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
On SUnday night, at the Manitou Music Festival, near Frankfurt. Please, please, please will you play Tin Can Sullivan for newly weds Henrik and Libby. Henrik came all the way from Denmark to hear you play. They will love you forever and ever and buy every Cd and everything you make. -The Famous Pansy Jane.
Hey, I'm going to try to see this amazing group on Backstage Pass! Thanks again Rachael for singing backup on my record. You are the best!! Wish you cats the best for '09 and beyond. :)
I wanted to let you know I started my own label, first release is...me...go figure... Please check it out, listen, leave a comment, get a copy... Let me know what you think
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