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Rebecca Parks writes award-winning songs that set scenes, tell stories, and dramatize conversations. She has introspective vulnerability and a folk-rock sensibility with a theatrical touch. Her lyrics are sharp, her melodies memorable.
She's not afraid of controversial subjects, but she also doesn't take herself too seriously.
Rebecca's latest album, Messiah Refugee, features styles ranging from ethereal ballads to blues to anthemic rock. The arrangements are spare, centered around Rebecca's voice and a grand piano, often with cello, flute, sax, or bass and drums. Her husband, Gary Lee Parks, provides warm harmonies on many of the songs. The theme woven throughout the album is spiritual meaning and questioning.
Rebecca is currently recording three more albums. The first, Secret Stage, features original songs centered around her acoustic guitar, about gratitude, gaining freedom, speaking out, and giving up on fitting in.
The second, Adventures with Amy, is solo guitar work. The third, Dyad, is a collection of folk and rock covers, with Gary singing lead on most of them and Rebecca contributing some original arrangements.
It was during a time of many losses, beginning with her grandfather's death and ending with a broken engagement, that Rebecca decided to return to her music after a long absence.
More recently, Rebecca took a break from music due to the pandemic and a genetic condition that caught up with her,
which she overcame with the help of an exceptional friend. She is once again reclaiming her life and her voice.
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NEWS - Next performances:
Sunday, June 1
Open Mic America, Online
Wednesday, July 9
Featured at Open Mic, San Jose, CA
Friday, September 5
Art Walk, Salinas, CA
Friday, September 26
Live on KKUP FM 91.5
Saturday, October 11
Album Release, Piedmont, CA
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