Hello everyone! I'm so sorry that it's been quite a while since my last newsletter. And my goodness! The world has certainly changed since then, eh? I'm happy to report that Erick and I are healthy and well, and we've been keeping busy with lots of online projects from home while we're unable to go out and work. I've been also been working on bring more videos and live entertainment to you via the internet, so let's get to the news! |
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Even though most of my upcoming singing gigs have been postponed/cancelled for the foreseeable future, I decided there was no reason I should stop singing. Last weekend, I went live on Instagram and Facebook to announce my plans for a weekly Sunday Sessions broadcast from my living room (see the announcement here)! SO, if you'd like to tune in, I'll be singing live on Facebook and Instagram at 2pm and 6pm on Sundays (UK Time)! Depending on your time zone, feel free to put me on in the background for your Sunday brunch, or while you wind down at the end of the day. The video will also be available on my Facebook page after the event is over, so don't worry if you miss it! |
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I know lots of you are also facing rough financial times, so if you can't donate, please don't worry! Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the music :-) And please comment, like, and share! It really helps with exposure! |
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By the way, my CD is still available to purchase on Itunes and Amazon, as well as on streaming services such as Spotify and Pandora. I also have physical copies for sale, so please click the link below to get your copy! If you've already purchased a copy, THANK YOU!!! If you feel so inclined, please give it a good rating wherever you purchased it and/or send any reviews that you'd be happy for me to publish on my website to rachel@rachelmarquez.com! | | |
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Bee and I have continued our collaboration and, while the lockdown means we can't meet in person, we're still working on getting some video collaborations together in the coming weeks. In the meantime, here's one of the last ones we did for Valentine's Day. Bee also edited together a fun "Get Ready With Us" video when we both got dolled up 80s style to go see Erick's show at the beginning of March, so Click Here for that video! |
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Speaking of video collaborations, I've had a LOT of fun creating music videos with a bunch of my talented musician friends around the world! So far, I've reconnected with an old high school swing choir friend for our own rendition of "Trashin' The Camp" from Disney's Tarzan (click here for the video), and of course Innes and I have been making videos of some of the newest Lady Ray songs, including one in Spanish: "Solamente Una Vez" (Click here for the video!) More to come, so stay tuned! |
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Due to popular demand, I've started creating some new videos on Instagram about my personal take on vintage fashion. They've been fun to make, and I look forward to seeing where they lead! Click here to see my latest video, and be sure to follow me on Facebook and Instagram for upcoming videos! |
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Before the virus madness hit, I had lots and lots of great voiceover work in the past few months (thank you SO MUCH, Soho Voices!), including further recording sessions on the kid's TV Series I've told you about before... It's still in animation, so it'll be a while before it's released to the public (and I don't even know where it will be available yet), but I'll definitely let you know when I know! |
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One of my last jobs before the lockdown was a modelling session with Photographer Anna Saverimuttu, whom I've had the pleasure of working with earlier in the year. She does one-on-one photography sessions with students interested in learning how to do portrait photography, and she usually takes a few photos for me to share after, as well! We're certainly looking forward to being able to continue these shoots in the future. |
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Erick and I were lucky to still go on our trip to the Canary Islands during the first week of March! We had a lovely time sleeping in, hanging out at the beach, hiking through nature, and exploring the island. We took lots of photos and footage, so we hope to create a vacation video in the next few weeks, so stay tuned! (By the way, if you want to see our other vacation videos from past trips, click the following links: Paris, Champagne, Porto, Salzburg, Disneyland Paris, Denmark, Italy) |
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Also, I FINALLY can mention that Erick has been performing in the latest Secret Cinema production of "Stranger Things" up in London! For five months he got to work with a wonderful team to create an immersive experience and transport their audiences to 1980s Hawkins, Indiana. I was lucky enough to go four times, and each time was better than the last! I'm so proud of my man! www.erickhayden.com |
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Speaking of being proud of my man... Now that he's finished with the show, he's had time to reboot his Youtube Channel: Eccentric Nature! Check out his fun videos all about the history and uses of herbs and other plants, featuring custom artwork and animations by me :) He also posts tea reviews regularly on his Instagram, so follow him @erickhaydenactor to check it out! |
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Well, I think that's about all for now! I hope this newsletter finds you healthy, safe, and sane in these difficult and crazy times! Hope to see you online, either live on Sunday or through comments and messages on social media! Sending you lots of virtual love, hugs, and sunshine! Love- Rachel |
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