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Rachel Zylstra
Pop / Alternative / Acoustic

you got me fumblin' all my plays



NEW YORK, New York
United States

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Last Login:  7/11/2009
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Member Since5/29/2005
Band Websitewww.rachelzylstra.com
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KNBA – Anchorage, AK
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(251) 433-9236

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(520) 622-5924

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(707) 786-5486 or (707) 923-7799

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Bonnie Raitt
Billy Joel
Elton John
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Regina Spektor
KD Lang
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Over the Rhine
Dave Bazan
Andrew Bird
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Jul 10 2009 8:00P
WEALTHY THEATRE Grand Rapids, Michigan
Jul 14 2009 9:00P
SCHUBA’S Chicago, Illinois
Jul 15 2009 8:00P
THE CHAPEL Saint Louis, Missouri
Jul 16 2009 9:30P
DERBY CITY ESPRESSO Louisville, Kentucky
Jul 17 2009 7:00P
WILD GOOSE CREATIVE Columbus, Ohio
Jul 18 2009 8:00P
TRINITY HOUSE THEATRE Livonia, Michigan
Aug 1 2009 6:00P
Rockwood Music Hall New York, New York

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   About Rachel Zylstra
Midwestern-bred, Manhattan-residing Rachel Zylstra reins in listeners with a uniquely modern alto, diverse songwriting, and lyrics that meander thoughtfully before they ring the doorbell and run. With one foot on the rural mile and the other on a city block, her songs belie the experiences of yearning and curiosity of one who can’t claim a hometown. Her voice fitting to winsome autobiography and imaginative fiction, Rachel unfolds these stories over the notes of her classical-infused alt-pop melodies.

In 2001 Rachel received an honorable mention in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest for the song "Contentment" from an early self-released album. Since that early honor, she has garnered other marks of distinction, including first place at Calvin College’s 2002 battle of the bands; winner of the 2002 Freedom Fest new artist competition sponsored by Northeastern Illinois' Shine 89.7 radio; a nomination for best local folk album at the 88.1 WYCE 2003 Jammie Awards in West Michigan.

Fall 2005, Rachel released her first full-length album, Most of It Is True, which has seen critical acclaim and listener-supported radio airplay in geographical pockets from coast to coast, having reached a whole new world of fans via the online music store, CDbaby.com.

Chuck Eddy of The Village Voice mused in Fall 2005 that Rachel may be “Michigan’s answer to Nellie McKay,” while this past May Flight of the Conchords’ Jemaine Clement wrote of her music, “I really enjoyed it.”

Rachel opened for David Bazan and Over the Rhine in Pennsylvania in 2007. She’s played NYC venues ranging from hot spots The Living Room and PIANOS to the legendary Bitter End, and has become a regular fixture at “the home of anti-folk,” The Sidewalk Cafe in the East Village. December 2008 she released her highly anticipated second album, Before You Could Decide which is available for download on iTunes, Amazon, eMusic and Rhapsody.

For more information or updates please visit www.rachelzylstra.com or join the mailing list.


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Jul 10 2009 1:50 PM

Hi Rachel!, the best from Buenos Aires. Great Music!.

Nacho

Mister Cbeonez





Jul 8 2009 7:35 PM

No problem miss Rachel, good luck with your profile!!! have fun
Sabrina Signs





Jul 4 2009 7:39 AM

YOU ROCK!!! Happy 4th of JULY!! :)
The song moved up on the Toyota Rock the Space Contest!
Halfway 2 Neptune is in the Top!!!
Play it today to keep it there and move it up!
They will be choosing only 4!
TELL EVERYONE!!!!
XOXOXX
alone





Jun 28 2009 1:49 PM

Hey Rachel!!!!
Have a lovely weekend!!!!
xo
sarah





Jun 28 2009 2:16 AM


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Jun 22 2009 8:17 PM

Hello Rachel.
best wishes for you and your music!
take care
Xavier


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Jun 16 2009 3:44 PM

I opened a facebooksite the last days.
Feel free to visite it.
Here you find older songs and a lot of artwork.
Welcome!
Peter
ROBERT





Jun 10 2009 11:14 PM

Thank You for Your Friendship...PEACE....Robert..
ROBERT





Jun 10 2009 12:37 PM

Thank You for Your Friendship...PEACE....Robert..
Paolo Castelfranato





Jun 8 2009 9:31 PM

Hello Rachel how are you?
I'm listening Epilogue, is wonderful, really exciting. They are also beautiful gl arrangements that you used .. I hope to be able to find a CD.
See you soon .. peace .. and good music ..
Paul
RAYVN





Jun 7 2009 11:46 AM

Hello Rachel... and all the best to you as well.
Peace and thank you.

R.
Mara Levi





Jun 5 2009 12:15 AM

Thanks for the add - I like your music too!
Tim Cheatle





Jun 4 2009 4:43 PM

Hiya Rachel!
Just wanted to let you know that my new album "Letting Go" is now released.
God Bless,
Tim.
Karisa





Jun 2 2009 6:25 AM

Great to see at Googies!!  Thanks for the support - looking forward to Wealthy Theater with the Spares...
Peter photographics





May 28 2009 10:54 AM

Hi Rachel, nice to see you !
Love and happiness to you,
Greetings Peter
sherri





May 27 2009 10:42 PM

hey rachel,
thanks for the add,love ur music...
xo
sherri
Karisa





May 27 2009 2:34 PM

Rachel,
Would love to meet you sometime.

KarisaGoogie's Handbill
Sara





May 25 2009 12:32 PM

Hi there, hope you are ok and having a great day.  I do so love your profile pic - you look so stunning in it.  You are so beautiful!  Love your music also.  So great.
Love
Sara
XXX
~Miss Megan~





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May 20 2009 8:38 PM

Have an awesome day Rachel!!!
Pat





May 18 2009 2:07 AM

Please take a look at the eCard below and check out the lineup of great musicians who will be performing with me on June 16th at the Iridium. I am very excited!

Peace,

Pat Holley



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May 13 2009 9:16 PM

Your voice is fabulous!
Brian





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