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ABOUT
Genre:
Modern Folk/ Adult Contemporary/ Roots/ Celtic/ Americana
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Home State
Maryland
Short Bio
Performing throughout the country, Kristin Rebecca entrances audiences with her angelic, expressive voice and storytelling lyrics, playing Celtic harp and acoustic guitar to accompany her vocals. Blending a folk music background with classical training to forge a dynamic new sound in the Roots genre, Kristin’s lyrics are inspired by her experiences and imagination, and by the timeless magic of legendary tales. Kristin is also a composer, writing tunes ranging from lively jigs to slow airs. Her harp accompaniments are unusually complex for a singer, evoking mental imagery from fireworks in the sky to a raging fight between lovers, while the guitar provides musical variety for her sets. As extolled by Modern Mystery Feature, “...the musical Goddess impresses with her delightful and vibrant sound. Blending elements of Americana and Folk Pop, her music bends genres while gracefully creating a unique and eclectic sound all of her own.”
From concert series, listening rooms and art centers, to major festivals, Kristin has performed over a 1,000 shows in more than 160 cities in 35 states, D.C. and Canada. Festivals include the Philadelphia Folk Festival, Atlas Intersections Festival, the Smokey Mountain Songwriters Festival and Artscape. She has opened for many artists, including Kevin Burke and Pierce Pettis (Compass Records). Her music has been played on over 130 radio stations in the U.S. and on online radio in the United Kingdom, Europe and Canada. Kristin has appeared on live streams, radio shows, live sessions, podcasts, and TV. She was nominated for a WAMMIE award, charted top 25 on WESS, and top ten on Radio Guitar One. She is on the Maryland Performing Artist Touring Roster. Kristin has released 2 full length albums, 2 EPs and 2 singles. Current projects include recording new music for an upcoming album and continuing to tour a wide variety of venues across the U.S.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Vocal Performance Degree
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Added to the Maryland Presenting & Touring roster
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Nominated for a 2024 Renaissance Festival Awards for Favorite Solo Music & Vocals in the Lanes
Awarded two COVID relief grants by the Howard County Arts Council 2020
Charted Top 10 on Radio Guitar One with the song "Wackos and Weirdos" 2020
Nominated in the categories of Best Female Vocalist and Rising Star for the 2019 ISSA Awards
Chart #23 on WESS in East Stroudsberg, PA 2017
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Kristin's music has been played on over 130 radio stations in the United States as well as online radio in United Kingdom, Europe and Canada
Where Fairies Dwell, nominated for 2015 Wammie Award for Best Traditional Folk Recording.
Washington Area Folk Harp Society, 2011 Scholarship.
Washington Area Folk Harp Society, 2008 Scholarship.
Harpist of the Day, presented by Clan Currie, 2005 Richmond Highland Games and Celtic Festival.
First place in her age category at both the 2004 and the 2005 Richmond Highland Games and Celtic Festival.
Received awards in Spring 2006 at the Southern Maryland Celtic Festival, MTAB Musicale, and Trinity College Examination.
SOLO
SELECT MUSIC SAMPLES
SELECT APPEARANCES
WEXT
WMAR-2 MIDDAY MARYLAND
WPPM-FM 106.5 PHILLY FOLK SHOW
WITT 91.9 FM
Chicago Acoustic Underground Podcast
Saturday Light Brigade Radio Show
Hideaway 615 Livestream concert series
In the Music Room Livestream concert
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Radio, Podcasts, Live Streams & TV Appearances
DUO
For more videos click here
OPENED FOR
Pierce Pettis
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Kevin Burke
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Robin Bullock
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Frostwater
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Kitty Donohoe
RECORDING COLLABORATIONS
Painted Trillium
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A Sound of Thunder
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James Lee Carr
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Donna Elanor for The Arlington Players
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Hangman's Noose (Independent movie) - ending credits music
LIVE
COLLABORATIONS
Front woman with Painted Trillium
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Accompany harpist for Taylor's Country Dancing
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Accompany Harpist for Mike Agranoff Concert
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WAFHS Winners Harp trio ​
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On stage harpist and vocalist for King Henry the VIII play at MDRF
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LINKS
CONTACT
Booking:
kristinsmusic@verizon.net
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Tour Publicist:
Matt Fox
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Cyber Publicist:
Cyber PR
Tour/Production Manager:
Rob Meyer
robm433@gmail.com
Radio:
Planetary Group
SELECT PRESS QUOTES
"‘Tales, Trials, Truths’ delivers its messages from a myriad of directions and times. Personal expression, wider observations, narrative commentary and thoughtful reflections – each evoking timeless narratives to pull you into the stories. From the tongue-in-cheek left-field humour of ‘Wackos and Weirdos’ through a supremely gentle expression of love ‘In Your Eyes’ and the revealing sorrow of ‘Olive Branch’ to the soft rock essence of ‘Night In Santa Monica’ and the haunting evocative narrative of ‘Horseshoe’ these are songs that raise a shiver of involvement as they arrive, fascinate and remain. An album once heard, not likely to be forgotten." - FolkWords
"...the musical Goddess impresses with her delightful and vibrant sound. Blending elements of Americana and Folk Pop, her music bends genres while gracefully creating a unique and eclectic sound all of her own." - Modern Mystery
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"It’s as if Kristin Rebecca is a bard, and each song is a sonnet for the modern age. Individually and collectively, her music tells many stories that reach towards the audience."- Indierella
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"Considering Kristin composes, arranges and writes herself, her talent is undeniably refreshing." - Middle Tennessee Music Review
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Reviews & Features
Radio, Podcasts, Live Streams & TV Appearances
SELECT PAST VENUES
Atlas Intersections Festival 2022 at Atlas Performing Arts Center -Washington DC
56th Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival - Philadelphia, PA
Smoky Mountain Songwriters Festival - Gatlinburg, TN
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Maryland Renaissance Festival - Annapolis, MD (300,00 average attendance per season)
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Baltimore Fest at The Chrysalis in Symphony Woods - Columbia, MD
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Irving Theater - Indianapolis, IN
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The Buttonwood Tree Art Center - Middletown, CT
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Chatfield Art Center - Chatfield, MN
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The Grand Center for Arts & Culture - New Ulm, MN
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Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts - Milwaukee, WI
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Heritage Square Concert Series - Flagstaff, AZ
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The Cellar Stage at Faith Community Concert Series - Baltimore, MD
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Black Rose Acoustic Society Concert Series - Colorado Springs, CO
Shab Row Concert Series - Frederick, MD
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Focus Music Concert Series - Alexandria, VA
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The Folk Project Concert Series - Morristown, NJ
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Austin Acoustical Cafe Concert Series - Austin, TX
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Most Unlikely Place Concert Series - Lewellen, NE
Awendaw Green Concert Series- Awendaw, SC
1867 Sanctuary Concert Series - Ewing Township, NJ
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The Stoltz Listening Room - Easton, MD
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Healthy Rhythm Listening Room - Montrose, CO
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Modesto Unplugged Listening Room - Modesto, CA
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