Rachel McCartney

Rachel McCartney has toured U.S. blues/folk venues since 1994 — gracing audiences from Boston to Atlanta and back again.
Aside from busking in the Boston subways, McCartney's favorite stages include the Somerville Theatre, Lizard Lounge, Kendall Cafe and historic Club Passim. She also performs at The Bitter End, The Back Fence and The Living Room in New York.
At Passim, McCartney's opened for well known artists such as Ellis Paul and Willy Porter, and has been featured in the Cutting Edge Campfire festivals, five years running. Recent Boston bills also include the 10th Annual Songstreet Production of Songwriters at the Somerville Theatre and the 2002 NEMO Showcase.
Before returning to her home town of Gloucester in 2001, McCartney was a local favorite at Pittsburgh venues, opening shows for Patty Griffin, Shawn Colvin, David Gray, Susan Werner, John Gorka and Christine Lavin. Her solo billing has repeatedly filled popular venues including The Quiet Storm and The Club Cafe and her Pennsylvania following continues to grow.
Songs from McCartney's recent album Eye On the Horizon (2001) are featured in Who Knew Productions' award-winning independent film The Bread, My Sweet. Her back up vocals and banjo can also be heard on Brian Webb's album entitled Broken Folk released in June 2002. Her backup vocals are also heard on Ellis Paul's record.
McCartney's soaring voice is unmistakable, and her presence strongly felt. Respected among her peers, McCartney enjoys collaborating with other accomplished artists. Some of her favorite musical influences are also her friends. You might catch her gigging with the likes of Rose Polenzani, Anne Heaton, Brian Webb, Teddy Goldstein, Edie Carey, Meg Hutchinson and Pamela Means. Recently, she's also had stints opening for Peter Mulvey and Melissa Ferrick.
Her latest album Interim was released in mid-August 2002.
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