RAINY EYES PRESS KIT
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Rainy Eyes is a Norwegian-born, New Orleans-based Americana artist blending country, folk, and rock with the musical spirit of the South.
With more than 15 years of touring and performing, Rainy Eyes has built a reputation for powerful live performances, distinctive songwriting, and a voice that moves effortlessly between intimate folk storytelling and full-band Americana.
In 2025, Rainy completed a three-month coast-to-coast US headline tour, followed by her debut UK headline tour presented by Holler Country and an East Coast run supporting Duane Betts, including performances at the Newton Theatre in New Jersey and the legendary Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, NY.
She also headlined River Jam at the US National Whitewater Center in Charlotte and performed at Dolores River Fest in Colorado, Desert 5 Spot and Venice West in Los Angeles, Moe’s Alley in Santa Cruz, and numerous other venues and festivals.
In 2026, Rainy has continued touring with her full band, most recently completing a two-week Colorado run including a performance at High Note in Winter Park.
ARTIST CREDENTIALS
Rainy is a two-time performer at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and has also appeared at Festival International de Louisiane, Fête du Void, AVL Fest, SXSW, Hipnic Festival, Bajaja Festival in Mexico, and Sanctuary Music Festival in Nicaragua.
Her 2024 album, Lonesome Highway, was released by Royal Potato Family and received significant editorial and media attention from Apple Music, SiriusXM, NPR’s World Cafe, Bandcamp Daily, OffBeat Magazine, Bluegrass Situation, and others.
The album also earned praise from music industry veteran Don Was, who called Rainy “an awesome singer” and said “You Just Want What You Can’t Have” could easily be nominated for Americana Record of the Year.
Rainy has shared the stage with Joan Baez, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Peter Rowan, Willie Watson, and Duane Betts, and has opened for Jackie Greene, Jon Cleary, JD McPherson, Patterson Hood, Big Richard, and many more.
Rainy recently completed recording her next album, with the new record slated for release in 2026.
LIVE
Rainy Eyes is available as a full band, duo, or solo artist, making the project a versatile fit for festivals, concert series, theaters, clubs, listening rooms, and special events.
The full-band show brings together Rainy's distinctive voice and songwriting with the energy of a seasoned touring band, while her solo and duo performances offer a more intimate, roots-focused experience.
Available for:
Festivals
Outdoor concert series
Performing arts series
Theaters
Clubs
Listening rooms
Headline shows
Support slots
Special events
LONESOME HIGHWAY
- Royal Potato Family • 2024
Lonesome Highway marked a major new chapter for Rainy Eyes, bringing together the folk and roots traditions that shaped her with the musical character of her adopted home in South Louisiana.
Written over more than a decade and recorded with producer and Lafayette musician Dirk Powell, the album brings together musicians from Louisiana and beyond, combining electric guitar, drums, fiddle, banjo, pedal steel, B3 organ, and layered harmonies into a rich Americana sound.
The album explores resilience, transformation, leaving, healing, and the search for a new beginning.
Following its release, Lonesome Highway received editorial and media attention from Apple Music, SiriusXM, NPR's World Cafe, Bandcamp Daily, OffBeat Magazine, Bluegrass Situation, Holler Country, and others.
NEW ALBUM — 2026
Rainy Eyes recently completed recording her next album, continuing to expand the sound established on Lonesome Highway.
The new record features musicians from Sierra Ferrell's band and is slated for release in 2026.
More details coming soon.
PRESS
“I really love ‘You Just Want What You Can’t Have’... It’s a great song, very well produced and Rainy’s an awesome singer — she really jumps out of the speakers! That track could easily be nominated for Americana record of the year.”
— Don Was
“Lonesome Highway sounds like a version of country music that was dreamed up somewhere far away from the rest of the world.”
— Holler Country
“An 11-track collection of country-folk songs that ooze laid-back California cool...”
— Bandcamp Daily
“Rainy’s vocals are really what commands attention. She has an incredible range and is extremely versatile, agile, and supple...”
— OffBeat Magazine
“A modern-day Emmylou Harris, Rainy Eyes combines folk and country influences to weave poignant stories of remorse and redemption.”
— Turnstyled Junkpiled
“Norway native Rainy Eyes most importantly graces each tune with honesty and emotion.”
— Americana Highways
Booking
rainyeyesmusic@gmail.com
Label/DISTRIBUTION
Royal Potato Family - Kevin Calabro
kevin@royalpotatofamily.com
917.838.4613