Rachael Yamagata[ tickets ], a New York based singer/songwriter and pianist, got her musical start in the mid-'90s while fronting the Chicago funk-fusion group, Bumpus. When she noticed her writing taking a more introspective turn, she set out on a solo career, releasing her full-length debut, "Happenstance," in 2004 to rave reviews. Finally, after four years of change, including labels and management, the folk-infused pop rocker has released her second effort, an emotional, two-part album entitled "Elephants ... Teeth Sinking Into Heart."
Yamagata is currently canvassing the country as part of the Hotel Cafe tour.
October 2008 28 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club 29 - Philadelphia, PA - World Cafe Live 30 - New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom 31 - Boston, MA - Paradise Rock Club
November 2008 3 - Cincinnati, OH - Bogart's 5 - Chicago, IL - Park West 6 - Minneapolis, MN - Varsity Theatre 7 - Madison, WI - High Noon Saloon 8 - St. Louis, MO - Blueberry Hill 9 - Lawrence, KS - Liberty Hall 11 - Denver, CO - Bluebird Theatre 12 - Salt Lake City, UT - Avalon Theater 13 - Boise, ID - Big Easy Concert House 14 - Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge 15 - Seattle, WA - Chop Suey 17 - San Francisco, CA - Great American Music Hall 18 - Los Angeles, CA - Fonda Theatre