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Abbreviated Bio
The Singer and The Songwriter is the musical duo of queer-mixed-race-Mexican-American vocalist/songwriter Rachel Garcia and Vietnamese-American guitarist/songwriter Thu Tran. “The duo creates soft melodic songs, that could just as easily exist as poems. Beautiful, and full of sound and emotion” (Playlist Play) while their multi-cultural backgrounds bring depth and diversity to the rich traditions of folk, jazz and blues music; genres they navigate between with ease and fluidity.
The duo has been captivating audiences across the US with their intimate live shows at house concerts, theaters, listening rooms, and coffeehouses. At times heartbreaking and at times hilarious, their performances are open-hearted conversations with the audience where they share their stories full of honesty, humor and wit, while delivering their songs with riveting, economical precision. Their live shows are filled with “inimitable storytelling, musical mastery, and soul-baring honesty. These two are truly a gift.” (High Plains Public Radio)
Garcia’s voice is “rich and mellow, strong and elegant, delicate and turbulent” (The Huffington Post) while Tran’s dynamic guitar-playing “shimmies and swings like Django Reinhardt” (Nooga).
In 2022, they were named finalists in the Grassy Hill New Folk Song Competition at the Kerrville Music Festival as well as finalists in the 21st Annual NewSong Competition. They have released 3 critically-acclaimed albums, and are currently preparing to release their next full-length album.
Press Quotes
“audiences were enchanted by their inimitable storytelling, musical mastery, and soul-baring honesty. These two are truly a gift.”
“The rolling hills in California make a stunning backdrop for The Singer And The Songwriter’s [...] video for “Drowsy Driver,” almost as beautiful as the detailed lyrics of the song. Chirping birds sing along to Rachel Garcia’s comforting voice and Thu Tran’s folksy guitar.”
“Garcia’s voice [is] rich and mellow, strong and elegant, delicate and turbulent, all at the same time. Candidly, it’s one of the best female voices around. In short, it’s nonpareil [...] gorgeously contagious melodies, palpitating rhythms, luscious harmonies and, of course, Garcia’s unparalleled voice.”
“singing is all Rachel has to do to knock your socks off. Her voice is mellow, tonal, and spot on the notes and she allows the songs to speak for themselves without distracting visual or vocal theatrics. Thu’s guitar playing is impeccable as he moves from jazz-inspired chord movement to downright folk/country figuring with grace and ease. He doesn’t flub. If you’re looking for some eye candy on stage, Thu provides it. He can’t seem to help himself from swaying and moving with the music in contrast to the statuesque composure of the velvet-toned lady standing next to him.”
“The duo creates soft melodic songs, that could just as easily exist as poems. Beautiful and full of soul and emotion, the quaint pair swept the audience away; first time listeners and long-term fans.”
“diverse, confident, stylish and accomplished”
“The folk-driven duo write baroque lullabies that move along with an ease and fluidity that showcases their musical maturity and sensibility.”
“...sounds like forgotten standard[s] from the American Songbook”
“incredible songwriting talents”
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”just the right amount of jazz, blues, and a modern edge, the duo brings out the best in each other.”
“Garcia’s rich, warm voice wraps around you like the softest quilt and Tran’s subdued guitar shines at all the right moments”
“Their economically composed songs address challenges and spirit-boosting moments of an artist’s life, with smart commentary on social attitudes”
“His guitar shimmies and swings like Django Reinhardt while her voice wraps around each note, swaying in unison like a modern-day Ella Fitzgerald.”
Video
Over Easy Live at 2022 Kerrville Music Festival, NewFolk Competition
Twin Peaks Sessons Live in San Francsico, CA
“Give Love” Live at Old Oak Cellars, Pasadena, CA
“Sound and Light” Live from The Lost Church, Music & Mortality: The Bay Bridged x You're Going To Die
"My Favorite Person" Live at The Bluebird Cafe, Nashville, TN