Rachel Zylstra

Piano-based singer-songwriter. Theology, longing, sweet chord changes; lyrics matter. Midwest, New York, Scotland. New album, On Faith, available now

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“I’m stuck on a plane on the ground in WI” Come revel in youthful determinism and melodic wordplay tomorrow ~ 5pm GMT / 1pm EDT, at https://t.co/ztRH0GRCoO. Free; online artist tip jar #rachelzylstra #singersongwriter https://t.co/yWm9kN1tdt via @FacebookWatch

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"Much art created in 2020 understandably reflects division, anxiety, and loss. But please let me know if any offer a healing balm as timeless, sincere, and beautiful as Rachel Zylstra’s On Faith..." - thank you for the lovely review @crcbanner. https://t.co/vAEnznisNC

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That time you read the book of Jonah; were staggered by the all-too-human divine content; felt called out; had to write about it. This song is from my new album On Faith; Animation by Amanda Aiken https://t.co/cECcuBKjEE

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Excited for the only Songs That Wonder open mic event happening this spring. Join us 20th March with your music and musings, and don’t forget coffee and a scone before you settle in. 7 for 7:30. #communitymusic... https://t.co/M4Fha5VUvv

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In a week's time! Edinburgh musicians, writer and poets -- join us down Dalry for what is always a special night! https://t.co/KXM4LdsBZy

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Excited for my sometimes collaborator/always inspiring friend's new album. Support Christy Ringrose Songs and look forward to these great new tunes in your ears. You might also hear some familiar piano and alto on one of the tracks... https://t.co/1yYMyvDQbb

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Hosting the next Songs That Wonder open mic: 17th January at Saltyard // EDINBURGH https://t.co/HNKVOt7Ilg

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Fellow songwriters, whatcha wondering in 2019? https://t.co/WnlU7z8L1A

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Merrily excited for the Christmas edition of Songs That Wonder open mic this Wednesday at Saltyard. Fellow Edinburgh wonderers, do feel free to drop me a line if you're planning to come and share a couple of tunes or poems. See you soon :) https://t.co/yaZs72aqxJ

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Vibes from Saturday night's concert. credit: Phil Todd https://t.co/aVHOH614mE

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My Heart is In the North and it's always Stuck on your mind... see what other tunes and harmonies are in store with Christy Ringrose Songs and me this Saturday evening in Edinburgh! £8 entry; free for under 16s. https://t.co/YcdyzfeF6f

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Opening for Melanie Penn tonight at The Old Schoolhouse -Cornerstone. 7 for 7:30; free; donations on the night. A rare opportunity to see and hear Melanie, from NYC, on UK tour! https://t.co/gy33CCzKLM

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Have to recommend today words of wisdom from Heather Havrilesky at The Cut for any creative person stuck on trying to "be great." 22-year old me was desperate for this advice. I... https://t.co/onebXQlwpw

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Quite pleased and delighted to open with a few songs as a gifted music friend from my New York days tours through Edinburgh this coming Friday, Cornerstone (Morningside). Doors at 7 and entry is free: check out Melanie's music at... https://t.co/LLbEj8R0Jb

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Delighted to get to open for NYC singer-songwriter Melanie Penn in concert here in Edinburgh 20th October at Cornerstone. https://t.co/jmMYHglnZj

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October will be a busy musical month, and capping it all off 20th October, am so excited to play with Christy Ringrose Songs once again In Concert: Rachel Zylstra & Christy Ringrose at City of Edinburgh Methodist Church. Get your tickets early and sing a little song!

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I'll be NYC July 18th at Rockwood Music Hall!
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Dear listeners, I'm really pleased to share a new song, inspired by the OT story of Jonah and performed just last month at Saltyard with Christy Ringrose Songs. https://t.co/lbirJeEYOC

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Open mic this Saturday afternoon at 3pm. Bring your songs & poetries, your stories of labradoodle dogs disguised as grazing sheep, your Scottish landscape musings, stuff of the heart, etc, to Saltyard for a... https://t.co/fiB06KqyVm

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Hey all, I'll share some media next week from last week's concert with Christy Ringrose Songs. Edinburghians, if you missed that one, I'm playing in town again this month, splitting a musical evening with the... https://t.co/DHGluvxfsO