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…
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Jul 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…
Read moreMay 15 2018
Rissi Palmer playing the Concerts on the Quad at UNC Asheville on July 16!!!
On July 16, the boys and I are coming to Asheville!!! Read more about the series HERE and I hope to see you there!!!
Apr 5 2018
TriangleToday.com gives 3 Reasons to see Rissi live!!!
Thank you so much to Evie Fordham and TriangleToday.com for this awesome write up for my show this weekend (April 8), at 3pm at The North Carolina Museum of History in Downtown Raleigh for the Pinecone Music of the Carolinas…
Read moreFeb 22 2018
Black Girls Allowed features Rissi Palmer for Black History Month!!!
A HUGE thank you to SRW and Black Girls Allowed for featuring me and WeAreSeeds.net on their site for Black History Month!!! You can see the full piece HERE.
Jan 25 2018
Even the Losers Get Lucky Sometimes: A Tom Petty Tribute
You can purchase tickets HERE!!!
Nov 21 2017
Rissi Palmer, A Music Star Who Gives Back
A very big thank you to Yitzi Weiner, SRW, and ThriveGlobal.com for this interview regarding my work with Walltown Children's Theater, my blog WeAreSeeds.net, and The Relative Pitch Youth Open Mic. Please check it out HERE!!!
Nov 16 2017
A new original Rissi Palmer song included in The Durham Nutcracker!!!
I have had the distinct pleasure of working with the amazing talent at Walltown Children's Theatre for three years now. Each Christmas, they put on "The Durham Nutcracker" (Tchaikovsky with a Durham twist) and I'm super excited because this year…
Read moreOct 20 2017
Rissi Palmer turns 10 years old!!! (Live Stream included)
It's hard to believe that it has been 10 YEARS since my debut album, Rissi Palmer, was released!!! Monday (Oct. 23) is the 10th anniversary and to commemorate, we live streamed the performance of the entire…
Read moreSep 5 2017
Rissi Palmer opening for Charley Crockett
I'm excited to be opening for the fabulous Charley Crockett on September 27 at Motorco in Durham, NC. Tickets are going fast so get them HERE. Tickets are $12 in advance, $14 at the door...
Jul 19 2017
Introducing WeAreSeeds.net
Over the last year, I've been racking my brain, trying to figure out what I could do to add to the discourse that is happening in this country right now and do it in a positive way. A…
Read moreJun 20 2017
Rissi Palmer discusses her personal favorite Patsy Cline songs with Country Living Magazine!
Country Living Magazine let me to contribute to a conversation on a subject near and dear to me...the music of Patsy Cline (thanks SRW and Perri Blumberg)!!! Check out the interview HERE...
May 7 2017
Rissi Palmer Songwriting and Vocal Performance Camp, July 10-14!!!
July 10-14, I will be teaching a Songwriting/Vocal Performance camp for kids ages 8-16 at Walltown Children's Theatre in Durham. We'll be composing, learning a little theory, as well as exploring movement and using our voices. It will be a… Read more
Jan 27 2017
ST LOUIS...I'm coming home!!!
ST LOUIS!!! I'm coming home. I'm SO excited to come back and be a part of this amazing show with Brian Owens The Vaughans, Dylan McDonald, and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra!!! Put it on your calendars now: Sunday, May…
Read moreJan 15 2017
Join me at the 16th Annual African American Cultural Celebration at the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh...
I am excited to be a part of the statewide kickoff to Black History Month at the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh. Named a Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society, the 16th annual African American Cultural…
Nov 26 2016
Give the gift of music this year!!!
Just for the holidays, get a Rissi Palmer music/merch package for the music lover on your list, to expand your musical library, or add to your existing RP collection. There are packages just for kids music, that include tshirts, etc.…
Nov 8 2016
From Durham with Love: A Benefit Concert for North Carolina Flood Relief
I'd like to invite you to be a part of an event benefitting Hurricane Matthew survivors in North Carolina this Friday in collaboration with Durham Share to take action for those who cannot. Please join me this Friday night at…
Aug 25 2016
Check out the official video for "Summerville"
Today I am proud and excited to present to you all the video for my song "Summerville" from my EP The Back Porch Sessions. This video is special because it was filmed in Summerville, GA, birthplace of my…
Jul 22 2016
Lincoln Center Kids Presents Rissi Palmer!!!
I have had to keep this to myself for the last few months and it was KILLING me!!! I am excited and proud to say that I will be playing Best Day Ever at David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center…
Read moreJul 17 2016
Rissi on NPR's The State of Things
May 23 2016
Happy Anniversary!!!
It's hard to believe that a year ago this week The Back Porch Sessions was released...thanks to all of you!!! It's been an incredible ride since then. I got to work with some of the best in the business and…
Read moreMar 3 2016
Rissi Palmer is Soultracks.com March Artist of the Month!!!
I'm excited and honored to be the SoulTracks.com artist of the month...check it out HERE!!!
Jan 29 2016
Rissi's "Dear to Me" from Best Day Ever included on Mighty Mo/Hallmark compilation!!!
Today marks the release of Heart Beats, a family music compilation of sweet love anthems for your favorite little ones...including my song "Dear to Me" from my album Best Day Ever. Thank you to Mighty Mo Productions and Hallmark for…
Read moreJan 17 2016
"Ask Rissi" Live on Wednesday, January 20!!!
Alright friends, it's all set! If you've ever visited my Facebook page, chances are you may have seen my "Ask Rissi" thread. I love the relationship and dialogue that my friends and I have, and this is an extension…
Dec 23 2015
Rissi's Christmas EP 3 makes year-end Christmas music lists!!!
Thank you so much to both SoulTracks.com and FullVanFun for choosing my Christmas ep 3 for your Christmas countdowns!!! I am in some fabulous company. Check out the articles HERE and HERE and get you copy of 3 HERE!!!