Production Details

San Francisco International Arts Festival(SFIAF) is very proud to present the concert of San Francisco native Rachel Garlin along with DJ Rockaway's Dance Party. On Thursday May 9, Rachel Garlin will front a lively and expressive band while sharing folk-rock-Americana originals from her extensive catalogue. The band for the night includes Julie Wolf, James DePrato and Daniel Fabricant along with special guests.

Immediately following the concert, DJ Rockaway (known for her DJ-ing on Olivia Cruises) will spin tunes for a dance party to round out of Thursday night of culture, spontaneity, artistry, and community. Join us!

Biographies

Rachel Garlin
Garlin's music and songwriting has been hailed by critics, recently garnering  praise from the San Francisco Chronicle, Americana Highways, and Country Queer. She's also been embraced by radio, where she has received airplay on tastemaker shows like Folk Alley and SiriusXM's The Village. 

As a touring headliner, Garlin has appeared on major stages at the Newport Folk Festival, Telluride Bluegrass, Kerrville, and Edinburgh Fringe. She lives in San Francisco with her wife and three kids.

"With nine indie albums and main-stage appearances nationwide, Garlin brings a sense of spontaneity to every concert. Empathic and prolific, she shares songs that imbue their recognizable, everyday characters with dignity and magic, all the while writing "infectiously poignant music that resonates in a timeless way." (Glide Magazine 2021)