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 RACHAELS CANTU
Her guitar rambles like Jack Elliott and Woody Guthrie, her lyrics haunt like Dylan and Elliott Smith,
and her voice is sweet and torn like Bjšrk and Patty Griffin as if they all had their hands on her strings, their breath in her gut.
Rachael began her career as frontwoman for the Southern California band Quite Satellite, playing dates throughout L.A. and San Diego and opening for acts such as the Get Up Kids, Saves the Day and Karate. Breaking away from the band, Rachael honed her skills as a solo performer sharing stages with the Shipping News and members of Luscious Jackson.
In the last year or so, she's recorded songs with Limbeck, Kori Gardner of Mates of State, and Jason Gnewikow of The Promise Ring. After relocating to the East Coast music mecca of Boston, Rachael caught the ears of many respected musicians including Tony Goddess (Papas Fritas) and Tegan and Sara --- some of whom have contributed their talents to the recording of Rachael's Q Division Records debut, Run All Night, 8 songs that showcase Rachael's memorable vocals and indie rock sensibility.
When she's not on the road, Rachael splits her time between Boston and her native Los Angeles. "Both coasts are important places to be when doing music," she said, "I'm not just an L.A. person or a NYC or Boston person. Living like this is my way of being everywhere." Captivating as a solo performer or with a band, Rachael has cultivated a substantial fan base and garnered widespread acclaim for her live performances, opening for artists such as Keren Ann, Dear Nora, Ben Lee, and for Tegan and Sara on two recent North American tours, winning over crowds and building a nationwide following.
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DIEGO'S UMBRELLA