Rachel Rossos and Michael Gallant at Border's October 10, 2008

A free concert from vocalist Rachel Rossos and keyboard player Michael Gallant!

Videos of Rachel and Michael performing live are available at http://www.youtube.com/rachelrossos

About the artists:

Rachel Rossos, Folk Rock Storyteller

Rachel Rossos provides the melody. Born in New Jersey and schooled in New York City, the 24-year-old folk rock storyteller grew within the Manhattan club scene, weaving together guitar, voice, and bittersweet poetry in such venues as the Knitting Factory, CBGBs Gallery, and Postcrypt Coffeehouse. Her 2004 debut CD "Rated R" is available on CDBaby and in most digital retail stores, including iTunes. From 2002 to 2006, Rachel worked in development for The New York Pops orchestra under the direction of Skitch Henderson in Carnegie Hall. In 2006, Rachel moved to the west coast where she is now the Director of Development and Marketing for the New Century Chamber Orchestra (http://www.ncco.org). She has performed in various San Francisco venues, including Hotel Utah, Encounter Studios, and Retox Lounge. In August and October 2006, Rachel was a featured guest on the Cable TV show "SF Open Mic." In 2007, Rachel's voice could be heard in the Studio Theatre's production of "The Pillowman" in Washington, D.C. and on the third album produced by Nick Rossos, Bohemian Fusion. Most recently, she sang background vocals for the debut album from Ol' Cheeky Bastards. Rachel currently studies voice with Sue Govali and Ruth Rainero.
http://www.rachelrossos.com

Michael Gallant

Michael Gallant is a composer, keyboardist, singer, and songwriter living in San Francisco. He has interviewed such artists as Tori Amos, Chick Corea, and Dave Brubeck for Keyboard magazine, where he holds the position of Associate Editor. Michael has received commissions to create music for a number of live theatre productions, including the Studio Theatre's acclaimed staging of Caryl Churchill's "Far Away" in Washington, D.C. In 2007, his music was featured in the Studio's production of Martin McDonagh's "The Pillowman," and his work was also heard in the New York show "Five Story Walkup" at the 13th Street Repertory Theatre. Michael writes, sings, and plays keyboard for several San Francisco-based rock and funk bands.
http://www.gallantmusic.com

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