss . . .
Sounds LikeJoni Mitchell impersonating Jeff Buckley




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May 16 2008 8:00P
Grounded Espresso Bar Newry
May 18 2008 7:00P
U105: Homemade Jam with Kresanna Aigner Northern Ireland’s airwaves - U105.8 FM
May 22 2008 9:00P
Hello, My Uglies album launch at McHugh’s Belfast
Jun 12 2008 8:00P
Castlereagh Arts Centre Castlereagh, Northern Ireland
Sep 2 2008 8:00P
Bar Latina London: Tottenham, London and South East
Sep 4 2008 8:30P
Icarus Club London, London and South East
Sep 6 2008 7:30P
Phoenix Poetry Festival : Nice n’ Sleazy Glasgow, Scotland
Sep 7 2008 8:30P
Whistlebinkies Edinburgh, Scotland
Sep 13 2008 9:00P
Break Out the Jams @ O’Henry’s Basement Glasgow, Scotland

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   About Rachel Austin - new album out 22nd May!
"...an exceptional voice." - Stuart Bailie, BBC Radio Ulster, May 2008

"Her words are open and heartfelt, and melodies linger, creating a perfect balance of emotion and light." - Sentimentalist Magazine, NYC, Spring 2007

"Standing head and shoulders above any of her contemporaries, if there's any justice in the world it's only a matter of time before Austin commands a higher profile, both locally and internationally. . . [she] performs what can only be described as ethereal, heartfelt music in the Martha Wainwright or Joan As Police Woman vein."- Patric Baird, 24/7 (Belfast Telegraph), March 2007

"Your voice is something special." - an old guy, Rotterdam Bar, Belfast, April 2007

"You sing like a nightingale." - Finnian, Spirit Store spectator, Dundalk, June 2007

"A logical progression for a musician with a twisted, criminal mind." - Commissioner Gordon, Gotham City

Hi! I'm from Mount Sidney, Virginia, & have been living for seven years in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

I've been writing prose and songs all my life. My style shows leanings toward the genres I love: jazz, bluegrass, Irish traditional and rock. I grew up in the Blue Ridge Mountains where music from the neighbours' porches, yards and tent meetings used to echo throughout the hollow. At nights some of them used to stay up late playing fiddle, bass and banjo. I often fell asleep with the music drifting in my window, or up from the basement where my parents' heavy metal band was practicing.

In 1996, I opened at LemonAid Festival for platinum selling band POD. I also performed at Cornerstone Music Festival in Bushnell, Illinois, in 1998, and have played in numerous coffeehouses and clubs in both the US and the UK. My former band, Jack Ruby (rock on!), received favourable reviews from HM Magazine. In December 2005, I made my jazz debut with bass player Nicky Scott of Van Morrison fame. More recently, I've performed at various venues across Northern Ireland, including support slots for Iain Archer, Juliet Turner, Brian Houston, Eric Taylor, The Believers and Steve Forbert, and live on Across the Line and with George Jones on BBC Radio Ulster.

Lately, I've been gigging with Steve McKnight & Pete Bankhead. I'm also proud to say I teach voice and have worked with some incredible singers - some on the scene in Northern Ireland, others behind the scene.

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JB "COOPER"





May 16 2008 2:19 PM

I am SOOO loving your new stuff! I ran into good 'ole "Vern" (Zook) today and told him about you....just sent him a link to this page.....he can't wait to hear ya! (Have I mentioned how PROUD I am of you? Teeeheee!!)

xoxo.
Robin Mccully





May 16 2008 2:42 AM

Hi Rach, loving the new songs more and more everytime i hear them. It's all happening for you at the moment.. Robin.
Michael Dickinson





May 15 2008 10:58 AM

Great stuff Rachel, we finally meet someone with a fantastic voice which belongs to them! and well done to a wonderful band, you guys know what's what well done 10 out of 10, Michael.
Nanook





May 15 2008 10:54 AM

Good luck with the launch Rach, I'd love to be there but I'm afraid we'll be in Paris next week.
Hope it goes well, I'll look forward to reading a blog about it.
Colin
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May 15 2008 9:34 AM

Thanks, Rachel, for your kind words. I like your music, too. I'm glad you found my page.
Baz Smith


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May 15 2008 8:11 AM

Rachel
Thanx for the add
Good luck with the Album
Baz........
Colm Mc Clean





May 15 2008 6:43 AM

Hey Rachel, the new tracks are sounding great! Hope the launch goes well. See you soon.
zavvi Ireland





May 15 2008 6:38 AM

Hi Rach,

Good luck with the new album, check out our blog on how to apply to play at one of our instore gigs at zavvi Victoria Square. Hope it all goes well.

Laura zavvi
xx
Gerry Morgan





May 14 2008 4:59 PM

hey Rachel,

Sorry, won't be able to make the release gig. hope it goes well for you. the tracks sound great.

take care,

gerry
Bethany





May 14 2008 6:08 AM

Oh, Rach, amazing. Not that I expected anything less. Roll on May 22nd so we can hear the rest.
Robin Mccully





May 13 2008 12:42 AM

Good news about Marvin. He should be in top form for the 22nd. Robin.
Gingerfur





May 12 2008 4:48 PM

'Dear Love' girl...gorgeous.

No doubt- my favorite that I've heard from you. Your voice is very pure---and the piano compliments-
"DULCE"


(Have fun at the 'Latina' place on the 2nd...I like the sound of that!)
Mill Valley Studios





May 12 2008 4:35 PM

Hi Rachel, Listening to your album tracks, sounding really good. All the best with the launch,

Tim
Robin Mccully





May 12 2008 11:53 AM

Love wont fall from Heaven is 5 star. Robin.
Robyn G Shiels





May 12 2008 9:32 AM

here Goodest of Luck wae the album Rachel...and the launch of of course!;-)
take careth anyways,oR.G.y
sonovagun





May 12 2008 9:20 AM

Good Luck with the Album!!
Dan XX
Good Seed Records, PR & Marketing





May 12 2008 8:12 AM

NEW tracks are *AMAZING* BEAUTIFUL* HEARTFELT*

well done!
SKOPJE





May 12 2008 6:28 AM

Congrats on getting your album together

hugs

stephen
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May 12 2008 3:05 AM

hi rachel
welcome to the jams =)
Lala





May 11 2008 7:53 AM

Love the poster! Have any extras?
Twilight Falls





May 10 2008 4:25 PM

Hi, love the music. You have a very sweet voice. x
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May 9 2008 11:43 AM

the music should be up and running on my page, thank you aswell

laurids
/before the show
Karrigan





May 8 2008 3:05 PM

no problem, thanks for checkin out the tunes!!
Robin Mccully





May 8 2008 2:29 AM

Hey Rachel, great photos of you by Graham Smith. Robin.
carolyn





May 4 2008 4:24 AM

where it all goes gives me neck tingles.
Great Wall Of Sound Studio





May 3 2008 3:15 PM

Hi Rachel, thanks for allowing Great Wall Studio to be part of your network!

All the best for yourself and your music.

Rohan @ Great Wall Studio, Dublin.
Eve Williams





May 3 2008 3:14 PM

Thanks, Rach!

Just thought I'd mention I'm doing a classical recital at Ards Arts Centre at 1pm on Sat 17th May (my birthday) to raise money for Jigsaw. It's fun being an opera singer again!

How are you? Preps for the launch going well?
Paul Martin





May 2 2008 9:58 AM

Hey, weird Pennsylvanian?!? Oh wait, you're right. Selinsgrove 'taint too far from here. It gets even weirder toward the middle of the state.

Small world, how's every ting on the beautiful island?
Ricky Graham





May 2 2008 9:45 AM

Good luck with the album Rach! :o)
Chris B





May 2 2008 7:02 AM

lovely voice, peace Rachel
NOW





May 2 2008 6:37 AM

Beautiful new song that you posted!
JB "COOPER"





May 2 2008 3:42 AM

If I had known how to have "found you" eons ago, I would have--your music is so refreshing......great work RAP!
Big Space Studios





May 1 2008 6:38 AM

I did notice...let the unleashing commence...

Good feedback here too.
D.
Eve Williams





Apr 30 2008 4:18 PM