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Rachel
McCartney has toured U.S. blues/folk venues since 1994 —
gracing audiences from Boston to Atlanta and back again.
Aside from busking in the
Boston subways, McCartney's favorite stages include the Somerville
Theatre, Lizard Lounge, Kendall Cafe and historic Club Passim.
She also performs at The Bitter End, The Back Fence and The Living
Room in New York.
At Passim, McCartney's opened
for well known artists such as Ellis Paul and Willy Porter, and
has been featured in the Cutting Edge Campfire festivals, five
years running. Recent Boston bills also include the 10th Annual
Songstreet Production of Songwriters at the Somerville Theatre
and the 2002 NEMO Showcase.
Before returning to her
home town of Gloucester in 2001, McCartney was a local favorite
at Pittsburgh venues, opening shows for Patty Griffin, Shawn Colvin,
David Gray, Susan Werner, John Gorka and Christine Lavin. Her
solo billing has repeatedly filled popular venues including The
Quiet Storm and The Club Cafe and her Pennsylvania following continues
to grow.
Songs from McCartney's recent
album Eye On the Horizon (2001) are featured in
Who Knew Productions' award-winning independent film The
Bread, My Sweet. Her back up vocals and banjo can also
be heard on Brian Webb's album entitled Broken Folk
released in June 2002. Her backup vocals are also heard on Ellis
Paul's record.
McCartney's soaring voice
is unmistakable, and her presence strongly felt. Respected among
her peers, McCartney enjoys collaborating with other accomplished
artists. Some of her favorite musical influences are also her
friends. You might catch her gigging with the likes of Rose Polenzani,
Anne Heaton, Brian Webb, Teddy Goldstein, Edie Carey, Meg Hutchinson
and Pamela Means. Recently, she's also had stints opening for
Peter Mulvey and Melissa Ferrick.
Her new album Interim
was released in mid-August 2002.
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