L.A. female dream-rockers Warpaint set the Fillmore off
Atmosphere is everything when it comes to a live performance. It could be the lights, the stage, the mood of the crowd or the tall guy in front of you […]
Tag Archives: Girl Guitarists
St. Vincent and Her Signature Guitar made for Women, by a Woman
The guitar has always been seen as a masculine instrument. As a female guitarist myself, it often comes off as a surprise to people when I say I play guitar. […]
My Afternoon with “Belle” (Jack Johnson Cover)
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 […]
Rachel Plays “The Old Guitar” in the Summer of 2013
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 […]
The Beast of Burden: The Story Behind Meg & Dia Frampton
Last fall quarter, I took my first Literary Journalism workshop here at UC Irvine. It was required of us to seek out a long-form narrative story (in just ten weeks) and, […]
My “Lost Stars” from “Begin Again” Acoustic Guitar Instrumental Cover + Chords + Tutorial
Because I’ve been able to spend some time away from this song and really capture the right chords and spirit (as inspired by Adam Levine’s version). But, it’s strange how, […]
A happy-go-lucky girl
I caught myself earlier this week saying to myself, “I need to find something to do. I need to keep myself busy.” Image Source: YouQueen, “Activate Your Passion with a Hobby” […]
Kina Grannis let the fire out and created sentimental space in the Troubadour: “Elements” album release and kick-off tour
When you love something that much, it’s hard to get it off your mind. And when you find something that just fits with you and sticks, you’ve got every reason to keep that alive in […]
On Growing Up with a Gnarls Barkley Cover of “Crazy” by Ayana Giann & Rachel Ann
“The people who are meant to be in your life will always gravitate back toward you, no matter how far they wander.” Gnarls Barkley – Crazy (Cover by Ayana Giann […]
Cassadee Pope is sweet in her video “I Wish I Could Break Your Heart”
Cassadee Pope – “I Wish I Could Break Your Heart” Country-pop artist Cassadee Pope is probably The Voice‘s biggest success story, as the Season 3 champ reigns in a new […]
Shannyn Sossamon takes us through feeling in her Maudegone Theater
I Wish That from Shannyn Sossamon on Vimeo. Oft seen playing the struggling ‘Susy’ Sweet, jamming behind a drum kit, or dancing whimsically in both uncontrollable and rhythmic fashion, Shannyn […]
An Acoustic Take of Zedd’s “Clarity” and Growing Backbone in College
Gelline Ibarrola & Rachel Ann Cauilan – Clarity (Zedd Cover) Is midterm season bogging you down? Have no fear! Listen to my lovely and talented friend Gelline and I take on […]
ZZ Ward takes it slow with reimagining John Legend’s “Ordinary People”
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 […]
Covering Fleetwood Mac’s “The Chain” is one tough cookie
Rachel Ann Cauilan – Fleetwood Mac – The Chain (Acoustic Guitar Cover) Sometimes, you have to take advantage of the moments you feel most inspired… Including when it’s 3am and […]
Because I’m in love with Halestorm and “It’s Not You” (My Cover Rendition)
Rachel Ann Cauilan – Halestorm – It’s Not You (Acoustic Guitar Cover) [Demo Test] Because I’ve been falling more and more in love with Halestorm recently. (Have you seen their […]
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