Rachel Drew
Space
April 28, 2026
by Maja Rios
Rachel Drew,Chicago area vocalist,performed the complete album of songs from Amy Winehouse album,” Back to Black”plus a few from Amy’s” Frank” album, and a few ska favorites that Amy only did live.
Racheal was backed up by an eight-piece band, consisting of piano, guitar, bass, drums, and a horn section of trumpet, baritone sax, and tenor sax. The horns added a nice jazzy feel to the pop-rock sounding band. Rachel sang Amys’tunes in her own style, which I liked; not trying to move or sound like Amy, that unfortunately so many tribute artists online, sadly do. Rachel has a strong alto voice which fit the material nicely.
Some of the songs covered included, Rehab, You Know I’m No Good, Unholy War, Just Friends, Back to Black, Stronger Than Me, and Cupid and You’ re Wondering Why, two ska favorites, that Amy only sang live.
I enjoyed the band, however, but the house PA had the drums set a little too loud, and vocal mike, at times, was a little muffled, but I still enjoyed hearing a good local artist, Ms. Rachel Drew, covering her songs well.
