MA in Songwriting at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance proudly presents another Sunset Concert Series of 2020
featuring the songwriting talents of American songwriters Grace Pettis and Rachel Laven Tuesday February 25th Tower Theatre (Theatre 2) Irish World Academy Building (North Campus) 5:30 - 6:15pm Free Admission: All Welcome

Award winning songwriters GRACE PETTIS and RACHEL LAVEN team up to bring their original Texas Country and Americana songs across the pond. The two met at the Dripping Springs Songwriter Festival just miles from Grace’s home in Austin and Rachel’s hometown of San Antonio. They bonded over a shared history of musical families and a love for storytelling. With many projects on their plates like Grace’s all women band, Nobody’s Girl and Rachel’s newgrass group, Sweet ‘Shine, it’s a rare treat to catch Rachel & Grace on tour together, performing songs in the round and sharing stories of their travels.

Pettis signed a multi-year co-publishing deal with BMG Music in January 2019 and a multi-record deal with MPress Records (NYC, NY) in January 2020.

-"...a gifted young songwriter with a compelling voice;" "...one of the most talented young singer-songwriters in America."
-Michael Granberry, The Dallas Morning News

-"It is clear there are no limits to what Grace can do."
-Mary Sue Twohy, Program Director, Sirius XM

"[Laven has] always been a reverse influence."
-Susan Gibson

"[Laven] will load in the PA. She is not afraid to get her hands dirty.”
-Terri Hendrix