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Tag Archives: Blues

Introducing Rue the Band and the “Funnel of Love”

October 31, 2020by rachelannc 2 Comments

It’s been a long time coming, but decided to release the first of many from our little music project we’ve been working on all year. This one’s inspired by the […]

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Covers, Music

Welcome To The “Jungle” (Tash Sultana Cover)

May 3, 2018by rachelannc 4 Comments

Tash Sultana is a beast. Ever since I first heard her song “Jungle” a little more than a year ago, I knew Tash was an artist I wanted to see. […]

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Covers, Music

ZZ Ward brings her blue-eyed soul and “dirty shine” to The Independent

June 15, 2017by rachelannc Leave a comment

Halfway through ZZ Ward‘s set, she had the whole crowd singing along to “Charlie Ain’t Home,” a song in which she describes as too “sexy” and maybe a bit too […]

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Articles, Concerts, Music

Amy Vachal Interview: Brooklyn Singer-Songwriter Talks Post-Voice Journey and Upcoming Album

June 12, 2017by rachelannc 1 Comment

Amy Vachal is the kind of singer whose music puts you at ease. Full of acoustic-driven blues and pop folk-inspired tunes, the 28-year-old Brooklyn singer-songwriter has made it her mission […]

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Allen Stone closes Hardly Strictly Bluegrass with all his “Free Love”

October 9, 2016by rachelannc Leave a comment

There are some performers who are like a breath of fresh air. Their voice is clear as crystal and pierces through your heart; their music gets under your bones, sending grooves […]

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Articles, Concerts, Music

A Trio of Songwriters: Justin Kawika Young, Melissa Polinar and Gabe Bondoc live at The Chapel

September 22, 2016by rachelannc Leave a comment

Have you ever heard a song that changed your life? Maybe it be the way a musician’s voice can tell a story, making you feel a sense of heartbreak or […]

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Articles, Concerts, Culture, Interviews, Music

The Record Company lit up the Great American Music Hall with their rock ‘n’ blues

May 14, 2016by rachelannc Leave a comment

When it comes to a band called The Record Company, you’d expect music that pays homage to the bluesy grit and rock ‘n’ roll of dusty old vinyl records recorded in someone’s […]

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Articles, Concerts, Music

You Give Me That “Wicked Love” (Kate Earl Cover)

November 6, 2015by rachelannc 3 Comments

Warm cups. Cool weather. Brisky leaves and jazzy tunes. You’ve gotta love those perfectly lazy days when you wake up at the crisp of morning, well-rested and snuggled up in all your fuzzy […]

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Covers, Music, Vlog

In honor of the late Amy Winehouse and “Valerie” (The Zutons Cover)

August 13, 2015by rachelannc Leave a comment

In honor of the late Amy Winehouse, I decided to plug in the electric and groove to this wonderfully soulful tune, originally created by The Zutons. I’ve been preparing for […]

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Covers, Music

“Local Brews Local Grooves” Craft Beer and Music Festival @ the House of Blues, Anaheim (10-25-2014)

November 2, 2014by rachelannc 1 Comment

Who doesn’t love a darn good glass of craft beer?! Okay, well I guess that specific niche is only relevant to few, as many of my friends don’t drink much beer […]

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Articles, Concerts, Food/Health, Music

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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Articles, Music

Losing all Raunch and Snarkiness through Kate Earl’s “Honey”

March 18, 2014by rachelannc Leave a comment

Finals week is that one rare and special little week that–although stressful–allows you the time to do whatever you want. You’ve no classes to attend and nowhere in particular to be […]

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Articles, Celebrities, Concerts, Music, Reflection, Writing

ZZ Ward takes it slow with reimagining John Legend’s “Ordinary People”

February 3, 2014by rachelannc Leave a comment

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Glon8cRHNo ZZ Ward – Ordinary People (John Legend Cover) This song is just classic ZZ Ward. As the angsty blue-eyed-soul with an edge, ZZ reimagines the classic John Legend “Ordinary […]

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Articles, Celebrities, Covers, Music

ZZ Ward made us get Down & Dirty Shine @ the Fillmore, SF (September 4, 2013)

September 13, 2013by rachelannc Leave a comment

* Original post with full HTML at rachelannc.tumblr.com. ZZ Ward is an up-and-coming blues, rock, and hip-hop fused singer-songwriter who has all the boyish appeal, womanly angst, and frontwoman stage-presence […]

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Articles, Concerts, Music

ZZ Ward brings Blues and Hip-hop to Guitar Center

August 18, 2013by rachelannc Leave a comment

ZZ Ward – Til the Casket Drops (Live at Guitar Center, 1/17/2013) Although I hate to admit it when I discover new artists from watching TV shows (Milo Greene from Covert […]

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