Rachel Baiman Trio

Rachel Baiman is a versatile and dynamic multi-instrumentalist and songwriter well versed in a variety of fiddle traditions including Old-Time, Bluegrass, Scottish and Canadian styles. Performing with her trio, Rachel expertly combines gorgeous folk songs with high energy fiddle music and is the perfect band for acoustic music lovers who want a traditional ambience with a contemporary edge. ABOUT RACHEL Originally from Chicago, Il Rachel is a winner of the Midwestern Fiddle Championships as well as a two time winner of the Illinois State fiddle Championship and a second place winner of the 2012 Nashville Grand Masters Fiddle Championship in the “Traditional Styles” category. Her love for folk and acoustic music inspired a move to Nashville in 2008, where she earned degrees in Music and Anthropology at Vanderbilt University. Her second solo album “Shame” was described as "A rootsy wake-up call" by Folk Alley, featured on NPR music’s “Songs we Love”, and favorably reviewed by No Depression and Noisey.