"You must be the change that you wish to see in the world." - Gandhi
Rachel Nelson - BardLive
Storyteller Songwriter Poet
Delivering words directly to the ear
Bringing stories to life with music and movement
"Violin-playing folk singer Rachel [Nelson's] singing and idealism recall Joan Baez back in the day." Chris Riemenschneider, Minneapolis Star Tribune
"With a voice recalling 19th century Appalachia, a wonderful fiddle technique, and lone guitar-based songs, Rachel Nelson has emerged as a musical voice for peace." - Lydia Powell, Pulse of the Twin Cities
Innovative Roots Music Tour
with Karen Mueller, Rachel Nelson, and Stix Kiley
Two Harbors, Oct 29, 2011
Zumbrota, Jan 21, 2012
New York Mills, Feb 18, 2012
Be My Record Label!
Help me release my new CD - CRAZY BAY
AFTER
LEAVING EDEN: Living the Questions
Theatrical Storytelling Show Available for touring
See photos/Read more A "weird musical," this theatrical blend of songs, stories & movement has toured the MN Fringe, the KC Fringe, and the National Storytelling Network Fringe! Bring it to your community. Read more, see pictures at link above.
CDs-Buy, listen -
Song Samples
From Change is a Thousand Hearts, Listen to In Spring.
Sample songs & Buy Change is a Thousand Hearts at http://cdbaby.com/cd/rachelnelson
Sample a sing-along from my children's CD, I'm Awesome! Listen to Whoa Back.
Buy "I'm Awesome!" at http://cdbaby.com/cd/rachelnelson2