For some odd reason, Seattles own Rachel Harrington has found greater success in the U.K. and Europe than in her homeland. The singer is by no means unknown here in the States. Its just that people across the sea seem to understand how much of a treasure Harrington really is. With two albums under her belt – The Bootleggers Daughter and City of Refuge – she has established herself as one of country-folks most promising singer-songwriters. Unlike so many modern female artists in the Americana tradition, Harrington doesnt follow Alison Krauss lead and filter her acoustic-based balladry through pop-music production. Rather, she keeps things rustic and sparse, a la Iris Dement. Be sure to pick up tickets sooner rather than later; Empty Sea Studios is one of those intimate folk venues with limited seating. With Rita Hosking. JUSTIN F. FARRAR
Sun., March 21, 7:30 p.m., 2010
