"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
Now touring songs from upcoming CD
CRAZY BAY
Raising final funds -
You can 'be my record label':
Booking Spotlight: Innovative Roots Music with Karen Mueller, Rachel Nelson, and "Stix" Kiley
Roots-based songs, Innovative Folk Arrangements
with Autoharp, Lap Dulcimer, Fiddle, Banjo, Guitar, and Percussion
Theater Spotlight:
Premiering in DULUTH in JUNE 2012
and at MN FRINGE in AUGUST 2012
A recluse in the city finds connection through street busking.
AFTER
LEAVING EDEN: Living the Questions
Theatrical Storytelling Show
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