Hi Everyone -

I have a lot of great news this month.  I’m back in New York for a few more weeks before heading out to Australia (stay tuned!). In the last week, Jesse Fischer and I spent a bunch of time in the studio finishing up the mixes to my upcoming album, Let Go.  We’re almost ready to release it!

Besides writing original music, I have always been an arranger of other people’s music.  Jesse and I, along with talented videographer Dani Barbieri, put together this arrangement of the Black Keys’ ‘Tighten Up’.  Check it out, I hope you like what we did with it.

The big gig this month with my band is at Fontana’s Bar in the lower east side of Manhattan.  We play June 19 at 8PM.  You can get advance tickets HERE.  I’m excited to have drummer James Dwntwn Williams join the usual cast of characters for this show!

In other news, I’m proud to be endorsed by a great new brand of Vodka out of L.A., Tallarico Vodka!  Stay tuned for future events.  See you soon!

-Rachel

Upcoming:     Saturday, August 10, 2013

Late Night Groove Series at the Blue Note in New York City.  11:59 PM

I’m gearing up for some awesome adventures this summer – heading to Quebec for ten days, then all over Australia in July.  Here are some shots from my more recent travels.

The Capitol Building in Providence, Rhode Island

Massey Hall in Toronto

A cool chair in Baton Rouge

Las Vegas

Until next time!

Rachel Eckroth, world explorer

Today I’m releasing the first single from my upcoming album, Let Go.

It’s called Gold, and it was produced by Myles David Lancette, and mixed by Jesse Fischer.

Click on the download link….I hope you LOVE it!

FREE DOWNLOAD!

As the winter gradually turns to spring, new ideas and aspirations pop up and begin to blossom. You can feel it in the brisk New York air as the mostly transplanted residents begin to shed their winter coats in exchange for the promise of sun to skin. There’s nothing like  that first ray of warmth in your face from the tiny bit of sun – which feels much hotter than you remembered – to shock your system out of hibernation and get your productive bones moving again….

So, in the spirit of being productive, while I wait for my record to be released, I’ve decided to produce a series of duo videos that I will release in the meantime.  Each one will feature the talents of some incredible artists/friends.  The first one was recorded in my living room with bassist, Solomon Dorsey.  He’s one of the best bass players around, having recorded and/or toured with Jose James, Krystle Warren, Trio of OZ (Rachel Z and Omar Hakim), Laura Izibor, and Jesse Fischer.  Here’s our rendition of Sting’s ‘Be Still My Beating Heart.’

Two of my very good friends had some fancy ideas of their own…Both are working on their next album, and have ventured into the world of Kickstarter.  Kickstarter is a way for artists to receive funding directly from fans, to help them with their endeavors.  Here’s Bassist Mimi Jones, and drummer Shirazette Tinnin.  Help them out – these are some talented ladies!

Click Here For Mimi’s Kickstarter Campaign

Click Here For Shirazette’s Kickstarter Campaign

And, as a reminder, my band is playing this Monday, March 25 at Pete’s Candy Store – an awesome old train car/bar in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. We play at 9PM.  Here’s a live version of one of the songs that will be on the new album!

Bye!

Happy almost spring! It’s been a little chilly in Brooklyn this winter, but I’ve managed to be on the road in warmer places for most of it…Although I miss the balmy Florida weather, I’m happy to be home now, gearing up for a couple of great shows this month.

First, this Sunday March 3rd, I’ll be at Rockwood Music Hall with Chris Parrello.  We start at 11pm. Beautiful singer-songwriter, Karlie Bruce will be sitting in with us.  She has an amazing sound, so check her out.

I’ll be spending a good part of the month in the ‘studio’ -basically, I’ll be home writing and working on new music.  I’ll also be at Electrik Indigo Studios with Jesse Fischer and Solomon Dorsey for another writing session.

Mimi Jones is touring again this year, and I’m fortunate to be part of it along with Shirazette Tinnin and Camille Thurman who both played on tracks from my upcoming release, ‘Let Go‘.  We will be visiting New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Maryland – check her calendar for dates….

At the end of the month, my band is getting together for a March 25th show at Pete’s Candy Store in Brooklyn.  We love that venue..the stage is inside an old train car, which makes for a unique, intimate show.

Rachel

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

I’m excited to say that this weekend I’ll be performing with some awesome musicians, and on the same stage as some very exciting artists!

This Saturday, January 12, I’ll be on the Harlem stage at the Hilton New York.  My band performs from 11PM – midnight.  Saxophonist Tia Fuller is joining us and admission is FREE! This performance is part of the APAP conference being held in New York.  

The very next day, Sunday, January 13th, I’ll be part of the Capricorn Music Festival at Klavierhaus in New York City.  Also a free event, my band will be rotating all day with the Trio of OZ, Mino Cinelu and Will Calhoun, and Jesse Fischer’s Soul Cycle!

It’s going to be an amazing weekend for music in New York City! I hope you can make it!

Upcoming Shows:

March 3, 2013 Rockwood Music Hall, 11PM, duo with Chris Parrello

This year has been amazing.  I wanted to share some of my favorite moments throughout the year.  I can’t wait to see what 2013 has to offer!

Most recently, I made it to Belgium.  We played in Oostende and Antwerp.

I got to spend a lot of time with my incredible niece, Sofia, and my cool new nephew, Wyatt…

Spent a lot of time in the studio with my friends…

Toured a little with Tia Fuller, and Mimi Jones…

My band has been playing a bunch… here’s a sample -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=QMcuqrC10CM

Had a pretty good last concert of the year at the Nash in Phoenix with Diego and Will…

It was a great year! See you in 2013!!!!!!

Here’s what’s on the plate for the next couple of months….

This Monday – November 12 at Pete’s Candy Store in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Rachel Eckroth Band and Sonuvo double bill.  We start at 9:30PM followed by the fablulous trio ‘Sonuvo‘.  Drummer Jerome Jennings is the common denominator in both groups, and the entire series at Pete’s is being curated by my guitarist, Chris Parrello.

After that, I get to visit Belgium with a legendary crooner…

Should be no less than amazing!

In December….I return to Phoenix, my original home to perform some new trio music at a brand new jazz venue, ‘The Nash‘.  I’m bringing drummer Diego Voglino from Brooklyn, and bassist Will Goble will be joining us on December 14 at 7:30.  I hope to see all you Phoenicians there!!!

–Rachel Eckroth, World Explorer

Two of my favorite people in the entire world are doing some pretty great things this month.

Tonight, Tia Fuller is releasing ‘Angelic Warrior‘, her third record on the Mack Avenue label. Her band is amazing, and guest artists Terri Lynn Carrington and James Genus will be sitting in.  Sets are at 7:30 and 9:30 at the Jazz Standard in NYC.

I first met Tia in 1999 in a group called Sisters in Jazz, and we ended up moving out to New York together to pursue our music careers.  Since then, Tia has skyrocketed to jazz fame, performing with artists like Beyonce, Esperanza Spalding, Sean Jones, and so many others.  And, she always wears the best shoes. Go Tia.

Next Week, I’ll be performing for the first time at BAM, with Jesse Fischer and his band, Soul Cycle.  Jesse is releasing ‘Retro Future‘ on the Obliqsound label, and I’m proud to have performed on his album!  I’ll be singing his version of Aquarius, as well as a few other things on Saturday, October 27th at 10PM.

Jesse has been helping me produce my new album, ‘Let Go’, and I’m excited to be working with him more in the near future.  He is an incredibly gifted keyboardist, as well as a phenomenal producer.  Here’s a little sample of what his band sounds (and looks) like….

MOON SHIP

Enjoy this beautiful fall weather, and I hope to see you all soon!!!!!!!!

-Rachel

What makes you happy?

A lot of times it’s just the little things -

spending time with your family,

working on your life’s passion,

or finding a wonderful gift at the bottom of your homeade hot cocoa.

Don’t forget to smile!