Sam Rae

Charleston based singer-songwriter and former Iowa native, Sam Rae (they/them), blends their roots in classical cello with improvisational cello looping creating unique landscapes of sound with songs that will only live on through recordings. Sam Rae creates a connection between the present and performance with sounds inspired by the moment translated directly through the cello. Former cellist for Brandi Carlile, Sam Rae invites their audience to experience the beauty of improvised cello looping and the ability to explore what happens when we let go of perceived structure and control.

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