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Tag Archives: Acoustic

Meg Frampton’s return to music with “Say I Said Yes”

May 9, 2015by rachelannc Leave a comment

“Through all my new experiences in jewelry and ‘side man’ gigging for other artists, I could never quite put the quiet voice inside of me to rest,” Meg Frampton writes to […]

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My Afternoon with “Belle” (Jack Johnson Cover)

April 27, 2015by rachelannc 2 Comments

Well into the middle of my last quarter of college–ever–I had the incessant need to record a new video cover; one, because I had the time, and two, because I’ve […]

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Covers, Music, Vlog

Kaki King presents “The Neck is a Bridge to the Body”

April 21, 2015by rachelannc Leave a comment

With her signature six-string acoustic Ovation Adamas 1581-KK guitar, Kaki King has turned her musical weapon into a screen for projection in her new visual, live music production, “The Neck Is […]

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Rachel Plays “The Old Guitar” in the Summer of 2013

March 27, 2015by rachelannc Leave a comment

Sometime back in the summer of 2013, I returned home to meet up with a local East Coast artist named Corey Paneheart, who has a lovely video series called The […]

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Covers, Music, Vlog

Now here we go again, with Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams” (Cover by Rachel & Giann)

February 9, 2015by rachelannc 8 Comments

Now here we go again, talking dreams while time is making us bolder and children are getting older… It’s been a long time coming for the both of us–her staying […]

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Covers, Music, Vlog

Let’s Play Some Music (Feat. My Fishman Loudbox Artist Amp)

January 19, 2015by rachelannc 2 Comments

I’ve been itching to record a new video cover, revamping an old tune with my new Fishman Loudbox Artist acoustic guitar amplifier. The beginning towards 2015 has been a strange […]

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Covers, Music, Vlog

Flashback to My Cover of Fleetwood Mac’s “Tusk”

December 28, 2014by rachelannc 3 Comments

Here is my take on “Tusk,” the orchestra-filled jungle-rhythm classic song by one of my all-time favorite rock bands, Fleetwood Mac. This song definitely does not belong on the sole acoustic guitar, […]

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Ayana Giann & I cover Meg & Dia’s “Cardigan Weather” (for Old Time’s Sake)

December 8, 2014by rachelannc Leave a comment

This was recorded earlier this past summer, before I cut my hair and we were able to knock out three covers in one day. “Cardigan Weather” is probably one of those […]

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Covers, Music, Reflection, Vlog

Life, Change and Switchfoot ft. Jars of Clay’s “Let That Be Enough” (Cover)

September 28, 2014by rachelannc Leave a comment

Excuse my quietude in the beginning of this video (I didn’t want to speak too loudly). But summer nights spent at home are always the sweetest. So here is my ode […]

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Covers, Music, Reflection, Vlog

Our take on “Shy That Way” by Tristan Prettyman & Jason Mraz (Cover)

August 22, 2014by rachelannc Leave a comment

This is our take on “Shy That Way” by Tristan Prettyman & Jason Mraz. This is a song we were about to perform some time four years ago at the end […]

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In love with Hozier’s bluesy grit and soul in “To Be Alone,” live in Kilkenny

June 24, 2014by rachelannc 6 Comments

I think I’ve discovered my new favorite Irish musician. And he’s gritty as heck with a lot of heart. Right when you hear Hozier’s voice, you’re already taken into a world […]

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My Cover of Ed Sheeran’s “I See Fire”

June 22, 2014by rachelannc 1 Comment

Rachel Ann Cauilan – Ed Sheeran – I See Fire (Acoustic Guitar Cover, Instrumental) To those summer nights. For appreciating moments. And when it comes to falling in love with […]

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Covers, Music, Vlog

Kina Grannis Interview: “Elements,” College and Why she does Music

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The sun was out and air cool over UC Irvine’s Aldrich Park last Friday afternoon. As classes were ending and staff dwindled in and out of the park to set up, students […]

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Articles, Celebrities, Concerts, Interviews, Music, Writing

Kina Grannis Explores Her ‘Elements’ (Album Review) [New University Publication]

May 27, 2014by rachelannc 1 Comment

Kina Grannis has been in the music game for several years with whispering vocals, rhythmic guitars, a cool bass line and impassioned lyrics. Since winning a Super Bowl commercial contest […]

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Articles, Celebrities, Music, Response

A little “Wicked Love” with Kate Earl, Honeytone and some ‘Me’ time

April 30, 2014by rachelannc Leave a comment

Because I found myself having some extra this afternoon for the first time in what seems like six months. And I think I am having a bit too much fun with […]

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Covers, Music

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I am a Music lover, Guitar player, Retired Music Journalist, Dreamer, Lover of the outdoors and Old soul in a young body.

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