Rachel Harrington: News

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TOP ARTISTS OF MAY 2007
Compiled by Richard Gillmann from FOLKDJ-L radio playlists
Based on 12647 airplays from 138 different DJs

1. Bob Dylan
2. Uncle Earl
3. Richard Shindell
4. Joel Mabus
5. Jimmy Lafave
6. Lucy Kaplansky
7. Laura Love
8. Pete Seeger
9. Devon Sproule
10. Susan Werner
11. Alison Krauss
12. Crooked Still
13. Work O' The Weavers
14. John McCutcheon
15. John Gorka
16. Richard Thompson
17. Mary Chapin Carpenter
18. Anais Mitchell
19. Fairport Convention
20. Jud Caswell
21. David Bromberg
22. The Duhks
23. Scott And Michelle Dalziel
24. Greg Brown
25. Rani Arbo And Daisy Mayhem
26. Nanci Griffith
27. Neil Young
28. Rachel Harrington
29. Buddy Mondlock
30. Iris DeMent

Came in at # 43 on the AMA chart this week.

Planning west coast tour for late June and a UK tour for October!

# 50 and still climbing on the AMA Chart.

Reviews forthcoming in Maverick, Performing Songwriter, and Crossroads.

The Seattle CD Release party KICKED ASS! We had a blast!! : )))

# 55 and still climbing on the AMA chart. And The Bootlegger's Daughter was in the Top Five sellers on Miles of Music last week!

Thanks so much to all the DJs and MDs!!

We're #115 and climbing now on the AMA chart. And The Bootlegger's Daughter was among the top 5 most added records on AMA radio this week!

Also a shining review in from the nice folks at Miles of Music. Not only is it a cracker (thank you, Jeff!), the cd is featured on the MoM homepage.

This month's Euro-Americana Chart:

1
Rachel Harrington
The Bootlegger's Daughter
Skinnydennis

2
Patty Griffin
Children Running Through
ATO

3
Hayward Williams
Another Sailor's Dream
Machine

4
Uncle Earl
Waterloo, Tennessee
Rounder

5
Lucinda Williams
West
Lost Highway

Our sincere thanks to all of the Euro-Americana DJs who helped push! You know who you are ~ xo

Great new reivew from Home of Rock - thanks Frank!

The Bootlegger's Daughter has entered the Americana Music Association Chart due to a few early plays on US radio. Thanks in part to:
Troy Tyree @ WOMP, I=in Mass.
Drew Dundon @ KMTT, Seattle
Roy Kasten @ KDHX, St. Louis
Don Slack @ KEXP, Seattle
Joe Ed Dick @ KFJC in Cali
Tom Funk @ KGLP, Gallup, NM
Bob Weiser @ WBRS, Waltham, MA
Arthur Dean @ WCNI, New London, CT
Kevin Elliott @ WEFT, Champaign
Anton Peters @ WFDU, Teaneck, NJ
Ed Lehmann @ WMNF, Tampa, FL
Mel DeYoung @ WPSU, University Park, PA
Taylor Caffery @ WRKF, Baton Rouge, LA
Michael Alzo @ WSLU, Canton, NY
Ed McKeon @ WWUH, Hartford, CT

The Bootlegger's Daughter just debuted at #15 on the Freeform American Roots Chart.

Live in-studios scheduled for April/May at KMTT, KBCS, and others ...

Great review from Americana UK came in this week as well...

The Bootlegger's Daughter just debuted at #3 on the Euro-Americana Chart. And Bob Harris of BBC radio has taken a special liking to it: www.bobharris.org Thanks, Bob!

Currently getting airplay in England, Ireland, Scotland, France, The Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, and Germany, with an in-print review forthcoming in Maverick. Also airplay on KMTT, The Mountain, in Seattle.

CD will be added to US radio April 9th. Jenni Finlay Promotions is working her magic : ) www.jennifinlaypromotions.com Keep your ears peeled!

Rachel and Zak opened three shows for Todd Snider in late Feb/early March at the Aladdin Theater in Portland and at the Tractor Tavern in Seattle. Great crowds, and folks were excited to pick up advance copies of Rachel's new cd!

Oh thank the good lord, the cd is finally here! And pre-orders have been mailed out. Now for press and radio ... Official release date is May 1, 2007. CD RELEASE in SEATTLE is May 5, at the Tractor Tavern, early show at 6:30pm with Amelia White opening! C'mon down and help us celebrate!!!

Rachel just got booked to open two Todd Snider shows in Seattle and one in Portland in late February!

Her debut cd is at the manufacturer's and pre-orders will be mailed out mid-February. More news on the cd soon ....

Mastering the new cd this month. Pre-order copies wil be sent out before too long and we're looking at an official release date in early 2007.

Rachel opened for Fred Eaglesmith to a packed house at the Tractor Tavern on October 7th. Fred gave Rachel and her boys huge kudos for their version of Ode to Billy Joe, the Bobby Gentry classic!

Opening for Fred Eaglesmith October 7 at the Tractor Tavern!

Mixing the new cd this month ...

Rachel has been selected to perform an official showcase at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival in July. Performers at this year's festival include: Shawn Colvin, John Gorka, Tracy Grammer, Winterpills and many others!

I just couldn't be happier about how the two Guy Clark opening slots went and about the very warm reception we got from the crowds at both shows. It was the best! Having the opportunity to hang out with Guy backstage and get all his advice about my upcoming cd, what to do, what not to do; hear his Townes stories and about how he makes guitars ... Well, it was enough to make a girl misty when he left, walking down the stairs from the dressing room, tilting his hat with a little nod as he said "Goodbye Rach." Quite a ride to remember! : )
-R

Much thanks to KUOW and KBCS for hosting us live on air! KUOW is archived      here, and KBCS will be posted soon.

Rachel just got an honorable mention in the WCS International Song Contest.

note to self: met guy clark today : )

All goes well in the studio. Most of the tracks are laid down.

Thanks to the many folks who've pre-ordered and donated - a huge help!! If you haven't yet, there's still time to and it's very much appreciated!

Did you notice that I'll be opening for Guy Clark here pretty soon. Y'all better come out for that one - if just to see the smile on face : )

-R

Danny Barnes just laid down the most kick-ass banjo part for my song, Blow. Dude, he SO rocks!! He's the Keith Richards of banjo ...

Rachel will be in the studio recording her debut full-length CD with engineer, co-producer and two-time Grammy winner Garey Shelton (Danny Barnes) in December, January, and February. You'll be amazed when you see the list of backing musicians for the record!

We'll be taking CD pre-orders shortly.

Opening for nationally touring artist Cliff Eberhardt
www.cliffeberhardt.com November 19th, 7:30pm
Guild Hall
Bainbridge Island, WA

Tractor Tavern
December 13th
with The Shiftless Rounders

For more details www.skinnydennis.com/calendar.html

Rockrgrl Music Conference showcase: EMP, Seattle, Nov 11, 9:30pm.

Also performing: Erin McKeown, Amy Rigby, Alice Stuart, Kim Virant, Rosie Flores, and more.

Second place winner of the 2005 Gig Harbor Folk Festival Songwriter's Competition. Performing on the main stage with Lucy Kaplansky, David Lindley, Cliff Eberhardt, Tracy Grammer, and David Wilcox.
www.gigharborfolkfestival.com

Opening for Steve Azar at the Triple Door in Seattle. Steve had a #2 hit on the country charts in 2001 and is making a return to his gritty, barebones roots - a show not to miss! www.steveazar.com
NW Pickathon coming up on the 13th - this is the Northwest's premier Americana festival. Sharing the stage with The Be Good Tanyas, Jolie Holland, Po' Girl, Danny Barnes, Tracy Grammer, and many others! www.pickathon.com