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Post date: Sep 9, 2013 1:36:14 PM
Jerry Guirguis & Janet Francis interview Rachael Byrnes live-to-air from the studio of 96.5FM – Downtown [ Tuesday 10th September 2013 ].
8:15pm – Our special guests tonight is Rachael Byrnes, an indiefolk singer songwriter from Melbourne Australia. Known for her catchy songs and clever lyrics, Rachael has developed a reputation as a potent and inspirational songwriter.
In April 2010 Rachael was awarded a two year musician residency by the Dunmoochin Foundation for the arts, to create new original music.
In 2011 she released her debut EP Oily Rag inspired by living a low consumption lifestyle.
Echoing this, her limited edition handmade recycled newspaper origami CD covers were as crafty as the music itself.
Selling out of her 200 unit handmade run she went on to sell hundreds of standard CDs at gigs around Melbourne and via select retail shops. In August 2012 she was awarded HertzFlexicar's CD of the Month where her EP was stocked across the entire Melbourne car fleet.
March 2013, Rachael received a $1000 grant from The Awesome Foundation towards the establishment of her home studio recording setup. She has been actively learning the art of home recording and sound production preparing for self producing and recording a full length album.
August 2013, Rachel completed a sound production certificate through Berklee University.
Rachael’s music is often described as Joni Mitchellesque and draws inspiration from the folk hits of the past while addressing the lifestyles, issues and
personalities of today. There's a sense of nostalgia in her work, say fans, yet her lyrics are created for our times.
Unlike many rising talents Rachael found music in her mid twenties after pursuing another career in PR and marketing. Realizing office life wasn't for her she quit the cubicle to study music at a tertiary level. Considering herself little more than a shower singer with a catalogue of secret songs it was a giant leap of faith to pursue a new path.
Since graduating she has become a prolific songwriter and performer living "off the smell of an oily rag" (hence Less is More and the Oily Rag). She has performed regularly around Melbourne pubs and clubs often securing sought after residencies at venues such as The Wesley Anne and The Edinburgh Castle.
Rachael runs an open mic evening every Thursday night at Station 59 in Richmond where she regularly performs as well as doing the live sound. She looks forward to continuing to build this night and contribute to the music community of Melbourne.
For more information please contact Rachael Byrnes:
rachaelhopebyrnes@gmail.com
0450 639 508
www.rachaelbyrnes.com
Jerry Guirguis & Janet Francis
96.5FM - Downtown radio show
Presenters
0400 718 817
Hard copy of this interview can be requested via email to; Jerry.Guirguis@gmail.com
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