Sam Rae blends the traditional landscape of storytelling through song with their roots in classical cello and improvisational cello looping. With a degree in cello performance Rae’s roots were laid in a classical past however, Rae’s strongest talent becomes obvious as they showcase their songwriting and vocal delivery, weaving tasteful lyrics and subtly complex guitar voicings into a story that a diverse audience can hold onto, providing comfort amidst chaos. Rae focuses the performance lens on their Americana/Folk driven songs with vibrant vocals and acoustic guitar painting achingly familiar melodies with strong lyrical content. Rae uses the cello as a hypnotic interlude between songs weaving the performance together with looped cello melodies that remind the audience of the beauty in the improvised, present moment.

Alongside their own performances they have doubled as cellist and back up singer for Grammy Award-winning artist Brandi Carlile (2015, 2018-2021) and have toured extensively around the US collaborating with a variety of artists including Brandi Carlile, Gregory Alan Isakov, The Highwomen, Courtney Marie Andrews and more.

Dreams by Fleetwood Mac

Miss Ohio by Gillian Welch

Everything is Free by Gillian Welch

Mary Jane’s Last Dance by Tom Petty

Wild Horses by Rolling Stones

Fade into You by Mazzy Star

Who Knows Where the Time Goes? By Fairport Convention

Angel From Montgomery by John Prine

Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen

Harvest Moon by Neil Young

Scott Street by Phoebe Bridgers

South Dakota by Bailey Bigger

New Person, Old Place by Madi Diaz

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