Rebecca’s ‘authentic’ relationship with her fans was duly noted in Daily Variety’s 2008 Women’s Impact issue, with the magazine featuring the vocalist/songwriter as one of the few singer/actresses who has earned her ‘cred’ in the music world via a solid history of releases and ‘artistic acclaim.’ Rebecca has also rolled out a more visible 2008 performing calendar, announcing upcoming dates in New York City in the month of October, her first extended series of live shows on the East Coast. The shows, start at New York City’s Living Room on October 13th, 15th, 16th and will consist of a special acoustic-styled set with Rebecca’s regular players, guitarist Willie Aaron (Peter Himmelman) and drummer Debra Dobkin (Shawn Colvin), who are also featured as her accompanists onBlackboard Acoustic Session. Rebecca recorded the ‘relaxed’ acoustic sessions for her new digital EP in Peter Himmelman’s studio, with the acclaimed singer/songwriter overseeing the laid-back production. Webisodes of the studio session will also be made available online.
For Rebecca, her new album Behind The Velvet Curtain also drew raves this spring for pulling back the screen on her alluring vocal style …‘Pidgeon favors a delicate, wafish vocal style…serves her well on gently reflective originals..,’ writes All Music Guide’ - Her seventh album “Behind The Velvet Curtain” is her best work yet…’ claimed the Chicago Sun-Times.’ Her fifth studio album, ‘Curtain’ was produced by 2008 Grammy winner Larry Klein (Herbie Hancock’s River: The Joni Letters).
After releasing an impressive string of albums in the mid-90s, including the acclaimed New York Girls’ Club and Four Marys, Rebecca and Klein connected in 2002 to begin the rough sketches for Tough On Crime, which was also produced by Larry Klein and released in 2005.
"Rebecca is finally being recognized by music critics in the same manner as her acting career – her talent and class shining through as always,” stated producer Larry Klein. Rebecca has appeared in many of writer/director David Mamet’s films (they are also husband and wife), including Redbelt, and acclaimed roles in Heist, The Winslow Boy, and others. Rebecca will also be returning to her role this fall as Charlotte Canning-Ryan in the hit CBS Drama, The Unit. The show will kick off its fourth season on a new night, Sundays at 10:00pm ET/PT.
OCTOBER DATES
Mon. 10-13 New York City The Living Room
Wed. 10-15 New York City The Living Room
Thu. 10-16 New York City The Living Room
*more dates to be announced
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(read less)Rebecca’s ‘authentic’ relationship with her fans was duly noted in Daily Variety’s 2008 Women’s Impact issue, with the magazine featuring the vocalist/songwriter as one of the few singer/actresses who has earned her ‘cred’ in the music world via a solid history of releases and ‘artistic acclaim.’ Rebecca has also rolled out a more visible 2008 performing calendar, announcing upcoming dates in New York City in the month of October, her first extended series of live shows on the East Coast. The...
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