MUSIC NEWS - Acclaimed singer-songwriter Rachael Yamagata,'the troubadour of heartbreak', today announced an extensive run of USA live concert dates that kick off on November 15th at Electric Owl in Vancouver, BC and wrapping up on 3rd & Lindsley in Nashville, TN. But first, she'll begin with a NYC September residency at the Rockwood Music Hall.
Touring in support of her 2011 independent release Chesapeake and a new fall EP of darker ballads, expect more intimate shows with strings and seated venues calling upon her old soul influences like Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Todd Rundgren and Elton John.
She's garnered pop and indie status alike having toured with The Swell Season, Ray LaMontagne, Ryan Adams, Sara Bareilles, Liz Phair and Adam Cohen. Collaborations
include songs with Jason Mraz, Mandy Moore, Dan Wilson and Katherine McPhee as well as appearances on the records of Bright Eyes, Dave Matthews and Rhett Miller to name a few.
Past highlights include opening solo for David Gray at Madison Square Garden, being the guest of Pete Townsend, sharing the stage at Carnegie Hall with R.E.M. and Patti Smith, performing for the President and hosting a tweet dialogue at the White House. Recently, she joined Steve Earle, jazz great Allen Toussaint and The Wood Brothers for a tribute show to Woody Guthrie.
This year involved 8 months of worldwide touring and a performance cameo in the new
movie 'Renee' (the true story that launched the movement TWLOHA).
RACHEL YAMAGATA 2012 Tour Itinerary
September 5,11th, 19th, 26th - Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 2 - New York, NY
November
15 - Electric Owl - Vancouver, BC
16 - Tractor Tavern - Seattle, WA
17 - Doug Fir Lounge - Portland, OR
19 - The Independent - San Francisco, CA
20 - El Rey Theatre - Los Angeles, CA
21 - Anthology - San Diego, CA
23 - The State Room - Salt Lake City, UT
24 - Larimer Lounge - Denver, CO
26 - The Varsity Theater - Minneapolis, MN
27 - City Winery - Chicago, IL
28 - Radio Radio - Indianapolis, IN
30 - Mr. Small's Theatre - Pittsburgh, PA
December
1 - Virgin Mobile Mod Club - Toronto, ON
3 - La Sal Rossa - Montreal, QC
4 - Paradise Rock Club - Boston, MA
5 - Joe's Pub - New York City, NY
7 - First Unitarian Church - Sanctuary - Philadelphia, PA
8 - The Night Cat - Easton, MD
9 - U Street Music Hall - Waasshington , DC
10 - Local 506 - Chapel Hill, NC
12 - Vinyl - Atlanta, GA
13 - The Bottletree - Birmingham, AL
14 - 3rd & Lindsley - Nashville, TN
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