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Kickstarter for New Album

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Mountain Rose Concert Akron Beacon Journal

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800

On Sunday, the Mountain Rose, a series of concerts highlighting local artists will welcome singer/songwriter Rachel Wearsch and the Beatnik Playboys at the Roy Smith Shelter House at Fred Fuller Park in Kent. Wearsch is a singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist who holds a master's in music education and knows her way around a piano. She and the band (bassist Bill Watson and guitarist Steve Downey) play mostly mellow, soothing and spare Americana, with Wearsch's soulfully plaintive vocals floating on top while Downey adds some nice back porch harmonies and tasteful guitar. Fans of Cincinnati's Over the Rhine and folks such as Emmylou Harris (for whom Wearsch has opened, as well as Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Loretta Lynn and others) should enjoy the quiet melodies and patient songs.

The Kent Stage New Years Eve 2009

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Tune in to 91.3 The Summit Jan. 3rd @3:00

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800

WAPS radio show will be airing in January

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

More details soon!

Rachel placed in the top 5 vocalists nationally on singeruniverse .com AGAIN!

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Check out their site. The judges are various industry professionals including an AR from Sony records and Chaka Khan.

Please vote for us at http://myfoxcleveland.cityvoter.com/rachel-wearsch-and-the-beatnik-playboys/biz/157445

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Great Lakes Songwriting Competition

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Rachel's song "When it Comes to You" won an honorable mention in this year's Great Lakes Songwriting Competition.

Suite101.com Album Review

Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Rachel Wearsch: "Life of Love"
Critique of Ohio Native's self-released debut
Ã‚Â© Brittany Brown

May 28, 2008

Americana singer/songwriter Rachel Wearsch launches new solo release designed to embrace her traditional roots. You can take the girl out of the country, but you can't take the country out of the girl.

As cliche as the old adage may seem, there is a reason it that it has stuck through the ages. Rachel Wearsch is living proof that it is impossible out run the past. And when the past produces something as remarkable as Wearsch's self-released debut, Life of Love, it becomes a little clearer as to why the world should be thankful for honky tonks and pick-up trucks.

Who She Is
Having studied and performed on piano since before she was in junior high, Wearsch boasts classical training and over two decades of live performing experience. She has opened for many prominent musicians, including Willie Nelson and Loretta Lynn, also brushing shoulders with more contemporary artists such as Clint Black and Toby Keith. Wearsch, hailing from Small Town, USA,was raised by musically-oriented parents who molded her into the versatile virtuoso that she is today. Returning after decade spent running from her modest roots, Wearsch embraces her southern tendencies and plucking abilities to storm the nation with a release so powerfully heartfelt and honest that it will steal the breath of Country critics from all over.

The Scoop
Life of Love was written, performed, and mastered by Wearsch alone. After experimenting with various musical genres, ranging from bar blues bands to a 1950Ã¢â‚¬â„¢s cover group, she has finally come full circle back to the place where she started. Growing up with George Jones, Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton and Johnny Cash has allowed Wearsch to mesh the traditional Country/Western background with vibrant bluegrass, a healthy dose of old-fashioned blues and her own classical piano training to launch a uniquely refreshing album that could only be labeled as pure Americana.

Highlights
Someday is a delightedly simple tune bursting with fresh mandolin and buoyant tambourine that swears Someday, you're gonna be mine. Wearschs vocals breezily lilt along its brazen crescendos and transfer effortlessly into the more melancholy Just Go On, which features a slow steel guitar and drawling saxophone that just asks for a bottle of wine and a good cry. The title track,Life of Love,while uplifting with its jaunty melodies, offers a more realistic view on little Miss Perfect, who may be The center of attention when she drinks her wine; but inevitably she will be Always searching for the love of her life.Heart on the RunÂ features a wonderful acoustic intro, and then launches into a piano-driven jog about needing some temporary comfort. Purely stripped and sweet,Stay With Me is an excellent exhibition of Wearschs upper vocal range that brings to mind the early Sunday mornings spent with a cherished one.

Last Thoughts
While no stranger to recording, Rachel Wearschs solo attempt earns much-deserved merit for being extremely smooth and seamless; highly unusual for an album recorded in a basement. While it may take several spins to really get under your skin, Life of Love is a sure-fire product that will take a loving spot in the hearts of many devoted Folk, Country, and Bluegrass aficionados.

radioindy.com review

Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Ã¢â‚¬Å“Life of LoveÃ¢â‚¬Â by Rachel Wearsch is best described as a delightfully refreshing country/folk album. The style is contemporary and the music is memorable. Listeners will surely remember these tunes and more importantly, be able to relate to the emotions expressed through these poetic lyrics. This CD is a strong reflection of the heavy emotional atmospheres of love and heartbreak that are trademarks of great country tunes. The sax solo on Ã¢â‚¬Å“Just Go OnÃ¢â‚¬Â gives a fine touch to a well-performed piece. The piano intro on Ã¢â‚¬Å“You Gave Me Your LoveÃ¢â‚¬Â and the sensuous presentation of its graceful lyrics simply touches the soul. The toe-tapping up-beat in Ã¢â‚¬Å“Count On Me BabyÃ¢â‚¬Â will get your blood pumping and make you want to get up and dance. This is a very innovative and creative work of art. WhatÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s more, this collection is nicely polished with professional production. It is sure to be a worthwhile addition to you collection of country CDÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s. http://www. radioindy. com/bands/4279/