"You Were Here (Sage's Song)", from my new album Revival, was written during the lowest of lows for a child I would never get to hold. The stats are that 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage and…
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Jan 10 2020
The new play, Orange Light, features the music of Rissi Palmer
ORANGE LIGHT, written by Howard L. Craft and directed by Joseph Megel, is inspired by the 1991 Imperial Foods Plant fire in Hamlet, NC. This play, with music by Rissi Palmer and movement, tells the story of one North…
Read moreDec 13 2019
Rissi speaks with Heart & Soul Magazine
Thank you so much to Heart & Soul Magazine and George Littlejohn for this interview/feature article!!! I'm discussing life, therapy, working on my fitness, and Revival....check it out HERE!!!
Nov 13 2019
Rissi sings from the Country Soul Songbook
Country Soul Songbook is a high-energy community celebration that spotlights alternative voices in country-soul-Americana music-- a quarterly, seasonal, Durham-centric concert series (and Potluck!) featuring local musicians, AND an online episodic documentary series highlighting artists, Durham culture, and the…
Read moreNov 13 2019
Indy Week gives Revival a 4 1/2 Star review!
A HUGE thank you to Kyesha Jennings and Indy Week for this review of Revival:
"At its core, Revival is eight tracks of pure inspiration for navigating love, racial tensions, self-acceptance, and, above all, perseverance."
You…
Read moreNov 6 2019
Rock and Blues Muse reviews Revival
Thank you to Mike O'Cull and Martine Ehrenclou for this awesome review of Revival!!!
"Rissi Palmer is as multifaceted as an artist can be and carries many different songs in her heart. Her brand of Southern Soul is…
Read moreNov 4 2019
BlackGrooves.com reviews Revival
A HUGE thank you to Black Grooves for this stellar review of Revival:
"Revival is a major leap forward for Rissi Palmer, offering hope in the midst of a world that seems to be spiraling out of control, faith…
Read moreOct 30 2019
Rissi nominated for WRAL.com Voter's Choice Award...vote NOW!!!
So...I was shocked to receive an email today from WRAL saying that I was nominated for Best Local Artist for their Voters' Choice Awards. I'm EXTREMELY honored by this and invite you to VOTE for me to win…
Read moreOct 22 2019
Rissi discusses The Dixie Chicks on These Neon Boots Podcast
Spencer and Rachel are so much fun and I had a BALL talking with them about my favorite Dixie Chicks song, as well as my adventures in Nashville on These Neon Boots . You can hear our conversation (it's…
Read moreOct 22 2019
Rissi talks Motherhood, Revival, and Mental Health with Black Pepper Magazine
A HUGE thank you to Amina at Black Pepper Magazine for this wonderful interview and for the wonderful work she does. You hear our conversation by click HERE
Oct 12 2019
Rissi performs on "The State Of Things" on WUNC
Thank you so much to Frank Stacio, Grant and everyone at The State of Things for having us...we had a ball!!! You can read the article and hear the interview by clicking HERE.
Oct 2 2019
SoulTracks.com gives a first listen to "Soul Message"
Thank you so much to SoulTracks.com for the wonderful write up on "Soul Message", from my upcoming album, Revival. Check out what they had to say HERE and listen to "Soul Message" HERE.
Sep 6 2019
Airdates and times for In Studio with Rissi Palmer
It was a tremendous honor to be included in this series of intimate concerts with Tift Merritt and The Kruger Brothers and I'm really excited for you all to see the finished product!!! In Studio with Rissi Palmer will…
Read moreAug 27 2019
Rissi Palmer featured in Our State Magazine's September issue
Thank you to Mark Kemp, Eddie Huffman, Eric Waters, Dean Driver, and the beautiful Doodad Farm for having me and including me. If you haven't been there to see a show, you're really missing out. You can read about…
Read moreAug 12 2019
Rissi Palmer performing her new album, Revival, at the ArtsCenter on August 22
I will be playing my new album, Revival, in it's entirety at The ArtsCenter at Carrboro on Thursday, August 22. There will be special appearances by Al Strong, Shana Tucker, Gordon Hartin, Omar Ruiz-Lopez & Lizzy Ross from…
Read moreMay 10 2019
MELODIES OF MOTHERHOOD: STORIES OF NORTH CAROLINA’S WORKING MUSICIAN MOTHERS WITH RISSI PALMER
Confession: The night I found out I was pregnant with Grace, I was terrified. B and I had only been married 4 months, I had just gotten out of my record deal and was preparing to go to LA…
Read moreMay 10 2019
Rissi Palmer performs songs from new album at Wake Forest Renaissance Centre on May 11!!!
I am excited to be playing the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre in Wake Forest, NC this Saturday, May 11. Here are the details:
Where: Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 Brooks St, Wake Forest, NC 27587
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Read moreApr 5 2019
Rissi Palmer performing in a tribute to North Carolina music at Connect Beyond Festival
Presented in collaboration with Come Hear NC, a campaign of the NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources
A blend of artists from North Carolina playing originals and artists from around the country paying tribute to NC musicians-…
Read moreMar 8 2019
Rissi Palmer will speak on Women Get the Job Done panel at the Connect Beyond Festival
Women have historically been few and far between in positions producing music, conducting orchestras or engineering audio. But recently, this paradigm has begun to shift. In this panel discussion, attendees will examine this sea change with music industry trailblazers including…
Read moreFeb 7 2019
Everything Music Magazine makes Rissi Palmer their February/March cover story!!!
A very big thank you to the very gracious and wonderful Terry Rader and Stephen at Everything Music Magazine for making me their cover story for the February/March edition. Thank you to Pink Diamonds by Tiwa Lawrence and @Bill Club…
Read moreFeb 7 2019
Come celebrate the opening of the NorthStar Church with the "Four Women" show
"Four Women" will be an evening of storytelling and song sharing of both original material from each of the singers, as well as covers of songs that are sacred to them and features Four of the Triangle's most powerful…
Read moreJan 23 2019
Get your tickets now for Rissi's week of shows in Florida in March!!!
Hey Florida Friends,
I am excited to be taking part in the Livingroom Concert Festival this year. During the week of March 26-30, I will be playing 90+min. intimate shows in Sarasota, Tarpon Springs, St. Pete, and Clearwater. Here…
Aug 29 2018
Rissi Palmer one of six acts to headline Living Room Festival in March 2019 in Tampa, FL!!!
The Living Room Festival announced their 2019 lineup and Rissi Palmer was chosen as one of six artists to headline!!! This one of a kind festival takes place in the Tampa Bay area March 26-31 and hosts 30 concerts during…
Read moreAug 3 2018
Rissi's making a video in the San Jose area and needs YOU to be in it!!!
Attention San Jose friends: I will be in town shooting a video for my song Seeds with film maker Emil Gallardo on Saturday, August 18. As you may or may not know, Seeds was written to empower us to…
Read moreJul 31 2018
Rissi headlines Kids for Change: End of Summer Celebration!!!
Join Families Moving Forward, a wonderful organization helping families in the Durham area, for their Inaugural Kids for Change End of Summer Celebration from 3-5 pm on Sunday, August 26th, 2018 at the Durham Central Park! This is event…
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