Joni Mitchell, Rufus Wainwright, Jeff Buckley, The Doors, Frank Zappa, Tom Waits, T. Rex, Kate Bush, The Velvet Underground, Thelonious Monk, Robert Johnson, Tori Amos, The White Stripes, Billy Holiday, David Brubeck, Chick Corea, Miles Davis, Debussy, Johnny Mathis, The Beatles, The Decemberists, Andrew Bird, Laura Nyro, Nick Cave, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Simon & Garfunkel, Neil Young, Johnny Cash, Umbrella Tree, Nervous Norvus, Elvis Costello, Gillian Welch, Nick Drake, Savage Garden, Jamiroquai.
No conventions fit Rae's voice. It bears an unrefined quality tempered by a delicate beauty; her voice is inseparable from her soul. Her songwriting style shuns the superfluous. Crafted without waste, her songs often end in places pop music has only trained us to find unexpected. The music and lyrics are eclectic and eccentric, and with live shows featuring the sounds of accordion and vibraphone Rae and her band make songs such as the arpeggiating discofunk tune “Lovestruck Odyssey” danceable. Or “Little Scared” into a haunting carnivalized jazz that could easily be set in a horror film. Rae is certainly a product of her own invention who struggles to name a single concrete influence. Ranging from penetrating to perilous, fanciful to fierce, Rae Hering is truly crafting some of Nashville's quirkiest and complex songs.
I'll be on radio. I'll be at Vera's. You can be anywhere. Plug 208. 109. 24. 34:8020/listen. pls into your browser or go to TwinCitiesRadio. net. Better yet, show up on the patio with the sun going down. 2901 Lyndale S. Wednesday, August 20.
Rae, Completely loved seeing you perform on Saturday. Your music helped round out a perfect weekend for me. My lovely companion, Emilie, went on about it as well. Thank you. --Carson Remote Locations Travel
I really enjoyed the performance the other night. I've been listening to your stuff on myspace and I would like to talk to you about promoting a couple of your songs to my friend Debi. When I spoke to her the other night, she seemed very interested. Hope to hear from you soon. We'll get together.
You are such a warm and beautiful spirit! Lots of fantastic karma to you Rae. thanks for the friendship over the years and all the creativity you add to Nashville. Peace and respect, george and dave d
Hey I caught your show at the rutledge this past tuesday and I absolutely loved it! I love your writing style and I can't wait to see you perform again. Will there be any studio recordings with the full band soon? Thanks for making great music!
Dear Rae, you have accomplished what no one else on the face of the earth has been able to do before. You put an exclam on an accordian. Viva la accordionista! Is this the new you? Do you really play it? Will you be back in Minnesota in Dec? All important questions.
I am the kid from Micah's house a couple of weeks ago and I just wanted to say awesome show tonight, I can't wait for an album to come out so I can sing along in the car.
Rae Hering, what's up, girl? I've been listening to your recital on my iPod and it's just amazing. How was the DVD? Happy to know you and, yes, the number 2 does look a lot like the word 'rose'.
I just wanted to say that I really enjoyed your recital last night. I hope you continue to make such dazzling music! (I really loved "Bruise on the Brain".)
I'll never the time my band was in Nashville at the Cafe Coco. It was an open mic and I remember Rae getting up there, soft spoken. When she started to play the room was silenced (at least I know I was), and I soaked up the music to my soul. I had been on the road for weeks and had not heard anything so original and refreshing for quite some time. After she played I told her how amazing her performance was, how much I loveed the harmonies..I could tell there was a little of Jobim's influence...I'm pretty sure I scared her, anyways, Rae, keep doing what your doing!
Thanks for a great show tonight Rae !
You are a truly "captivating" performer !
I'm looking very forward to not only working with you in the studio, but becoming great friends as well !
