Rachael Sage Releases Tour Dates, Kicks Off 4/23

Early coverage for singer/songwriter/producer Rachael Sage's ninth CD ‘Delancey Street' praises the album as her "tightest and most personal offering to date," filled with songs that are "confident and grounded." For a self-professed gypsy looking to establish a home after a decade on the road, these comments are a reflection of Sage's focus on a new phase of her life. In interviews (below,) she articulates the shift in thinking.

Featuring an atmospheric, art-rock sound reminiscent of the idiosyncratic work of Kate Bush, ‘Delancey Street' depicts one of NYC's notable downtown thoroughfares as a metaphor for heartbreak. The CD was released digitally on April 20th, and will be in stores on May 18th. Sage is in the midst of a nationwide tour, which will run through the summer. Listen to a streaming audio sampler of the MPress Records release: http://www.sethcohenpr.com/player/rachaelsage/

The album features 11 original compositions and an inspired cover of the Hall & Oates classic, ‘Rich Girl'. A twelfth song, Sage's understated rendition of ‘Fame', is offered as an iTunes exclusive Bonus Track. Creative Loafing said, "One of the album's highlights is "Big Star," a pop track written about "anyone who feels like what they're doing is a pipe dream."" Other standouts include the lush ‘Everything Was Red', the cinematic ‘How I Got By' and the wistful ‘Wasn't It You'. Sage features both long-time collaborators and some new faces, including guitarist James Mastro (Ian Hunter), renowned bassist Will Lee (David Letterman), cellist Dave Eggar (Coldplay, The Who), guitarist Jack Petruzelli (Rufus Wainwright), organist Jon Loyd (Gavin DeGraw), and percussionist/vocalist Everett Bradley (Hall & Oates).

More about Rachael Sage:
The award-winning singer/pianist/performer mixes extraordinary musicality and an affinity for on-stage improvisation with a savvy business mind - she founded and runs MPress Records, she produces her albums, regularly tours over 150 dates per year, has built an impressive international following, and is an advocate for numerous causes. Keyboard Magazine featured Sage in a recent issue: http://www.keyboardmag.com/article/quick-tips-rachel/January-2010/105541

A musical gypsy, Sage has spent the better part of the last decade releasing albums and circling the globe in support of an impressive repertoire of original material. Mentored by such seminal artists as Eric Burdon, John Lee Hooker, Judy Collins and Colin Hay, Sage has steadily built a passionate fan base, prompting Performing Songwriter Magazine to name her "One of the Top 100 Independent Artists Of The Past 15 Years". The two-time Independent Music Award winner and multiple OutMusic Award recipient is a prolific artist who has nonetheless learned the hard way that constant creative output and productivity don't necessarily lead to fulfillment. "I'm really lucky to have a handful of amazing friends and a partner I've been with now for several years...but traveling so much, it's always an ongoing challenge to sustain relationships. Balance has definitely never been my forte", Sage admits. Sage, who has a degree in Drama from Stanford and has studied at The School of American Ballet, has been writing songs since she was barely able to reach the piano keys. 

Rachael Sage on Tour:
Apr. 23 Cyber Cafe West Binghamton, NY
Apr. 27 Broward Center Ft. Lauderdale, FL
May 7 The Birchmere (opening for Shawn Colvin) Alexandria, VA
May 8 NightCat Easton, MD
May 9 WXPN Philadelphia, PA
May 11 Joe's Pub New York, NY
May 14 House Concert Washington, D.C.
May 15 The Psalm Salon Philadelphia, PA
May 19 Turner Hall Ballroom (opening for Colin Hay) Milwaukee, WI
May 21 Georgie's Bar Asbury Park, NJ
May 29-31 Virginia Women's Music Festival Kents Store, VA
(* Sage performance confirmed for May 30 at 11:00 am)
Jun. 3 Hotel Café Hollywood, CA
Jun. 12 Milwaukee Pride Milwaukee, WI
Jul. 3 London Gay Pride UK
Jul. 10 Bridger Folk Music Society Logan, UT
Jul 11 Magpie House Concerts Salt Lake City, UT

Visit www.rachaelsage.com