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Rachel Marie follows in a tradition of unapologetically forthright women folksingers, with songs that hearken to "overstuffed lines of Tori Amos, philosophical turn of Indigo Girls, and lilting vocals like Joni Mitchell." The social awareness of folk meets the introspection of the singer-songwriter tradition with a moderate dose of snark. An endearingly quirky stage presence as honest as her songs keeps audiences charmed.

Long Bio

Rachel Marie follows in a tradition of unapologetically forthright women folksingers, with songs that hearken to "overstuffed lines of Tori Amos, philosophical turn of Indigo Girls, and lilting vocals like Joni Mitchell." The social awareness of folk meets the introspection of the singer-songwriter tradition with a moderate dose of snark. Rachel takes a straightforward and honest approach to songwriting in an effort to foster genuine human connection and encourage empathy through music. Passion for using the power of her voice to shed light on injustice gives rise to poignant poetic statements on subjects from heartbreak and death to police brutality and immigration. An endearingly quirky stage presence as honest as her songs keeps audiences charmed.

Boston-based and Pennsylvania-raised, Rachel has played at prestigious folk venues including the me&thee (MA), Club Passim (MA), the Burren (MA), and Godfrey Daniels (PA). Rachel's latest full-length album, False Foundations, was released in May 2018.

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Emergency Champagne || Rachel Marie (Original Song)

A downloadable demo of "Emergency Champagne" (and a whole mess of other content) is accessible for $20+ patrons at http://patreon.com/rachelmariemusic – all sorts of goods start from $1! This song will definitely show up on my next record whenever it gets made! Thanks to LTV photography for this shiny ass footage of my face! http://www.ltvphotography.com/ Thanks to Sawyer at the Burren for running sound and hanging around after the show while my elderly laptop important the files! http://rachelmarie.com http://patreon.com/rachelmariemusic http://facebook.com/rachelmariemusic http://instagram.com/lyricalnonsense http://twitter.com/rachelmariesch rachel@rachelmarie.com

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Light of Mine – Rachel Marie || NESR 2022

LIVE, from the New England Songwriters Retreat, Light of Mine by Rachel Marie http://rachelmarie.com http://facebook.com/rachelmariemusic http://instagram.com/lyricalnonsense http://twitter.com/rachelmariesch rachel@rachelmarie.com http://patreon.com/rachelmariemusic

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Rachel Marie - Not Okay

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Rachel Marie - From Where I Still Am | Sofar Worcester

Rachel Marie performing "From Where I Still Am" at Sofar Worcester on 26 February 2019 Sofar puts on hundreds of intimate shows each month around the world. Find an upcoming date in your city: http://bit.ly/findasofar For a new gig every day, along with playlists, features and more, subscribe to Sofar here: http://bit.ly/subscribetosofar _________________________ Find us on Facebook and Twitter for more information - http://www.facebook.com/sofarsounds http://twitter.com/Sofarsounds https://m.facebook.com/SofarSoundsWorcesterMA/ https://www.instagram.com/sofarworcester _________________________ Artist: Rachel Marie http://www.rachelmarie.com/ http://www.facebook.com/rachelmariemusic http://www.twitter.com/rachelmariesch http://www.instagram.com/lyricalnonsense _________________________ Filmed by: Matt Wright, https://www.mattwrightphoto.com/index Edited by: Matt Wright, https://www.mattwrightphoto.com/index Audio by: Matt Wright, https://www.mattwrightphoto.com/index

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Hello, Stranger (Pittsburgh Pride June 2017)

Hello, stranger, can I give you what I have? I don’t have all that much, but I don’t need it all And I was taught by the stories of a Middle Eastern man That I should give when I can Especially in dangerous times Especially when everyone is drawing lines And building walls I want to believe that in this country, no one has to take the fall And I will pledge allegiance to this flag when there is liberty and justice for all Hello, stranger, can I offer you my time? I don’t have all that much, but I can lend an ear I believe that your anger is justified And that we’re all made weaker by fear But I understand if trust is hard And I understand if you’re just too scarred Because the problem looks just like me I want to believe that in this country, no one has to take the fall And I will pledge allegiance to this flag when there is liberty and justice for all I take a long look in the mirror I'll tell you what I see I am not a perfect Christian And I am not a perfect feminist I am not a perfect pacifist And I am not a perfect friend So while I can’t demand perfection We can demand that the killing end I want to believe that in this country, no one has to take the fall And I will pledge allegiance to this flag when there is liberty and justice for all

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Let Me Bee (Live at the Burren Backroom)

Live from the Burren Backroom Series in Somerville, Massachusetts, November 17, 2017 We couldn’t have known We couldn’t have dreamed With our bodies and words trapped in teenage time What would be On a quest for a love that would not give us up To hold us when we couldn’t stay standing We didn’t know what we were planting I am with you are your core You are mine and I am yours For worse or for better I’ll love you forever I promise to I promise you, I do I promise you, I do The biggest of hearts The smallest of seeds Sown in the soil of our skin and souls Planted deep You have always been there underneath it all Helping me bloom when we only knew rain We didn’t know how we would rise up Again and again and again I am with you are your core You are mine and I am yours For worse or for better I’ll love you forever I promise to I promise you, I do I promise you, I do Most days I don’t know if I’m feeding this world If I’m a seed or a weed or a bee But I love you and I like you And it’s never been in spite of you The friend you have in me That you wake up every day and let me be I am with you are your core You are mine and I am yours For worse or for better I’ll love you forever I promise to I promise you, I do I promise you, I do

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singersongwriter, folk, original music, acoustic, acoustic music, somerville, boston

Rachel Marie – Not Okay (Official Video)

WELCOME TO BABY'S FIRST OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO. "Not Okay" is the lead track from my May 2018 album False Foundations. We all have deeply held beliefs and understandings that do us more harm than good. Addressing those beliefs and tearing them down is the driving force behind the record. Leading up to the release of the the album, I ran a social media campaign wherein I asked people to write down their "false foundations" on cardboard building blocks and post a photo to their social channels. I was floored by the vulnerability of the responses. The "Not Okay" music video culminates in me and some of my closest friends defiantly tossing those cardboard blocks into a bonfire. HUGE thanks to: Emily Graham-Handley at Lightning Bulb Productions not only for the video itself but for all the loving brainstorming that went into this narrative, a trek to Maine for no reason other than me wanting to build a fire near the water, and the best attitude of all time. Louie Tomás Velez for very convincingly playing the role of my bestie. The motley crew very convincingly playing the roles of my pals: Anastasia Black Will Black Prateek Poddar John David Parker Robinson Michael Branden for letting a bunch of young hooligans take over his lake house ON HIS BIRTHDAY to film. And everyone who shared their false foundations with me on these bricks. Here's hoping it's cathartic for you to watch some of them burn. My Patreon patrons are a big part of the reason I can do music full-time, and thanks especially to Mateo Cantres, David Devey, Miriam Devey, Heath Dill, Karen D Haas, Katelyn Haas-Conrad, Alex Maslow, John Robinson, Carole Devey Schachter, and Daniel Tatar. Please join us on that platform if you feel so inclined. http://rachelmarie.com http://patreon.com/rachelmariemusic http://facebook.com/rachelmariemusic http://instagram.com/lyricalnonsense http://twitter.com/rachelmariesch rachel@rachelmarie.com

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Testimonials

Rachel Marie's music manifests the purity of her voice and her spirit. Her songs are touching and profound and her rapport with the audience immediately makes one feel as though you have known her for a long time..

Kathy Sands-Boehmer, Music Curator, Writer, Presenter, Harbortown Music (Marblehead, MA)

Rachel's stories and finger style guitar playing create song-scapes rather than just your average tune. Melody and harmony are prevalent, but the experience is what you go home with. Add in a brilliantly woven, genuine and sometimes silly banter and Rachel’s unique show will stay with you a long time.
Tom Bianchi, 24 Hour Music, LLC

"Rachel has an open and positive energy that shines through every interaction. Her message boils down to, "we are all human beings, with all that entails, but it is going to be okay anyway." In her performance, Rachel collaborates with the audience to break down any vestige of fourth wall that might creep into the performance setting. We had a magical evening with Rachel."

Eric Lund, Presenter, The Greenhouse (Lakeville, MN)

Rachel Marie's music is refreshing, poetic, and pointed. Often powerful, her songs also reveal an underlying sense of humor and an insightful perspective through both lyrics and melody. In a live setting, her passion for performance shines through. Rachel connects with her listeners through a magically complementary mix of music and message. Her album There is Love is a terrific collection of songs: all well worth a listen or three.
Nick Noble, host of THE FOLK REVIVAL on WICN (Worcester Public Radio)

I definitely heard some of the feminist singer songwriters that I grew up listening to in [False Foundations] – Overstuffed lines of Tori Amos, philosophical turn of Indigo Girls, lilting vocals like Joni Mitchell.
Victoria Farmer, The Christian Humanist Podcast

Press

"It's a real honor to premiere the video for Rachel Marie's song, "Not Okay," which features many of the "false foundations" that her fans sent her. The video perfectly complements the song, underscoring the need for community and people with whom it's okay to not be okay."

Ken Templeton, Red Line Roots