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Rachael Yamagata fills out another run behind "Chesakpeake"

Singer/songwriter Rachael Yamagata has added another round of U.S. club shows to her itinerary in support of 'Chesapeake,' her long-awaited third studio set. // Tour dates at SoundSpike January 17, 2012 - Singer/songwriter Rachael Yamagata has added another round of U.S. club shows to her itinerary in support of "Chesapeake," her long-awaited third studio set.

Rachael Yamagata takes "Chesapeake" nationwide

Singer/songwriter Rachael Yamagata has unveiled dates for a fall club tour as well as a new single in anticipation of her forthcoming new album, 'Chesapeake.' // Tour dates at SoundSpike August 26, 2011 - Singer/songwriter Rachael Yamagata has unveiled dates for a fall club tour as well as a new single in anticipation of her forthcoming new album, "Chesapeake."

Free MP3 download: Rachael Yamagata, "Starlight"

SoundSpike's free MP3 download for Thursday (8/25) is 'Starlight' by singer/songwriter Rachael Yamagata. The featured cut is from her forthcoming album, 'Chesapeake,' available Oct. 11 on Frankenfish Records. August 25, 2011 - A free MP3 download of Rachael Yamagata song "Starlight."

Rachael Yamagata's 'Teeth Sinking' into spring tour

February 25, 2009 - Alt-rock artist Rachael Yamagata will spend March and part of April bringing her latest album, "Elephants ... Teeth Sinking Into Heart," to audiences across the US.

Damien Rice, John Rzeznik, others to play at Sundance

January 6, 2009 - Damien Rice, Goo Goo Dolls frontman John Rzeznik, Wynonna, Rachael Yamagata and Gin Blossoms are among the acts who've joined the lineup of performers for the Sundance ASCAP Music Cafe, part of this month's Sundance Film Festival.

Featured Photos: Hotel Cafe Tour, Fonda Theatre Hollywood CA - Nov. 18, 2008

November 25, 2008 - The Hotel Cafe Tour wrapped its 4th full-length outing in front of a sold-out crowd at Hollywood's Fonda Theatre last week.

Rachael Yamagata leads 'Elephants' on tour

October 10, 2008 - Singer/songwriter Rachael Yamagata has mapped a run of fall headlining dates to support her recently released new studio set, "Elephants ... Teeth Sinking Into Heart."

Interview: Rachael Yamagata

October 8, 2008 - Rachael Yamagata, a New York-based singer/songwriter and pianist, is canvassing the nation on the Hotel Cafe tour in support of her long-awaited sophomore effort, "Elephants ... Teeth Sinking Into Heart."

Album Review: Rachael Yamagata, "Elephants ...Teeth Sinking Into Heart" (Warner Bros.)

It's been four long years since Rachael Yamagata's hauntingly elegant solo debut, 'Happenstance,' awed fans of pop-laced folk rock, as well as listeners who'd only previously heard her distinct feminine vocals interlaced with funk fusion in the Chicago outfit Bumpus. This long awaited sophomore effort chronicles the perils of heartache and, after time, the subsequent realignment of a love life through a creative two-part album. October 7, 2008 - It's been four long years since Rachael Yamagata's hauntingly elegant solo debut, "Happenstance," awed fans of pop-laced folk rock, as well as listeners who'd only previously heard her distinct feminine vocals interlaced with funk fusion in the Chicago outfit Bumpus. This long awaited sophomore effort chronicles the perils of heartache and, after time, the subsequent realignment of a love life through a creative two-part album.

Rachael Yamagata introduces new music on the road

August 11, 2008 - Singer/songwriter Rachael Yamagata will preview songs from her sophomore album during a US outing this fall.
tour dates and tickets
February 2012
6 - Lennoxville, Quebec - Bishop's University (w/Adam Cohen)
8 - Ottawa, Ontario - National Arts Centre (w/Adam Cohen)
9, 10 - Montreal, Quebec - Club Soda (w/Adam Cohen)
11 - Toronto, Ontario - The Mod Club Theatre (w/Adam Cohen)
14 - Sutton, Quebec - Salle Alec et Gerard Pelletier (w/Adam Cohen)
15 - Drummondbille, Quebec - Salle Alec et Gerard Pelletier (w/Adam Cohen)
16 - Quebec City, Quebec - Grand Theatre du Quebec (w/Adam Cohen)
17 - Trois-Rivieres, Quebec - Theatre du CEGEP (w/Adam Cohen)
18 - Saguenay, Quebec - Theatre Palace Arvida (w/Adam Cohen)

March 2012
2 - San Francisco, CA - The Independent
5, 6 - Los Angeles, CA - Hotel Cafe
7 - San Diego, CA - The Loft at UCSD
13 - Tucson, AZ - Club Congress
15-17 - Austin, TX - SXSW
20 - Lawrence, KS - Granada
22 - Indianapolis, IN - Radio Radio
23, 24 - Chicago, IL - Schuba's
26 - Annapolis, MD - Rams Head Tavern
27 - Alexandria, VA - Birchmere
29 - Philadelphia, PA - North Star Bar
30 - Uncasville, CT - Wolf Den
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