Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light - "Yodelay"

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Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light have a new song out that borders traditional folk and folk pop. Musically, "Yodelay" is pure traditional folk. It's made with traditional instruments, with vocal harmonies being the main focus. But, it also sounds so smooth and poppy that we can't help but get some folk pop vibes. This is a simple song that is fully mesmerizing, and fans of any form of folk or Americana is going to find a lot to love with "Yodelay." Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light are one of the most underrated artists in Boston, and songs like this latest single show exactly why. 

You can watch the video for "Yodelay" below. Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light's new EP is due out June 19. For more on the artist, check out their website. Upcoming tour dates are below the video and include July 11 at Westport River Vineyards in Westport, MA opening for Lucy Kaplansky, September 19 at Scenic Songs Hiking Concert in Petersham, MA, and October 25 at The Parlor Room in Northampton, MA.


June 20 | Telluride, CO | Telluride Bluegrass Festival 
June 24 | Austin, TX | 04 Center* 
June 25 | Houston, TX | McGonigle's Mucky Duck
June 26 | Amarillo, TX | Amarillo Museum of Art 
June 27 | Dallas, TX | Poor David's Pub 
June 28 | Oklahoma City, OK | Blue Door 
July 2 | Carbondale, CO | Steve's Guitars 
July 3 | Boulder, CO | Gold Hill Inn 
July 4 | Green Mountain Falls, CO | Green Box Arts Fest 
July 11 | Westport, MA | Westport River Vineyards (opening for Lucy Kaplansky) 
July 16 | Santa Rosa, CA | Lost Church 
July 17 | Sand City, CA | SandBox Sand City
July 18 | Grass Valley, CA | Appleton Backyard Concerts
July 19 | Aptos, CA | House Concert 
Sept 19 | Petersham, MA | Scenic Songs Hiking Concert 
Oct 25 | Northampton, MA | The Parlor Room 

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