Rachael Sage: "Tchatchkes & Latkes!" with special guest Michelle Citrin

Show Description

"Rachael Sage's talent and "what's a Jewish girl to do?" observations...could turn out to be the unlikely hit of Fringe 2009"
-The Herald (Edinburgh)

"Sage's songs blend old-world melodies with whimsical riffs, implanting both modern themes and painful historical events. The resulting sound...boldly recalls a rich Jewish cultural heritage."
-Forward

"Sage (is) the Jewish Norah Jones"
-Washington Jewish Week

Local funny girl and art-pop songstress Rachael Sage returns to Joe's Pub for a special holiday edition of her latest musical mishugas, "Sequins & Shpiel!" (which debuted earlier this year at Edinburgh Fringe Festival, to rave reviews).

Sage, who has shvitzed with the New York City Ballet and learned to be varklept at the legendary Actors Studio, will weave songs from her eight-album discography with shpiel about her life as a former ballerina, adventures on the road, and her family's extensive menorah collection. Expect a healthy mix of vaudevillian shtick, playful Yiddishkeit and Sage's signature pianistic flair. 

"Tchatchkes & Latkes!" will also feature several special guests including cellist Dave Eggar (Coldplay, The Who) and YouTube singing sensation Michelle Citrin ("Rosh Hashanah Girl", "Pass The Candle").

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At 5'1, Brooklyn based singer/songwriter, Michelle Citrin is known as the 'lil grrl, with a big sound'.  She's belts out funky folk pop tunes with a soulful sound.