Rachel Sage – FREE
Singer-songwriter, poet and visual artist
Billboard-charting singer-songwriter, poet and visual artist who has released 20+ self-produced albums and EP’s. Sharing stages with seminal musicians such as Sarah McLachlan, Rufus Wainwright, Shawn Colvin, Ani DiFranco and Judy Collins – with whom she recorded a critically-acclaimed duet – Sage’s career has been defined by a nose-to-the-grindstone DIY ethos, a passion for storytelling, and a vibrant, innovative sense of creativity. Through the years she has also expanded her boutique label MPress Records to release music by Grammy® nominated and Billboard-charting artists including Seth Glier, Melissa Ferrick, Grace Pettis, and K’s Choice. A six-time Independent Music Award-winning musician and producer, Sage is also a John Lennon Contest Grand Prize winner who has performed at Edinburgh Fringe, SXSW, and toured globally from Japan to Berlin with her band The Sequins. Sage is also a visual artist and former ballet dancer who performed with New York City Ballet. A self-described “cancer thriver”, she is additionally a philanthropic advocate for diverse causes, including Foundation For Women’s Cancer, American Refugee Committee, and National Network For Youth. Rachael Sage’s Under My Canopy is due in Fall 2026 on MPress/Virgin, but will be exclusively available at her live shows beginning this Summer. www.rachaelsage.com
- Six-time Independent Music Award winner for both songwriting and production.
- John Lennon Songwriting Contest Grand Prize winner, recognized for exceptional lyrical craft.
- Praised by major outlets including Paste Magazine (“wildly expressive”) and Stereo Embers (“the kind of performer you can’t take your eyes off”).
- Performed 100+ shows annually across North America, the UK, and Europe, building a devoted international fanbase.
- Shared stages with iconic artists such as Ani DiFranco, Rufus Wainwright, Shawn Colvin, Dar Williams, Beth Hart, and Judy Collins.
- Recorded a critically acclaimed duet of Neil Young’s “Helpless” with Judy Collins.
- Founder and leader of MPress Records, fostering collaborations with artists including Grace Pettis, Melissa Ferrick, and Grammy® nominee Seth Glier.
- Featured performer at major festivals and events including SXSW, Edinburgh Fringe, and global tours from Japan to Berlin.
- Accomplished multidisciplinary artist: visual artist, former ballet dancer with the New York City Ballet, and outspoken activist for women’s health, LGBTQ+ rights, and homeless youth.
- Upcoming album Under My Canopy releasing on MPress/Virgin, with exclusive early access at live shows beginning this summer.