Rachael Sage Brings Joy = Resistance Tour to Chicago’s Uncommon Ground on July 10
Acclaimed alt-folk-pop artist Rachael Sage is set to light up Chicago this summer as part of her Joy = Resistance Tour, alongside singer-songwriter Kristen Ford. Backed by her longtime band The Sequins, Sage will bring her uplifting blend of music and message to Uncommon Ground on July 10, delivering an evening built around inclusivity, compassion, and hope.
Fresh off an overseas tour, Sage shows no signs of slowing down. She recently unveiled two new singles, “Canopy” and “Just Enough,” offering listeners a taste of her upcoming album, Canopy. Billed as both an emotional exhale and an invitation to a more caring future, the record promises to be a soundtrack of solace in turbulent times. Described as a masterclass in radical self-acceptance, Canopy is set for release later this year.
With a reputation as a gifted storyteller, multi-instrumentalist, and prolific songwriter, Sage has built a career marked by critical acclaim from outlets like Billboard, American Songwriter, Under The Radar, The Bluegrass Situation, Earmilk, PopMatters, and more. Her commitment to finding light in the darkest places even propelled her single “Blue Sky Days” onto Billboard’s Top 40 Indicator Chart.
The Joy = Resistance Tour is more than just a series of concerts; it’s a celebration of resilience, artistry, and the power of music to bring people together. Chicago audiences can look forward to a night that’s both deeply personal and joyfully communal.
Thursday, July 10 – Kristen Ford & Rachael Sage
ALL AGES
Date and time: Thursday, July 10 · 7 – 9pm CDT. Doors at 6:30pm
UncommonGround – Lakeview
3800 North Clark Street Chicago, IL 60613
For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kristen-ford-rachael-sage-tickets-1361260570009?aff=oddtdtcreator
About Rachael
Since founding her own label MPress Records, NYC-based folk-pop artist Rachael Sage has steadily released a string of acclaimed albums. She has toured with an eclectic list of artists including Rufus Wainwright, Ani DiFranco, Beth Hart, Howard Jones, and Grammy® winners Shawn Colvin and Judy Collins – with whom she also recorded a critically-acclaimed duet of Neil Young’s “Helpless.”
In addition to being a six-time Independent Music Award-winning musician and producer, Rachael is also a John Lennon Contest Grand Prize winner who has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe, SXSW, and toured globally from Japan to Berlin with her band, The Sequins. Rachael is also a visual artist and former ballet dancer who performed with the New York City Ballet.
A self-described “cancer thriver,” she is a philanthropic advocate who has raised money for a wide range of causes, including Foundation For Women’s Cancer, WHY Hunger, American Refugee Committee/Alight, and National Network For Youth (NN4Y).
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Tour Dates:
7/9/2025 Natalie’s Grandview – Charlie’s Stage Columbus, OH
7/10/2025 Uncommon Ground Chicago, IL
7/11/2025 First Unitarian Church Pittsburgh, PA
7/12/2025 Atomic Tom’s Binghamton, NY
7/15/2025 The Park Theater Hudson, NY
7/16/2025 The Parlour Providence, RI
7/18/2025 The Burren Backroom Somerville, MA
7/19/2025 Cantean Hamden, CT
7/20/2025 Howland Cultural Center Beacon, NY
7/24/2025 Mercury Lounge New York, NY
8/6/2025 Ayurprana Listening Room Asheville, NC
8/7/2025 The 5 Spot Nashville, TN
8/8/2025 Redbud Venue Chattanooga, TN
8/10/2025 Smith’s Olde Bar Atlanta, GA
8/13/2025 Awendaw Green Awendaw, SC
8/16/2025 The Purple Onion Saluda, NC
9/22/2025 Unavailable (Rosh Hashanah)
9/23/2025 Unavailable (Rosh Hashanah)
9/26/2025 Rendezvous, Jewelbox Theater Seattle, WA
9/27/2025 Al’s Den Portland, OR
10/1/2025 Unavailable (Yom Kippur)
10/2/2025 Unavailable (Yom Kippur)
10/5/2025 The Hotel Cafe Los Angeles, CA
10/11/2025 Fanwood Performance Series Fanwood, NJ
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Links:
Official: https://rachaelsage.com/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachael_sage
