Vocal Sensation Rachel Brown To Play Three June Engagements In New York City, 6/10, 6/15, 6/28

Whether she's putting a coffee-house spin on David Guetta's hit song 'Without You' or singing an impromptu duet with Wyclef Jean, Rachel Brown's shows are just as unpredictable as her unique sound. A soulful gumbo of folk, afro-Caribbean, country, pop, and Hawaiian influences, Brown's music has won her prestigious songwriting awards-such as the ASCAP Foundation Robert Allen Award for songwriting-as well as recognition from celebrity blogger Perez Hilton. This month, the self-taught musician will be playing three upcoming shows in New York City: two at the Darby and one at Rockwood Music Hall. Learn more at www.RachelBrownMusic.com.

WHO: Acclaimed Singer-Songwriter Rachel Brown & Backup Band

WHAT: Three Acoustic Vocal Performances Accompanied By Live Band

WHEN: Sunday, June 10th at 9PM - Rockwood Music Hall Friday, June 15th & Thursday, June 28th at 7PM – The Darby

WHERE: Rockwood Music Hall - 196 West Allen Street
The Darby - 244 W. 14th Street

About Rachel Brown

Rachel Brown is a singer, songwriter and musician born and raised in New York City. Brown's music fuses pop, Caribbean, Hawaiian, country, hip-hop and world sounds into a captivating groove. In solo recordings, with her guitar or ukulele, Rachel's unique voice combines sweetness, sultriness and vulnerability, enchanting the listener. When coupled with her band of talented African musicians, Brown's Bermudian and Ethiopian heritage shines. As a fairly new artist with no formal musical training, Brown found her voice the old fashioned way. "My songwriting process-which started about five years ago- consisted of grabbing my guitar and learning to play it while I wrote these songs," says Brown. "I just kind of play things until they sound right." Brown's natural talent was quickly recognized by her peers and established veterans alike. She was the 2010 recipient of the prestigious ASCAP Foundation Robert Allen Award for songwriting as well as a 2011 recipient of the Songwriter's Hall of Fame Abe Olman Award for Excellence in Songwriting. She also received a very coveted audition slot at the National Association for Campus Activities' national convention.

Having only been performing publicly since her junior year in college, the Harvard graduate's (she was selected as one of Harvard's "15 Most Interesting Seniors" in 2010) honest lyrics and melodic sound has secured exposure not often seen by a new artist. Brown opened for the likes of Mary J. Blige and Robin Thicke at Bermuda's National Stadium and John Legend and Quincy Jones at the Bermuda Music Festival. Brown's music also caught the ear of one of her favorite musical influences, Wyclef Jean. Last summer the singer received a surprise when Jean brought her up on stage to perform an impromptu duet of Bob Marley's "Redemption Song" at an iMentor fundraiser. With so much happening so fast, Brown is appreciating every step. "It's been a pleasant surprise time and time again when someone tells me they enjoy the music or they can relate to it because I'm just writing about my life and making music that I enjoy." Brown recently released an extended single featuring her award winning single "Bumblebee" as well as two other critically acclaimed songs-"Diamond in the Rough" and a live performance of "Lullaby." The single is available at Brown's shows and through various digital distributors.

Rachel Brown 2012 Tour Dates

6/10/12 Rockwood Music Hall New York, NY
6/20/12 The Darby New York, NY
6/28/12 The Darby New York, NY
8/2/12 University of Maryland- College Park College Park MD
9/11/12 Springfield College Springfield, MA
9/27/12 Colby-Sawyer College New London, NH
10/ 9/12 The Community College of Baltimore County Dundalk, MD
10/10/12 Devry University-Fort Washington Fort Washington, PA
10/11/12 Iona College New Rochelle, NY
10/ 11/12 Hartwick College Oneonta, NY
10/12/12 Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg, PA