Rachael Sage

About

Rachael SageRachael Sage is a vibrant and innovative New York-based Americana folk-pop singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and activist who emerged from NYC's East Village music scene, cutting her artistic teeth at seminal downtown clubs like The Bitter End, The Bottom Line, and Sin-é alongside early idols including Jeff Buckley and Jane Siberry. It was here that Sage swiftly developed a unique style fusing Americana, classical, folk and pop elements with socially conscious themes. Paste Magazine dubbed her music "wildly expressive", and Stereo Embers described her as "the kind of performer you can't take your eyes off". Performing 100+ dates a year all over North America, the UK, and Europe – often accompanied by members of her band The Sequins, featuring Kelly Halloran (Tom Morello) on fiddle and Trina Hamlin (Susan Werner) on harmonica – Rachael has earned a loyal following for her dynamic piano playing, delicate guitar work, soulful vocals, and improvisational audience interaction. Sage always brings a healthy dose of humor, uplift and encouragement to her one-of-a-kind, heavily improvised performances. Irrepressibly expressive and unabashedly feminist – her first tours were with trailblazing punk-folk icon Ani DiFranco and Lilith Fair – she has shared stages with a diverse list of artists including Rufus Wainwright, Dar Williams, Beth Hart, Marshall Crenshaw, Shawn Colvin, and Judy Collins – with whom she also recorded a critically-acclaimed duet of Neil Young's "Helpless." Throughout the years, Sage has enjoyed an eclectic career in the US, UK and beyond. Her many years of helming MPress Records have fostered collaborations with diverse peers including MPress label-mates Grace Pettis, Melissa Ferrick and Grammy® Nominee Seth Glier. With a new album focused on inclusivity, acceptance and non-violence, Sage's uplifting and often hilarious live shows have never felt more vital. Equal parts consummate musicianship, poetic lyricism and infectious high energy, Sage and her longtime band The Sequins bridge the earthy, retro sensibilities of 70’s-era folk-rock with the ability to connect meaningfully with audiences of all ilks – always bringing the positive vibes and musical reminder that we’re all on this planet to lift each other up. In addition to being a six-time Independent Music Award-winning musician and producer, Sage is also a John Lennon Contest Grand Prize winner who has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe, SXSW, and toured globally from Japan to Berlin. Sage is also a visual artist and a former ballet dancer who performed with the New York City Ballet. A self-described "cancer thriver" and longtime advocate for women's health, homeless youth, and the LGBTQ+ community, Sage has raised funds via recordings and live performances for various charitable beneficiaries, including the Foundation for Women's Cancer, WhyHunger, NEDA, Girls Inc., and The American Refugee Committee. Rachael Sage & The Sequins' Under My Canopy comes out later this year on MPress/Virgin, but will be exclusively available in advance at her live shows beginning this Summer. www.rachaelsage.com Noah Guthrie “Noah Guthrie is an Americana singer-songwriter and musician hailing from South Carolina. Known for his soulful voice and heartfelt songwriting, Guthrie has made a significant impact on the music scene with his unique blend of Country, Americana, and Rock influences. He first gained widespread attention with his viral YouTube covers, which showcased his powerful vocals and garnered millions of views. Guthrie’s talent caught the eye of television producers, leading to his appearances on popular shows such as NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” Dancing With The Stars” and FOX’s “Glee,” where he played the character Roderick Meeks in the final season. These appearances helped broaden his audience and solidified his presence in the entertainment industry. Throughout his career, Guthrie has had the honor of opening for several legendary artists, most notably performing 12 shows with the iconic Willie Nelson. This experience not only highlighted Guthrie’s abilities as a performer but also connected him with new fans and industry veterans alike. His heartfelt, honest songwriting, dedication to his craft and ability to connect with audiences continues to propel his career forward in the Americana music scene. Noah has over 110M streams to date across DSPs, with an average of 400k monthly listeners on Spotify. Noah’s music has been added to 1.28 Million user playlists on Spotify. Noah has a combined social media following of over 939.7k followers, including half a million subscribers on YouTube. He has opened for artists such as Ed Sheeran, Ben Rector, Corey Smith, Sister Hazel, Matt Nathanson, Dwight Yoakam, and has had the rare privilege of opening 12 shows for Willie Nelson. Noah has released three critically-acclaimed albums, 2013’s Among the Wildest Things, 2017’s The Valley, and 2022’s Blue Wall. He has performed on NBC’s the TODAY Show, the Tonight Show, Hallmark Channel’s Home & Family, and ABC’s Dancing With the Stars. Noah had his breakout role playing Roderick Meeks on season six of the hit FOX TV show GLEE, where he was cast after producers discovered his viral YouTube videos. “Guthrie’s roots as a South Carolinian from a musical family, run deeply Country/ Americana. But his genre-bending vocal range sets him apart sonically and could place him anywhere in the industry.” -American Songwriter “Guthrie is growing leaps and bounds as a performer, the sort of charismatic presence with a huge, expressive range capable of capturing sheer, fiery intensity almost naturally.” -The Musical Divide “Guthrie paints cinematic images with his words that transport you to the ‘Blue Wall’, the name the Native Americans gave to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Guthrie is as adept at a smooth falsetto as he is a bluesy rasp akin to Greg Allman. The guy can really sing.” -Red Guitar Music