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ARTIST INFO:
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 venues including The Living Room in New York, The Point in Philadelphia, Caffe Lena in Upstate New York, The Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton, Capo's in Lowell, and The Stone Church in New Hampshire.

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. Boston bills have also included the 10th Annual Songstreet Production of Songwriters at the Somerville Theatre and NEMO Boston.

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 PGH 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 (also A Wedding for Bella). Her back up vocals and banjo can also be heard on Brian Webb's album entitled Broken Folk, Ellis Paul's album entitled x, and The Resophonics album entitled x.

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. She's also had stints opening for Peter Mulvey, Melissa Ferrick, Michelle Shocked, and Sarah Harmer.

Her album Interim was released in August 2002.

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