Rachel Margaret, vocals, synths, piano; Betsy Adams, acoustic/electric guitar; Blyss, bass; Peter Libby, drums; Keady Phelan, backing vocals; Additional backing vocals and acoustic guitar by Bonnie Hayes.
Other contributors include: Mario Cippolina, bass, Andrew Griffin, drums.
Influences
Artists I admire: Nina Simone, Coldplay, Radiohead, The Beatles, Aimee Mann, Bob Dylan, Burt Bacharach, Marvin Gaye, Prince, Dave Matthews, Death Cab for Cutie, Arctic Monkeys, Beth Orton, Massive Attack, Cowboy Junkies, Imogen Heap, Bernard Hermann (lovely film scores). And the list goes on and on...
Bonnie Hayes (songwriter for Bonnie Raitt, Huey Lewis, and many others)--"Bonnie is one of the most gifted people I have ever met. A wonderful songwriter and an awesome musician."
Deep longing has a new voice.
Imagine a gene lab accident. Beakers holding the DNA of Tracey Thorne, Elisabeth Fraser and Morrissey crash to the floor, their contents mixing and recombining as they drip down the wall toward an electrical outlet. Days after the cleanup, the technicians lean over their benches. In a corner, behind a seam in the flesh-colored linoleum baseboard where the mops couldn't reach, is a still-damp spot...
In the bustling world of indie pop, acts come and go. But Rachel Margaret is carving out a niche all her own-- at once both cutting edge and timeless. Passionate vocals floating over dreamy synths and hyper-hooky guitars, coupled with amazing songwriting, have garnered Rachel serious buzz in the underground.
"Rachel has that crucial faculty of self-criticality that amplifies her talent and makes her material shine", says producer Bonnie Hayes. "In my experience, that's what separates the great ones from everybody else."
Her debut EP, the critically acclaimed "Buena Vista Park" (released July, 2007) was a surprise hit this summer with Canadian/International fans as all six of Rachel's songs from the EP, plus her song "Prisoner" (from her upcoming album) occupied the top seven spots out of over 6000 songs in the prestigious Sirius Fan Choice Awards.
Rachel's songs have received radio play on numerous stations across the country, including Energy 92.7, KUSF, SomaFM, and New Jersey's own Homegrown Radio, among others.
"Someday Soon" (from her EP), was Julian Lennon's Pick of the Week (November 16, 2008) on Below Zero (www.belowzerobeats.com). Another song, "Landfill", won awards at both the West Coast Songwriter's International Songwriting Competition, and the British We Are Listening Singer/Songwriter Awards.
With the impending release of her sophomore album, "Temporary Sanity", due out in late January 2009, Rachel has already received numerous offers to remix the title track. She is currently booking American and European dates for her first major tour in Fall 2009.
A product of the University of Texas and the Ecole Normale Superieur de Musique in Paris (the one not in Texas), Rachel is currently in graduate school in the Bay Area.
There is a tangible element of sadness and longing to the work that is evocative of love gone wrong. Is it true to life? "Well, basically, I am pretty cynical about love at the moment, but that doesn't mean I'll stay that way. I guess maybe right now it's more fun to write about love with perspective. It's like a tightrope act. It's only interesting if it's way off the ground and there isn't a net."
Music for acrobats.
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I hope you are having a great week so far. You're just incredible! I'm hoping to get out to San Fran this summer to visit my friend who actually lives near the Liberty Wine Bar so we can see you! ::::fingers crossed:::: Have a good week! Your friend, Mic~
You're quite welcome. It's a pleasure having you. I thank you for stopping in on my page. Glad that you enjoyed my profile. I do appreciate you taking the time to read it. Be sure to check back for updates and changes, replacements and such. I will definitely let you know when I do a speaking engagement in your area. Actually, I got something about a big event, but I'm not sure what area it's in. I haven't had a chance to scope it out really well. I will be sure to let you know when I'm in your area. Just be sure to keep in touch with me. We can connect with each other.
Hope that you have a fantastic weekend. Stop on in here any time that you want to.
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May 1st, International Workers' Day, commemorates the historic struggle of working people throughout the world, and is recognized in every country except the United States, Canada and South Africa. This despite the fact that the holiday began in the 1880's in the United States, with the fight for an eight-hour work day.
In honor of this historic day, I'm making this special wish for you: May your work be fruitful and your harvest bountiful!
Abundant Love and Sunshine, Setra www.daughterofthesun.com www.twitter.com/setra
hi Rachel Margaret thanks for the comments from the past just thought u would like to know iv put up a new tune + there is alot more comming over the next few months
very happy to see you have so much success Rach. Your music is perfect mood music for everyday life. You just have that it factor that hits a cord with people. One day I'll have to see you guys live. :)
Hey Rachel,<br /><br />It's been a long time, my friend. I hope that you've been well and happy and enjoying the adventure of life, one marvelous moment at a time!<br /><br />Lots of exciting things happening for this daughter of the sun! I'll be writing another blog some time soon (at least that's the plan) and will let you know when that's done.<br /><br />In the meantime, please come for a visit real soon and let me know what's going on in your world. Have a glorious weekend!<br /><br />Abundant Love and Sunshine,<br />Setra<br />
