Rachel Griffin LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 08-04-2010
Rachel Griffin – A native of in Portland, Maine, Rachel Griffin now calls New York City her home. Rachel began performing in the musical theater at age seven, appearing in venues throughout Maine. In March of 2003, she released her first independent CD, “Let It Go,” receiving rave reviews for her CD and live performances. The Portland Press Herald stated, “Rachel Griffin, at the ripe old age of 20, is putting out music like a veteran. She calls it ‘jazz influenced pop.’ I call it better than Norah Jones.” Rachel Griffin has continued to be a prolific songwriter, and in March 2004 she released her sophomore album, “I’m Up to No Good.” In reviewing the album, The Portland Phoenix wrote, “her vocal abilities contin ue to progress to the point where, on pure vocal talent (range, delivery, projection) she’s likely among the top five local female singers, with people like Carol Noonan and Sara Cox” and described the title track as “scrumptious.” Rachel’s songwriting skills have not gone unnoticed. Rachel won 2nd place in American Idol Undergrounds pop songwriting competition for her song “Alone”. The contest was judged by Verdine White (from Earth, Wind and Fire), Preston Glass, and Kimberly Caldwell. Rachel also made it to the semi-finals in the NEMO songwriting competition with her song, “He Skipped Work”. “So great to see you’re out doing what you were born to do. You’re so talented.” -Gavin DeGraw “She’s really got it!” – Bruce Hornsby. For more, go to www.rachelgriffin.com.
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