Rachel Shortt

Lakewood, OH

$150 and up

Travels up to 200 miles

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All You Need is Love (and food)

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Reflections of Love - Live @ the Saugatuck Center for the Arts

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Overlap

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Michelle - Live @ The CMA

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In the studio

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Live @ the Speakeasy

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Backstage

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Live on MSC Radio Network

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Stonewater Golf Club

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Kickstarter

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Overview

A unique acoustic singer songwriter with a large collection of eclectic original and cover songs.


Reviews

6 reviews

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Tom R.

June 24, 2018
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Excellent singer and guitarist!!!

Rachel was on time and very professional! Provided awesome music for our Grad party! Great voice many guests loved the live music it truly brings a party together. Highly recommend her for you event!!

Hired as: Singing Guitarist


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Tobin C.

August 8, 2017
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Very gifted

Everything was excellent, wonderful artist!

Hired as: Singing Guitarist

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Rachel Shortt

Thank you so much for having me! You were a lovely host.


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Alistair S.

October 28, 2015
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Lovely evening!

Rachel was nothing short of fantastic. She really made the event work. Recommended without reservation.

Hired as: Guitarist


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Stephanie S.

November 18, 2014
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love her!!

I booked Rachel to sing for my wedding and she was amazing!!! She has such a wonderful energy and a beautiful voice. She is truly a very gifted and talented artist! Thanks so much Rachel for being a part of our very special day!!

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Rachel Shortt

Thank you so much for your kind words. It was an honor and a privilege to be a part of your wedding!


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Adam K.

June 22, 2014
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AMAZING musician! Rachel is a star!

We booked Rachel for a family event at our home. She is talented and professional, and made our event a super success! She arrived promptly as scheduled and didn't miss a beat the entire afternoon. I couldn't be happier that we booked Rachel and I look forward to having her back for more events in the future! She is a STAR!

Hired as: Singing Guitarist

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Booking information

Price range: $150 and up

Languages: English

Gig length: 5 - 180 minutes

Unions: None

What to expect

If it’s not original, it’s not art. So it should go without saying that Rachel Shortt is an original artist. A self-taught singer/songwriter with heart and voice in perfect harmony, articulating the full range of human emotion and experience. She makes each performance one of a kind with her unique way of connecting with the audience.

About

Rachel Shortt is an original artist. A self-taught singer/songwriter with heart and voice in perfect harmony, articulating the full range of human emotion and experience. She makes each performance one of a kind with her unique way of connecting with the audience.

Her provocative lyrics approach poetry in their elegant simplicity and ability to stand alone. But with the overlay of Rachel's instrumental artistry, her original work provides a bold new language for those who seek a sound with passion and purpose. Even when performing a popular cover song she pays homage to the original artist while also offering her own unique flavor, breathing new life into each song she plays.

As a native Clevelander, Rachel has performed in both large and small venues, from House of Blues and Kent Stage to cafes and charity events and also specializes in corporate events, private parties & Weddings.

Additional booking notes

Please email me to discuss as this is based on the type of performance.

Past booked events

September 2019

21

Saturday

Corporate Event

11:00am - 2:00pm

Mayfield Heights, OH

July 2018

06

Friday

Nonprofit Event

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Madison, OH

June 2018

23

Saturday

Graduation

4:30pm - 8:30pm

Avon, OH

August 2017

06

Sunday

Worship Service

10:30am - 11:30am

Akron, OH

May 2016

29

Sunday

Graduation

4:30pm - 9:00pm

Uniontown, OH

October 2015

24

Saturday

Wedding Reception

5:30pm - 12:30am (Sun)

Vermilion, OH

April 2015

04

Saturday

Public Event

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Akron, OH

February 2015

22

Sunday

Concert Venue

2:00pm - 6:00pm

Warrendale, PA

December 2014

12

Friday

Christmas Party

7:30am - 10:00am

Westlake, OH

November 2014

29

Saturday

Wedding Reception

3:00pm - 7:00pm

Pittsburgh, PA

September 2014

20

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Put In Bay, OH

19

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 6:30pm

Akron, OH

August 2014

22

Friday

Festival

4:00pm - 4:00am (Sat)

Hinckley, OH

July 2014

19

Saturday

Graduation

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Independence, OH

June 2014

22

Sunday

Private Party

10:30am - 2:30pm

Pittsburgh, PA

21

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 5:15pm

Rocky River, OH

Team

Rachel Shortt Singer, Songrwriter, Musician

Set list

I play a wide variety of original music as well as cover songs and am willing to learn songs for certain events provided there is enough turn around time.

Influences and inspiration

Natalie Merchant, The Beatles, Cat Power, Likki Li, Sheryl Crow, Al Green, Moody Blues, Death Cab For Cutie, Sarah McLachlan

Setup requirements

This is determined on a case by case basis

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