Shout Sister Shout: Steppin’ In It with Rachael Davis
After playing concerts as a double bill, Rachael Davis and the boys from Steppin’ In It found a common love for Jazz music of the 1930’s and ‘40’s. The summer of 2006 found the two acts working at the same festivals, which led to joining each other for a classic tune by Nat King Cole or Billie Holiday during their respective sets. By mid summer, the quintet was dubbed ‘Shout Sister Shout’ and an album was in the works.
Although both are known nationally for their folk repertoire, Shout Sister Shout stretches them in the realm of old-time American Jazz with torch swing numbers alongside bluesy ballads. Steppin’ In It, known for their revival of old-time music, provide the perfect backdrop for Rachael Davis who posses a voice that demands your attention.
“The quintet is a tribute to the smoky, sophisticated sound of 1930s and '40s jazz, with plenty of influence from Cole Porter, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Nat King Cole Trio and Sarah Vaughan, and it's a trip to hear Davis channel those old greats. Of course, it doesn't hurt to have a bunch of guys playing the hell out of vintage instruments as backup.” The Metro Times- Detroit, MI
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April 12th: ISLAND Benefit Concert! at Shorts Brewing Company in Bellaire. 7 pm to midnight. This is a partnership with Earthwork Music to benefit ISLAND. Musicians include Seth Bernard, May Erlewine, Micah Middaugh (of Breathe Owl Breathe), Darlene, Brandon Foote, Laura Bates, Susan Fawcett, Chris Dorman, Marty Heller, Pat Ivory and more!
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